McGaha Deserves Raise as A's Win Fifth Straight
McGaha, new Athletics manager, guides Kansas City to a 7-4 6-0 doubleheader sweep over Detroit. Finley praised raise for Wayne Causey Pena and Wyatt. A's climb to within one game of ninth in AL.
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Associated Press
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Umpires Striking Pension Talks Fade Before All Star Game
National League umpires pause a July 3 strike threat after Chicago attorney confirms a July 6 pension peace parley in New York with NL executives. The issue seeks to raise annual pension per year of service from 200 to 300 dollars, with NL leaders and committee to report to a August 15 meeting.
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Cincinnati Reds
John McHale
Milwaukee Braves
Legion Postpones Austin Mankato Game in Rain
Rain forced postponement of the Austin Legion versus Mankato baseball game at Mankato. The teams will try again tonight at 7 p m at Key City Park with Bill O Shaughnessy on the mound. Austin seeks a second straight Southern Minnesota Legion League win after beating Mason City 6 4 last week.
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Davis Delays Pro Signing Amid NCAA Run
Minnesota first baseman Bill Davis said he will sign a professional contract in four or five days but may stay to think after the NCAA tournament. He cited pressure from major league clubs and the ongoing Gophers NCAA championship game tonight as factors.
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Bears Sign Iowa Tackle Kasapis
The Chicago Bears signed Gus Kasapis 252 pounds a University of Iowa tackle. Kasapis was the Bears 17th selection in last fall's draft after three years as a Hawkeyes starter.
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Best Hurls No Hit Game For Ellis Tigers
Curt Best pitched a no hitter as the Ellis Tigers beat the Green Hornets 3-0 in a United Commercial Travelers Little League game at UCT Park. Best walked one and struck out 12 while the Tigers collected four hits off Steve Riley. The win improves Ellis to 3-1. Green Hornets drop to 1-3. A 6:30 p.m. game has Red Devils vs Missiles.
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Molinas Must Serve Term
New York AP. Jack Molinas, convicted basketball briber, had sympathy from the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division but no sentence reduction. The court upheld his 10 to 15 year term for conspiracy bribery and subornation of perjury, calling his punishment excessive. three other men, Joseph Hacken, Joseph Green and Aaron Wagman, received three to eight year sentences.
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Indians Top Twins 5-3 In Homer Battle At Home
Cleveland Indians break a 3-3 tie in the eighth on Le on Wagner's 48th homer to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3. Wagner, Chance, Held homer for the Indians while Kostro and Rollins hit for Minnesota as Jack Kralick gains his seventh win. Stigman takes the loss as 15,000 plus fans witness a solo power night.
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Idle Hour Inn Tops Mike's Bar in City League Showdown
Idle Hour Inn edged Mike's Bar 11 to 10 at Northwest Park in a City League Fast Pitch game. S Johnson and Ron Rice led the winning side with two hits each, while Alvin Cunningham, Wayne Haefner, Duane Alven, John Peterson and Dennis Bahl each had two hits for Mike's Bar.
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Duluth Tops St. Cloud 7-3 in Northern League clash
In Northern League action on Tuesday night, Superior Duluth defeated St. Cloud 7-3. Wally Sherer and Darrell Clark shut out the visitors over the last five innings as Duluth completed a four game sweep. Aberdeen Pheasants beat Winnipeg 5-1 and Grand Forks Dodger toppled Bismarck Mandan 9-1 behind Bill Hall’s strong pitching.
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Niarhos Named Wytheville Manager for Athletics Minor Club
Gus Niarhos, bullpen coach with the Kansas City Athletics, was named manager of the Wytheville farm club in Virginia on Monday.
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Par 3 Golf Course Near Austin Pushes July Opening
Work on a new par three course seven miles west of Austin advances toward a late July debut. The American Holiday Corp. project between Austin and Albert Lea includes a 185 yard longest hole and 5,000 square foot greens. Buzz Smith leads construction and foresees quick growth weather conditions.
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Ex Major League Ace Richard Culler Dies at 49
High Point North Carolina reports the death of Richard B. Culler a longtime businessman and former professional baseball pitcher He died Tuesday night at age 49 Culler played 15 years in baseball including five years in the majors with the Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Braves New York Giants and Boston Braves
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Dick) Culler
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Hagen and Palmer Meet at Congressional Open Preview
Walter Hagen and Arnold Palmer, Open champions, chat at Congressional Country Club before the 64th Open. They met as entrants as the classic loosened up for the opening round Thursday. Hagen won his first Open in 1914 and again in 1919.
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Packers Bloomington Clash At Marcusen Park Tonight
Wayne Haefner's Austin Packers visit Bloomington in a Southern Minnesota League game at Marcusen Park starting 8 15 p.m. Bloomington leads the standings while Austin sits 0 4. Haefner urges tighter defense after six errors in a loss to Owatonna.
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Merchants Beat Clinic Pharmacy 13 3 In City League Game
The Merchants won 13 to 3 over seven innings at the Athletic Field. Nancy Nicholson led with four hits while Penny Quamn allowed five hits in victory. Standard shut out Red's Cleaners 13-0 behind Goergen and Julie Schottler 3 hits. Dugan's Sport Shop upset Glass Shop 25-21 with 25 hits including a homer by G Kolb. Next slots Thursday feature Mitchell's Tavern vs Deep Rock and Gus Young's vs Mrs. Jaycees.
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Spahn Loses To Dodgers At 43 In NL Clash
Veteran lefty Warren Spahn, age 43, faltered again as the Dodgers defeated the Braves 5-1. Spahn failed to finish, dropping his sixth straight ineffective start while Don Drysdale starred. In other NL action, Phillies edged Cubs 4-2, Reds beat Giants 9-4, and Cardinals' Ken Boyer hit for the cycle.
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Willie Davis
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Orlando Cepeda
Pratt Wins District Junior Golf Title with 77
Gary Pratt of Austin High School shot 77 to win the District Junior golf tournament at Austin Country Club. Pete Higham of Packer tied for runner up with 81 after rounds of 37 42 81. Dick Leimbek Don Houff and Stan Hackenmiller tied for third with 83 as Thyme Hackenmiller placed fourth in a playoff for the regional event ending Friday. Thirty five boys competed in the meet.
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Minnesota’s Stein Visitor In Austin
Lloyd Stein, longtime University of Minnesota trainer, made a goodwill tour stop in Austin as part of the athletic department outreach. He also visited Stewartville LeRoy and Rochester to keep friends of the university interested in Gopher athletics.
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