Open NCAA College World Series in Omaha Highlights Top Pitchers
Sports writer Jim Quinn previews the 1957 College World Series at Municipal Stadium Omaha. Penn State, Texas and Iowa State are favored with standout pitchers Eddie Draper Penn State and Gene Lafferty Notre Dame Tom Bugneyvski Colorado State Harry Taylor Texas and Bre Rashes Connecticut among watchlist stars. The double elimination format tests staffs as top hurlers aim for crucial wins.
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Dodgers and Cubs Game Called Off by Smog in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs failed to complete their game at Be rbets Field as smog halted play after about an hour and a half. Umpires suspended the contest with both teams still on site, recalling memories of air concerns in the city.
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Southwestern League Thursday Results Snapshot
Listings show varied scores across Texas venues including Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and Austin. Notable outcomes include Coon defeating Midland with a 31 innings marked result and Hobbs posting a 2 4 win over Cat'sbad while San Angelo and Paso enter with decisive margins.
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ETSC Completes Football State Schedule Flash
Southeastern Louisiana adds to state football slate with ETSC noting key dates. Remaining games include Abilene train on Sept 21 and Howard Payne at Brownwood on Oct 2. Also listed are Lamar Tech, Murray at Staniford, Sam Houston at Huntsville, and Texas schools in November at San Marcos Alpine.
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SWC and TIL Discuss Recruiting Violations
Southwest Conference representatives and a University Interscholastic League committee met in Austin on June 15 to discuss recruiting violations. J W Williams of Texas A M was named to handle the matter as Texas A M coach Nea Lueffler stepped aside amid ongoing probation discussions.
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Phillies Clip Redlegs 6-2 in NL chase boost
Robin Roberts pitched eight strong innings to lead the Phillies to a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Redlegs. The victory narrowed Philadelphia's gap to 11 games behind first place Cincinnati as St Louis and New York won elsewhere. Cleveland routed by Boston fog disrupted Chicago action.
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Eagles Hold Big Lead Despite 5-0 Loss to Cats
Houston failed to gain in the Texas League amid a 5-0 defeat to Shreveport as Fred Braczewski and the Cats combined for nine hits. San Antonio won a division game while Oklahoma City and Tulsa produced late rallies. Don Leppert homered for San Antonio and Eddy Haas homered for Fort Worth.
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Archie Moore Given July 7 Deadline
Archie Moore, who has avoided defending his light heavyweight crown for a year, was suspended by NBA President Moyad Stevens. Moore must defend the title by July 7 or the belt will be vacated. Stevens said the deadline follows an eligibility rule tied to a letter of intent signed before completing athletic activity in high school.
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League Leaders Highlight Early Baseball Standings
Widespread leads shown by Aaron and Mantle with high totals. Musial and Mays also among top NL players. AL stars including Williams and Minoso post strong numbers. several players register high counting marks across teams and leagues.
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Sugar Ray Demands Out of Picture Pay
Sugar Ray Robinson refuses to fight Basilio unless his movie money is paid. He blasted the IBC and promoter Jim Norris after a heated session, insisting on 44 percent of net receipts for the title bout likely set for September 17 at the Polo Grounds. Basilio agreed to 25 percent of net receipts, with expected purses exceeding 1.9 million dollars.
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Forte Wins New School Award at Columbia
Chet Forte, Columbia All-America basketball star and United Press Player of the Year, was voted the seventh annual Lines on Lions Award by the Varsity Cr monthly publication. Forte also claimed the 1954 75 season prize, becoming the first sophomore to win the honor in the school’s history.
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Giants Acquire Twogood From Rams In Trade
New York Giants trade a high first round pick to Los Angeles Rams for tackle Charley Twogood. Twogood, a six year NFL veteran from the University of Nebraska, will join the Giants for the upcoming season.
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Indians option Altobeth to Columbus Jets
Infielders move as Joe Altobeth refuses Louisville transfer and is optioned by the Cleveland Indians to the Columbus Jets under a 24 hour recall. Altobeth joins Columbus roster pending recall decision.
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Missing pair from ad venture linked to Iron Curtain trip
The pretty brunette recalls the boys planned to see the Iron Curtain and return quickly. She says they asked her to warn police and the US embassy if they failed to return by Tuesday night. Hair and Gilbert disappeared Sunday May 26, with Tuesday May 28 as the referenced date.
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Letter writing tips near deadline for Daily Favorite nominations
Readers are urged to submit letters before judges review as nominations close soon. The process suggests mailing or delivering the letter to The Daily Favorite to be considered for the winner.
Birth of Quintuplets Reported in Mozambique Chief Doctor Says
Dr Antonio Morei, Mozambique, reports the birth of quintuplets to Selina Corane, a Chopi tribeswoman in Portuguese East Africa. The babies, about three pounds each, were born Thursday and are said to be doing well. Corane previously had twins, triplets, and quadruplets. Local custom reportedly decrees killing multiple-born infants until the century turns.
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AMA Plans Study Of Stimulants Use By Athletes
The American Medical Association launched an investigation into alleged shocking stimulant use by athletes including school children. The House of Delegates instructed the Board of Trustees to assess the scope of indiscriminate use and its potential to cause anti social behavior and serious physical and mental changes.
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U S Open to Soviet Cultural Exchange Plan
The United States showed sympathy for a Soviet 35 point cultural exchange program ranging from ballet tours to mining engineering exchanges. Soviet officials proposed Bolshoi Theater and Philadelphia Orchestra tours while U S officials discuss revived exchanges after suspending the program last year.
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Charles Ussery Leaves Hospital for Home Recovery
Charles Ussery manager of the Coca Cola Bottling works has returned to his home at 1316 North Cedar Street after a heart attack more than a week ago. He will be confined to his home for several weeks and will not receive visitors for some time as stated by Mrs Ussery.
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