Colavito Slams Two Threatens Killebrew in Split Victory
Rocky Colavito crushed two homers to move within two of the league lead and power the Indians to a split with Detroit in a doubleheader. Cleveland won 4-2 in the nightcap after dropping the opener 6-2, as Colavito homered with two on in the sixth. Killebrew went hitless as Washington’s 83 games pace Ruth’s record, with Colavito at 28 homers in 1,? games. Jim Perry earned his fourth win. The day also saw Red Sox and Orioles win, and Yankees stay below .500 with a 4-3 loss.
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Collegian Wins Golf Crown event
Penn State golf captain Anudeu Kutar Dick Burgoon, a 22 year old from Carlisle, captured the Harrisburg district mature golf championship. He defeated Early Muyima, a 43 year old railroad brakeman from Hechershire, 4 up with a 45 and 3 victory in the final at West Shore Country Club. Mumma of Harrisburg’s Colonia Country Club, defending champion and nephew of the railroad leader, was eliminated in the first round by his uncle.
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Won Pn Legion Golf Tourney Champion at Hershey Park
Pant Senreet M4 of Palmyra wins the Legion Golf Tourney at Hershey Park course after a 3 and 2 victory over Bert Salk. Garrison reaches the finals with decisive wins in semis. Matko and Bullies also advance as Red Top’s G. Miler claims a notable 2 and 1 result.
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Bombers suffer fourth straight loss as Skowron injures
In Boston, Moose Skowron rejoined the Yankees for treatment of a recurring ailment after a 7-3 defeat to the Red Sox. Casey Stengel frets over his top RBI threat as New York slides under .500 with five losses in six games. Mantle remains homerless, while the Boston lineup, led by Jensen, Williams, and White, fuels a four-game win streak and climbs in the standings.
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Miss Gunderson Wins Women's Western Event
In Chicago AP reports Joanne Gunderson aged 20 daughter of a Seattle carpenter defeats Maree Lindsay of Decatur TH 6 and 4 to win the 59th Women’s Western Amateur. Gunderson vows to remain an amateur and plans to face pros in the Women’s Western Open next month after a dramatic victory including a 61 foot trap shot for a deuce and a 60 foot chip for a birdie on the 22nd hole.
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Pennsylvania Middleweight Champ Defends Title in Charleroi
Pennsylvania middleweight titleholder Bob Gordon of Charleroi defended his crown by stopping Toby Baldoni of Wilkes-Barre in the second round at Charleroi. Gordon, 154 pounds, knocked Baldoni down three times in the second round before the bout was stopped after two minutes six seconds. Gordon was never in danger.
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Meht weight contender Busso injured in sparring spill
The fourth ranked Meht weight boxer Busso was sparring with George Barry at Olympic Auditorium when he slipped and fell through the ropes onto the floor. He suffered a back landing with no broken bones reported.
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Weekend Fights Card Mixed With Names and Places
Fragmented OCR text lists fighters and locations such as Angeles, MTL, Ohio, and Pa with numbers and weights. It reads like a boxing card incomplete in places, with odd spellings and unclear bouts. No coherent event details emerge beyond scattered names and venues.
Souchak Wins Western Open by Inch Over Palmer
Mike Souchak, weighing 196 pounds after trimming 20 pounds, won the Western Open by a single stroke at the Pittsburgh Field Club. He shot 65 and 272 total, edging Arnold Palmer who shot 71 for 279. George Bayer finished third at 274, Ted Kroll fourth at 275. Souchak’s victory boosts his prize money and secures a Tyder Cup spot for Berwick, Pennsylvania.
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Bank Ajax Clash Highlights Local League Schedule
The National Bank hosts Ajax on Loveland Field as both sides seek a higher finish in the Teener League. Bankers aim for second place by beating Ajax, while an Ajax win could tilt the race. Also in Little League, Corry Jamestown battles VFW for a seventh straight second-half win as Cory Merchants meet Hi-Fi Club in City League softball. Major boxing note: Angel Garcia outpoints Tommy Tibbs in Havana.
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Records Fall As AAU Swim Meet Closes in Los Altos
AAU Meet closes with world and American records as Frank McKinney and Mike Troy headline a 16 man squad headed for Tokyo. Alan Somers sets American marks in the 400 and 1500 freestyle while McKinney and Troy post record times. Detroit AC relay and Lilian Laysom also set national marks in varied events.
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MacKay and Bartzen Lead Net Favorites at National Clay Court
The 50th annual National Clay Court Tournament opens with Alex Olmedo. MacKay of Dayton seeded No 2 and Bartzen of Dallas seeded No 3 lead favorites for the singles crown. Olmedo, the 2 year old Peru native, tops the field with strong net play and recent Wimbledon form. Dorothy Mead Knode is the leading woman seed from Worth Hills New York.
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Race Car Crashes Through Barrier Injures Spectators
A racing car plunged through a barrier at a linear track near Amarilla injuring three spectators as driver Charley Sauple, 28, of Amarillo, was only lightly hurt.
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Face Nears Records, Wins 19th Straight
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Face Nears 19th straight win as he helps beat St Louis and keep pace with the pennant race. The article compares him to greats like Marquard and Hubbell, notes his fork ball and 155-pound frame, and details multiple games and players across the league.
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National League standings and results summary
Baseball standings show San Francisco leading the NL with 49 wins and 36 losses, followed by Los Angeles and Milwaukee. Sunday's results include Chicago over Philadelphia 7-1, Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 2, and Los Angeles 6 over Pittsburgh 5 in ten innings. Tuesday’s schedule features matchups across major NL teams and a late doubleheader postponed curfew.
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Braves vs Giants rally behind Mathews bat for win
Eddie Mathews drove all Milwaukee runs with a 260 home run as the Braves beat San Francisco. Jim Perry pitched four scoreless innings and Cleveland defeated Detroit 8-4 in the second game, with the tieers winning the opener.
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Reds Triumph Under New Manager Hutchinson In Shutout
Cincinnati powered to a win behind Freddy Hutchinson as Bob Purkey pitched a five-hit shutout. Jackie Brandt’s two-run homer spoiled the Cubs effort, while Vada Pinson Ed Bailey and Frank Robinson drove in runs to seal the victory. Earl Averill sparked Chicago with a four-run stretch and Ray Sprock homered for Philadelphia.
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Castellani Named Lakers Coach In Minneapolis
AP reports John Castellani, former Seattle mentor, takes over the Minneapolis Lakers with no plans for swift changes. He will reunite with Baylor, who coached Castellani at Seattle, as they pursue further NCAA and NBA success including previous Seattle finals and a strong Lakers start.
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Gored by bull at Mexican bullfight injures matador
A 36 year old matador in Tijuana was gored by a charging bull during a bullfight. He received medical treatment at a private clinic and his condition was described as uncomfortable but not dangerous. The bull, weighing about 60 pounds, struck from behind, injuring the performer whose followers were identified by locals.
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