Yankees Roar to 11 1 Win Over Indians
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 11 to 1 as they extend a hot stretch to eight wins in ten games. Gil McDougald hit his first homer, Elston Howard homered, and a three run pinch double by Harry Simpson helped break a tie in the eighth. The Indians dropped their sixth straight and sit 12 games behind the White Sox.
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Tribe Blasts Red Sox 15-5 in Pee Wee Win
The Indians defeated the Red Sox 15-5 to grab their second straight Pee Wee League win. Eddie Ladd pitched six innings with one run allowed, Jeff Lavarenz finished the last two, and Mike De La Torre was the winning catcher. Dean Chaney and David Burghart played for the Red Sox. The White Sox meet the Athletics Monday on the EUB field.
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Baseball Scores and Weekend Results Across Leagues
Boston and Chicago split as Chicago won 5-2 in Friday action. New York toppled Cleveland 11-2, Baltimore beat Kansas City 6, and Detroit defeated Washington 7-6. Sunday games include Boston at Chicago and New York at Cleveland. National League notes Milwaukee and San Francisco claim wins while Chicago and Cincinnati post wins in others.
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Christians Rout Colfax in Softball League Blowout
The Christians overwhelmed Colfax 39 to 5 in five innings as part of the Church Softball League make‑up night. Bailey, Davidson, McCoy, and D. Johnson starred as Christians piled 26 hits and one error. The Methodists defeated Stark 17 to 7 behind 12 hits, with J. Cramer and J.L. Erickson guiding the win.
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Littler Leads Eastern Golf In Baltimore Showdown
Gene Littler, 28, from Singing Hills California, held a one stroke lead at the halfway point of the Eastern Open Golf Tournament at Pine Ridge. Ed Oliver of Denver stood second, Fred Hawkins of El Paso third, and Henry Ransom of St. Andrews fourth, as 62 professionals and 11 amateurs advanced to the weekend rounds. The field included Masters champion Art Wall Jr among notable fatalities. Bullriding contests were won by Exercise boy Gene Horn in Madison Wisconsin and Chatlee North Carolina last summer.
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Newcombe Shuts Giants In Strong Return To Form
Don Newcombe regained his top form, pitching a seven to two victory over the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander, nearing 33, improved to 5-4 as he blanked the lineup for five innings before dominance helped Brooklyn’s rotation. Willie Kirkland homered for the Giants, but Newcombe and the Dodgers moved within two and a half games of Milwaukee. The Cubs beat Pittsburgh as Banks and Long led Chicago in a high-scoring win.
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Unheralded Cantello Sets Javelin World Record in Compton Relays
Al Cantello of the U.S. Marine Corps soared to 282 feet 8 inches in the javelin, surpassing the 281 feet 2 inches Olympic mark set by Egil Danielsen. The weapon tested, weighed, and impounded for further verification as Cantello, 28, from Norristown Tennessee, shocked the crowd at the Compton Invitational Relays. A Texas quartet led a mile relay in 3 minutes 8.7 seconds, while Ohio Track Club’s Glenn Davis failed to break 45.7 seconds in the 440. World record holders Parry O’Brien and Bob Gutowski also posted top marks in shot put and pole vault. Archie San Romani Jr. of Wichita ran the fastest high school mile at 4 minutes 0.86 seconds.
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Fight Results From The Associated Press Report
In New York at Madison Square Garden Dick Tiger fought number 1653 from Nigeria and Rory Calhoun at 163. Plains, New York, drew. Roberto Cruz from the Philippines at 126 knocked out Gil Florex at 123 Philippines.
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Field Meet Forty to Win Final Grips Narrow Victory
The final scores 40-37. Stafford's Gary Wright and Pretty Prairie's Jarold Schwartz led with 10 points each in the closing windup as the winner clocked 406.2 in the final game after a slow start and a win in the second.
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North Wins Jaco Crown in three game basketball series
North’s junior college all stars trounced the South 95-57 in the final game of a three game set after winning the second 80-66. Larry Kruger from Campbellsville led with 18 points while Pat Stanley of Kilgore topped the South with 12. In the East–West high school all star pairing, the East defeated the West 72-62 as Gary Hill scored 24 for the East. Central Prairie won the series between Kansas high school leagues.
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Little League Records Evened After Narrow Wins
Little League farm teams split decisions with two teams earning their first victories in two games while the opponents suffered their first defeats in two. Consolidated No. 1 edged Ash Grove No. 2 5 to 4 after a decisive fifth inning rally.
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Ash Grove teams split doubleheader as Ash Grove No 1 tops Consolidated No 2 7 4
Ash Grove No 1 outscored Consolidated No. 2 with a steady attack through seven innings and a late rally by Consolidated No. 2 fell short. Dan Matlock homered for Ash Grove No. 1 while Joe Brock earned the win for Ash Grove No. 2. First National No. 1 meets Bank of Commerce No. 2 on the south field Monday.
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Boxing Briefs: Tiger and Calhoun Likely Rematch
New York AP reports that a rematch is likely after Rory Calhoun earned a draw with Dick Tiger. The bout was a British Empire middleweight title clash, with Calhoun finishing strongly to force the draw Friday in Syracuse, New York, setting up another potential showdown.
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Local Graduates and Honor Roll List From Kansas Colleges
Sonya Stone earns a Bachelor of Science in education from Fort Hays State College at Hays commencement on May 28 and taught in Olathe last semester. Lorna Ashcraft JoAnne McKinnie of Erie and Carl Hazen of Stark named among 84 Kansas State College honor roll students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and no grade below B.
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Marine Pfc Leo Mock participates in Twin Peaks on California coast
Marine Pfc Leo F. Mock son of Mr and Mrs Francis Mock 326 W 3rd joined the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton Calif for Operation Twin Peaks on the southern California coast from May 17 to June 2 with Marines.
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4-H Club News Up and Atom Beginners Sewing Class
The Up and Atom 4-H Club held a beginners sewing class at Mrs. Robert Lassman's home. Ten members, one guest, and five parents attended as booklets on sewing machines were distributed and discussed. Mrs. Arthur Evans gave a demonstration.
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Sewing club meeting progresses to apron project
Members demonstrated on the sewing machine and judged tea towels. Work began on an apron project. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 18 at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Irwin Brune's home, 102 North Larson.
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