Dumas Sets Seven Foot High Jump World Record
Charley Dumas, a 19 year old Compton College freshman, cleared 7 feet at the Coliseum to claim a new world high jump mark and secure a top spot on the U S Olympic team trials. Coach Herschel Smith praised his relaxed style and powerful start with left leg spring.
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Lincoln tops Western League as others falter
Lincoln had a 3-2 loss to Sioux City in a first half makeup game, a rain postponed 1-1 nightcap, while Des Moines took a 5-4 first half win and 7-4 second half win over Topeka. Amarillo beat Pueblo 64 and Albuquerque edged Colorado Springs 3-2 in 10 innings.
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Haney Denies Report Mathews May Go To Minors
Chicago report claims Haney privately scolded Eddie Mathews and contemplated sending him to the minors. Haney denies the scolding and says no such private talk occurred, while predicting a four club NL pennant race and confirming no minor-league move planned.
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Wichita Cripples Club Bears 15-5 in Frustrating Loss
Denver Bears host all star game July 16 as attendance tickets go on sale despite a 15 to 5 defeat by Wichita Cripples. The Bears remain six games ahead with seven to play before the host league leader is decided. Louisville beat Denver 7-2 elsewhere. Kellogg wins Des Moines Lawn Open crown 2 to 0 over Treynor with Monti Ballou and Conine delivering key hits for the fifth inning margin.
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High Priced Bonus Pitcher Sent to Red Sox Farm Club
Altimore left handed pitcher Frank Baumann who earned an $80 000 bonus in 1952 was optioned Friday to the Red Sox Albany New York farm club in the Class A Eastern League He has a 2 1 season record this year after two wins and one loss He previously played for Louisville in the American Association and Louis ville in 1953 where he won 10 of 16 starts before entering service The arm trouble limited him after joining the Red Sox last season
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Mrs Hugh Preston Wins Atlantic Club Handicap Title
Mrs Hugh Preston captured the Atlantic Golf and Country Club women's handicap crown by defeating Mrs Rex Moorman 3 2 in the Is hole championship match.
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Yanks Gain As White Sox And Indians Split
New York expands AL lead while White Sox and Indians split a doubleheader in Cleveland. Herb Score, Billy Pierce star in two games as Yankees win 3-1 and 13-2, extending the top of the standings. Milwaukee drops, Dodgers, Cardinals win, Mizell four-hits Redlegs. Pirates beat Mets. Narayan, Score anchor Indians.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot
Major league standings show New York leading the circuit with Chicago and Cleveland close behind. Sunday results feature Brooklyn over Philadelphia 6-5 and Pittsburgh 6-3 over New York, plus Milwaukee 4 over Chicago 8-4. Weekend games include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
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Yama Bahama Wins Unanimously Over Turner at MSG
Yama Bahama, a speedy Bahamian welterweight aiming to return to his weight class, defeated Gil Turner in 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden by unanimous decision. Bahama claimed judge’s votes and favorable referee decision, nearing a 29th straight win and eyeing bouts with Basilio DeMarco Vejar Aragoon.
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Elks Midgets Face Carroll In Extra Tourney Final
The Atlantic Elks Midgets meet Carroll Kuemper Sunday at 8 pm to decide the Extra baseball tournament title. Atlantic reached the final by beating Jacksonville 22 to 12. Carroll advanced by defeating Walnut, last year’s champion. Turnure led Atlantic with a homer, triple and two doubles as the Elks piled up 21 hits.
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St Paul Lutherans Triumph 27-4 Over Christians in YMCA Tilt
St Paul Lutheran built a 13 5 lead through four innings then exploded for 14 runs in the fifth at Sunnyside field securing a 27 4 victory over the Christians. The win improves St Paul to two wins in four games while Christians suffer a fourth straight defeat. Eight runs came in the first two frames, with three in the third and a 14 run fifth on 12 hits, three walks and an error.
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St. Paul Beats Christians Behind Homers in Nine-Hit Rally
St. Paul piled up 21 hits with home runs from Gene Schwartz Gerald Schwartz and Anderson including a strong five inning stretch. Sanders claimed two of Christians six hits. The Christians led with three runs in the first then added two and one in later frames. Monday night St. Paul faces Zion Lutheran.
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Breda Drives Past Audubon 10-9 in Late Rally
Breda stormed back from a 9-1 deficit to beat Audubon 10-9 at Breda. Leroy Vannahme earned the win with a triple and scoring on an eighth inning overthrow. Audubon falls into a four way lead tie with Carroll Coon Rapids and Breda. Audubon faces Carroll on Sunday.
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Orioles Ban Press From Clubhouse After Setbacks
Baltimore manager Paul Richards bans newsmen from the Orioles clubhouse after a 7-8 loss to Boston. He criticized the team in local papers, saying they had played the worst of any club he ever managed following a 9-12-11 collapse in Cleveland and a rough road home.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching Billy Pierce Game Windfall
Billy Pierce of the White Sox became the majors first 12 game winner as yesterday's stars dominated with his strong pitching marking a seventh straight victory notched in a standout performance.
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Dodgers swing to win as Snider Hodges power comeback
Dodgers beat Phillies 6-5 in a late ninth inning spree led by Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. Snider and Hodges blasted two homers each and combined for six of the team’s seven hits as the comeback capped a dramatic game.
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