Braves surge to second with seventh straight win
Milwaukee's seven game streak pushes the Braves into second place with a 7 1 victory over Brooklyn. Lew Burdette pitched a nine hit win for his fifth win against four losses as Eddie Mathews hit a record long homer at County Stadium. Dodgers and other NL results noted.
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New York Writer Hyman C. Turkin Dies at 40
Hyman C. Turkin longtime New York News writer and co author of the official Encyclopedia of Baseball died Friday at University Hospital. He was 40. The obituary notes his career and contributions to sports journalism.
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One Mark Broken In AAU Meet
Harold Connolly of the Boston Athletic Association set an AAU hammer record with 199 feet 8 inches in Boulder Colorado as altitude affected several events. Wes Santee and Ma Whitfield skipped the 880 while Bob Backus had the prior record and Bobby Morrow won the 100 yard dash.
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Northwestern
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Marquette
Major League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching
Summary of leaders across American League and National League categories including Kaline Mantle and Smith in batting runs, home runs by Mantle and Zernal, and pitching leaders such as Konstanty Byrne Labine and Newcombe with notable strikeout totals. Highlights include Kaline scoring and hits leaders and Campanella strong in RBIs for Brooklyn.
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Baseball Standings And Results From The AP
Central time standings show New York at .46 with 23 games won and 667 lost, Chicago and Cleveland close, Kansas City and Baltimore near. Friday results include Detroit 19 Washington 7, Kansas City 2 Baltimore 0, Chicago 3 Boston 2, New York 2 Cleveland 1 in ten. Sunday schedule lists multiple matches across leagues with times and venues.
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Pueblo Dodgers Rally Past League Leading Wichita 8-3
Pueblo's Dodgers, in the Western League cellar, defeated Wichita 8-3 in a key top-game win. They moved within one game of Lincoln and closed the gap on the leaders, as Roosevelt Evans suffered his first loss in seven decisions. Sioux City at Lincoln game was postponed.
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Giants pitcher Gomes shuts out St Louis for 10th win
New York hurler Gomes pitched his second shutout of the season as the Giants beat St. Louis 6 to 0. At bat Al Kaline of the Tigers drove in four runs and collected three hits to raise his AL batting average to .376 in a 14-7 victory over the Senators.
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Major League Bonus Babies Costly For Clubs
Major league teams have spent well over a million dollars on bonus untried rookies since the rule began two years ago. In the last two months American and National League clubs handed about 320000 to daily hoped for stars, with teams like Baltimore Detroit Kansas City and Chicago among the top spenders.
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Milwaukee Braves Sign Two Young Infielders for Evansville
The Milwaukee Braves announce two new signings. Theiss, a left handed pitcher from Ohio, joins Evansville, Indiana. Sam Elder, 19, a shortstop from Avon Park, Pennsylvania, signs with the Jacksonville, Florida arm. The fragment mentions driving hazards and a life-saving message.
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Millers Extend Lead in American Association Race
Minneapolis moved 3 games ahead of Toledo after Whitey Konikowski pitched a four hitter to beat the Sox 6-3. Monte Irvin, new from the Giants, debuted with a single and a double for the Millers. Jim Dyck hit his 15th homer in Indianapolis win as Billy Joe Davidson earned his first victory.
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Martinez Extends Win Streak Before Military Duty
Syracuse reports Vince Martinez welterweight of Paterson New Jersey scored his 14th straight victory before reporting for duty with the New Jersey Guard. He delivered a precise combination in the fourth round against Chico Varona, who rose and survived a five count before the bell ended the round.
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Martinez Eyes Rematch after Welter Fight Dispute
Referee Mark Conn ruled Varona for two rounds due to low blows, 7-3. Judges Shells and Fazio scored differently, while AP favored Martinez 7-3. Martinez stated he only needs one or two wins to challenge Basilio for the welter crown.
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Rookies Farrell and Morehead Charged in Syracuse Tavern Assault
Two rookie Syracuse baseball pitchers Richard Farrell and Seth Morehead were jailed on assault charges after allegedly beating sports writer Normile A. Hannon at a tavern. Hannon suffered a nose fracture and a four inch cut requiring stitches. Bail set at 2300 with hearing planned for July 1.
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Griswold Social Roundup Says Visits and Weddings
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Brown of Seattle visited Griswold relatives this week while Mrs. Margaret Brown of Griswold attends a wedding in Peoria Illinois. Dozens of guests visit local homes including the Denham and Swanson households with relatives from Kansas City Hubbard Newton and Denver. Other travelers include Everett Reynolds from Denver, Mrs. George Wheeler from Bremerton and Albert Jensen of Calgary visiting local families.
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Jake More Takes Issue On Toll Road
Des Moines State Democratic Chairman Jake More confronts a toll road dispute with critics urging policy changes and accountability from state transportation officials. The briefing outlines factions, proposed routes, and fiscal concerns shaping February discussions.
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Nehru Accused as Soviet Policy Broker by Knowland
Senator Knowland accuses Indian Prime Minister Nehru of becoming a broker for Soviet foreign policy after a joint Moscow declaration with Russia. He says Nehru should not speak as a neutral in Asia talks and links any China talks to the release of U.S. prisoners.
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Toll Road Authority picks among four candidates
More named four candidates for toll road posts: Frederick J. Day, 35, a real estate man from Council Bluffs. Ed Frick, 63, a former Davenport may or. Piper, and Hoegh. He said the project is a very important assignment and that honesty and integrity alone are not sufficient qualifications.
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Appointment of Elmer F Heckinger as chief of federal dit department
The Iowa State Tax Commission announced Saturday that Elmer F Heckinger will lead the federal dit department. He has served with the commission since January and succeeds B Fairburn who announced resignation effective July 22.
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