Mantle Sets Pace As Yankees Hold Slim Lead Over Chisox
Mickey Mantle powered the Yankees with six hits in the opener and a three run homer in the nightcap as New York split with the Chicago White Sox to preserve a slim AL lead. Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Detroit and St Louis also won while Steady pitching aided by Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan highlighted the action. The day featured a 63,787 crowd and Mantle’s pursuit of a 400 batting average mark amid a season-long surge.
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Colts and Indians Lead Tuesday Summer Baseball Schedule
The Colt League slate moved to Tuesday night with Colts vs Indians at 6 and Braves vs Paducah at 8:15, while Little League features Dodgers versus Giants at 5:45 and Cardinals vs Phillies later. In Southern Association action Barons face Chicks at 6 on Field One and Pelicans host Bears on Field Two.
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Mashburn Transfer Tigers Top Elks Club Yankees 11-6
Fran Simmons pitched five innings of one hit ball for Bob Wadsworth's Felines before a sixth inning collapse. Larry Wadsworth closed with 12 scoreless frames. Hamm allowed five Tigers hits but five unearned runs due to errors. Moose Meek led Yankees with the lone multi hit game.
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Eagles Sweep Doubleheader From Missions
Dallas Eagles defeat the San Antonio Missions 1-0 and 2-1 to widen their Texas League lead to nine games. Murray Wall earned his 12th win with a four hit shutout as Charley Fowler and Hisel Patrick helped extend Dallas winning streak to eight. Fort Worth crushed Austin 9-3 while Shreveport split with Tulsa in two games including a 15 inning 4-2 win. The beef note explains lean meat yield from a 1000 pound animal.
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Veteran Club Phillies Drews 9 2 Over Giants As Canup Dominates
Jerry Canup threw a three hitter over Saturday afternoon to lead the Veterans Clubs Phillies to a 9-2 win. He struck out nine and walked two as the Phils backed him with eight hits off loser Anthony Shires. Jimmie Danner and Pres Stevens had two hits each, with Danner adding a single and a double and Stevens a single and triple. Bobby Meason made a spectacular diving catch of Shires' drive in the first. The Cardinals crushed the Dodgers 17-1 as Darrell Manuel took the loss. Willie Wilcoxson had three singles and two RBIs for St Louis, while Mike Reeves and Jimmy Smith added two hits apiece. Smith allowed only two safeties and fanned three in relief.
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Baseball Leaders and Pitching Standouts From 1950 era Stats
The report lists top hitters in the National and American Leagues led by Aaron and Mantle with high totals. Stan Musial and Willie Mays appear among top runners, while pitchers Shantz Sanford Schmidt Trucks and Buhl post strong 6 to 9 win marks.
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Harney Captures Carling Open First Major Title
Paul Harney of Bolton Mass wins his first major pro tourney the Carling Open in Flint Mich with a 275 total nine under par 275 and $5700. Don Finsterwald finishes second three behind after a 69 while Bob Inman shoots 67 to take third. Doug Sanders Ken Venturi Arnold Palmer and others tie for fourth at 280.
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Local Legion Ponies Play Amarillo Chiefs Tonight in Fair Park
Childress American Legion Ponies host Amarillo Hanson Chiefs at Fair Park Field at 8:15 after weather delays. Admission is 15 and 35 cents. Bill Shahan faces Bill Curry in a likely pitching duel as both teams seek strong start. Ponies 2-7 this season. Batting practice begins at 6:30 with players to attend.
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Baseball standings and results from the major leagues
United Press reports the American League, National League and Texas League standings with recent game results. Key figures include New York 39 2 percent for the AL lead, St. Louis and Cincinnati atop the NL, and Dallas leading the Texas League. Monday's scheduled games and pitching matchups are listed, along with Shreveport and Tulsa results.
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Rex Baxter Captures Trans Mississippi Amateur Title
Rex Baxter won the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship, defeating John Zibnack in the 30-hole final. Baxter, 21, from Amarillo, Texas, earns his first Trans title and prepares to seek the National College championship next, with a Houston wedding to follow.
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Weekend Sports Summary From United Press
Stanton Delaware Princess Turia an 85 favorite ridden by Willie Hartack won the New Castle Stakes beating Attica in the stretch. Syracuse Cornell captured the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship before about 15000 fans. London Miami Arnold won the women's singles final at the London championships as a final Wimbledon tune-up.
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Harney Captures Carling Open Title in Detroit
Paul Harney wins the Carling Open in Detroit with a 275 total, three strokes ahead of the defending champion. The event carried a $37 000 purse.
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Barnard Bartzen Dominates Vieira For Tourney Victory
In Little Rock Arkansas top seed Barnard Bartzen defeated Armando Vieira in straight sets to win the Southwestern tournament. Bartzen won 6-0 6-3 6-2 as the favored player asserts his dominance in the event.
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Adcock Out Six Weeks After Ankle Fracture
Milwaukee first baseman Joe Adcock fractures a small bone in his right ankle and will be sidelined for at least six weeks. In New Jersey Tony Vincent beats George Ball to win the Jersey State tennis championship. Sam Hanks wins the 300 mile Hamilton Township Sweepstakes after the Indianapolis 500 triumph. Rex Baxter defeats John Zibnack to win the Trans Miss golf tournament 8 and 6 in Dallas final.
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