Podres Shutsout Phillies as Dodgers Split Four-Game Stand
Johnny Podres pitched a three hitter and struck out nine to lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. Gil Hodges and Gino Cimoli hit leadoff homers, Hodges drove in two runs, and Don Zimmer added a run-scoring single.
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Fondy Tops National Lead as Pirates Surge
Dee Fondy has vaulted to the NL batting lead with a .372 average after a May 1 trade from Chicago to Pittsburgh. He collected 38 hits in 96 at bats and raised his season average 48 points since the deal. Baker Long and Walls slipped back, while Ted Williams in the AL clung to a .407 mark as Williams and Mantle vie for the era’s top honors.
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Writer Fred Burns Fires First Hole-In-One
Huntington West Virginia June 3 Fred Burns sports editor of the Herald Dispatch recorded his first hole in one after years of golfing. He aced the 5th hole at Spring Valley Country Club with a six iron on a sunny afternoon.
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Yankees Fines Reportedly Levied After Nightclub Incident
A New York Journal American report says several Yankee players were fined for a May nightclub brawl linked to Billy Martin’s birthday party. Bauer denied charges of beating a man at the club. fines were issued May 23 but collected May 31.
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Judge to Rule in Boxing Club Monopoly Case
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan said he will issue a final decree on June 2 in the government monopoly suit against the International Boxing Clubs of New York and Illinois their presidents James D. Norris and Arthur Wirtz and Madison Square Garden Corp Norris presides over the Garden firm The ruling follows March 8 finding them guilty of monopolizing world championship fight promotion and after two weeks of testimony on penalties to remedy the monopoly.
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Charleston Senators Rally To 2-1 Win In 13 Innings
Bob Thorpe hit his ninth homer to power the Charleston Senators past the Denver Bears 2-1 in 13 innings. Chuck Daniel allowed one run in the first on a Curt Roberts steal and Norm Siebern double, then Don Griffin scored on Buddy Hicks double in the seventh for the decisive effort. Urban and Blanchard were on the mound for Charleston with Daniel earning the win for Denver.
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Florida State Beats Duke to Reach World Series
Florida State University defeated Duke 4-1 in Gastonia North Carolina to win the district 3 NCAA baseball playoff and earn a spot in the World Series at Omaha. Lefthander John Bristol and catcher Jerry Boxer combined for the win, Duke’s Dick Smallwood pitched well but the Blue Devils committed six errors.
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Scouts Pursue Scholastic Stars After Season Ends
Major league scouts discuss high school talents lingering from state and regional tournaments. Names include Rick Tolley of Mullens, Jack Katona of Welch, Jerry Goins of Princeton, Wandell Hind, St Hypes Beaver hurler, and Rod Thorn tied to basketball fame, with coaching from Waldahl.
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Patterson Jackson Title Fight Set for Polo Grounds
New York promoter Emil Lence announced Floyd Patterson will defend the heavyweight crown against Tommy Huricane Jackson at the Polo Grounds on Monday July 29. The 15 round bout will be telecast coast to coast on NBC with New York and nearby areas blackout. TV rights sold to General Motors for 175000 dollars. Patterson 40 percent share, Jackson 20 percent. weather postponements push dates to July 30 August 5 and 6 if needed.
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Hermitage star Jimmy Slaughter signs with Hampden-Sydney
Hermitage high school ace Jimmy Slaughter from Richmond will enroll at Hampden-Sydney this fall Thalman said. The 5 8 145 pound halfback scored seven TDs as Hermitage’s workhorse last season and also played outfield for the Panther baseball team hitting five home runs and stealing nine bases. He also competed in track basketball and golf in the 70s.
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Crepello Favored In Wednesday's Epsom Derby
Crepello leads the betting for Wednesday's Epsom Derby at 2-1 with bookmakers. Trainer Sir Gordon Richards, once Queen’s jockey, keeps the favorite status amid a field including Royaumont and Avostol, both listed around 100-7.
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Story Teller Passes Just Like The Little Man
Denny Myers, famed for humor and coaching wit, dies. The piece recalls his praise of Holy Cross and his decisive coaching style. It notes his wartime role supervising landings on a Pacific beachhead, where Holy Cross lads were among the troops. It mentions his WVU days with Greasy Neale and a vivid coaching memory of Romeo McDonald.
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Mcintyre Wins Douglas Tourist Trophy in Record Time
Scot Bob Mcintyre drove an Indian-built Gilera to victory in the 264.18 mile Douglas Tourist Trophy race. He finished in 2:46:30.2, averaging 94.72 mph, after smashing the lap record on the 37.73 mile circuit with a 23.XX minute lap.
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Open golf field favors Ford Hogan and Snead for Open
National Open at Inverness Club in Toledo June 13 15 features Ford Hogan and Snead as top contenders in a round robin poll. Thompson Demaret Palmer Venwin Middletonoff Feinsterwald Mayer and Souchak also garner votes. Hogan declines specific ballot saying prediction is impossible until day before.
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Richmond Nine Defeat Leafs 5-1 to Extend Loop Lead
Richmond Virginians beat Toronto 5-1 at Parker Field behind Lefty Bob Wiesler four hitter. The win increases Richmond’s lead over Toronto to two games in the International League standings. Wiesler fanned five, walked four, notching his fifth win. Rae scored on Goliat and Nelson grounder ends a potential shutout in the sixth.
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Standings Of The Clubs In The American League
The Associated Press tabulates current AL standings with New York at Cleveland and other matchups including Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City and yesterday results Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 6 New York. Today's schedule lists Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee New York St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn and exhibition results Cincinnati Redlegs 8 Cleveland Indians 3.
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Women Moving Into Men's Field in State No Less
Hinton reports at Bluestone Reservoir a survey of 50 boats leaving Bluestone State Park shows more women than men fishing for crappie and wall-eye. Women camping at the park outnumber men. many wear new spin outfits costing about 30 dollars.
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Charley Tyra Signs With New York Five
Louisville star Charley Tyra said he signed with the New York professional club today. The high scoring center for the University of Louisville team reportedly received a contract valued at about ten thousand dollars per year for three years.
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Althea Gibson Dominates in Second Round Tennis
Althea Gibson of New York defeated Pat Hird of Britain 6-2 6-1 in the second round at the Lawn Tennis Championships in Manchester England. The match showcased Gibson's continued success on the net.
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