Vets defeat Moose 5-2 as Little League wins fourth straight
VEW baseball storms past Moose Club 5-2 at Olin Bracken Field to extend their second half surge to four victories. John Bosak earned the win for the Vets over pitcher Tom Morton of the Moose, with VEW’s Clark and Swackhamer supplying key hits and Runs batted in while Moose answers came from Morton and teammates in early frames. The game halted by darkness and rain in the bottom of the sixth left VEW two games ahead of closest LL rival Corry Jamestown in the standings.
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National League Leaders list includes Aaron and Mathews
Milwaukee star Aaron leads multiple categories with 119 hits and 68 RBIs. Mathews of Milwaukee claims 24 home runs, while Banks and Cepeda are notable in averages and doubles. Pinson tops triples with 75.
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Yanks Jump Back To Third Conley Hurls One 2nd Shutout
The Yankees rebound to third as Ed Conley delivers his second shutout. Boston and Baltimore hinge on late rally actions. Mantle returns to lineup with two hits.
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Gene Conley a top NL comeback candidate in 1956 Phillies win
Gene Conley, thriving with Philadelphia after leaving Milwaukee, pitched his second shutout to beat Pittsburgh 1 0 and claim his sixth win in 10 decisions. Cubs rally from a 5 1 deficit to beat St Louis 6 5 as Milwaukee’s rainout at Cincinnati leaves Braves one half game ahead of the Giants.
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Orioles hold Jamestown camp for aspiring players
The Baltimore Orioles will run a three day tryout camp for boys ages 17 to 22 at Jamestown Municipal Stadium in Jamestown on July 6 7 and 8. Daily workouts start at 10 00 p m with Orioles scouts Lutz McGowan and Cu attending though ill health may affect attendance.
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Cards sign bonus star rookie Kepie with Cardinals
New York eight year old Fordham University outfielder Jack Kepie signed a four million dollar disclosed bonus contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Indians to Clash with Dodgers in Minor League Doubleheader
Minor League officials announced two games tomorrow at Mead Park on the Little League diamond. The Indians meet the Dodgers at 5 p.m. with the Yankees facing the Senators as the second game of the doubleheader.
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Stitch Scores In Opening Round On National Telecast
Welterweight contender Stitch knocked out unranked Rudy Sawyer in the first round on national television. Stitch floored Sawyer three times in 2 minutes and 15 seconds, improving his record to 21-5 with 11 knockouts. He weighed 146 pounds to Sawyer’s 147.
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American League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Baseball leaders from the 175 at bats threshold include Runnels and Kuenn atop batting with 97 and 96 hits respectively. Killebrew leads in home runs with 26 and 63 RBIs, while Wilhelm and McLish anchor the pitching leaders with 93 decisions. The text also notes batting and fielding leaders across several AL teams and mentions 23 stolen bases by Aparicio. The piece concludes with a note on the Ladies PGA Open at French Lick, Indiana, where Louise Suggs seeks a repeat title in the 72 hole event.
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Linski Pitches Bank To Third Straight Win
Ed Linski starred for Nations Bank nine with a 5-3 Teener League victory over Ajax. He allowed two hits and fanned 13, while Danny McEldowney hit a homer to spark the Bankers’ rally, giving the pitcher the win as Knowlton took the loss.
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Ingemar Johansson’s Path From Sweden to U.S. Boxing
Unbeaten in 21 pro fights Johansson began boxing at 15 in Sweden and studied in the United States. He KO'd Madhen as he rose, left school early, and worked on docks before turning pro. He fought in Europe then moved to the U.S. for tougher competition, sparred at Stillman’s Gym, and scored early knockouts before challenging top rivals.
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Casey Williams All Stars Named by AL Manager Stengel
The American League announced its All Star squad with Ted Williams on the roster for the 18th time though not chosen by players for performance. Casey Stengel said he’d take Williams off the bench if needed and also named Williams’s AL peers for the July 7 game in Pittsburgh.
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Laver Reaches Wimbledon Final As Unseeded Romantic Run Continues
Rod Laver of Australia, a wristy southpaw, stunned Barry MacKay in a thrilling 75 17 9 11 9 semifinal to become the first unseeded man to reach Wimbledon singles final since 1955. He will face Peru’s Alex Olmedo in Friday’s title match, with Olmedo routing Roy Emerson to reach the final.
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Packers sign two drafted players from Willamette and Miami Valley
Green Bay Packers announce contract signings for two drafted linemen. Gary Raid of Willamette College Salem Oregon and Larry Hall of Miami Valley College Murshall Mo are now under pro terms.
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Johansson Upsets Machen To Claim No 1 Contender Status
In a heated fourth round upset in Germany, Johansson defeated Fuse Machen as Machen fell after a right shot to the temple. Johansson improves to a 210 career record with 14 knockouts and emerges as the new No 1 contender while Patterson observes post fight negotiations.
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