Mantle Nets 27th Homer Leads 18-Game Pace Over Ruth
Mantle hit two homers to reach 27 in 60 games as the Yankees beat the Tigers 4-1 at Briggs Stadium. He now sits 18 games ahead of Ruth’s pace, with Foxx and Greenberg having reached 29 and 24 respectively by midyear in past seasons. The Yankees extended their win streak to seven, Johnny Bucha earning his ninth win and Whitey Ford finishing.
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Bonham Aims Sixth Straight in Sherman Junior League
Bonham seeks a sixth consecutive victory to seize first place against Sherman Manufacturing Co in Sherman. The Warriors arrived off a 15 2 win over Sherman Rotary Tuesday with Ray Neal Campbell earning win number four, allowing one hit and two unearned runs. Ray Campbell likely starts tonight with brother Don Campbell available for relief as Whitesboro Rotary game precedes in Whitesboro.
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Phillies and Dodgers Win Wallop in Major League Action
Milwaukee's road record stands 16-10. Cincinnati 11-14 slips from first as Philly's Burt Simmons fans seven to spark a 3-2 win. Stan Lopata hits his 12th homer to seal the game. Carl Furillo drives in two in a key three run third rally, Dodgers top Cardinals 4-2. Roger Craig earns his first major league win over St Louis, Cleo Labine finishes. Hank Thompson drives in three as the Giants roll past the Cubs 14-1.
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Eagles Extend Texas League Lead With Ninth Straight Win
Dallas Eagles dominate Oklahoma City 4-0 as Fred Rodriguez fans 11 in a strong start and Ranger Cabel and Dunham add RBIs. Houston Buffs win to stay half game back. Fort Worth, San Antonio, Tulsa, Austin, and Shreveport post notable results in a busy Texas League night.
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Satterfield Wins Unanimous Over Summertin in Chicago
Bob Satterfield defeated Johnny Summertime in Chicago by unanimous decision in a light heavy vs heavyweight clash. Satterfield, weighing 183 pounds to Summertime’s 194, improves after 21 losses in 66 fights while Summertime ends a 12 fight win streak.
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Richardson Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals as sole American
Ham Richardson, ranked No. 6 among US amateurs, advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles quarter finals with a 6 1 6 0 win over Andres Gimeno of Spain. He stands as the lone American survivor after Rod Perry Gardnar Mulloy and others were eliminated.
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Trans Miss golf leads with Jackson and Coe in action
In Oklahoma City two Trans Miss matches open with Jimmy Jackson of St Louis and Charley Coe of Oklahoma City winning easy first round bouts at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Jackson defeated Eastman of Houston while Coe triumphed over Max Cole Wichita in a 3 and 2 finish.
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Middlecoff Kroll Favored In Tourney
Philadelphia report notes Cary Middlecoff and Ted Kroll as hot guns in the Philadelphia Daily News golf tournament field of 133 starters. Middlecoff, US Open runner up, leads a strong group that includes Arnold Palmer and Doug Ford, while Kroll is favored after winning the previous meet.
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