Alston Likely To Return As Dodgers Manager In 1959
Los Angeles Dodgers president Walter OMalley indicated Walter Alston would stay on as manager in 1959. He dismissed changes, noting the team remains in the NL basement but optimistic about a comeback with a winning streak, citing Duke Sniders rally and recent 3-0 win in Philadelphia as signs.
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Delaware Star Tilt Set For June 29 Midseason Game
The Delaware county baseball league crowns its first half champion then hosts all stars on Sunday June 29. Lamont Earlville and Central City lead tied as Lamont and Earlville meet Sunday with a possible playoff if needed. All star roster includes J Robinson Leo Schulte Coggan Buckner Byers Bramley Schmidt Huggins Melcher Grun demeyer Hutchinson Green Gaffney Wall Schmidt Beeker.
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Tony Grundemeyer
George Hutchinson
Manchester
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Jerry Gaffney
Bill Wall
Bob Schmidt
Delhi
Loughren
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Argonauts Sign Schrecier In Texas Contract Move
The Toronto Argonauts of the CFL signed Meenan Schrecier to a new contract at Fort Hood Texas. Schrecier, a former University of Texas end, had been a two month holdout.
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Mantle Admits Shoulder Pain but Remains in Yankee Lineup
Mickey Mantle told reporters of a lingering right shoulder pain but said he does not want to sit out. Manager Casey Stengel indicated rest may be needed but plans to keep Mantle in the lineup unless further issues force a change.
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Bolt Leads Flint Open as Snead Trails in 2nd Round
Tommy Bolt, buoyed by a new attitude and malt tablets, shot a 69 to lead the Flint Open after the first day. Sam Snead struggled with an 8 over par 80, nine strokes behind Bolt, while Bill Casper Jr. and other notable pros chased late-round hopes.
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Sam Snead
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Stanwood and Lowden win in Corn Belt league action
Stanwood defeated Durant 5 3 to stay unbeaten while Lowden edged Dixon 4 3 as double play and walks shaped the games. Hoffmeier and Carter led with key hits for Lowden and Durant respectively in a weather affected slate.
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Eagles Name Bronznan As Aide To Buck Shaw
The Philadelphia Eagles appoint Bob Bronznan as advisory coach to Buck Shaw. Bronznan, ex San Jose State head coach and PE professor, will join during training and preseason and return to San Jose State in September. He has been working with Shaw at Shaw’s West Coast home mapping the season’s campaign.
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Buck Shaw
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San Jose State
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Hawks To Bid In NCAA Golf Championship
Iowa golfers sail to Williamstown Massachusetts for the National Collegiate championship, ending 1957 58 Hawkeye sports. Coach Charles Zwiener takes six players led by John Liechty with Clyde Feltes Frank Judish Russell Schrage Steve Showers and Dale Hayes. Iowa tied for 8th in 1957, the second best Hawkeye finish in the event. 1958 Big Ten finish was fifth.
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British Columbia Lions Sign Urban Henry
Vancouver BC UPI reports Urban Urbo Henry Georgia Tech tackle has signed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League.
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B.C
UPI
Two Share Lead In Western Golf Championship
Erie is the site as Mrs Marlene Bauer Hagge and Betty Dodd shot 71s to share the first round lead in the Open women's Western Golf Association championship. Beverly Hanson finished third with a 73 after missing a six foot putt on 18.
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UPI
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Calif
Oh Well Maybe It's About Time Mrs Thompson Sees Slow Down
Stockville Nebraska. Mrs Charlotte Phillips Thompson a rural schoolteacher explains she no longer runs bases like before admitting she hits well but rarely passes first. She plans to keep active teaching and playing with children in the schoolyard while staying busy with ranch duties.
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Moore Wins Fifth as Day-Sox Top Rochester
Davenport crowd of 5 442 watches Burlington hold a 6-4 win over Rochester in a game where Chuck Lindstrom gets a homer and three hits, while Bob Moore earns his fifth victory. Cedar Rapids shuts out Green Bay 7-0. Burlington traps Fox Cities 5-1. Dick Howser goes 2 for 3 with a triple. Green Bay’s Pete Reiser suffers rib injuries in an intra squad game.
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Iowa's Jones Seeks U.S. Russia Team Bid in Steeplechase
In Bakersfield California Charles Deacon Jones of the University of Iowa competes in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a berth on the 44 man U.S. squad to travel to Moscow for a dual meet with the USSR. A first or second place finish could secure Jones a spot on the team selected from national AAU championship results across Olympic events excluding the marathon.
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Thom Thom Star Tops Missouri in World Series Tourney
Thom of Southern California was named MVP by sports writers and broadcasters after shutting out Missouri 7-0 to force an extra game. He relieved in the 12th inning of an 8-7 victory, helping Southern California win the NCAA baseball World Series title. He had lost his first start to Holy Cross earlier in the series.
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Weill Background Could Cancel California Boxing Bout
California boxing investigator Jack Urch voiced disturbing concerns about promoter Al Weill. Urch questioned Weill's suitability for a promoter license as the commission completes its probe into disclosures. Weill plans a Patterson Harris title bout in Los Angeles and will consult attorney Jerry Giesler before commenting.
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Marciano May Be Braves Scout
Milwaukee club official said Lou Perini will discuss with Rocky Marciano the possibility of Marciano serving as a Braves scout and public relations man. The two met in Boston and Marciano suggested potential value in talent scouting and PR work for the team.
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Braves
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