Yanks rally to beat Tigers for fourth straight win
Joe De Maestri lined an ninth inning single for his first hit of the year as the Yankees rallied from a 6-4 deficit to beat Detroit 7-6. Bill Skowron homered, Gil McDougald and Bob Richardson delivered key hits, and Johnny James closed out the win for New York.
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NEW York
UPI
Joe Demaestri
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Jimmy Dykes
Clem Labine
Labine
Bill Skowron
Gil McDougald
Tom Morgan
Bob
Richardson
Art Ditmar
Demne Stri
Rocky Bridges
Johnny James
Yankees
Willams Good Bet To Make All-Star Team in Comeback
Ted Williams once written off at 40 now headlines the American League with a comeback poised for 1960. The Boston Red Sox outfielder has rebounded from neck and leg issues to hit .323 and reach 505 career homers while contending for a fifth All Star berth as he nears 42. He has played limited games this season, starting only 25 in the field after appearing as a pinch hitter in 17 others.
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Boston
UPI
Ted Williams
Ted
Boston Red Sox
Mc Ott
Jimmy Foxx
Babe Ruth
Williams
Wally Post Smashes Two Homers in Half Game
In Chicago Wally Post hit two home runs while playing only half the game, driving in runs and boosting his team’s offensive surge. The Associated Press report noted his power display as a key factor in the contest.
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Chicago
UPI
Wally Post
Mudcat Grant Wins Sixth Straight With Five-Hitter
Jim Mudcat Grant pitched a five hitter to run his streak to six as the Cleveland Indians routed the Washington Senators 12 to 2. Grant improved to 6 straight wins in a decisive early season blowout.
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Washington
UPI
Jim
Mudcat
Grant
Cleveland
Washington Senators
Athletics Rally Past Opponent as Daley Wins 11th
Boston scene notes Bud Daley, the Kansas City pitcher, earned his 11th win of the season on Saturday highlighted by a relief effort that sealed the victory.
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Boston
UPI
Bud Daley
Kansas City Athletics
Back to Back Doubles Give Kiwanis 2-1 Win in Overtime
In a Teen League game, Pat Brent and Gene Partridge hit consecutive doubles in the bottom of the eighth to give Bonham Kiwanis a 2-1 extra inning victory over Paris. Billy Partridge and Gene Partridge split mound duties, Towers pitched for Paris, and McKnight was called out at home in the seventh for a disputed tag.
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Gene Partridge
Bonham Kiwanis
Paris
Kiwanis
McKnight
Larry Brooks
Bill Partridge
Brother Gene
Gene
Parts
Towers
Pat
Mike Brent
Mickey Wage
Billy Partridge
White
Everett
Bonham
Mickey Wade
Brooks
Brent
G. Partridge
B. Partridge
League Leaders Snapshot From Baseball Standings
The data lists major league leaders by team in home runs and pitching. Notable names include Banks and Aaron leading NL and AL home runs, with Mays Cepeda Gentile Mantle and Williams among top run producers. Pitching leaders feature Coates Law and Daley with strong win totals and earned run statistics.
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Cubs
Mays
Giants
Aaron
Braves
Cepeda
Clemente
Pirates
Maris
Yankees
Gentile
Orioles
Hansen
Minoso
White Sox
Skowron
Boyer
Cards
Mathews
Marns
Lemon
Senators
Mantle
Held
Indians
Williams
Red Sox
Colavito
Tigers
Roebuck
Dodgers
Law
McCormick
Buhl
Coates
Brown
Perry
Estrada
Daley
Athletics
Grant
Stubbs
Osuna Drafted to Mexico Davis Cup Team
Mexico names Rafael Osuna to its Davis Cup squad at a special meeting after his emergence as a finals contender with Dennis Ralston against Britain. The team also includes Mario Llamas Antonio Palafox Gustavo Palafox and Esteban Reyes with four of five to be chosen for the zone tie versus the United States next month.
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Mexico City
UPI
Rafael Osuna
Mexico
National Tennis Federation
Osuna
U. S
Dennis Ralston
Mike Davies
Bobby Wilson
Mario Llamas
Antonio Palafox
Gustavo Palafox
Esteban Reyes
United States
Bobby Thomson Signs with Orioles After Red Sox Cut
Bob Thomson, famed for his dramatic 1951 pennant homer, signed Saturday as a free agent with the Baltimore Orioles after being released by Boston. He will join Baltimore early next week, with the club choosing a release to fit their 25-man limit. Thomson, 36, has played for five majors teams since debuting with the Giants in 1946 and was traded from Chicago to Milwaukee in 1954.
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Baltimore, Md
UPI
Bobby Thomson
Baltimore Orioles
Thompson
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore
Orioles
Thomson
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
al Schroll
Giants
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Johny Antonelli
Temple Coach Quits Philadelphia
Bill Reynolds former Pitt star and Browns backfield man resigns as football backfield coach at Temple University leaving the program after a pro collegiate career span.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Bill Reynolds
University of Pittsburgh
Cleveland Browns
Temple University
Williams Grounds Pirates in Dodgers 6 1 Win
Stan Williams pitched a complete game for the Los Angeles Dodgers, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 1 in three hours. Wally Moon went 4 for 4 with three RBIs, while Tom Cheney and Pirate relievers were tagged for the others. only Skiner Groat Stuart and Burgess managed hits against Williams.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Stan Williams
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pirates
Tom Cheney
Pirate
Wally Moon
Dodgers
Williams
Bob Skiner
Dick Stuart
Dick Groat
Smoky Burgess
Texas Fishing License Rules Tighten as Violations Rise
The Game and Fish Commission says many anglers still fish without a license. In May 272 violations yielded $5,197.74 in fines and costs. Fines were issued to 176 violators for lacking a $2.15 license, with arrests for killing game out of season and illegal use of electrical devices to shock fish. Current licenses stay valid until September. 1960-61 hunting licenses are revised and to go on sale in September.
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Austin
The
Game and Fish Commission
Cowboys Plan Second Camp At St Johns Wisconsin
The Dallas Cowboys will set up a second training camp at St. John s Military School in Delafield Wisconsin after the July 8 opening at Pacific University. They will train there through September 10 after two more exhibitions against the Giants in Louisville and the Rams in Albuquerque.
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UPS
Dallas Cowboys
National Football League
St. John's Military School
Delafield
Wis
Cowboys
Pacific University
Forest Grove
Ore
Baltimore Colts
St. John’s
New York Giants
Louisville
Los Angeles Rams
Albuquerque
Callison Returns to Phillies Roster as Koppe Shifts to DL
Out fielder John Callison is restored to the Philadelphia Phillies active roster after knee injury. Joe Koppe moves to the disabled list due to ongoing injury concerns.
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Philadelphia
UPI
John Callison
Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Koppe
Koppe
Phils
Caison
Jack Meyer
Loop Leaders Furnish Six All-Star Players
Rio Grande Valley Giants supply six players and manager Ray Murray to the Texas League all star squad for the July 10 game with the Mexican Leagues. Giants’ standouts include Hiller Arenivar Orsino Mota Callaway Ducote and Thomas among others, with Herbel Bolin and Daviault named as pitchers. The Mexican League won last year 9 3.
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UPI
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Ray Murray
Giants
Murray
Ron Herbel
Bob Bolin
Ray Daviault
Charley Hiller
Manuel Mota
John Orsino
San Antonio Missions
Jack Curtis
Ron Goerger
Duke Ducote
Dick Getter
Austin
Pepper Thomas
Jim Callaway
Charles Gorin
Amarillo
John Davolio
Joe Arenivar
Leroy Thomas
Victoria
Kal Segrist
Jim Proctor
Tulsa
Julio Gotay
Hiller
Arenivar
Orsino
Segrist
Mota
Callway
Getter
Ducote
Gotay
Larry Thomas
Herbel
Louisville May Get in MY Loop
Missouri Valley Conference representatives met with three Louisville University officials but took no action on an informal bid for membership. The conference seeks a school to replace Houston University after it left the loop last spring. Norval Neve said Louisville has made no formal application for membership.
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UPI
Missouri Valley Conference
Louisville University
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Houston University
Norval Neve
Louisville
Cuba Seizure Forces Esso Havana Refinery Shutdown
Fidel Castro’s government shut the Esso refinery in Havana for lack of crude oil after seizure, as Russia supplies were set to keep the island stocked. Che Guevara said Russian oil would meet Cuban needs while U.S. sugar benefits face potential loss.
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UPI
Fidel Castro
Esso
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Ernesto
Che) Guevara
Cuban National Bank
Guevara
United States
Alfonso Gutierrez
Cuban Petroleum Institute
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Standard Oil Company
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Casilda
Las Villas
Gutierrez
Texaco
Shell
Quotas Sought On Shrimp Imports By Congress
Sen. Russell B. Long says 3000 Louisiana fishermen may be forced out of work without protection as bills push for country by country shrimp import quotas. Supporters including Rep. Joe Kilgore argue quotas plus duties up to 50 percent would shield U S growth while foreign share rises from 4 percent in 1934 to 47 percent now.
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Washington
UPI
Russell B. Long
D-La
Congress
United States
Long
Joe Kilgore
D-Tex
U. S
Louisiana Shrimp Boats Face Tough Economic Move
A terse remark notes that about 3,000 Louisiana shrimp boats may have to go out of business as sea fishing options tighten and economic pressures bite. The comment underscores a broader industry crisis affecting crews, vessels, and coastal communities.
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Louisiana
Congress Churns Toward Recess Amid Policy Clash
Congress works late to wind up before the convention recess with clashes over an anti Castro sugar bill and the Antarctica treaty. Senate and House plan return dates after the conventions with a possible long session if key bills stall.
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Washington
UPI
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House
Los Angeles
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Clair Engle
Calif
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign, Relations , Committee
Russia
South Pole
Eisenhower
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Chicago
Rayburn
Johnson
Boeing 720 Cleared for July 5 Service by United Airlines
The FAA approves the Boeing 720 intermediate range jet airliner for service starting July 5 with United Airlines.
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New York
UPI
Federal Aviation Administration
United Airlines
Whitey Baccus Buys Bonham Pontiac Cadillac Agency
Whitey Baccus of Dallas has purchased Kissinger Pontiac Cadillac Motor Co. from Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Kissinger. Sale is effective immediately. Baccus will keep current staff including Floyd Shinpaugh Jr general manager.
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Whitey Baccus
Dallas
Kissinger
Pontiac-Cadillac Motor Co
0. M. Kissinger
Baccus
Lockney
Floyd Shinpaugh, Jr
Walter
Cotton) Eagleton
Otha Shepherd
Southern Methodist University
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United States Navy
Lions Club
Methodist Church
Randy
Jim
Pamela
Bonham
Senate Asked to Probe Actions
Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. urged a Senate investigation into the U S Tariff Commission decision not to recommend relief on cotton textile imports. He said the Agriculture Adjustment Act aimed to protect the entire cotton program, not only the export phase.
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UPID
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N. C
Senate
U. S. Tariff Commission
Congress
Ervin
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