Landy Breaks Four Minute Mile Barrier In Turku
John Landy of Australia sprinted to a 3 minutes 58 seconds mile in Turku Finland, becoming the second man to break the four minute barrier. He clocked 3:41.8 for 1500 meters as another IAAF recognized mark, amid 8,000 spectators and ideal weather.
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Melbourne
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Landy Breaks Mile World Record, Bannister Congratulates
Lanky Roger Bannister learned tonight that Australian John Landy shattered his miracle mile mark and sent congratulations. The British medical student praised the achievement, saying records are breakable and Sandy tried hardest to run the mile under four minutes.
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Landy wins dramatic mile with stadium mob cheering
Landy surged from second to first near the half mile and finished with a blazing kick while the crowd roared and carried him around the stadium. Chataway clocked 4:04.0 with Vuosisalo and Johnson from Finland next as Finnish officials hailed potential world records for the 1 mile and 1 meter.
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Litwhiler Fired as Jamestown Falcons Manager
Danny Litwhiler, former major league outfielder, was dismissed today as manager of the Jamestown Falcons in the Pony League. Wayne Blackburn, a Detroit scout, was named his replacement as the Falcons sit fifth, 11 games behind the Corning Red Sox.
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Standings and schedule from a baseball day
Standings show New York, Brooklyn, Milwaukee and Chicago leads in the National League with losses and games back. American League leaders Cleveland and New York battle for top position as teams face upcoming night games and pitchers such as Podres Antonelli Conley Milner and Roberts.
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Princess Rodney Poised For Hambletonian Filly Victory
New York June 21 Princess Rodney a Goshen bred filly eyes the Hambletonian on Aug 4 She could become the 10th filly to win in 25 years Her time trial of 2 01 at Lexington matches the best since 1947 and she is trained by Frank Ervin Owned by Sherman and Mrs Jenney of Walnut Hill Farm Donerial Kentucky.
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Avila Holds Secure AL Batting Lead as NL Scramble Continues
The Cleveland Indians maintain a four game AL lead while Bobby Avila strengthens his batting lead at .384 though inactive with a hand injury since June 6. In the NL Duke Snider regains the lead at .373 after a multi game span with Hamner and Robinson close behind. Musial slides in batting at .357 with 22 RBIs and a Detroit duo tied for AR lead.
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Ted Williams Rejoins Red Sox for Tonight's Game
Boston outfielder Ted Williams, weakened by a virus and recovering from pneumonia threat, returns to join his Red Sox in Baltimore for tonight's game after missing since June 5. He had a brief Fenway workout earlier today and left for the trip.
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Three Harness Racers Die In Stable Blaze
A fire at the Brockton Fair Grounds stable killed three harness race horses. Two were slated for shipment to Canada for racing next week.
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Piedmont League Scoreboard Quick Hits
Hagerstown defeated York 5 to 2, Lancaster beat Lynchburg 6 to 2, Portsmouth won over Norfolk 9 to 4, and Newport News topped Chesapeake Petersburg 10 to ?
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Giants Hike Lead In NL To Full Game With 8 To 5 Victory
Parry O'Brien predicts a golden age of sports as mental and physical training push records beyond limits. He cites 60-foot shot put progress, aims for 62 feet, and notes science and willpower behind breakthroughs. The discus and mile records loom as part of broader athletic advances.
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Giants Top Cardinals 8-5 Behind Mays and Dark
Willie Mays homered twice reaching 20 for the season and Alvin Dark added a two run triple to lift the New York Giants over the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 5. Jim Hearn earned his fourth win with Marvin Grissom aiding late relief as St. Louis bullpen collapsed in a four run fourth.
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McBride Notches His 9th Victory in Long Ball Bout
In a 12 inning thriller at Pu laski Blue Grays edge Phils 4 3 on a ninth inning Stallings single sent game to extras. McBride credited with the win after relief spell by Purcell and La Trezza. Bluefield Bluefield rally earlier tied the contest. Jones arm troubles linger despite five strikeouts.
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Richards dynasty eyes Notre Dame heir Dean for varsity tennis
Vinny Richards, famed doubles partner of Bill Tilden, hopes his son Dean, a Notre Dame freshman, makes the Irish varsity next spring. Dean, 19, played freshman tennis and campus tourneys, while Vincent Richards Sr. recovers from a bloodstream infection. Dean faces tough shoes but coach Charlie Sampson sees potential in the young athlete amid a storied tennis lineage.
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Mapps Fast Feet Set Sights on 400 Meter Hurdles
Johnny Mapp, 22, VMI senior, dominates Southern Conference hurdling with titles in 120 yard high, 220 yard low and 100 and 220 dashes. He aims for the 400 meter hurdles and a chance at the 1956 U.S. Olympic team, planning to attend University of Virginia this fall for medical studies. Coach Walt Cormack believes he could run 53.9 in the 400 hurdles if the barriers were at standard height.
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Wilhelm Back In Action Despite Wreck Injuries
New York Giants pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm returned to the bullpen after an auto accident the night before. Initial reports warned of serious injuries but Giants physician Dr Anthony Palermo found no harmful effects. Wilhelm had leg cuts and arm bruises. the parkway crash also injured a police officer and two others.
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