Cardinals Move Up As Mizell Shuts Pirates In Five
The St. Louis Cardinals stretched their winning streak to five with Wilmer Mizell’s three hitter beating the Pirates 3-1. Ted Kluszewski and a late Cardinals rally supplied the decisive seventh inning runs as the Giants, Athletics, and Phillies won or lost in NL and AL play.
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Calhoun Beats Boyd in Midweight Bout as Alibi Arises
Rory Calhoun defeated Bobby Boyd Wednesday night to position himself as a potential midweight title challenger. Boyd’s manager Bernard Glickman blasted officiating, claiming Boyd was unfairly penalized and accusing the referee of bias after Boyd was knocked down in the ninth round.
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Bolt Favored In Pepsi Open Golf Championship
U S Open champion Tommy Bolt arrives at Pine Hollow Country Club for the $52 000 Pepsi Open a 72 hole event amid a new storm and fatigue claims He has won the Fort Worth Invitation and U S Open and is favored ahead of rivals Julius Boros Gene Littler Ken Venturi Doug Ford Arnold Palmer Dick Mayer Billy Casper Jay Hebert and George Bayer.
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Calhoun and Stitch Triumph In Night of Narrow Victories
In Chicago Rory Calhoun 164 pounds defeated Bobby Boyd 163 by decision. In Louisville Rudell Stitch 146½ pounds beat Duke Harris 147 by decision, both bouts reported by United Press International.
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Leading Hitters and Power Leaders Across Leagues
National League leads with Mays Musial Crowe Dark Ashburn among top hitters. Thomas Banks Walls Moryn Mathews top home run list. American League features Jensen Cerv Fox Ward Kuenn MeDgld Sievers Mantle among leading batters and homer contenders. Pitching highlights include McMahon Spahn Purkey Law and Turley Ford Narleski Garver with standout records.
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Busy Major Leauge Standings and Results Mixed
The standings show Milwaukee leading with 35 26 581 and St Louis 33 29 592 while San Francisco 35 31 590 and Cincinnati 30 30 500 trail. Wednesday results include Philadelphia 5 4 St Louis 3 and Pittsburgh 4 San Francisco 10 Milwaukee 2 with rain postponements and night games.
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Errors Count In Phillie Win Over Cardinals
Twenty errors passed balls and wild pitches helped the Phillies rout the Cardinals 16 to 4 in Little League action. The Phillies moved to 92-8 after eight straight wins, leading by 1 1/2 games. Notable early scoring came from five first-inning runs with key hits by Meason Camp and Wallace Campbell while Cardinal miscues spurred the rally.
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Fi Worth Cats Increases Lead In Texas League
United Press International reports Austin routed Victoria 6 0 on Wednesday night but fell a half game behind league leader Fort Worth. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi posted wins as Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi closed gaps while Tulsa lost ground.
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Ravine Contract Decision Delays Dodgers Stadium Plan
In Los Angeles the Chavez Ravine contract fight rests with Superior Judge Arnold Praeger after arguments by taxpayers, the Dodgers, and the city. A ruling is pending on the contract’s validity, delaying a 12 million dollar Dodgers stadium project.
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Greenhorn Sailors To Catch Snakes At Kingsville NAS
Enid Oklahoma technician leads over 100 greenhorn sailors at Kingsville Naval Air Station to learn rattlesnake catching near King Ranch. Leader Jack McFarland, 6 feet tall, has hunted snakes seven years and boasts a six footer with 14 rattlers. The drill targets safety and skill with burlap gear and notes most bites occur below knee level.
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Rattlesnake Venom Hunt Draws Florida Officials
Eldrid Barbour of Florida says he will cook any rattlesnakes caught and hopes to capture many live. McFarland agrees, noting venom is valuable and alive snakes fetch a price. He plans a Saturday briefing for volunteers on safe hunting of the dangerous reptiles.
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Youth Runs Out Of His Shoes At Fireworks Stand
Fourteen year old Oscar Hinsley ran so fast to escape exploding fireworks that he left his shoes behind. He operated a fireworks stand in Wichita Falls and warned a youth not to light a rocket near the stand. the rocket exploded the stand, but Hinsley and the other youth escaped. Police hunted the other youth involved.
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Political calendar announces Democratic primary candidates
The Childress Index lists announced candidates for July Democratic Primary statewide and local offices. Names include Senator 30th District Andy Rogers and Ari Lovelady. Representative 88th District Wil Ehrie. County Judge Leonard King. County Treasurer Ben Hardison. County Clerk Darroll Holleman. Justice of the Peace Frank E. Jones. Commissioners and other local roles with multiple voters and offices noted.
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