Lennie Green Remains Unsung Hero In Twins Pennant Chase
The Minnesota Twins rely on Lennie Green in the chase for first in the American League. Green leads his club with runs and doubles after 66 games and is moved to leadoff by Sam Mele.
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Athletics Trip Packers Braves Twins Triumph
The Austin Packers drop a 7-2 decision to Bloomington after a rainout, ending a two game win streak and leaving them a half game behind Mason City. In other action, Mankato snapped a three game skid by beating Owatonna 7-4 as Al Eisele earned a two hit win. Bloomington built a 3-0 lead and held on as Mason City collected 12 hits to power a steady rally.
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Weath ers Homers as Albert Lea Tops Owatonna in Battle
In a high scoring game Charlie Weathers of Albert Lea launched a two run homer in the sixth, his second of the season, as Mankato notches 11 hits off Ralph Olinger and Gary Leeper. Owatonna scores in the first and sixth aided by four Mankato errors.
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Wayne Haefner
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Rubber Tilt Sets Twins Sox Showdown in Chicago
The Minnesota Twins trail by two games in the AL as they face the Chicago White Sox in a decisive rubber match. Jack Kralick vs John Bushardt lead the pitchers in a game Minneapolis hoped to win on the road trip finale. Rich Rollins and Vic Power produced key hits for Minnesota, while Ted Sadowski and Nellie Fox supplied Chicago's offense.
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Aaron Drives Braves Sweep With Two Homers
Hank Aaron, a lean Milwaukee outfielder, shone in a pair of wins over the Mets. He tallied five hits in the three game stretch, including two homers and six RBIs in one game, boosting his season line to .335 average with 16 homers and 58 RBIs. The nightcap ended after six innings due to rain.
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Three Way Scrap for Mat Title at World Wrestling
More than 200 amateur wrestlers from 27 nations weigh in for the 14th world championship tournament in Toledo. Freestyle action starts with lighter than 114.5 pounds as Iran Turkey and Russia vie for team supremacy, with the United States Japan and Bulgaria close behind. Iran brings back all five last year’s gold medalists. The biennial World Amateur Wrestling Federation congress is Sunday, then three days of Greco Roman begin Monday.
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S-Ball Association Sets Meeting Friday
A special meeting of Austin Softball Association members is called by Bud Lerum president. The meeting Friday at Shaw gym office p m aims to discuss funds to improve softball conditions in Austin and invites all interested in softball to attend. Plans for the 24 team Austin Invitational tournament on July 14 and 15 will be made.
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Moose and Merchants Win Contests in Fast Pitch League
The Moose defeated Mike's Bar A 17-2 at Northwest Diamond to stay undefeated at 7-0. The Merchants beat Derby Bar 7-0 behind Gilbertson's two hits, while Red House homered and doubled in the seventh. King pitched all nine for Moose, who moved ahead with six runs in the fourth.
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Royal Rick Strives Against Field in Yonkers Pace
At Yonkers Raceway Royal Rick from post 12 faces a strong 12-horse field in the 65,000 Good Time Pace the middle leg of Yonkers triple series on the 1 1? mile track. Henry T Adios seeking upset favoring odds 3-1 driven by Stanley Dancer from post 10. Royal Rick rides 4-1 with George Sholty driving.
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First Baptist and St Olaf Triumph In YMCA League Games
First Baptist beat Our Saviours Lutheran 14 to 3 at the Athletic Field as Les Mayslick allowed only three hits. Earl Fredrickson homered and Paul Schultz had four singles to pace the First Baptist offense. St Olaf then defeated Church of Christ 9 to 4 in eight innings with Larry Anderson hitting a game winning home run.
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Golfers in 2nd Round at NCAA Meet in Durham
Two University of Minnesota golfers advanced to second round match play in Durham as Les Peterson defeated Louisville’s Jim Ferriell 2 and 1 after Peterson won a first round 2-0.70 victory over Jack Saalfield Duke. Rolf Deming beat Purdue’s Bill Templin 3 and 1. Harry Newby exited after a 1-up loss to Dick Canon Oklahoma State in the first round. Medalist Kermit Zarley of Houston won his opening match and remains the favorite.
Mantle Back With Yankees
Mickey Mantle will return Friday night against the Detroit Tigers after healing a thigh tear. Manager Ralph Houk plans to try Mantle in right field rather than center to cover the smaller Detroit outfield. Mantle has been out since May 18 due to a muscle tear and knee ligament troubles, and New York has gone 14-15 in 29 games without him, dropping from first to fourth.
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Pittsfield Player Belanger Signs Orioles Bonus Deal
Pittsfield high school shortstop Mark Belanger, age 18, signed a bonus contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for an estimated $35,000. The young prospect joins the major league organization after leaving high school.
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Mason City Legion Beats Austin 8 2 In League Game
Mason City Legion defeated Austin 8 to 2 at Marcusen Park in an American Legion League contest. LeRoy Baruth pitched a complete game for Mason City, despite 11 walks, while Austin outhit the opposite squad 7 to 3. Scoring by inning favored the home team with two in the first, one in the third, three in the fifth, and two in the seventh.
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Indians Sweep Red Sox To Stretch AL Lead
In a doubleheader, Boston’s Mike Fornieles hit four Cleveland batters tying a modern single game mark as the Indians won 6-3 and 3-0 to extend their American League lead to two games. In Kansas City Jerry Walker of the Athletics hit Leon Wagner, Wagner pitched a bat at Walker, and both were ejected after a brawl.
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Golf tourney opens three day run at Ramsey club
Out of town registration speeds up for the Southern Minnesota Golf Association medal play tournament at Ramsey Golf Club. The 3 day event begins Friday with an 18 hole bestball open to pros and amateurs, with Saturday qualifying and Sunday the final 27 holes.
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Exclusive World Series of Golf Set at Firestone
A new 36 hole event at Firestone Country Club Akron links Masters U S Open and British Open and PGA champions for a 50000 first prize. Palmer and Nicklaus qualified and will play, with NBC telecasting from the 13th to the 18th holes over Sept 8 9.
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Ridan Favored in Arlington Warren Wright Handicap
Ridan, a leading 1962 3 year old, appears an overwhelming favorite in the Warren Wright Handicap at Arlington Park for 50 000 added. Nominated twelve, Ridan rides Manuel Yeaza with rivals expected from Gushing Wind Times Roman and Summer Savory among others.
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Giants Sign Walton in New York
Joe Walton, an offensive end, signed his contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday.
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Lansing Defects Defeat Legion In Club League Game
The Lansing strong team defeated the Legion 94 in a Club League baseball game played Wednesday in Lansing. John Riles, a right hander, pitched the complete game for the victory.
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Three Young Players Signed by Twins for Appalachian League
The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of three young players for Wytheville in the Appalachian League. Bill Goldy 22 outfielder from Blackwood New Jersey John Szeigis 21 pitcher from Jersey City and Howard Quoss Baltimore prep catcher are to report to the club soon. Goldy hit 365 for St Johns University New York this year Szeigis pitched at Holy Cross as a junior and Quoss batted 440 at Mergenthale Prep in Baltimore.
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Hungry Breed Bids in Eastern Open
In Baltimore the 13th Eastern Open starts today with $35,000 at stake. The winner earns $5,300 after seven scheduled holes as stars like Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Gene Littler skip the event for rest.
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