Musial's 12th Inning Homer Gives Nationals 6-5 Edge
Stan Musial delivered a dramatic 12th inning homer in Milwaukee at County Stadium, lifting the National League to a 6-5 victory over the American League. The blast off Frank Sullivan sent the NL closer to its first All-Star win in years, marking Musial's fourth All-Star homer and his 12th appearance. The game, the second extra inning All-Star contest, began with the AL jumping to a 5-0 lead but faltered as the NL rallied to win.
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My Biggest Thrill Says Stan Musial
Stan Musial called his 12th inning home run in the All-Star game a major thrill. He highlighted his five homers against St Louis last year and tied for most homers in All-Star history. Conley, charged with the loss, recalled a rough outing but Duracher praised his effort.
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Hollaway Giants Lead Optimist Teen Baseball Action
In Optimist Teen-Age Baseball League play Hollaway Food Market widened its Senior League lead with a 16-4 win over Culpepper. In Junior action Optimist Giants tied for first with Lions Cubs after defeating the Ells Dodgers 2-1. Giants pitcher Steve McWilliams earned his fifth win, while Dodgers starter Doug Bell struggled. Highlights included strong hitting from David Lange and Vic Dias, and timely doubles by Wesley Hicks and Chico Holtzhouser. The Tigers sit 3-0 atop the standings, with Bayshore close behind at 2-1.
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All-Star Game Net Revenue Reported at $273,254
The 22nd major league All-Star game grossed $273,254 before expenses with most of the amount set for the players pension fund. Attendance reached 45,814 from 45,649 tickets sold. Gross ticket sales were $179,545 with $163,254 net after $16,201 in taxes. TV rights stood at $75,000 and radio at $35,000.
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Buffs Move Into Fourth As Shreveport Beats Houston 6-5
United Press report details Shreveport’s 6-5 win over Houston to climb to fourth place, Dallas losing to Fort Worth 9-5, and Oklahoma City edging Tulsa 3-2. Arnie Atkins earned his 13th win, Bob O’Neal hit a three-run homer, and Dallas Hagies shut out by Fort Worth. Multiple games were rained out with remaining matchups listed.
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Andrews Versus Charles Headlines Chicago Boxing Show
Paul Andrews meets ex heavy champ Ezzard Charles at Chicago Stadium on a 10 round TV card. Charles, 48 to 5 favorite, aims for title conquests while Andrews eyes a top 10 Heavyweight push and a possible August bout with Tommy Jackson in Syracuse. Charles has 89 wins with 54 knockouts in 104 pro bouts. Andrews holds 12 losses and 3 wins with 17 knockouts.
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Trabert and Grant Resume Struggles in Clay Courts
Top-ranked Tony Trabert and veteran Bryan Grant prepared to resume their grueling match as the National Clay Courts championships reached halfway. Trabert sought his second Clay Courts title while Grant hoped to challenge the Wimbledon champion and rally the partisan Atlanta crowd.
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