Yankees Extend Winning Streak Amid Tight AL Standings
The New York Yankees won their seventh straight, beating the Kansas City Athletics 6 2 to pull within a half game of the AL lead shared by the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. Roger Maris drove in five runs as Jim Coates pitched well for New York. The Orioles beat the Indians 7 4, keeping pressure on the leaders while other MLB results included impressive showings from the Pirates and Cubs.
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Quiet Man Becomes One To Watch On Eve Of Denver's US Open
At the eve of the U S Open in Denver Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa emerges as a leading contender after a 65 63 128 qualifying run in Oklahoma City. Rivalry centers on legends Hogan Snead and Palmer with Wall viewed as the strongest challenger to claim the title.
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Thrift Loses $655 From Car In Greensboro Lunch
In Greensboro North Carolina Ben Thrift found $655 missing from his automobile after lunch on Tuesday. Police said the money was stolen while he ate.
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Sharkey predicts Patterson victory over Johansson in rematch
Former heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey, now 57, picks Floyd Patterson to beat Ingemar Johansson in the return title fight. He says Patterson will press and body punch early, avoiding Johansson’s early power and aiming for a knockout. Sharkey notes Patterson’s mistakes in their first bout and asserts Patterson can endure 15 rounds this time.
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Phillies Top Dodgers 4-1 In Little League Action
Keith Moore pitched well as the Phillies edged the Dodgers 4-1 Monday night. The Cardinals walloped the Giants 18-12 with Tucker earning the win for St Louis. In other games the Barons shut out the Bears 10-0 in the Southern Association and the Cats defeated the Buffs 26-21 in the Texas League.
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CHS Athletic Budget Outlines 1960 61 Plans
The Childress School budget for 1960 61 totals 13 900 with football taking the largest share. Estimated expenditures include 9 210 for football 3 185 for basketball 900 for track 48 for tennis 30 for golf and 527 for Rhoads.
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Uturns of GOLF
In the chip shot the hands lead the clubhead back into the contact area to ensure contact before the clubhead reaches its lowest arc point. The hands work with the arms and shoulders to allow a smooth, descending strike and natural momentum release.
Golf world favors Johansson to defeat Patterson
Denver weathered crowd and golf buffs expect Ingemar Johansson to KO Floyd Patterson in their rematch at the Polo Grounds next Monday. Salient voices Sam Snead Claude Harmon Frank Stranahan Tony Penna Wally Burkemo weigh in on the bout while Patterson seeks an upset in a cross-cport hype mix.
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Describing Swing Mechanics to Prevent Destructive Halts
The passage explains that limiting the follow through avoids jerky motion. It states that after the swing finishes, knees hips arms and shoulders have reached the necessary range. The text emphasizes proper body movement with the club head for a smooth conclusion.
Veeck Plans Trading Stamp Day For Sox Red Sox Game
Chicago White Sox president Bill Veeck announces a second annual trading stamp day for June 26 against the Red Sox. Ladies will receive 1000 cans of Bill Veeck’s surprise dinner and players earn books and merit payments. A drawing will offer numerous prizes including peanut butter jars and bread.
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four men fined for dyeing horse to fake sleeper win
In Durham England four men received fines after dyeing a grey grevy horse black to disguise a supposed big money winner. They sought a “sleeper” named Black Beauty to profit from the ruse.
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