Yanks Travel to Cleveland for Four Game Set
The New York Yankees ride a five game lead into Municipal Stadium for a four game series with Cleveland. After a 7-3 win over Detroit, they seek to extend their margin over Chicago and Cleveland as Chicago and Detroit both remain in reach with remaining schedules. Cleveland seeks rebound after three straight losses and a rough stretch against Boston.
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One Defense Jinx Haunts Welter Champ Tony DeMarco
Welterweight champion Tony DeMarco, a 23 year old from Boston, defends his title tonight at the War Memorial Auditorium against Carmen Basilio in a 15 round bout. Basilio, 28, from Canastota, is favored to win as DeMarco seeks to end the one defense jinx.
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Twins edge Austin 4 2 in Southern Minnesota League action
Albert Lea defeated Winona 10-1 at Hayek Field to tighten its grip on second place as Vern Edmunds pitched five solid innings for the Twins who beat Austin 4-2 at Dartt Park. Roy Gilmore and Bob Freels hit early homers off Norman Stewart in the loss.
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Close Race in Northern League Tightens
Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated Eau Claire 86 in Wisconsin as St. Cloud swept Grand Forks 53 and 54. Winnipeg earned the late winner on two walks a bunt and Don Henderson’s single. Grand Forks dropped to 9-29 in league play with 11 errors in the nightcap. Duluth at Fargo-Moorhead and Superior at Aberdeen were rained out.
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Drivers Ready for 100 Mile IMCA Stock Car Test
OWATONNA set for 100 mile IMCA stock car race on Sunday with top national drivers. Defending champion Don White of Keokuk Iowa headlines the field along with Minnesota entry Archie Nepstad Rochester. Time trials at 2 p.m. and the 200 lap main at 2:30 p.m.
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Seague 6 Scores From West Coast Showdowns
In Seague 6 action Portland defeated Sacramento 6 to 2 while San Diego beat San Francisco 4 to 2 and Oakland Hollywood routed Los Angeles 7 to 0 in a trio of league matchups.
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Mel Brown Injured in London Fight
St Paul light heavyweight Mel Brown was stopped by Ron Barton of London in the sixth round amid a nine count in Birmingham England. Brown was taken to hospital with a possible concussion and eye injury after Barton battered him to the canvas earlier in the bout. Barton remained undefeated in 17 pro fights. Brown weighed 166 while Barton's 170 pounds.
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Belmont Stakes Preview Names Nashua as Favorite
Nashua is odds on to win the 100000 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, with Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons seeking a sixth victory. The mile and a half race draws seven or eight older horses including Little Dell, Blazing Count, Jabneh, Flying Fury, Portersville, and Retamer. Uncle Gus may enter but is set to scratch. Swaps won the Derby and Swaps returned to California after a Derby crowd.
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Doctor Says Boxing Safer Than Football
New York physician Dr. Mal Stevens, chair of the NYSAC medical advisory board, said boxing is relatively safe with proper supervision and equipment. He argued football and pro hockey pose greater injury risk and noted boxing has not shown clear brain damage evidence in tests of 2,047 licensed boxers.
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Boxing Bouts Across Cities Feature Wins and Delays
Boxes from Los Angeles Birmingham and Saginaw report results with Lauro Sales outpointing Gil Velarde in Los Angeles, Wis-Del Planagan stopping Ralph Alvares in St Paul, and Ron Barton defeating Mel Brows in London, plus a postponed Michel Andrews-Duke Harris bout and Texas League scores in Dallas San Antonio Tulsa Beaumont Oklahoma City Shreveport.
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Begin Voting for All Stars
Chicago fans begin voting today to name the starting National and American League lineups for the 22nd inter league all star scrap to be played in Milwaukee County Stadium July 12. The Chicago Tribune will coordinate the poll ending July 1 with 761 outlets taking part. Fans pick eight players from each league for positions plus pitchers chosen by managers Al Lopez and Leo Durocher.
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Camerell Outpoints Tartari In Milan Bout
In Milan on Thursday Flaviano Camerell defeated Robert Tartari of France in an eight round featherweight bout. Camerell landed the sharper combination and controlled the pace to earn the decision. Tartari pressed early but could not turn the bout in his favor.
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Millers Open Home Stand Aiming for AA Home Run Record
Minneapolis Millers return to Nicollet Park facing an uneasy insurance market as they chase the American Association home run record. With 96 homers in 56 games, they need 122 to break Minneapolis 1939 mark of 217, relying on slugging from Lennon Press Wilson and Terwilliger while Harris and Montant move toward the Giants.
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Merchants blank Gabrielson's Insurance 3-0 in league softball
The Merchants defeated Gabrielson's Insurance 3-0 at the Athletic Field Thursday night for their first win in two starts. Carey pitched a three hit shutout as Merchants hitters collected four safeties, with three in the seventh inning to score one unearned run. Gabrielson's defense contributed to unearned runs in the second and third frames.
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College Baseball Series Begins Today in Omaha
The NCAA college baseball world series opens in Omaha with Colgate vs Wake Forest in a late-morning game followed by Southern California against Colorado State. Night doubleheaders feature Arizona and Oklahoma A&M with strong pitching depth, as the double-elimination tournament unfolds.
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Rally Helps Wichita Take League Start
Wichita built an 8-4 win over Colorado Springs to extend its Western League lead to 242 games. The Indians completed an 18 game home stand with 13 wins and came from behind for the eighth time in 12 victories. Pueblo crushed Lincoln 11-1 and Sioux City beat Des Moines 7-4 to close the league slate.
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Minor League Scores From International League Night
Toronto edged Richmond 6 to 4 while Columbus fell 7 to 3 and Montreal beat Syracuse 4 to 3. Buffalo lost to Havana 2 to 8 as Rochester played.
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Colonels, Toledo and Denver AA Winners
Louisville blanked Minneapolis 4-0 as a rare shutout by the American Association leaders. Toledo beat Omaha 7-5 in 10 innings to widen its lead over the Cards, while Denver defeated Charleston 9-1 as Steve Kraly returned from the list. St Paul beat Minneapolis 6-3 as Eric Rodin had two doubles. Frank Malzone, Don Buddin and Joe Tanner had two hits for Louisville.
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Twins release two players from Waseca-Owatonna roster
OWATONNA Utility man Mealey and pitcher Bob Peterson are cut from the Waseca-Owatonna roster by manager Bob Balance. Mealey is the league’s oldest veteran and remains injured from an exhibition game. Balance trims the roster to 12 with plans to keep 13 and seeks a right fielder who can hit.
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Aussies Lead International Golf Field After First Round
Australia holds a four stroke lead in the 26 nation International Golf championship with Peter Thomson at 67 and a three stroke edge over Chick Harbert of the United States after 18 holes at Columbia Country Club. Ed Furgol added a 73 as the US team posted 143.
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IOC meets to choose 1960 Games site in Paris
The International Olympic Committee sets its week long session in Paris to decide the host city for the 1960 Olympic Games. The vote and related discussions will determine the location for the next quadrennial event.
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Roberts Well Ahead of Last Year's Pace
Philadelphia Phil pitcher Robin Roberts dominated the St. Louis Cardinals with three singles and nine strikeouts in a 24 win. At 28 Roberts improved to nine wins against four losses, two weeks ahead of his 1952 pace, as he seeks a 20th win for the sixth straight season.
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Chiefs Get Gleason and De Rose Ends Career
WINONA The Winona Chiefs gain catcher George Gleason from Missouri who will join Saturday and take over as regular backstop for Bill Leach. Leach stays as utility catcher and third baseman. Righthander Carl DeRose requests release and retires from baseball.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Birmingham 4 4 Atlanta 3 Nashville 3 Chattanooga 0. Local baseball scores summarize the day with Birmingham and Atlanta tied in a high run game while Nashville and Chattanooga also posted results, reflecting regional standings.
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