Dodgers hold NL lead as Braves and Giants win
Dodgers remain atop the National League, extending a seven game winning streak with a 9-4 win over the Pirates. Indians sweep doubleheader behind Francona and Score. Braves edge Cubs 2-1. Giants blank Phillies 6-0. Cardinals win while Yankees and Senators post wins in other action.
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McMillan Leads Star Selections Amid All Star Talk
The article outlines reserve and starting selections for the upcoming All Star game, listing players from both leagues including Del Crandall, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Stan Musial among National and American League nominees. It highlights managers and positions, with debates over team composition and the July 7 classic framing.
Standings and results across major leagues and minors
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 49 wins 30 losses. Nationals and Orioles trail. Weekends include Boston at Cleveland 6 4 and Detroit at Baltimore 2 5. National League table lists Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh with multiple results from Sunday and Monday games across cities. Minor leagues recap shows Western and Eastern divisions with Fort Worth Dallas Minneapolis St Paul Indianapolis and others posting scores and standings with upcoming games.
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Army star Dawkins to begin airborne training at Fort Benning
Columbus Georgia report notes Pete Dawkins Army All America football standout and Rhodes Scholar will start airborne training at Fort Benning Georgia before heading to England for Rhodes scholarship studies.
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Millers and Cats Win Twin Bills to Boost Margins
Eastern division leader Minneapolis swept Charleston 3-2 and 5-4 as Fort Worth defeated Houston 4-0 and 7-2, St. Paul beat Louisville 7-5 and 8-2, Indianapolis topped Denver 15-0 and 9-4, and Omaha shut out Dallas 2-0 in twin bills. Highlights include Ben Johnson’s three-hit shutout for Fort Worth and Dean Stone’s two-game complete game for Omaha. Schedule today lists Omaha at Houston, Fort Worth at Dallas, Charleston at St. Paul, and Louisville at Denver.
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All Star balloting shatters Yankee aura as players pick teams
The 1959 All Star selections show the Yankees with Moose Skowron on the first base lineup and few other stars, while Ted Williams and Stan Musial receive scant votes. Voters credit Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago with multiple representatives, signaling a shift in AL respect and spotlight away from New York.
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Braves Lose Logan to Spike Wound in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan will miss seven to 10 days after a spike wound above his right ankle from a third inning collision with Chicago Cubs pitcher Dave Hillman during a pickoff at second base. The injury follows a rough weekend in a game that featured tense play and notable batting chatter across the league.
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DEMAESTRI OUT WITH ANKLE INJURY FOR ATHLETICS
Shortstop Joe Demaestri will miss several days for the Kansas City Athletics after an ankle injury from a ball hit in practice Saturday night. The ankle swelled and stiffened during the game, forcing him to sit out against the Washington Senators.
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Johansson Leaves Florida Area For Brief Visit
Ingemar Johansson flies to Miami for a short rest amid preparations for the September return bout with Floyd Patterson. Patterson’s camp and promoter details reveal plans, earnings, and training timelines, with projections of large gate and film profits.
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Victoria Rosebuds edge Tulsa 3-2 on Williams two run homer
Outfielder Jim Williams delivered a two run homer in the sixth as Victoria Rosebuds beat Tulsa 3-2 in a tight Texas League duel. Darrell Beringer pitched six hits allowed for his 12th win, while Tom Baker took the loss for Tulsa. The win extends Victoria’s lead over Austin to four games.
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Logan Hospital Stay After Deep Wound Ends All-Star Appearance
Logan required twenty stitches to close a deep gash described by doctors. He will remain at Milwaukee Hospital for a day or two and will miss the All-Star game in Pittsburgh next Tuesday.
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Venturi Wins Chicago Open In Windy Finale
Ken Venturi of San Francisco overcomes a five stroke deficit in gusting 30 mph winds to post 66 and finish at 273 four under par. Johnny Pott of Shreveport leads most of the final round but settles for 270 two over par. Venturi earns $9,000 and ties last year’s Chicago Open title with a second straight victory in the event.
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Giants Rally Ends as Fitz Gerald Alters Four-Hit Game
The Giants bounced back with five hits while the Missions managed only four against Fitz Gerald as Santo belted a two run homer in the fourth, breaking the game open.
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Giants Trade Shipley to Phoenix Club
Giants rookie pitcher Joe Shipley, a right hander with no major league record, was sent to the Phoenix Firebirds of the Pacific Coast League today on a 24 hour recall. Shipley appeared in 18 games with a 4.00 ERA.
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