Mudcat Grant Faces Yankees In Tough Pitching Test
Cleveland Indians rookie Mudcat Grant, 24, makes his toughest assignment yet as he duels the New York Yankees on their home field. Grant has impressed in four starts, posting a 3-0 record with 16 strikeouts and a 1.85 ERA.
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Up Through Ranks the Tribesman James Grant Climbs to Indians
The Tribesman rises from Fargo to Keokuk Reading San Diego and finally to the Indians. He posted a 21-5 record with a 3.04 ERA in Fargo before moving through Keokuk 19-3 in 1968, Reading 12-19 in 1969, and San Diego 19-7 in 1957 with 178 strikeouts in 218 innings and a 2.32 ERA. Indians manager Bobby Bragan eyed him as a top pitching prospect amid injuries to veterans.
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Eight-year-old nets 18-inch brown trout at Cloverdale run
Barry Craig Shrout, age eight, hooked an 18 inch brown trout Sunday evening while fishing with his dad William Shrout and Frank Carnegie on Shirley Run near Cloverdale. Other anglers report a 20 inch rainbow weighing 9 pounds by Leo Schuknecht and a 20 inch brown trout caught by Herb Hawley of Beaverdam as Erie Academy youngster Dick Conners begins track, posting a 100 yard dash time in the high school meet and aiming for a five foot nine inch high jump.
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White Sox stuck last in AL as Pierce falters in loss
Chicago defense struggles in a 7-5 defeat to Boston. Billy Pierce worked into the second but allowed a trio of first-inning runs, with Dick Gernert and Frank Malzone back-to-back homers. Reliever Ray Moore faltered in the fourth as Boston pulled ahead and the White Sox never recovered.
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American basketball tour praises Soviet sportsmanship
During a 10 day U S tour in the Soviet Union players noted polite crowds and graceful competition. Bert Born and Mar Tearet Hallogan praisedRussian fans while suggesting a return series in the United States with games in Denver Peoria Kansas City San Francisco and New York as teams head home.
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Olympics 3-Million-dollar sports area bill passes House
Sports brief roundup notes the House passing a 3 million dollar appropriation for a 1960 Winter Olympics venue at Squaw Valley California, with additional items covering Rome tennis results Mimi Arnold defeating Maria Gerri 6-1 6-1. Pancho Gonzales over Lew Hod 2-6 6-3 12-4. Soviet U S AAU visit talks. Norwich Purse at Jamaica. Garr vfton top event. and last night’s boxing results in several cities.
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ABC Bowling Leaders Shine in American Bowling Congress Meet
ABC leaders held strong showings at the American Bowling Congress with Ace Mitchell's Shur Hooks of Akron leading the open team squad with a 2008 series, far from the 3210 pace set by the St Louis Falstaffs on April 10. In urban Virginia, Roland German of Glen Allen claimed the prize for the biggest fish caught in 1957, snagging the top prize on the first day of the year.
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Lane Impressed By Tribe Performance
New York Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane expressed surprise and satisfaction with the Indians early showing and promised the team would improve. He believes they have a good chance to finish in the first division, recalling his surprise at spring trainings and noting pitching and hitting improved after roster changes. He expects the club to become a contender within the next year or two.
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McCormick Stars in Pirates Shutout as Hitting Surges
Yesterday's stars show McCormick and a young Jerty delivering a first major league shutout for the Pirates in a 7-0 win. Furillo of the Dodgers drove in no runs, while a late two-out double by LWo sparked a 7-6 Dodgers win over the Phillies.
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Brown Defends Lightweight Title Against Dupas
Brown prepared to defend the lightweight title against Ralph Dupas in a bout billed as a potential all time crowd and gate record in Texas. Local press notes Dupas has weight trouble, with Brown promising a knockout before the 16th round as the televised match looms from New Orleans with ABC coverage.
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Wilt and stars may barnstorm cage tour this summer
Lawrence Journal World reports Wilt Chamberlain could headline a summer barnstorming cage tour across the United States and Europe with stars including Elgin Baylor Guy Rodgers Oscar Robertson and others as All-America players. Chamberlain and coach Dick Harp were not available for comment. Cincinnati coach George Smith said Robertson is not going on the tour.
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HunterMisses Cabin as Two Airborne Doves Fall from Sky
At Great Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge in Cherokee Oklahoma Roy Schineb, while hunting, fired one shot toward a house and two birds reportedly fell from the sky. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the unusual incident.
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Beavers and Knights Set For Closest Meet Of The Season
Corry area high school field hosts a dual between the Beavers and Knights after yesterday's rainout. Both teams feature lean junior and sophomore squads in a tight match, with Corry holding a 1-3 mark and the Knights aiming to rebound. key names include Ben Galderono, Dave Willfield, Ken Downey, and Bob Nichols among others shaping the sprint and distance events.
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Chicubs Lead National League with Early 12 Wins
Chicago Cubs rise atop the National League with 12 victories in 19 games led by a rotation of rookie pitchers and heavy hitting from Ernie Banks Walt Moryn and Bobby Thomson. Thomson's 34 year old homer and Hobbie's shutout highlight a strong start under manager Bob Scheffing.
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Tris Speaker Reflects On 3000th Hit Milestone
The article recalls Tris Speaker reflecting on joining baseball’s 3000-hit club while acknowledging peers like Musial and Cobb. It notes Speaker’s long career with the Cleveland Indians and mentions other great hitters such as Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner in a Hall of Fame context.
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