Vets Win Sixth Straight In Short L Clash
VFW extends unbeaten streak to six with a 9 4 win over the Elks in a rain-shortened Teener League game. Jan Bosak earned his fourth win, while Ronnie Hanks took the loss. Bob Lawson led VIEW at the plate with a double and a single in two trips. Corry Jamestown leads second-half standings. Monse hosts them at 6 15 on Bracken Field.
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Will Shorten LA Home Run Fence
Walter O Malley of the Dodgers announced the Coliseum right field fence will be shortened next season. The current barrier extends beyond the foul pole to 301 feet from home plate before retreating to 390 feet and reaches 430 feet at one point in right center.
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Rain Halls All-Stars Teener League Game Tonight in DuBois
Corry Teener League All-Stars renews the challenge after last night’s washout. Bob Tinker Casier will start for Corry against DuBois ace Carpin, with Gasler driving in Corry’s lone run and McVicker likely to pitch if the rain breaks. Tonight’s lineup includes Becker, Stewart, Cuéler, McVicker, Wester, Baresi, Migliaccio, Olson, and Reagie or Olson in right field. The 6 o'clock game is at DuBois Teener League Field.
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O Malley Contract Hit By California Court Of Appeal
A Superior Court ruling found O Malley's stadium site contract in Chavez Ravine invalid. The decision follows city council approval and a June vote. O Malley vows immediate appeal to the District Court, then possibly the State Supreme Court, with taxpayers challenging the deals as void.
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Senators Grilled on Staying in Washington Source
The antimonopoly subcommittee led by Senator Estes Kefauver resumes hearings on the legal rights of professional sports. Calvin Griffith President of the Washington Senators indicates directors favor remaining in Washington after talks with other American League owners. The Senators have faced weak gate receipts and poor standings in recent years.
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Olmedo wins Western Amateur men’s singles title
In Indianapolis Alex Olmedo of Lima Peru upset two-time champion Bernard Bartzen of Dallas 1 6 6 6 0 to take the men’s singles title. Susan Hodeman of Kalamazoo Mich won the women’s crown 6 3 6 0 over Mainly Montgomery of San Antonio.
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Score Shoots For New Comeback In Start Tonight
Cleveland southpaw Score, once a 20 game winner, aims to restart his pitching career tonight after eye and arm injuries. He plans to rely on breaking pitches and curves as he recovers 80 percent of his speed, insisting the injury is not permanent and he can help the club.
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Costa Triumphs In Comeback Bid In York
Costa, a New York featherweight, outpointed Al Tisi in a 10 round TV fight at St Nicholas Arena. It was his third bout since Army discharge last December and his second win to improve to 22-1-1. Costa described the comeback as tough after being released for flat feet. Officials scored the bout unanimously for Costa.
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Delaware Park feature goes to De Richmond at Stanton
Stanton Del jockey Eldon Nelsons fourth winner took the feature at Delaware Park. Oceanport New Jersey El Bermejo won the feature at Monmouth Park last night. New Orleans Ludwig Lightburn knocked out Davey Dupas in a boxing match at New Orleans.
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Baseball scores and schedules from the major leagues
Today's American and National League games are listed with results from New York, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Detroit, Kansas City, Washington, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. Yesterday's results include New York 6 Chicago 0 and Chicago 11 Philadelphia 10 in 11 innings. Tomorrow's matchups feature Chicago at Baltimore and Detroit at New York, plus Cleveland at Washington and Milwaukee at St. Louis. The boxing note from Sydney lists Clive Steward defeating Al Williams in Australia and Arthur Peasley defeating Ike Vaughn in Atlanta with weights unavailable.
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All Managers Optimistic In Tight NL Race
Eight managers express confidence in a tight NL pennant race with a potential eight game playoff. Dodgers, Giants, Braves, Reds, Cubs and others promise brighter second halves despite injuries and slumps.
Argentinian Alex Miteff tops Vargas in San Francisco bout
In Oakland a 10 round decision saw Argentinian Alex Mit eff defeat Ruben Vargas. The Wichita card lists Dan Hodge stopping Don Jasper in three rounds in Duluth.
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Yanks Boost Lead As Cubs Take 3rd
Whitey Ford pitched a four hit 5-0 shutout as the Yankees built a 14 game lead with a win over the White Sox. The Cubs swept the Phillies 11-10 in 11 innings to move into third place, while the Braves and Dodgers also won. Wes Covington and Johnny Logan homered for Chicago. Dick Farrell lost for Philadelphia.
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Reed advances in National Clay Court after decisive wins
Chicago player Whitney Reed from Alameda defeats Gordon Fleming of Flint in straight and extended sets 6-0 and 8-6 to reach the third round. In Atlantic City Tom Park from Bellflower wins the Atlantic City Marathon.
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Cardinals Hold Jamestown Tryout Camp For Teens
The St. Louis Cardinals announce a two day tryout camp at Municipal Stadium in Jamestown on July 18 and 19 for players aged 17 to 22. George Kistell and Barney Smith supervise with Cardinals providing gear. players must bring own gloves and uniforms. Legion players need approval letter. any contract signed covers camp expenses.
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Giants Get OK For New Park
San Francisco supervisors approved a 15 million dollar new ballpark for the Giants. Mayor George Christopher signed enabling ordinances, authorizing a 45,000 seat concrete stadium to house the Giants as tenants for three seasons.
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