Fans Dream Crashes In National League
The Dodgers hold a 46-16 lead as Brooklyn stays out front while the Cubs, Giants, and others vie for second. Gene Conley wins for Milwaukee. Luis Arroyo shines for Cincinnati and starts a family day after. Dusty Rhodes homers as New York tallies in a four-run fifth.
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Dutch Harrison to Stay in St Louis Pro Scene After Tour years
Dutch Harrison nearing retirement after 20 pro seasons and a 45th birthday. He plans to settle at St Louis and keep teaching at Warson Country Club while making occasional appearances on the circuit. Harrison won the Greenbrier Open and the Vardon Trophy last year but has yet to claim a major Open, Masters, or PGA title.
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De Marco to Fight Vejar in August in Boston
Boston brief reports Tony de Marco, former welterweight champion, signed to meet Chico Vejar of Stamford in a 10 rounder in August at the Boston Garden, likely August 24 or 31. Johnny Saxton resumes action, stopping Jimmy Fuller in Maple Arena in six rounds, first bout since his defeat for the title by de Marco and Basilio's June victory.
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Fight Results From The Associated Press
New York report lists Oscar Pita stopping Gene Poirier in eight rounds. Brockton’s Johnny Sax ton defeated Jimmy Fuller in six rounds. Salt Lake City’s Gene Fullmer outpointed Gil Turner in ten rounds in Philadelphia.
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Al Kaline Leads All Star Voting In Early Ballot Swing
Al Kaline the Tigers outfielder holds the top spot in All Star voting with 112,848 votes. Roy Campanella trails closely for the National League catchers at 111,412 as Milwaukee hosts the game on July 12. Yogi Berra and Duke Snider also rank high with 110,704 and 109,643 votes respectively.
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Champ's Stance Shaky in Meeting With President
National Open champion Jack Fleck spoke with President Eisenhower at the St Francis Hotel. Fleck said the President asked if he was nervous during the playoff with Ben Hogan and noted he had practiced golf but not meeting presidents. Detroit Tigers third baseman Ray Boone began as a catcher.
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Moore versus Olson draws boxing talk and plans for Marciano clash
New York reports Archie Moore aims for a late September heavyweight title shot against Rocky Marciano if Olson wins. Olson, 38 and in light training, envisions a match with Moore or Marciano depending on results, while bookmakers list Moore as favorite to win the upcoming Ol son defense and future title talks unfold.
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Fight of Year ends in knockout for Pita at St Nicholas Arena
Oscar Pita of Argentina defeats Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls in a dramatic eighth round knockout. Poirier struggles and nearly falls through the ropes as referee Ray Miller rules a KO after the bell. Pita remains undefeated in 42 bouts and plans a return visit in September before returning to Argentina Friday.
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Poirier Nets Narrow Box Score Victory On Judges Card
The eighth round ended the bout with Poirier ahead as the deciding moment. Judge Tony Rossi had it 6-2 for Poirier and Judge Artie Schwartz 5-2-1 for Poirier. Referee Miller scored the fight even at 4-4. The Associated Press card stood 4-3-1 for Poirier.
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Half Mile Race Promises Spectacular AAU Meet
In Boulder Colorado the upcoming National AAU track meet features top half milers led by Tom Courtney Arnie Sowell and defending champion Mal Whitfield. Santee also competes with records at Folsom Field in play while Olympic trials structure shapes the weekend schedule with nine finals Friday and twelve on Saturday.
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League Leaders Batting Figures From Early Season Update
American League batting leaders listed by at bats include Kaline of Detroit at .379 and Kuenn Detroit .343 followed by Fox Chicago .329 and Power Kansas City .325. Runs batted in leader Jensen Boston is noted.
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Baseball Leaders List Season Highlights
The data lists top players by team and city with totals for hits, home runs, and runs batted in. Mantle of New York and Kaline of Detroit lead multiple categories, along with other stars such as Fox and Smith. Pitching leaders include Donovan Wynn and Labine Newcombe with strong win records.
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Slugger Snider Leads National in Slugging
Brooklyn center fielder Duke Snider topped the National League with a .698 slugging average and 162 total bases in 232 at bats, edging Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle in a season highlight. The report lists top NL and AL sluggers including Kaline, Kluszewski, Campanella, Power, and others with totals for hits, extra bases, and total bases.
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Farm pilot forced to land after rabbit collision
Farmer Leo Mondry flying low to dust crops in Grand Forks North Dakota struck by a jackrabbit leaping up from the ground. The impact damaged the propeller and spraying mechanism forcing an emergency landing.
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Eisenhower Returns From U N Anniversary
President Eisenhower flew nonstop from San Francisco to Washington after delivering the opening address at the United Nations 10th anniversary session. The West Coast flight lasted 8 hours 7 minutes before he drove directly to the White House.
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Mecune Drug Store on Main Street in Chanute Kansas
A readable fragment notes Mecune Drug Store located at 105 West Main in Chanute Kansas. The item lacks context on services or events but confirms the business address and street location.
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