Gentile Powers Orioles to Top of AL Standings
Jim Gentile drove in seven runs as Baltimore took and held first place by one game over the Yankees. He batted .347 to lead the league, with 49 RBIs. Chuck Estrada also starred, carrying a no-hitter into seven innings in a 9-2 win over Kansas City, while Whitey Ford won the opener for New York.
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Piersall Rest Break After Nervous Strain Ends Boston Streak
Cleveland outfielder Jim Piersall, known for his high energy, is ordered to rest to soothe nerves after an umpire dispute and a double header loss to the Yankees. Doctors say he is tired and losing weight, with a history of nervous illness. His return date is undetermined as he leaves for family in Newton.
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Fullmer Favored Over Basilio To Retain Title
Fullmer and Carmen Basilio meet again for the NBA world middleweight title at Salt Lake City Derks Field. Fullmer, 27, is favored after winning the title by KO in 14 rounds last Aug. 28 and could face Pender for the undisputed crown if he wins. The 15 round bout airs on ABC at 10 p.m. EST.
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McCarty Faces Veteran in Boston Arena Bout
Boston lightweight Pat McCarty Jr meets veteran Larry Boardman in a 10 round clash at the Boston Arena on July 11. Boardman, from Marlboro Conn, has beaten three former world champions. Promoter Sam Silverman launches a summer weekly fight series at Boston Arena.
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Major League Leaders Summary of Batting and Pitching
Highlights from both leagues include Mays leading National League batting at .348 with 56 runs and 52 RBI, Banks leading NL home runs with 19, and Williams leading NL pitching at 6 1 with 1 loss. In the American League Gentile tops at .347 with 56 runs and Maris leads in RBIs with 58 and homers with 22. Minoso and Runnels pace hits and doubles among others.
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Seven former winners in Gorham race
Seven former victors promise a keen pace at Gorham Raceway in Maine as the track enters its fourth week. Cecil Cinco, 2:09.2 best, starts eighth in a 12-win potential field, with Victor Desire in four and Willomib in six. Mary Lou Volo rail entry, Red Wingay, Fifty Jester, and other notables boost a tough lineup as top drivers including Fitch, Langille, Hanson, and Robinson steer the action.
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Trotters & Pacers Race Card Summary
Horse race card listing eight races on a trot and pace program in class D and C. Entries include horses such as Birdie Hanover Keene Moccaleb, Heidi Hanson Royal Diane Bosley Vau Mite Buckley Polly Abbott and Lady horses, with drivers and owners referenced and purses noted in several races.
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Little Lassies Bowlers Banquet Honors League Winners
The Little Lassies bowling leagues held their annual banquet at Rochambeau hall Biddeford with over 100 attendees. Winners across Class A and Class AA were named along with top bowlers, trophies awarded, and gifts for standout players and mothers.
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Sox Trudge Home After Worst Licking Of Year
The Boston Red Sox, in last place, return home for a 13 game Fenway stand after a double loss to the White Sox in Chicago and a 21-7 nightcap surrender. Boston trails pace by 17 games. Billy Pierce and Early Wynn shine for Chicago as Sox collapse in both ends of the twin bill.
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Baseball scores and standings in early week recap
AP wire reports summarize American League results including New York, Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Kansas City, and Boston. Sunday saw New York and Cleveland split in a late 11 inning second game. Baltimore and Chicago delivered decisive wins. rainouts and extra innings affected multiple results. Standings show Cleveland atop the group with an 8 7 record, while Baltimore and New York chase in tight races.
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Tigers Head Huddles With Skipper Dykes
Detroit Tigers President Bill Dewitt met with Manager Jimmy Dykes in a late Sunday session after a doubleheader loss to the Washington Senators. Dewitt said no organizational changes planned. players criticized timing as the team faced a seven loss in nine games.
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Cuban boxers halt rivals in Kingston bouts
In Kingston Jamaica Jimmy Beecham from Miami stopped Alan Harmon from Jamaica in the 4th round as Havana based Pedro Miranda, 147, Cuba, knocked out Wilfredo Hurst, 1443, Cuba, in the same card.
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Thomp son defeats Smith in Buenos Aires boxing battle
Federico Thompson of Argentina at 147 pounds outpoints Charlie Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles at 14642 in a last night fight. The card lists no other pro bouts. Scores show San Francisco 5 Cincinnati 2 and milestone 1-0 results for Philadelphia.
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