A's beat Yankees rival Turley as Cerv powers 7-3 victory
Bob Cerv trimmed to about 204 pounds homered twice driving in four runs as the Kansas City Athletics defeated the New York Yankees 7-3. Turley struggled with 6 innings allowing four runs, while Ted Williams and Gen Stephens contributed for KC. Boston slipped 3-2 in Detroit as Cleveland topped Baltimore 7-6 in 10 innings.
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Wilt Chamberlain proposes floor baskets to curb height advantage
Wilt Chamberlain told New York reporters he would put baskets on the floor to neutralize tall players, a plan he floated as part of his announced 180 game tour. He outlined touring South America and the United States with a $250000 gross expectation, and hinted at a 1959 return to pro basketball with the Philadelphia Warriors. He discussed finances, college frustrations, and the business side of the tour, naming potential teammates and opponents.
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Hound Sophs Fogarty Claeys Cop City Titles
Lamar Tech leads in NAIA tourneys as Westmar enters golf field. Fogarty tops city batting with .933 and Claeys shines on mound with 7 0 record. Washington and St Patrick's post strong seasons in a crowded league.
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Braves Sign Denny Menke In 7 000 Year Pact With St. John’s Finals
Denny Menke agreed to a contract near seven thousand dollars annually for a probable three year term, after his graduation from St. John’s. The deal was finalized Tuesday night at the Menke farm. The 6 foot 178 pound junior star, who led St. John’s to two straight state titles as both pitcher and shortstop, will join the Braves setup with his father confirming the arrangement.
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Davenport Falls to Bluejays 9-5 in Tenacity Final
Davenport dropped a 9-5 decision to the Bluejays as Don Mincher hit a two-run homer for Davenport and Lee Handley contributed a late homer for Burlington in a high-scoring baseball game. Andy Vander Velde and Wade Arnold produced for Davenport with key hits.
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Undefeated Bobby Beenie Faces Rogers on Wednesday Night
Undefeated lightweight Bobby Beenie meets challenger Bobby Rogers on Wednesday night on Channel 9 at 8 o clock in a scheduled bout. The fight airs as part of the regular Wednesday night fight program.
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Watkins 9 Hosts Urbana Cardinals Friday Night
Watkins 9 will host the Urbana Cardinals in a Friday at 8:30 p.m. boys basketball showdown.
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Hoosiers name Gene Ring fresh coach for hoops and baseball
Bloomington Indiana Gene Ring former Indiana star is named freshman coach for both basketball and baseball at the University of Indiana He succeeds Lew Watson who moves to assistant varsity basketball coach.
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