Giants Sweep Into Second Behind Reds in NL Chase
Willie Mays stars in a two night sweep at Philadelphia lifting the Giants to 2nd in the NL race by margin over the Dodgers as Cincinnati falters Cubs route Reds 15 8. Mays hits three homers and a triple plus a double in the opener and doubles the nightcap with 299th career homer and five RBIs.
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Indians Fall to Senators as Pace Slips Further
Baltimore Orioles extended winning streak to five and moved within six games of Detroit by defeating Kansas City 6-2 behind Dick Hall. Detroit beat Chicago 5-2 while Cleveland dropped six games back after a 3-1 loss to Washington. Boston topped Minnesota 9-5.
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Hamden Seeks Games for Saturday Sunday and Fourth
A Hamden baseball team seeks games with nearby clubs for Saturdays Sundays and the Fourth of July. Managers interested should contact C. Jewell Jr Hamden at Wellston 44798.
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Hogan extends grand jury term amid college basketball fixes probe
New York District Attorney Frank Hogan extends the grand jury term to December 29 amid rising speculation the basketball scandal probe could reach college football. The third extension follows the indictment of Charles Tucker as a ninth alleged fixer, tied to Aaron Wagman’s bribery case. Wagman remains free on bail while appealing a Florida conviction from a bribery attempt connected to a game with Florida State.
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Legion Team Faces Lowell in Battle for Fourth Straight Win
Athens American Legion post 21 aims for a fourth straight victory against Lowell. Starter likely Athens junior Bill Wood dell, who pitched twice with no decisions. Leading hitters include Paul Eddy of The Plains at .538, Terry Knight at .500, and Bill Biggs at .400.
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Campbell Tops Flint Open Field With Early 68
Campbell shoots 68 to grab a one stroke lead in the Flint Open at Belmont. former Purdue star and basketball ace shows golf promise. Dan Sikes trails by one, with Lionel Hebert Jerry Magee and defending champ Mike Souchak at 70 while others share 71 and 72 cards.
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Machen to Box Harold Johnson on TV in N J
Eddie Machen, No. 2 heavyweight contender, fights Harold Johnson in a 10 round television non-title bout at Convention Hall Atlantic City. Johnson carries a 14 fight winning streak and Machen seeks important victories after a string of key losses.
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Giants rally past Phillies in twi night doubleheader sweep
Willie Mays stars for the Giants going 6-for-8 with seven RBIs as they win the opener 8-7 in 10 innings and take the nightcap 4-1. Dick Hall of the Orioles limits the A’s to two hits and one earned run over six innings, fanning eight in a 6-2 win.
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Americans Win At Wimbledon
Americans McKinley and Crawford advance in the 75th Wimbledon. McKinley, 20, of St. Louis, beats Vladimir Gasiorek 6-3 4-6 6-0 6-2 to reach the last 16 while Chris Crawford of Piedmont, California upsets Nicola Pietrangeli 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 advancing in the men's singles.
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Royals Plan Stay In Cinci
Trustees of the Thomas E. Wood Sr. estate told Cincinnati Royals directors that the team will remain in the Queen City despite the death of major stockholders. Carl W. Rich was elected chairman and will continue as Royals president, replacing Wood. Louis O. Richter became chairman of the Cincinnati Gardens board. Charley Wold was confirmed as coach for a second straight season.
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Ellroy Clay Wins Scioto Downs Class B Race
Ellroy Clay edged Wildwood Bill by 1% lengths to win the $1000 Class B at Scioto Downs on Thursday night. The 6-year-old finished in 202 1-5 for a best time, earning $13.60. Wildwood Bill paid $9.20 and Treasure Trove finished third for $4.
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Bues Acquire Al McBean From Jets
Al McBean leaves the Jets for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a 4-3 win over Toronto showcasing his fourth win in seven decisions. Columbus strengthens its IL lead to four games as Charleston loses to Syracuse. Buffalo tops Pichard 6-3 and Rochester beats Ivey City 4-3. Nino Escalera drives in two as Jets rally from a 3-0 hole.
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Hockey scores from mixed leagues show varied results
In the International League Columbus defeated Toronto 4 3 Buffalo beat Richmond 6 3 Rochester won over Jersey City 4 3 Syracuse topped Charleston 7 6. Pacific Coast League Tacoma defeated Seattle 6 3 Vancouver beat San Diego 10 4 Salt Lake City won against Portland 7 6 Spokane defeated Hawaii 7 3. American Association Omaha shut out Dallas Fort Worth 2 0 Louisville beat Denver 5 3 Indianapolis defeated Houston 4 1.
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