Yanks And Tigers Win In Tight AL Showdowns
The New York Yankees beat Cleveland 4-0 behind Bill Stafford’s near perfect two hit outing keeping within a half game of Detroit, which topped Boston 3-0 on eight hitters. Baltimore bowed 1-0 to Washington as Dick Donovan pitched a four hitter, while Chicago White Sox defeated Kansas City 4-3 and Los Angeles Angels outslugged Minnesota 12-11. Falls in standings ripple through the league as Detroit and New York chase first place.
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NBA Issues Ultimatum To Patterson Camp
The NBA warned heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson’s camp that he must defend against a top contender by a set date or risk losing the title. Promoter Tom Bolan dismissed the threat and said plans for Patterson’s bout proceed. Contenders include Tom McNeely, who said he will not be a sacrificial lamb.
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Boucouvalas Brothers clinch Saco league win in five innings
Boucouvalas Brothers defeated Old Orchard Beach Lions 8 to 3 last night as darkness halted play after five innings. Rodney Chorozy pitched well for the winners. In Saco action Owen-Davis crushed Western Auto 25 to 4 with 17 walks and 12 hits fueling the big score. Beety and Nason drove in five runs each. West Biddeford Kiwanis beat Journal 4 to 3 at Memorial Field as Paquette and Beaudette led two-hit efforts and Petrin added a two-base hit.
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Trotters & Pacers at Gorham Raceway card
Race program from Gorham Raceway lists nine harness races with $400 purses plus a New England stakes event. Notable drivers include McCaleb, Norton, Jamieson, Murray, and Truitt among others across trotting and pacing divisions. East Biddeford Little League reports Butler's 11-10 upset of the Eagles at Waterhouse Field with Lauzier home run and late errors sealing the win.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From A L and NL Leagues
American League standings show Detroit leading with 52 wins and 29 losses followed by New York 50 28 and Cleveland 45 37. Other teams include Baltimore Chicago Boston Washington Los Angeles Minnesota Kansas City with varying records. Thursday results: New York over Cleveland 4 0. Washington over Baltimore 1 0. Detroit over Boston 3 0. Los Angeles over Minnesota 12 0. Chicago over Kansas City 4 3. National League table lists Cincinnati 51 29 leading, Los Angeles 48 32, San Francisco 43 36, Pittsburgh 39 35, Milwaukee 37 37, St. Louis 33 42, Philadelphia 23 51. Thursday results: Los Angeles over St Louis 10 1. Pittsburgh over Chicago 15 1. Milwaukee over Philadelphia 7 6. Upcoming games and crossovers include Cincinnati at Los Angeles and St Louis at San Francisco.
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Marcotte Clinches Biddeford Minor League Win 9-4
Marcotte beat Emond 9 4 last night scoring in the last four innings to pull away. Curro and Thibodeau had three hits each while St Pierre and Bissonette doubled and tripled respectively. Thibodeau earned the win with 2 1 3 innings, Huot took the loss. Time 1 43.
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Reds and Gorham race set in New England Breed Series
Tonight at Gorham Raceway to feature three year old pacers from Maine and out of state. Notables Frank Safford Bucky Day and Bob Walker lead a strong field with $1300 purses. Series helps identify future top pacers while Boston area and Maine rivals race.
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McNeeley Loses To Boston Thieves
Boston AP reports heavyweight Tom McNeeley, poised for a September title shot at Floyd Patterson, was robbed of a punching bag gloves and $7 after burglars struck the New Gardens Gym yesterday. Police search for suspects.
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Big League Stars Shine in doubleheader sweep
Bill Stafford and Yan Keefe pitched near a perfect two hitter as the Yankees beat the Indians 4-0 with 20 straight retired in a stretch. Roberto Clemente delivered a 7-for-9 performance with five RBIs in the Pirates 15-3 rout of the Cubs, adding two singles in the nightcap loss.
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All Stars Named For Saco Beach Little League
Coaches from Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League chose their all star squad for a seven tournament run starting July 20 aiming for a Williamsport World Series berth. Named players from Owen-Davis Boucouvalas Lions Bagleys Western Auto and alternates along with league official Maurice Mercier are listed.
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Prowler Stalks Station Prompt Police Arrests
Columbus report says Bill Simonin hosts an intercommunication system linking home and station. Twice in five weeks a prowler was heard at the station and each time police responded quickly and arrested the intruder.
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Pairings Listed For York County Legion Tourney
York County American Legion baseball tourney pairings were announced at Owen-Davis post in Saco. Sanford hosts Kittery on Saturday with Owen-Davis drawing a bye and facing the Sunday winner at home. Monday features a losers’ match at a later site, and the tournament resumes the following Saturday.
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New Cardinal Pilot Aims to Win Ball Games
In Los Angeles 48-year-old Johnny Keane was named the new St. Louis Cardinals manager and said the aim is to win a few ball games this year. He accepted a contract through 1962 after Sally Hemus was dismissed, noting no miracles but potential to improve overnight. Keane, with 30 years in the Cardinals organization, emphasized a cautious path, predicting a better stretch but no pennant this season.
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