White Sox Take Lead With 6-3 Win Over Yankees
White Sox top the Yankees 6-3 to seize first in the American League as Harry Myriad earns the win after a seven-hit effort. Bob Turley struggling with 12 walks, including three bases loaded before Nieman's two-run double.
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Antelope Season May Be Renewed in Panhandle and Big Bend
Texas Game and Fish Commission may reinstate fall antelope hunting in the Panhandle and Big Bend as weather improves. E A Walker notes census counts show enough antelope to warrant a restricted season, with final approval expected at a July meeting. Up to 200 bucks could be available for an early October west of the Pecos hunt, with Panhandle and Big Bend shoots staggered.
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Squirrel Delays Ben Hogan at US Open
Ben Hogan paused his swing at the 15th hole when a squirrel scampered onto the tee. After marshals chased it away the rodent returned, and Hogan still made a birdie with an iron to nine feet.
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Congress Allows State Amateurism For Two More Years
Paris IOC delegates sidestepped the issue of state amateurs for two more years. Russia won provisional admission of East Germany to IOC membership as Western delegates lament the delayed move to restrict state funded athletes. Brundage and others call the delay a setback while the rules for broken time payments remain to be reconsidered at the 1957 Brussels meeting.
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Unknown Ties Hogan In US Open Tourney
Jack Fleck an unknown pro from Davenport Iowa tied Ben Hogan for the National Open after a dramatic 18th hole finish. Hogan shot 287 with Fleck at 287 forcing an 18 hole playoff. Fleck birdied 15 and 18 to force the playoff while Hogan faced retirement remarks after the round.
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Chicago mayor candidate Mer riam named Ford Foundation consultant
Robert E. Merriam defeated Republican candidate for Chicago mayor was announced Saturday to join the Ford Foundation as a consultant.
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Ponies and Colts Prep For Busy District Run
The Ponies and Colts face Amarillo in Fair Park Stadium as they chase a district crown. Manager Dick Risenhoover lists Smith Davis and Shahan as top pitchers and reshuffles infield with Braly moving to second base. The teams seek improvement and a day night doubleheader at Velma follows a 6-2 season start.
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Notable Founding Presidents Die On Independence Day
Former U.S. presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, while James Monroe passed away on July 4, 1831, marking a historic coincidence on the nation’s independence anniversary.
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Fleming Back in TL Batting Lead After Strong Week
Fleming surged into the Texas League batting lead with 13 hits in 24 at bats, lifting Shreveport by 26 points to 357. Knoblauch slipped to 341, Brown rose to third at 321, while Virgil and Williams tied for fourth at 318. Knoblauch leads in hits and doubles, Red Murff leads wins, Burnside top in strikeouts, Houston leads team batting at .271.
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Five former POWs may be repatriated by Reds at Panmunjom
Observers in Tokyo say the five former prisoners of war could be handed back by the Communists at Panmunjom, the site of the postwar exchange, as UN and US officials await official word. Lin Shuh Huiao, vice secretary of the Red Cross Society of China, offered no details on timing or method.
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