Feller backs five year cap on reserve clause
Bob Feller testifies before the House Anti trust subcommittee proposing baseball be covered by antitrust laws with exemptions for the reserve clause and territorial rights but capped at about five years. He says at end of term players could negotiate. Others argue for longer or no limit to protect clubs and talent.
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Cohn and Johnstone Tie in Iowa Women's Golf Tourney
Waterloo’s Andy Cohn and Mason City’s Ann Johnstone led the Iowa Women's Golf Tournament after round one with 76 as Judy Kimball of Sioux City opened with 86. Other top contenders include Sharon Fladoos, Eileen Van Horn, Sondra Anderson, Judy Barnes, Virginia Lohmiller, and Linda Cahill among a 54-player field, 26 shooting 90s or better.
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Stuart Fans Twice In First Home Game
Dick Stuart homered in his first home appearance of the season for Lincoln, striking out twice in three at bats and flying out on another plate visit as the team extended its lead in the Western League standings. Amarillo fell to Colorado Springs 10 6 while Lincoln defeated Sioux City 3 2 and Pueblo routed Albuquerque 18 8. Topeka rested.
Trojans Seek Third Hawkeye Eight Win
The Atlantic Trojans chase a third straight Hawkeye Eight win as they visit Shenandoah Wednesday night at 8. Atlantic leads the league with 20 wins while Creston sits second at 2-1 and Shenandoah has yet to win a conference game.
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Bassey Captures Saddler Crown In Bloody Fight
Paris reports Nigeria’s Hogan Bassey defeated Cherif Hamia of France by knockout in the tenth round to become the new world featherweight champion. Hamia suffered a swollen eye and lip cut as the brutal contest ended with the referee stopping the bout. Bassey claimed the title previously held by Sandy Saddler who retired due to injuries.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine in Orioles Shutout and Dodgers Win
Hec Brown pitched a five hit shutout as the Orioles blanked the Tigers 6 0 with six strikeouts and one walk. Duke Snider fueled the Dodgers 10 3 victory over the Cardinals with two homers and four singles in five trips.
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Major League Standings and Schedules
The standings show St. Louis leading with 36 wins and 26 losses, followed by Cincinnati 37 28 and Milwaukee 36 28. Philadelphia 35 28. Brooklyn 34 28. New York 30 34. Pittsburgh 23 41. Chicago 20 37. Tuesday games include Pittsburgh at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati. Monday results: Brooklyn 10 St Louis 3. Philadelphia 10 Milwaukee 4. Also Baltimore 6 Detroit 0.
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Saints Beat Omaha on One Hit 1-0
Ron Negray pitched a one hitter for St Paul as the Saints edged Omaha 1-0. Dick Gray hit a home run to back the effort and keep St Paul atop the American Association standings by four percentage points. Minneapolis won 8-7 over Denver, benefiting from seven unearned runs after Denver’s seven errors. In Wichita, the Braves upset Indianapolis 3-2 in 10 innings, while Louisville Charleston game was postponed by rain.
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Dodgers Beat Braves 10-3 in West Coast Tilt
Dodgers surge past Braves 10-3 as Snider Furillo and Erskine star. Erskine wins first of year, Sam Jones loses his third. Phils top Milwaukee 10-4 as Red Schoendienst injures back and Adcock sidelined. Orioles blank Tigers 6-0 behind Hee Brown.
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Methodists and Oak Hill clash for YM C A lead
The Methodist team meets Oak Hill in Sunnyside for the YMCA church softball showdown. Both clubs are 3-1 atop the standings with Zion Lutheran at 2-3 and St. Paul’s Lutheran at 2-2 after a forfeit. Christians sit 0-3.
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Bowling league results from last night
Corn Pickers took two of three from Comets, Five Scrubs beat Rainbo Tavern, Gutter Dusters defeated Borden's and Hawkeyes swept Coke Caps. High series included Dick Anderson 653, Ron Fries 569, Gene Dolan 568. High single was Anderson 220. Dolan 205 and Amdor 205. Fries added a 201 and Pierce tossed a 2ne.
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Marne Midgets Lead Nishna Valley Standings Amid Week One Wins
Marne Midgets stretch to 4-1 in Nishna Valley play marking the league lead while Atlantic sits 3-1 behind. Maine gains a 15-1 victory at Adair with nine hits including six extra bases. Atlantic defeats Audubon 9-3 as Harris and Kayer homer and Kay rings up seven strikeouts. Adair and Anita each post two hits in losses. Five league games were postponed last Friday with Anita hosting a game tonight.
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Local high school football matchups announced
Cumberland faces Audubon at Adair hosts Casey against Elk Horn and Marne travels to Atlantic for weekday games.
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Redlegs snap 11 game skid with 5-4 win
The Redlegs defeated the White Sox 5-4 in extra innings to end an 11 game losing streak. Dodgers beat Indians 7-6 and Giants no-hit Yankees 5-0 led by Allman two triples and six strikeouts.
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Shen pair takes second in men doubles at Hawkeye Bowl
Gail and Lou Bright of Shenandoah moved to second in the men doubles with 1311 points at the Hawkeye Bowl doubles tournament. Lou and Sarah Bright added 1226 to finish fourth in the mixed doubles as the event closes in July.
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Big Ten Indoor Champ Triumphs in 440 and 880 Yard Races
Dave Lean of Michigan State won the Big Ten title at 440 yards indoors and 880 yards outdoors. In doubles standings Bus Behn and Al Christoffersen of Audubon lead the men's doubles with 1 376 points, followed by Dinville and Stoddard of Shenandoah and Petersen and Platte of Harlan. The mixed doubles leaders are Maurice and Clara Christensen of Ames with 1 250, ahead of Watts and McElamurry and Orval and Arlene Hakes.
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