Blues Face Bloomington in Century League Showdown
Austin Blues star Ron Plath faces Bloomington Athletics in an 8:15 p.m. clash at Marcusen Park as top-placed Bloomington leads the league 3-0. Athletics rely on Art Seguso, Buster Radebach and Herb Isakson with Gene Elder guiding the squad.
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Ron Plath
Austin Blues
Bloomington
University of Minnesota
Gene Elder
Art Seguso
Buster Radebach
Herb Isakson
Southern Minny Stars
Plath
University of Oklahoma
Blues
Bob Cummins
Dale Becker
Mpts Central Wins State Track Crown led by Nelson and Morrow
Minneapolis Central dominated the state high school track meet, scoring 30% points to cruise past University High and Hibbing. Jerry Nelson set a mile record at 4:19.9 in what he called his last race, while Chuck Morrow won the pole vault at 12 feet 9 1/2 inches and helped Central secure the team title with 30% points.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Central
Faribault
Jerry Nelson
Montgomery
Chuck Morrow
Butch Miller
Central
University High
Nelson
Morrow
Stan Morrow
Dick Axilrod
Roy Henricksen
St. Paul
Minneapolis Washburn
Paul Matson
Bob Kerkvist
Paul Norton
Jim Noel
Mike Frazei
Minneapolis Vocational
Paul Benson
Granite Falls
Mile Relay Team Sets School Record at State Meet
Austin earned three points at the Minnesota state track meet as its mile relay team finished third with a 3 32.2 clocking. Members Tom Hardy Chuck Gamer Jobo Hardy and Robert Wilson ran the best Austin mile relay time to date, with Hardy replacing Jerry Goodwin sidelined by a pulled muscle. Sprinter Tim Baxter qualified for the 100 yard final but did not place.
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Austin
University of Minnesota
Tom Hardy
Chuck Gamer
Jobo Hardy
Robert Wilson
Jerry Goodwin
Tim Baxter
Johansson in Court Hearing Over Promoter Manager Claim
Ingemar Johansson and promoter Edwin Ahlquist faced a hearing in New York to determine if a real fighter manager relationship existed as Eddie Machen seeks an injunction to block Johansson from meeting Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight title on June 25 at Yankee Stadium. Ahlquist is said to have signed for a September 15, 1958 return bout.
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Edwin Ahlquist
Sweden
California
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Machen
Floyd Patterson
Yankee Stadium
Ahl
Ajuyist
Goldeyes Rally Twice to Top Grand Forks 5-4
Winnipeg Goldeyes from behind twice beat Grand Forks 5-4 in the Northern League as Octavio Acosta scored the winning run in the eighth. It was Winnipeg’s seventh win in a row and 15th in 16, securing second place. Fargo-Moorhead won 9-3 over Duluth Superior. Eau Claire defeated St. Cloud. Aberdeen edged Minot 10-9.
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Goldeyes
Grand Forks
Chiefs
Octavio Acosta
Fargo-Moorhead
Duluth Superior
Eau Claire
St. Cloud
Aberdeen
Minot
Pheasant Season Sets Minnesota Record and Says Prospects Bright
Minnesota hunters killed over 1.56 million pheasants in a 30 day 1958 season, with high harvest concentrated in the first half. Wildlife scientist Dr. Stanley Harris notes a potential 90 day standard and a favorable cock to hen ratio suggesting strong reproduction ahead. Officials also delay roadside mowing to protect nesting birds until July 1.
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ST. Paul
Stanley Harris
Jiarris
Minnesota
Brown Risks Title Tonight Against Ros
Joe Brown defends his lightweight crown for the seventh time against Paolo Rosi at Uline Arena tonight. The 33 year old champion, a noted left hooker, battles the hard hitting Italian born contender in a 15 round match telecast at 9 p.m. EST with Brown a 3 to 1 favorite.
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Washington
Joe Brown
Paolo Rosi
Uline Arena
Brown
Johnny Busso
Houston
Kayes
Standings and schedule tease from Milwaukee and peers
Fragmentary sports brief shows scores Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis and Pittsburgh in a regular game with Cincinnati Los Angeles Philadelphia results. Thursday schedule lists San Francisco at Milwaukee Pittsburgh at Angeles Chicago at Philadelphia with a postponed Philadelphia match.
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Cincinimati
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Ieveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Kansas City
Detroit
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New
St Louis
Philades
Haddix Earns Eight-Hit Shutout In 3-0 Victory Over Cardinals
Pirates lefty Harvey Haddix bested the St Louis Cardinals 3-0 in a game where eight hits and late tiring innings did not prevent a win. Haddix improved to 4-3 as Pittsburgh stayed within 4 1/2 games of the NL lead behind Milwaukee and the Dodgers faced declines after a suspended May 3 contest. The Cardinals rookie Gary Blaylock took the decision on the mop up, while Bob Skinner and Dick Groat contributed the decisive runs with Haddix driving in an insurance run.
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Associated Press
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
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San Francisco
Bob Rush
Giants
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Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
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Lindy McDaniel
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Gary Blaylock
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Kowalski
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Morgan
George Gleason
Jim Lawler
Rochester
Hal Snyder
Packers
Snyder
Dave Ploof
Chuck Mathews
Bill Ankoviak
Myron Hoffman
Hoffman
Frank Brown
Joe Rato
Mathews
Gnats Stun Wilhelm as Orioles Beat White Sox
Baltimore moves into second place with a 32 victory after Wilhelm survives gnat swarm to win his eighth in a row. The White Sox drop to third while Cleveland edges Washington in ten innings. Messi ups his record against the Yankees by beating New York for the third time this season, a 20 decision that snaps New York’s four game run.
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Don Messi
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Washington
Messi
Detroit
New York
Yankees
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Basilio Won't Sign Keeps World Title for Robinson
In New York Ray Robinson remains world middleweight champion after a New York State Athletic Commission ruling. Basilio, the top challenger, plans to sign for a title bout with Gene Fullmer per NBA decree, while Robinson had his title retained despite not defending since March 25, 1958. Basilio offered to negotiate terms. Robinson defended the decision and highlighted a Basilio contract with $250,000 minimum.
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Ray Robinson
Carmen Basilio
New York State Athletic Commission
Sugar Ray
Basilio
Robinson
National Boxing Assn
Gene Fullmer
NBA
Commission
Sam Rose
Philadelphia
Basilio-Robinson
Danowsky Named Cage and Grid Captain at Concordia Academy
Richard F. Danowsky son of Mr and Mrs Richard A Danowsky of 1102 S Kenwood has been named captain of the basketball team and co captain of the football team at Concordia Academy St Paul He also received letters in basketball football and baseball at the C Club banquet.
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Richard A. Danowsky
S. Kenwood
Concordia Academy
St. Paul
Richard
Trapshoot Sunday Set at Blooming Prairie Gun Club
Blooming Prairie Gun Club will host a registered trapshoot on Sunday June 7. Glenn Dennis announced the first of four summer shoots, with 16 yard targets 100 handicap targets and 25 pair doubles under ATA rules starting at 11 am. Prizes include trophies for class winners and handicap winner.
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Blooming Prairie
Edina Wins Team tennis title with Butterfield victory
Keith Butterfield won the singles final 11 9 6 1 to lead Edina to the team crown at the Minnesota high school tennis tournament. Jeff Fisher and Mike Parmelee of Faribault took the doubles title while Faribault finished second in the team race.
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Keith Butterfield
Minnesota
Edina
Butterfield
Rochester
Harold Dirksen
Jeff Fisher
Mike Parmelee
Faribault
Franz Jeune
Andy Goddard
Packers Drop Nail-Biter to Albert Lea in Makeup Game
Austin forfeits first place after a 7-6 loss at Marcusen Park to Albert Lea. Kowalski homered for Austin, Chuck Mathews and Hoffman reduced the deficit late, but a ninth inning rally fell short as Albert Lea moved to 2-0 and Austin slid to 2-1 in the Southern Minnesota League.
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Albert Lea
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Packers
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Seeneuall
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Packers fall to late double play end game
Snyder earned the win allowing seven hits in eight innings, despite Ko walski and Gleason contributing doubles and a homer by Ploof. Packers played without Mathas and Folkes due to injuries and plan a Thursday night game against the Yankees at Rochester before a Kiddies Day home date with Estherville.
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Owners approve second All Star game for baseball
Major league club owners approve a second All Star game to be played August 3 at the Los Angeles Coliseum with the players receiving 60 percent of gate and broadcast receipts. Frick and league presidents will decide on final details after discussions in New York.
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Cronin
Bob Carpenter
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New York
Carpenter
Late rallies decide AA games on Tuesday night
In the American Association St Paul edged Omaha 5-4 as Jim Keranda tripled in the ninth with Jim Gentile on base. Herb Moford pitched a four hitter to lift Minneapolis over Denver. Houston swept Charleston 3-0 and 6-5 with a late three run burst in the ninth in both games.
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Jim Keranda
Jim Gentile
Herb Moford
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