Angels Defeat Twins to Move into Tie for First
Los Angeles beat Minnesota 7-5 as Lee Thomas drove in three with two homers. The win drops the Twins to third in the AL standings and tightens the race with New York atop the league. Ex-Twin Don Lee earned the victory with relief help from Art Fowler and Jack Spring. Lenny Green hit a two run homer for Minnesota in the ninth.
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Fred Whitfield
Paul Brown
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Fowler
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McKinley
Napp
Amont
Giants End Swoon With Double Header Sweep Over Reds
The San Francisco Giants halted a six game skid by sweeping Cincinnati 21 and 7-5, narrowing the gap to one game behind the Dodgers. Juan Marichal earned the win in the opener and Orlando Cepeda delivered two homers and four RBIs in the nightcap to seal the comeback.
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Cincinnati
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Lew Burdette
Braves
Reds
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Chicago Cubs
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Philadelphia
Houston
New York
Mets
Juan Marichal
Orlando Cepeda
Hank Foiles
Mike McCormick
Stu Miller
Don Larsen
Frank Robinson
O Connor headlines outdoor mat card at Marcusen Park
Pat O Connor the new world heavyweight champion will headline the all professional mat card at Marcusen Park at 8 45 p m He defends the title in a two falls out of three or one hour time limit match against Texas Bob Geigel Proceeds go to Austin VFW Color Guard for the Minneapolis convention. Also featuring Doug Gilbert Thor Hagen and Joe Scarpello Jackie Nichols in other bouts.
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National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Association
Marcusen Park
O'Connor
Dick Hutton
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Rough Texas
Bob Geigel
Austin Vfw
Minneapolis
O’ Connor
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Jim Cahill
Doug Gilbert
Thor Hagen
Gilbert
Hagen
Flying Viking
Joe Scarpello
Big Boys
Jackie Nichols
Palmer Favored to Win National Open at Oakmont
Arnold Palmer, 5-1 favorite, seeks the second leg of golf's grand slam at Oakmont after a 2-under 69 in warmups. Roster includes Littler Casper Player Snead and legends. Palmer aims to finish around 276 to match Hogan's 1953 Open score.
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Arnold Palmer
Oakmont Country Club
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U.S. Golf Association
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Ben Hogan
Girls and Boys Invited to Join Austin Swim Club
Austin area youths may register to join the Austin Swim Club announced by President Art Hass. Open positions include all divisions and interested participants should contact Bud Higgins at the Municipal pool or Shaw Gym. Until outdoor swimming resumes, workouts occur mornings at the Austin High School pool.
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Austin Swim Club
Art Hass
Sacramento bout ends with Folley victory over Andrews
Tore Folley of Chandler Arizona defeated Paul Andrews of Los Angeles California in a boxing match held in Sacramento California. Folley improved his record and the bout drew local attention from sports spectators.
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Chandler
Ariz
Paul Andrews
Los Angeles
Austin Opens Bid for Title V Pine City in St Paul
Austin faces Pine City in a first round Minnesota state high school baseball tournament game at Midway Stadium St Paul. Pine City is 10 0 and unbeaten, while Austin sports a 15 1 record and lefty John Page is on the mound.
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Bemidji
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Richfield
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St. James
John Page
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North St. Paul
Pioneer Hall
University of Minnesota
Minoso Says He Will Not Fear Wall as He Recovers
Minnie Minoso, 40, recovering in St Louis from fractures to his head and wrist after hitting the Busch Stadium wall. He vows not to fear the ball, says his injury is on the job, and laments being unable to play while on the disabled list. He sits in the Cardinal locker room building wrist strength and waiting to return.
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Minnie Minoso
St. Louis Cardinal
Busch Stadium
Minoso
Brazil and Yugoslavia Favored in World Cup Semifinals
Brazil, the defending champion, was favored to beat Chile in Santiago while Yugoslavia was favored over Czechoslovakia in the semifinal at nearby Viña del Mar for the World Soccer Championships.
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Yugoslavia
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Vina del Mar
Chesin Fires 78 Wins Junior Test at White Bear
Larry Chesin led a junior playoff at the Country Club with a 78 to win. Steve Hoag shot 82 while Paul Stephani and Glen Pike each posted 88 as Austin golfers earned four spots for the Minnesota Golf Association State Junior tournament at White Bear Yacht Club June 25-26.
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Roger Svejkovsky
Larry Chesin
Steve Hoag
Paul Stephani
Glen Pike
Austin
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White Bear Yacht Club
Chesin
Hoag
Stephani
Pike
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