Virdon Spurs Cards to Sweep Giants in Twin Bill
Bill Virdon led St Louis to a doubleheader sweep of the New York Giants 9-2 and 7-2. He drove in six runs with a triple, two doubles, a home run and a single, boosting his average to .324. Luis Arroyo added a 1st game win and leads NL pitchers with a 2.01 ERA as the Cardinals surge in the standings.
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Corry Legion Edges Fairview 5-4 In Erie County League
Corry American Legion junior baseball team broke a 4-4 tie with a seventh inning run to beat Fairview 5-4 at Loveland Field. John Miloney pitched five-hitter for Corry who remain undefeated with two wins and a tie in three games. Bill Turner delivered the decisive hit as Terry Carroll scored on an error and Corry pulled ahead in the final frame. Fairview had runs in the second and fifth while Corry added two in the fourth and final tally in the seventh.
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Wilkes-Barre exits Eastern League. Johnstown to operate Johnnies
The Wilkes-Barre Barons, last year's pennant winners, drop from the Class A Eastern League. Johnstown assumes the franchise and will operate as the Johnnies starting July 1. League President Thomas H. Richardson said the board vote was unanimous and Barons staff would be retained by Johnstown. Baseball returns to Johnstown after a five-year layoff.
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Toby Lyons Captures Seneca Falls Open Golf Title
Jamestown pro Toby Lyons won the Seneca Falls Open at Seneca Falls New York tying the course record with seven under par 65 and earning 500 dollars. Sam Arzetta, former national amateur champion, finished second for 400 dollars in the event's inaugural year.
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Stars Bat Sparkly Bats In Giants Wins
Yesterday's Stars delivered big hits as Bill Virdon drove in six runs for St. Louis with a single two doubles and a triple including a home run in 9-2 and 7-2 wins over the New York Giants Alex Kollner of the Kansas City Athletics pitched a 1-0 shutout against Baltimore and drove in the sole run with a single
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Aero Nine Wins First Half Teener League Title
Aero Supply edged National Bank 5 to 4 at Loveland Field to claim the Teener League first-half title. Latos earned the win with Utegy aiding in relief. Bankers pitcher Vanssens took the loss. Don Carroll delivered the tying and winning RBI as Aero scored three runs in the fifth and added one in the second and third.
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Middlecoff Wins Western Open in Dramatic Final Round
Dr Cary Middlecoff the golf dentist won the Western Open at Portland Golf Club finishing at 272 18 under par to pocket 2400 his final round 29 34 63 gave him the lead over Mike Souchak who finished 274 Gene Littler and Bob Rosburg tied for third at 275 Souchak tied for 10th with 283 Snead placed worse than expected while Julius Boros earned fifth with 276
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Bryan Defends AAA Auto Title at Langhorne Speedway
Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix defended his 100 mile National AAA championship at Langhorne Speedway finishing in 1 hour 2 minutes 40.71 seconds about 10 seconds ahead of Bob Sweikert. Don Freyland placed third and Mike Magill fourth as the race resumed after a weather stoppage.
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Major League Standings and Schedules Report
Major League standings show New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Baltimore leading the American League with scattered results. National League leaders Brooklyn and Chicago show tight gaps with a full slate of games listed for today and tomorrow including Brooklyn at New York and Chicago at Milwaukee.
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Eisenhower Golf Swing In New England Trip
President Eisenhower plays a round near Whitefield New Hampshire during a speaking and golfing tour through New England. The report notes a steady drive along the fairway and a brief rest stop as part of the presidential itinerary.
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Babe Gloeckler Wins Feature at Sugar Grove
Babe Gloeckler of Russell captured the feature at Sugar Grove Skyline Speedway before about 80 racing fans. Bundy Brown of Sugar Grove won the Powder Puff Derby feature with Louise Rubilman of Youngsville second and Blaine Eccles of Jamestown third. Early heats list Lauper, Brooks, and Johnson among top finishers with Seeley and Roe upcoming in semifinals.
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