Yankees Show World Championship For Casey Stengel
Yankees win two of three in a key Cleveland twin bill as Ed Lopat and Bob Kuzava win for New York. Mantle belts a three run homer in a six run second to spark a rally, while Cleveland slips to third place. Giants rally behind Koslo and Westrum with a split against St Louis, as Ha ton homers for Cincinnati and Detroits Wertz powers opener.
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Bob Lemon
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Saula Rogovin
George Schmees
Sally Bemus
St. Louis
Tommy Glaviano
Westrum
Hank Thompson
Wes Westrum
75 000 Czar To Run Boxing World
Jael Kearns disclosed a $75,000 two year salary for a boxing world czar to supervise a re organized International Boxing Guild. Fabulous Jack, ex manager of Dempsey and Walker, is general secretary with Charley Johnston as president. The plan aims to govern boxing beyond state commissions and the National Boxing Association.
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Jack Dempsey
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Charley Johnston
Sandy Saddler
Wien
National Boxing Association
Brooklyn Dodgers Acquire Nelson From Montreal Farm Team
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced a conditional purchase of Glenn Nelson from their Montreal farm in the International League. Manager Charlie Dressen said Nelson would mainly serve as a pinch hitter and is a left handed hitter and thrower who previously played for the Cardinals Pirates and White Sox.
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Rocky) Nelson
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American Girls Open Champ Seek Amateur Golf
Troon Scotland June 16 Dot Kirby of Atlanta opens her bid to win the British Women's Amateur with an all American first round against Pat O'Sullivan of Orange Conn Ten American girls enter the six day match play on the 6500 yard course Curtis Cup players seek atonement after a upset loss at Muirfield June 6 7 Mrs Frank Goldthwaite Fort Worth non playing captain also in the British Amateur leads a strong American contingent. Julius Boros wins the U S Open at Northwood after a two round surge to beat Ed Oliver Hogan fades to fifth as Boros edges to victory by four strokes over Oliver. Hogan finishes fourth and Fazio ties for fourth. Giants Westrum homers three times in doubleheader split with Cardinals.
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Dot Kirby
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Claire Do~ran
Cleveland
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Decatur, Ill
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Dallas
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Northwood Club
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Julius
the Moose) Beros
Ben Hogan
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Connecticut
Porky) Oliver
Lemont
Oliver
Johnny Bulla
Verona
George Fazio
Clementon
N.J
Part Owner of White Sox Dies in Chicago
Grace fon Comiskey granddaughter of the founder and an owner of the Chicago White Sox died Sunday at Mercy Hospital of a heart attack at 31. She served as assistant secretary and held a major stock share while her mother Mrs Grace Comiskey controlled the majority interest. Doctors attributed the heart attack to pneumonia.
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Baytown youths win Texas tennis titles in Austin
Baytown players dominated Texas tennis with Billy Williams 15 winning the boys singles in Austin and partnering Billy Dix to take the boys doubles title. Meanwhile Army sergeant Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo claimed the men’s singles crown from Sammy Giammalva of Houston and, with J. G. De Berry of Odessa, won the doubles. Giammalva also reached the junior finals, beating Contreras before losing to Bartzen in the later rounds.
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Houston
J. G. de Berry
Odessa
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Texas A and M
Pancho Contreras
Mexico City
Giammalva
Contreras
Mexico
Dick Schuette
Mantle Showing Them Now Boos Turning To Cheers For Mickey
Yankee manager Casey Stengel says Mickey Mantle has become a standout player in one month. He recalls booing him at Yankee Stadium and notes Mantle’s rapid versatility from minor league shortstop to big league outfielder. Stengel mocks learning to use sun glasses for center field and praises Mantle’s potential though admits ongoing development.
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Sauer's 3 Run Homer Triggers Slump For Hank Sauer
Boston June 16 Hank Sauer of the Cubs began a power spree with a three run homer against the Phillies last Wednesday but has since slumped. He has gone hitless in 21 at bats after leading the NL with a .352 average. His mark dropped to .318.
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Pigeons Face Real Shock Near City Hall
Pigeons roosting near the city hall will encounter a bird deterrent system with low voltage electrical charges. The report notes that the lifespan of galvanized roofing sheets may depend more on zinc coating than base metal weight.
Kelley Jr And Bradshaw Reach Men's Golf Finals
Milton Kelley Jr and L E Bradshaw will meet next Sunday for the Baytown Country Club men's golf championship. Semi finals saw Kelley defeat Pete O Sullivan 3 and 2 and Bradshaw edge G C Blair 1 up on the 19th. Other flights: Patterson over Lee 5 and 3, Rutter over Williams 1 up. Burch over Patterson 2 up, O Sullivan over Johnson 2 up. Petteway over Watkins 6 and 5, Holloway over Hazelwood 3 and 2. Hebert over Jones 4 and 3, Beil over Robinson 2 and 3. Colburn over Mitchell 2 and 2, Chaste over Kelley 8-7. Finalists must finish by Sunday night.
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J. B. Holloway
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C. D. Hebert
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T. Beil
G. W. Robinson
A. Colburn
George Mitchell
Kirby Chaste
C. F.ekelley
Eagles Regain Lead In League Scramble
The Dallas Eagles surged to the Texas League summit aided by a 3-1 victory over Shreveport as Fort Worth Beaumont and Houston tumbled. Jose Santiago held six hits and Dallas rode a one hit attack. Oklahoma City climbed above .500 by sweeping San Antonio, while Tulsa rallied to beat Houston with Leo Cristanne tossing a four hitter.
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Jose Santiago
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George Eyrich
Ken Wild
Earl York
Hobie Landrith
Dodgers Open Hostilities In Baytown Little League Showdown
Umpires praised as teams prepare for league play in Baytown Little League. The Union Cards and Felton Giants lead with three wins in four, while Barthman Tigers and Dutrhan Dodgers trail with one win. Opening night featured Dodgers vs Cards and Giants vs Tigers with early wins shaping the season.
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Western Fay Pal Berg at Championship Showdown
Fragmentary sports item notes Pal Berg, Patty Berg, Zaharias and Betsy Rawls linked to a women's golf championship. Mentions multiple players, past titles, and a prize of $1,000, with references to an event in Chicago and a growing female golf circuit.
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Territe Monde
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