Cubs Top Pirates in Doubleheader Upset Breaks Slim Lead
Cubs beat Pittsburgh 7 5 and 7 5 in a doubleheader, erasing a late Pirates surge. Ernie Banks drove in the decisive run in the first game with a ninth inning double, while Smoky Burgess tied a record with a pinch hit homer in the final frame. Mark Freeman and Seth Morehead earned wins for Chicago as Cincinnati and Los Angeles won elsewhere, keeping Pittsburgh three games up in the standings.
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Orioles' Gentil Drives Seven Runs With Two Homers
Yesterday's Stars report Jim Gentil of the Orioles driving in seven runs and slamming two home runs in a 9-2 victory over Kansas City. John Buzhardt pitched 9 2/3 innings of hitless relief in the 12th inning win over St. Louis 3-2.
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Nagler Tennis Champion Upsets Whit ney Reed at NCAA
Lawrence Nagler of UCLA, a sophomore who switched from basketball to tennis, won the NCAA singles title in Seattle. He defeated defending champion Whitney Reed, a 27 year old Air Force veteran from San Jose State, in a five set final 3-6 8-6 6-4 3-6 6-4.
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Whitney Reed
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San Jose State
Steelers Sign 9 Players to 1960 Roster Additions
The Pittsburgh Steelers announce nine new players for the 1960 NFL roster including five linemen and four fullbacks. Returning signed contracts over the weekend were tackles John Kapele from Brigham Young, John Scott of Ohio State, Ken Longnecker a free agent from Lebanon Valley Pa, center Dan James from the 49ers, end Howard Turley of Louisville, and fullback Dale Chamberlain from Miami University of Ohio.
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Brigham Young
John Scott
Ohio State
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Lebanon Valley
Dan James
San Francisco 46Ers
Howard Turley
Louisville
Dale Chamberlain
Miami University of Ohio
Favor Fullmer To Hold Title From Basilio
Fullmer, the West Jordan Utah fighter, is favored to beat Basilio in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night for the middleweight crown. Basilio, 33, says he did not meet Fullmer last time. If Fullmer wins he could seek a title clash with Pender for the undisputed belt, with ABC television planned at 10 p.m. Eastern.
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Brookline
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Fullmer
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Bozeman
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Week End Fights Buenos Aires Box Result
Federico Thompson of Argentina outpointed Charles Smith of Los Angeles over ten rounds in Buenos Aires, securing a decisive win in disputed lightweight action. Thompson controlled the pace with accurate counters as Smith pressed early and late.
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Gentile Leads Orioles Rally Past KC for Seven RBIs
Orioles star Gentile sparked a 9 2 victory over Kansas City with seven RBIs and three hits in five at bats to reclaim first place in the American League by one game over the Yankees. Rookie Chuck Esposito held KC to two hits through seven innings, while White Sox and Indians split two games amid tense pennant chase updates.
Indians Edge Out Yanks To Share Twin Bill
In Cleveland a Sunday doubleheader ended with the Indians winning 7-6 in the nightcap on an unearned run in the 11th, after the Yankees won the opener 6-2 behind Whitey Ford’s four-hitter. Roger Maris homered twice in the second game to run his RBI total to 58, while Tito Francona supplied key hits for Cleveland in both games. Ford earned the win in the first game. Johnny James took the loss in relief of the Yankees in the nightcap.
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Need Equipment In Golf Program
Mary Brown, chairman, says the Junior Golf program resumes at Corry Country Club with Class A at 9:00 a.m., A minus at 9:30, Class B at 10, and an 11 a.m. session for first-time high school and graduate-age players. Participants are asked to bring men's or women's golf shoes and any condition clubs.
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Palmer Seeks British Open add to Open Masters feats
Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead led the United States to the Canada Cup at Portmarnock Ireland where Palmer hoped to add the British Open to his Open and Masters titles. Snead skipped the Open due to business with Flory van Donck winning the individual crown after a 279 total. United States won the team title with 56.0 points as Ireland placed fourth and Australia third.
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Dr Directs Piersall Take Rest After Nervous Breakdown
Jim Piersall of the Cleveland Indians was ordered to rest by team physician Dr. Doh Kelly after a stretch of nerves and weight loss. The outfielder, who had been in a Boston hospital in 1962 for a nervous breakdown, said he would await word from General Manager Frank Lane before returning.
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Jim
Chicago White Sox
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School Stars Ready For State Football Tilt
Six halfbacks named to Pennsylvania's Big 33 football camp roster at Hershey Stadium July 20 41 aim to boost the state against national standouts. Last season's top performers include Bob Kopick Minersville Weaver Easton and Bob Gutshall Altoona, who averaged eight yards per rush. they seek scoring punch in the third annual camp.
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Altoona
Crawford Wins NCAA Golf Title In Comeback Victory
Dick Crawford of the University of Houston, 21, clinched his second straight NCAA golf championship after a dramatic comeback against Stanford’s Steve Smith. Crawford trailed by six holes late in the final, then rallied with strong play over the last nine holes to win by two strokes.
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University of Houston
Steve Smith
Stanford
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Sedth
Minor League Results NYP League Standings and Scores
In the NYP League Wellsville beat Elmira 11 to 0, Erie won 12 to 5, Geneva 7 to 2, Auburn 6 to 3, and Corning 57 unknown. Strong performances across the circuit showcase early-season form and team scoring bursts.
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