Tigers and Chisox clash in Pony League action
Friday results feature Eddie Nunnelles pitching the first perfect game in Childress summer baseball history as the Red Sox rout the Tigers 9 0 with 15 strikeouts. Chisox top Yankees 18 5 with Rich earning the win on 15 strikeouts. Saturday games postponed due to weather and the 10 run rule remains in effect for the season.
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Illinois Youth Tops Braves Bonus Offer
Metropolis Ill June 1 The Milwaukee Braves signed 18 year old high school catcher Robert Dale Hawk Taylor to a rookie bonus contract rumored to exceed 100000 dollars. Taylor from Metropolis High will report to Milwaukee in New York Tuesday. One source said at least 105000 dollars with 125000 considered too high. Taylor said he just wants to play ball and could reach the majors in 3 years. He idolizes Ted Williams of the Red Sox.
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Scot Defeats American For British Title
Scot Jack of Scotland defeated U S Air Force sergeant Harold Ridgeley 2 and 1 at Formby to win the British amateur title becoming the first Scot since 1936 to capture the Walker Cup era. Ridgeley, 43, of Haverford Pa, faced tough weather and a formidable foe in a sunlit day near 70 degrees.
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NCAA Council Restores Texas A&M Rights and Punishes Others
The NCAA Council restored full rights to Texas A&M after a two day spring meeting. It placed Montana State College on punishment for a non sanctioned postseason bowl game and put Omaha on one year probation for allowing two supposed professional athletes to play football.
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Giants Rally To Edge Pirates 3-2 in Tight Finish
The New York Giants edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 as Daryl Spencer delivered a ninth inning RBI double. Al Worthington earned his fifth win in relief, while Willie Mays extended his on base hitting streak to 20 games.
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Boston Sox Top Senators 11 to 1 in Open Victory
Willard Nixon pitched the Boston Red Sox to an 11 to 1 win over the Washington Senators. Nixon improved to 1-0 against Washington since 1955, while Chuck Stobbs prolonged a 15 game losing streak.
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