Yanks and Sox Close Gap in American League Lead
The Yankees and White Sox won big as Cleveland faltered with a 3-0 and 8-2 set by Chicago, shrinking the Indians' AL lead to a half game. Avila and Rosen slumped while Pierce and Trucks shut Indians scoring. New York beat Washington 7-3 for their ninth straight, and Boston swept the A's 18-0 and 11-1 behind Sullivan and Brewer.
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al Rosen
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al Lopez
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Jim Piersal
Grady Hatton
Ted Williams
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Tom Brewer
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Alvin Dark
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Don Mueller
Frank Thomas
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Gil Hodges
Gus Bell
Ted Kluszewski
Reds
del Crandall
Braves
Bell
Andy Palko
Joe Cunningham
Cardinals
Cubs
Brooks Lawrence
Warren Hacker
Baseball Standings Sunday Results Summary
New York defeated Washington 7 to 3 and Detroit beat Baltimore 2 to 2. Chicago showed 3 to 8, while Cleveland started 0 and Boston 18 to 11. Philadelphia fell 0 to 1, New York t i burgh lost to Brooklyn 3 to 1, Cincinnati 5 and St. Louis 4, Chicago 3.
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Valdes Jackson duel set for Madison Square Garden clash
Promoters tease a planned bout between Nino Valdes and Tommy Jackson at Madison Square Garden as a likely prelude to a possible later title shot, with Rocky Marciano's camp and recent sparring history fueling the hype. Both men boast rugged records as they pursue a high-stakes win ahead of a potential fall Mare.
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Nino Valdes
Cubs
Madison Square Garden
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Hurricane) Jackson
Rocky Marciano
Valdes
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Jackson
Mirciano
Bobby Gleason
Marciano
Ezzare Charles
United States
Gleason
Omelio Agramonte
Zemial Out For Remainder Of Athletics Season
Philadelphia sluggers injury robs Athletics of top gate draw as Gus Zemial breaks collarbone charging a line drive against Boston. Doctors say six weeks in a cast, ending his year. Club faces attendance slump despite civic save the A’s plan and mayor led drive to keep the franchise. Attendance woes mount after weak gate for weekend Boston games.
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Big Gus
Boston Red Sox
Tlarion Gopadze
Joseph Clark
Clark
Boston
NL All Star Hurlers Scramble For Rest Before Game
Cleveland July 12 Manager Walt Alston and Casey Stengel geared up to name starting pitchers for the upcoming All Star Game. Alston reported five of seven NL hurlers saw Sunday action while Stengel used three of eight. Expected NL starter Robin Roberts could face Bob Keegan or Bob Porterfield, with lefties Antonelli and Spahn untouched.
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Bob Keegan
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Bob Porterfield
Senators
Johny Antonelli
Giants
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
Ford Holds No Grudges With Boxing Club Postponed Bouts
San Francisco promoter Bennie Ford says he bears heartaches and headaches not grudges toward the International Boxing Club. He discusses postponed title bouts involving Archie Moore Harold Johnson Paddy DeMarco and Jimmy Carter, the Olson Castellani bout, and a planned August 20 card aiming for a $200000 gate. He defends IBC’s autonomy and recalls past industry disappointments.
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International Boxing Club
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Truman Gibson
Harry Markson
Archie Moore
Harold Johnson
Paddy DeMaree
Jimmy Carter
DeéeMarco
Demarco-Carter
Moore-Johnson
Bennie
Bobo Olson
Rocky Castell
Robbins Adds Colonial To String Of Trophies
MEMPHIS TENN July 12 The Intercollegiate champion Hillman Robbins of Memphis State College added his fourth straight Colonial Invitational golf title by beating Curtis Person 2 up in the final after ousting Bob Manerie f Houston 2 up in the semi finals Lerson a 21 year old auto dealer reached the finals by defeating medalist Dale Morey of Martinsville Ind 1 up in the semis Also report Gordon Richards British jockey rests in hospital after a fall at Sandown track disjointed pelvic bone injury suffered riding Aber geldie owned by Queen Elizabeth II at Sandown
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Buffs Drop Pair In- Shreveport Twin-Bill
Shreveport Sports swept Houston in a Texas League Sunday doubleheader, 65 61, as San Antonio Missions also won both ends of their twin bill. In the Shreveport opener, a late homer by Pisoni and a ninth inning two run shot by Daich propelled the Sports. The second game saw Murff on the mound and Brim winning the opener in relief. The doubleheader combined for 33 hits, with 17 by the Oilers. Willie Brown hit his 29th homer and Tulsa’s Ted Tanve added a homer as Fort Worth avoided the sweep with a win. In Beaumont’s games, Hoffmeister and Quintana delivered key hits for San Antonio.
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San Antonio Missions
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Pat Quintana
San Antonio
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Cence -Er
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Bi Pil- Brim
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Tulsa
Oilers
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Ted Tanve
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Ozkgotoun
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Ant aNan
Geith
Mike Lemish
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Forkinson
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San Anto
Tonia Beats Beaumout in 12 Inning Opener 5-4
Tonia defeated Beaumout in a 12 inning opener 5-4 as Mel McGaha hit a two run homer to spark the late rally. In other Sunday night games Tulsa edged Dallas 98 and Fort Worth shut out Oklahoma City 7-0. The second game was scheduled for seven innings.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Mel McGaha
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