Roberts Survives Cards Rally To Win
The Philadelphia Phillies ace Robin Roberts battled back after a four run first inning by St Louis to finish with an 18th complete game, 8-6, moving Philly into fifth place a percentage point ahead of Cincinnati. Hank Thompson and Bobby Hofman homered for the Giants as Brooklyn tops Chicago. Ted Williams had three doubles and the Red Sox beat Cleveland 12-7 while Boston kept pace in the pennant race.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Notes
American League standings referenced with team figures, times listed for games including New York at St Louis 7 p.m. and Brooklyn at Milwaukee 6 p.m. plus Pittsburgh at Chicago 12:30 p.m. and New York at Boston 6:38 p.m. Multiple games show varied start times today.
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Sioux City routs Lincoln 12 3 as Kirkland hits 3 homers
Willie Kirkland slugged three home runs and a single driving in five as Sioux City crushed Lincoln 12 to 3 in a Western League game. Toledo? No, disregard. The report notes a high-scoring contest with Kirkland delivering the power and Sioux City taking control early.
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Olson Chilled By Moore In Third Round Knockout
New York report says Archie Moore defeated Olson with a three punch combination in the third round. The blow delivered a right to the jaw followed by a left hook dropping the challenger, ending Olson's challenge for Rocky Marciano’s heavyweight crown.
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Dick Donovan Tosses Ninth Win in White Sox Shutout
Stan Musial of the Cardinals slugged two homers and a triple in four at bats, but Philadelphia beat St. Louis 94. Donovan secured his ninth victory and a season shutout for Chicago.
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Marne Girls Softball Hosts Oakland Tonight
Marne girls softball team clashes with Oakland at 8 pm in Marne. Managers Arlin Moller and Carl Nash lead the Marne club.
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Traveling team defeats Adair 7 to 1 in junior league
Atlantic junior league traveling team bunched two runs in the first three innings and added two more in the fifth to beat Adair 7 to 1. Tom Hensley hurled a two hitter with six strikeouts and two walks. Bruce Bailey and Bill Irish led a four hit attack as Hensley added a key single. In city league play Monday the Cubs beat the Giants 3 to 1 behind Virgil Anderson’s sharp pitching and John Sharp’s two and a third innings of no hit relief.
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Elks Rally to Reach Semifinals in Extra Meet
Atlantic Elks Midgets defeated Casey 1 to 0 in the second round of the Extra invitational, riding Merlyn Christensen’s shutout after giving up a first inning run. Elks exploded for five runs in the sixth on a hit, a walk and three errors to seal the ten-run victory.
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St Paul Lutheran Defeats Christians 27-8 to Tie Lead
St Paul Lutheran pounded Christians for a 27 to 8 victory to move within one win of Oak Hill for the season's top score. Calvin Hoegh homered as Bob Anderton and Emery Hoegh added key triples and multiple singles while Dick Carver led St Paul Lutheran’s pitching defense. Christians countered with Donald Pelzer’s early homer and two notable runs, but St Paul pulled away with a nine run first inning and six more in the fourth.
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Omaha Races To Double Win
The four American Assn. first division clubs posted six wins on Wednesday night. Minneapolis pulled 9-2 and 5-3 wins over Charleston to gain a half game on Toledo, which beat St. Paul 6-5 in 11 innings. Louisville beat Denver 6-3 as Omaha edged Indianapolis 5-1 and 13-8 to pull within a game of Indianapolis and two behind Omaha. Willard Schmidt improved to 11-3 as Omaha deepened its lead. Dick Echofield drove in five runs with a homer in a late Cards rally, aided by six pitchers.
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Bulldog Defenders Anger Over Kennel Club Show Criticisms
Editors faced a flood of letters after reporting that an English bulldog won the top award at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York City. Critics claimed bulldogs are unsociable, but readers defend their breed as gentle with children and patient, noting dramatic history from bull baiting to revival.
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Orioles Purchase Target Billy Cox Faces Sale
Baltimore reports indicate Billy Cox is set to be sold to the Orioles as spring training approaches. The move signals roster reshaping with Cox as the key asset in potential negotiations.
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Durocher Appointment Rumors Circulate At Giants Game
Rumors swirl that Leo Durocher may leave the New York Giants to join the St. Louis Cardinals. Reports suggest Bill Rigney could move to Minneapolis to become Giants manager, with Horace Stoneham confirming a potential shift. The information surfaced around an exhibition game in New York.
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Durocher Says Giants Chapter Is Finished
The manager declared there is nothing more to the story and has repeatedly stated that when he is through with the Giants he is through with baseball.
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Giants
Forrest Tucker Eyes TV Series to Lift Career
Forrest Tucker, veteran of 69 films, signs to star in Crumeh and Des for NBC TV. He will play Crunch Adams, a 26 foot 4 charter boat captain, with Joan Bud as Sari and Randy Kefiyon as Des. Produced by RKO, the series aims to boost his recognition for sympathetic roles.
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Stock car racers circle Playland Park air track
Johnny Beauchamp of Harlan won the feature at Playland Park air car racing and finished fourth in the third heat. Lloyd Jorgensen of Audubon won the second heat and placed fourth in the six lap speed dash. Jack Gaunt of Atlantic took second in the first heat.
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Lloyd Jorgensen
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Jack Gaunt
Atlantic
Trial Set in Iowa City for Augustine Assault Charge
Trial of W C Augustine of Eigis Illinois set for August in Iowa City on charge of assault with intent to commit mayhem. Defendant accused of striking Dr. F Gummi a physician of Iowa City last May 30. Dr Greenleaf has recovered.
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Workshop on new legislation to be held here
Des Moines Gov. Leo Hoegh announced six one day workshops on new laws taking effect July 4. The aim is uniform administration with sessions in Storm Lake Mason City Boone Atlantic Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Earl Holloway of the state auditor's office will lead. county officials are urged to attend.
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