Raiders Bowed by Cedar Rapids in Friday Night Tilt
Davenport lost to Cedar Rapids 11 0 in Memorial Park as Evansville mayors and fans watched a jungle law battle for third place. Manager Danny Ozark rested, Deane Mink set for tonight 7:30 p.m. game with Hal Trosky lined up for Sunday. Bruce Polk pitched well for Davenport while Jim Koranda and Bob Norris sparked the offense in a lopsided defeat.
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Evansville
Danny Ozark
Deane Mink
Skeeter Scalzi
Hal Trosky
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Bob Lowe
Memorial Ballpark
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Jim Koranda
Bees Shade Keokuk in Midwest baseball showdown 4-3
Burlington edged Keokuk 4 3 after an error sparked by Lee Handley’s sixth inning homer. Al Seeger delivered the run scoring single for the game winner as John Goetz earned the win on a five hitter. Peoria and Evansville idle await the big series start Saturday between Peoria and Evansville Braves.
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Rookie McDaniel Shuts Out Dodgers as Cards Lead NL
St. Louis rookie Von McDaniel blanked the Dodgers for 6 innings, earning a 2-0 victory as the Cardinals extended their NL lead to four games. The 18-year-old from Hollis, Oklahoma, now 2-0 with four hits allowed, while Eddie Kosko kept the Cards to two hits in seven frames. Nets of other NL games saw Phillies, Giants, and Cubs produce late dramatics as Brooklyn trail the pace.
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Comeback Yanks Narrow Gap With 4-2 Win Over White Sox
New York Yankee hitters shake off a slow start to beat Chicago 4-2 Friday night, cutting the margin to a half game as they chase the AL lead. Johnny Bucks earned the win, with Bob Grim closing to seal victory as Yogi Berra, Andy Carey, and Bobby Richardson delivered key hits and Bucks executed a squeeze bunt.
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Jim Wilson
Yogi Berra
Andy Carey
Bobby Richardson
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Three-I League Standings and Weekend Schedule
Davenport led the Three-I League standings as Cedar Rapids Burlington Keokuk Peoria and Evansville chase. Weekend games list Davenport at Cedar Rapids at 7 40 Saturday Burlington at Keokuk and Peoria at Evansville with Sunday Davenport at Cedar Rapids 2 pm and Burlington at Keokuk Peoria at Evansville.
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Finals Set In Cedar Rapids Jaycee Tennis Meet
Don Thomas and Jim Drahovzal advanced to the junior boys singles final in Cedar Rapids, with Thomas defeating Dick Thompson 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the semifinals and Drahovzal ousting Larry Vavra 6-4 3-6 6-4. Other finals decided include junior boys doubles and 15-under events, while numerous first round and semifinal matches are listed.
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Jim Drahovzal
Cedar Rapids
Frank Biba
Ricky Waples
Biba
John Goulet
Waples
Bob Netolicky
McKinley Junior High Beats Franklin 8 to 2 on Three-Hitter
McKinley junior high baseball defeated Franklin 8 to 2 Friday as John Marshek pitched a three hitter and had three hits. Wilson defeated McKinley in a freshman sophomore game Thursday 25-9.
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Franklin
John Marshek
Wilson
Marathon tennis ends as blister halts Meyers Halpin
Denney Meyers and Larry Halpin, both 17, played 20 sets in Cedar Rapids at the Country Club trying for a marathon match. They each won 10 sets with Halpin leading in games 103-92 before Meyers’ foot blister forced the end at 4:36 p.m. after beginning at 4:06 a.m.
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Larry Halpin
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Meyers
Halpin
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Denny Meyers
Baseball Scores From Multiple Leagues Across Regions
A fragmented update lists scores and standings from American Association, International League, Pacific Coast League, Texas League, Southern Association, Western League, Midwest League and related circuits. Entries include Denver, Louisville, Charleston, Omaha, St Paul, Wichita, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Rochester, Richmond, Toronto, Havana, Miami, Montreal, Columbus, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, Houston, Tulsa, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Memphis, Nashville, Mobile, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Little Rock, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Sioux City, Amarillo, Lincoln, Albuquerque, Topeka, Pueblo, Des Moines, Dubuque, Kokomo, Mattoon, Lafayette, Paris, Decatur, Michigan City, Clinton.
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Charleston
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Toronto
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Miami
Montreal
Columbus
Buffalo
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Houston
Giambra Calhoun Narrowly Draw In War Memorial Fight
Syracuse AP reports a 10 round middleweight bout between Joey Giambra and Rory Calhoun ended in a draw at War Memorial auditorium. Calhoun outworked Giambra 159 to 157 3/4, with judges split and AP card favoring Calhoun 6 to 4. Giambra, 25, preserved his nine fight unbeaten streak and top contender ranking after a late rally.
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Frank Forbes
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UCLA and Cal to quit Coast Conference after 1958 season
Berkeley Calif. UCLA and California may leave the Pacific Coast Conference after the 1958 football season following a board of regents compromise. They will complete 1957 and 1958 PCC schedules before liberty to schedule outside teams, while facing stricter postive regulations. UCLA had been on probation since May last year for illegal payments to athletes.
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Rosburg Keeps Lead in Flint Open with 69
In Flint Michigan the Flint Open reached the halfway mark as Bob Rosburg San Francisco stretched his lead to four strokes at 138 after his second straight sub par round. Closest challengers include Bob Duden Bert Weaver Doug Sanders and Ted Kroll all tied for second on 138.
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Send Son of Major Hurler to Dubuque
Jerry Eaves, 18, son of former White Sox pitcher Wallie Eaves, signed to a Sox system contract and assigned to Dubuque in the Midwest League. He was purchased from Hobbs in the Southwest League. The 6 foot 4 inch, 180 pound right hander reported a 1 2 record with Hobbs.
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Andy Cohn Wins Junior Girls Golf Crown by Six
Andy Cohn of Waterloo captured the Iowa Junior Girls title at Atlantic Country Club by firing a best round 39-41-80 to finish at 227, six strokes ahead of Sharon Fladoos of Dubuque who totaled 233. Cohn’s fourth straight junior title and rivalry with Fladoos highlighted the 72-hole tournament.
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Andy” Cohn
Waterloo
Iowa
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Sharon Fladoos
Dubuque
Miss Fladoos
Atlantic Country Club
Nelson Wins Title in Iowa Junior Boys Golf
Nelson of Clinton captures the Iowa Junior Boys golf title with a two up win over Steve Spray of Indianola. He shoots a steady 73, relies on his blue jeans and T shirt outfit, and eyes the upcoming Iowa Jaycees tournament at Waterloo next week to defend his title.
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Grinnell
World lightweight champ Brown offered $40,000 to defend belt
Joe Brown of New Orleans received a $40 000 bid from Italian promoter Dr. Cittorio Strumolo to defend his world lightweight title against European champion Duilio Loi of Italy in Milan.
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Stobbs Wears No 13 as Rabbits Charm Senators Win
Washington pitcher Chuck Stobbs ends 16 game skid by beating the Cleveland Indians 6-3 at Griffith Stadium. A promotional night handed fans rabbit feet and four leaf clovers, and Stobbs pitched eight strikeouts with a sharp curve as his team collected 10 hits and celebrated a long-awaited victory.
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Andrews and Giammalva Reach NCAA Tennis Semifinals
Third seed Art Andrews of Iowa defeated Crawford Henry of Tulane 6-4 6-4 11-9 to reach the singles semifinals. Giammalva, seventh-ranked, defeated John Powless of Murray State 6-3 8-6 6-1 to advance. Barry Mackay faces Ron Holmberg of Tulane in the other semifinal with Michigan and Tulane both contending for the team title alongside Texas and Iowa.
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Barry Mackay
Ron Holmberg
Michigan
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VFW Beats Norway 12-6 in Riverside Park Victory
Cedar Rapids VFW baseball surged to a 12-6 win over Norway at Riverside Park in four innings. Bernie Pavek had three hits and three RBIs powering an 11 hit attack. Paul Horak pitched five innings for the win as Ron Schleder added two hits including a triple, and Schulte led Norway with two singles in three at bats.
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Jim Lynn
Gilbert
Bill Pauletich
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Smith
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Gene Martin
Stan Johnson
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Cardinals Sign Flashy Hurler
An 18 year old Beaumon high school graduate Bob Miller signed Friday as a bonus player with the St. Louis Cardinals. Miller is 6 1 and 180 pounds with a 22 record in two high school seasons and went 2-0 this spring. He pitched Stockham to three American Legion finals wins last year, and was the sole pitcher to defeat McDaniel.
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Wilson Squeaks Past Kilborn 3 2 in Dan iels Park Duel
In a pitching duel, Clem Ozburn blanks Kilborn over six innings and drives the winning run as Wilson and Company edge Kilborn 3 to 2 at Daniels Park. Kilborn rallies with two in the sixth but Ozburn finishes with a three hit victory while Fleming holds Wilson to two hits after the initial deficit. Key moments include Green and May doubles and a passed ball scoring the final run in the sixth.
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