Giants Regain Lead as NL pennant race heats up
In a tight NL scramble, the Giants beat the Reds 6-5 after a ninth inning rally to reclaim a slim lead over the Dodgers who moved to third with a 5-3 win over Milwaukee. Pittsburgh topped Chicago 2-1 as Dick Groat and Bob Clemente delivered key hits.
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Major League Pitches Cubs 2 1 Dodgers 5 3
Ron Kline pitched eight innings for the Pirates in a 2 1 win over the Cubs while Gil Hodges led the Dodgers with four hits two doubles and two home runs in a 5 3 victory over the Braves. Also results from last night’s boxing and fights include Winslow Johnson and Hawkins in trim bouts.
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Durable leg keeps Bobby Olson in Little League lineup
In Butte Montana eight year old Bobby Olson, who lost his right leg in 1986 after a gum blast accident, has returned to the Little League lineup. Doctors fitted an artificial limb and he continues to play, showing determination despite the injury.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Loss Spurs Triple Middleweight Showdown
The NBA votes to strip Sugar Ray Robinson of the middleweight title after years of defences and missed fights. Basilio or Fullmer win the interim crown, then face Spider Webb, with Robinson potentially defending elsewhere or facing Gustav Scholz as a European bout option.
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Teener League Rosters Highlight 27 New Rookies for 1959
A 62 player roster was announced by Ken Harvey, Teener League commissioner. Four teams Aero Ajax Raymonds and National Bank absorb last year’s five clubs. No defending champion as Columbus Merchants dissolve and their players spread among the four teams.
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Jim Miller
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Dave Upperman
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Major Loop Leaders Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders
Summary of leading American League and National League numbers in batting and pitching for 35 or more at bats. Highlights include Fox and Kuenn leading AL batting, Power and Killebrew top power and RBIs, Wilhelm and Pappas among top pitchers, and Aaron and Mathews among NL leaders with hits and home runs. Multiple players tied or listed for runs, RBIs, and stolen bases.
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Killebrew
Washington
Triandos
Baltimore
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Kansas City
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Strickland
House
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New York
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Demeter
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Lary Says Yanks Can Be Taken
Detroit pitcher Frank Lary asserts the New York Yankees are beatable as he notes their 7 12 record. He recalls beating the champs seven times in eight decisions last season and says the Yankee lineup no longer scares pitchers, while defending World Series champions trail in the standings.
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Pirates Appoint Dykes Successor Detore Named Coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced George F. Detore 52 will join the coaching staff succeeding Jimmie Dykes who left to manage the Detroit Tigers. Detore has been the Pirates scouting supervisor in the Great Lakes area for four years and previously managed teams in San Diego Toledo Williamsport Salisbury Bristol and St Johns. He previously played infield for the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics in the early 1980s.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Hogan Wins Golf Playoff at Colonial Invitational
Ben Hogan captured a playoff victory at the Colonial National Invitation, finishing four strokes ahead of Hawkins of El Paso. Hogan shot 69 to Hawkins 73, earning his fifth Colonial title and signaling his readiness for next month’s National Open. He plans to play Memphis Open in three weeks and enter more events to prepare.
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Stengel Warns AL Strength Before Yankee Slide
Casey Stengel warned the American League had grown stronger as the Yankees fell to seventh with 64 games played. The Indians lead, Orioles and White Sox tied for second, with the Royals fourth, Senators fifth, Red Sox sixth, and Yankees seventh amid a rough stretch. A Boston win over Kansas City highlighted the day, with Dick Gernert delivering key hits including a two-run double, and Jackie Jensen homering late.
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Wilt to Sign With Warriors
Wilt Chamberlain, seven foot center, will sign a contract to play for the Philadelphia Warriors. Warriors owner Eddie Gottlieb and Chamberlain plan to meet this week and discuss terms. Chamberlain earned over $65,000 last year with the Harlem Globetrotters and is willing to compromise to join the Warriors.
Last Night’s Fight Exposes Brooklyn Boxing Clash
A packed Brooklyn arena saw a tense fight pitting New York fighter Kildir Jordan against rival Bill Flamio. Jordan delivered a strong performance as Flamio landed several clean blows. crowd noise surged as rounds progressed.
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Warren Golfers Edge Out Beavers in Narrow Win
Warren golfers defeated Beavers 61 to 55 at Corry Country Club as Paul Bowen led with medalist score by carding 18 holes. Walter Bowen and teammates contributed, while Lonnie Dotielas and Penwlor Bayley faltered. match lengths and rain influenced the contest ahead of a home date with Erie Academy.
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Sports Schedule Fragments Highlight Baseball and Basketball Matches
Fragmented odds and ends list multiple baseball and basketball games with teams such as Chicago New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Kansas City and Milwaukee. It shows dates like Tuesday Monday Wednesday and notes results and upcoming matches with scattered city matchups and venues.
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Push Racing Bill In House
Supporters of a boise racing measure prepared to push the bill through the House this session. Chairman Charles Mills said the group was ready to move the bill to the floor for debate late this week or early next week as the House schedules a vote.
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Yankees Shrug Off Slump Amid Hitting Woes
Kansas City AP report notes New York Yankees have lost nine of their last ten games. Manager Casey Stengel laments poor hitting as pitchers dominate. Players and execs debate the cause with roster changes hinted but not confirmed. Pauline Berry, mother of Yogi Berra, dies in St John’s Hospital after diabetes-related issues.
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Redskins Name Pittsburgh Line Coach In NFL Role
The Redskins appoint a Pittsburgh figure as line coach for the National Football League team. The move names a long-time University of Pittsburgh coach Het Forte to oversee the line, bringing decades of collegiate experience to Washington.
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