Young Tiger Pitcher Tosses One Hit Victory Over Yankees
Lefty Billy Hoeft of the Tigers tossed an eight to nothing win at the Yankees aided by Harvey Kuenn and Ray Boone as Hoeft joined Virgil Trucks as the only pitchers this season with two wins against New York. Hoeft allowed only one hit through six innings and struck out three.
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Childress High School reruns coach Vernon Johnson after era of success
The Tip Off notes Vernon Johnson resigns as Childress High School head basketball coach to take a promotion at Andrews. He built a strong program since 1939, winning five district titles and shaping many players into successful men. Johnson leaves a lasting legacy of character and a solid team poised for the Class AA state crown.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Highlight League Play
Team W leads with 34 16 6800 Cleveland 2 16 667. Detroit 24 23 511 8% Washington 20 28 .417 13 Boston 18 26 .409 13 Baltimore 18 31 367 15% Tuesday results include Detroit 8 New York 0 and Baltimore 7 Boston 4. Wednesday schedule lists multiple matchups with night games and doubleheaders.
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Dallas 8 Shreveport 3 scoreline
Dallas defeated Shreveport 8 to 3 in a rapid paced game. Beaumont faced Fort Worth, Shreveport hosted Dallas, and Houston met Tulsa with ensuing matchups in the schedule.
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Towncraft mesh shirts for Father’s Day gift ideas
Fancy mesh patterns offer cool air circulation through nylon weave for comfort. Extremely light weight enhances wear. Hand washable available in S M L and extra large. Variety includes pastel shades or white with quality styling and a smart collar.
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Tigers Squeeze Past Yankees To Extend Lead
In Pony League play the Tigers beat the Yankees 2-1 in 10 innings to move to 3-0 while New York slips to 1-2. Bill Shahan earned the win in relief, and Fred Cawthon took the loss despite a strong two hitter. Richard Ashby drove in the tying and winning runs with a grounder in the eighth.
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Accused Burglar Freed After Courtroom Jog
New Haven police report Charles Starr accused of burglary fled a store but claimed a knee ailment. He shuffled around the courtroom to prove his limp and was acquitted.
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Jaycees Fall To Memphis 3-2 In Non-Conference
Memphis defeats Chil dress Jaycees 3-2 in a tight non conference game. Bobby Hanna pitched all nine innings for Memphis allowing two hits and fanning 15. Lonnie Edgerton homered for Childress with a triple set up by an error, while Hawkins and Garvin produced the Jaycees lone runs.
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Landy Aims for World Mile Mark in Helsinki
Australian runner John Landy equalled his career best 4 01.6 mile on a muddy Stockholm track and planned to depart for Helsinki to challenge Roger Bannister’s 3 59.4 world record. The time was the fifth fastest mile on record with a prior 4 01.6 clocking in Aus Finland on May 31.
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Grid Star May Sign Baseball Contract
All-American football and baseball star Paul Giel says he is about to sign a major league contract with the New York Giants showing there is interest from the club. A Chicago report suggested Giel would ink a $50,000 bonus with New York.
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