McLish Rises as Cleveland Ace on Hot Streak
Right-hander Cal McLish of the Cleveland Indians has rebounded from a slow start to post five wins without a loss and four straight decisions against the Yankees. A 33-year-old Oklahoma veteran, he began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 and joined Cleveland in 1956, becoming a key pitcher after injuries thinned the staff in 1957.
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Calvin Coolidge
Julius Cueear
Tuskahoma McLish
New York Yankees
Cleveland
McLish
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tribe
San Diego
Wyn
Mike Garcia
Bob Lemon
Herb Score
Kerby Farrell
High School Sports and Local Baseball Notes
Two Warren High School varsity players Judy Lobdell center fielder and Penny Bailey four on WHS golf team noted. Cleveland Indians linger in AL cellar with 2-7 in Sabbath play. Titusville poster Frank Greet carded a 120 yard hole in one at Titusville CC No 4. Titusville High School athletic program recovers from 1100 deficit to brace for 1959-60 after largest ever basketball gate and Section I title. Sammy Jethroe, ex Boston Braves and Pirates, returns to Erie semi pro Glenwood League.
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Dragons
Judy Lobdell
Penny Bailey
WHS
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Titusville
Frank Greet
Country Club
Greet
Titusville High
Rockets
Erie
Sammy Jethroe
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Major Loop Stars Win After Wer Govington Three Hits
Wes Govington of the Braves had three hits and drove in four, including a first inning homer, fueling an 8-1 victory over the Giants. Billy O'Dell and Jerry Walker of the Orioles combined for a six hitter in relief.
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Wes Govington
Braves
Fnr
Giants
Billy O'Dell
Jerry Walker
Orioles
Indians Rally Seizes Lead as Orioles Clip White Sox
Indians topple Washington 5-2 to reclaim the AL lead after a 6-3 win by Detroit over New York. O'Dell and Walker spun a six-hitter for Cleveland, supported by Colavito Piersall and Held homers. The Orioles won 10 of 13 one-run games while Chicago faded from top spot.
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Associated Press
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Chicago
Hee Brown
Billy Lees
Cleveland
Billy O'Dell
Jerry Walker
White
O'Dell
White Sox
Finch
John Romano
Luis Aparicio
Orioles
Rocky Colavito
Jim Piersall
Woody
Indians
Hal Griggs
Mudeat Grant
Washington
Tigers
Yankees
Whitey Ford
Rocky Bridges
Art Ditmar
Tom Sturdivant
Detroit
Don Messi
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Al League and NL
Cleveland and Chicago share the AL race with Washington Kansas City and Boston midpack. Wednesday results Cleveland 5 Washington 2 Baltimore 2 Chicago 1 Detroit 6 New York 3, Kansas City at Boston rained. NL shows Milwaukee leading, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Cincinnati chase. Thursday schedules Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh St Louis.
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New York
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St Louis
Probe Mobster Infiltration of Boxing Division
California Boxing Commission opens a hearing into gangster attempts to influence welterweight boxing and Dod Jordan's management. Police chief Parker says the inquiry, aided by commission investigators, may reveal plots by gang figures Louis Dragna and Joe Sica, with other subpoenas including Tai man Gibson Bill Daly Jack Leonard and Don Nesseth. Nesseth accuses Blinky Palermo of pressuring his Jordan contract.
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Chicago
Bill Daly
New York City
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Hollywood
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Don Nesseth
Nesseth
Blinky” Palermo
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Jordan
California
Johansson Says Patterson Must Be Better For Rematch
Ingemar Johansson, the unbeaten European champion, says Patterson must improve beyond his London defense to face him on June 26 at Yankee Stadium. He plans six workouts weekly at a Catskill resort and notes Europe has 20 fighters better than London.
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Sweden
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Catskill
Prison Athlete Gets His Wish
Prisoner BUSIUNAr) gray was convicted of armed robbery. State judge Reuben L. Lurie sentenced him to 25 to life in prison after Gray requested a longer term to benefit from the prison athletic program.
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Wariuray
Superior Court
Reuben L. Lurie
Gray
Lurie
Moose beat VEW 8 1 to open Little League season
The Moose Club defeated VFW 8 1 at Mead Park Olin Bracken Field to share top spot with Corry Jamestown after a 2 hitter by Tom Morton of the Moose and a standout pitching effort by Black of the VFW. Morton struck out 14 as VEW batters were retired.
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Corry- Jamestown
VFW
Mead Park
s.Olin Bracken Field
Tom Morton
The
Black
Vets
Morton
Moosemen Break Open Lead In Busy Third Inning
After Bo Bosak tied the game with a second inning homer, the Moosemen exploded for seven runs in the third on walks and errors to chase Black. Clark held the Vets scoreless while Morton retired hitters. The night featured only one Little League game and a postponed Teener League match. both Little and Teener Leagues resume tonight with City Softball opening.
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Bosak
Vets
Moosemen
Black
Clark
Morton
Boxing card outcome from last night in two cities
In Weirton Luke Basler of Pittsburgh stopped Willie Cooper of Wheeling in the fourth round as a lightweight bout. In Stockton Dommy Ursua from Manila outpointed Ray Pacheco of Las Vegas over ten rounds at 115 pounds.
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Weirton
W. Va
Luke Basler
Pittsburgh
Willie Cooper
Wheeling
Stockton
Calif
Dommy Ursua
Manila
Ray Pacheco
Las Vegas
Baseball rules and a catcher baserun query at Boston Red Sox
By Ben Olan a discussion of intentional base on balls and a misplayed signal. The piece drills into a 1960s controversy with Frank Sullivan on the mound and Billy Martin on third as Mickey Vernon bats with runners aboard.
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Balla
Cleveland
Billy Martin
Beston Red Sox
Frank Sullivan
Boston
Mickey Vernon
Vernon
Sammy White
Wepe
Sullivan
Machen Vargas Collide Tonight In Cow Palace Bout
Eddie Machen the fifth ranked contender faces Reuben Vargas in a 10 round heavyweight clash at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. The nationally televised bout begins at 9 p.m. EST with Vargas as underdog and Machen seeking to rebound after a first round knockout loss to Ingemar Johansson.
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California
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Reuben Vargas
Cow Palace
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Richmond
Calif
Ianderdog
Machen
Redding
Por'land
Ore
Hns Fhist
Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Rayamundo Torres TKO Ends Davenport Fight in Mexico
Rayamundo Torres from Reynosa Mexico delivered a knockout of Russ Tague from Davenport in a swift bout ending in the third round. The result showcased Torres's power as he advanced in the matchup held near Reynosa.
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Rayamundo Torres
Reynosa
Mexico
Russ Tague
Davenport
Towa
Cubs Dodgers Hold Strong In NL Pennant Race
The Cubs and Dodgers won to stay tight with the Giants in the NL pennant chase while Hank Aaron’s hitting cooled. The Braves rolled to an 8-1 win on Wes Covington and Del Crandall homers as San Francisco’s pitchers faltered. St Louis also won big as Cincinnati fell behind. In Indianapolis, rookie Bob Cortner died from injuries after a practice crash at the speedway, marking the deadliest preliminaries period since 1937.
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Giants
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Philadelphia
Dodgers
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St. Lows Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Braves
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del Crandall
Covington
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Redlands
Calif
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Lakewood
Cortner
Tigers Good Club But Need Relief From Bullpen Woes
New Tigers manager Dykes says Detroit relies on bullpen help as starters falter. Paul Foytack has eight starts without a complete game, forcing Don Mossi to relieve. Mossi shows promise but needs more support. Longtime staff Ray Narleski and Tom Morgan struggled early but improved recently as the club fights for depth.
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Sumny Dykes
Detroit Tigers
Bill Norman
Tigers
Paul Foy
Moytuck
Don Mossi
Mossi
Tiger
Ray Nar- Heski
Tom Morgan
Morgan
Narleski
Maree
Tykes
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Jom
Major Loop Leaders Americas League Batting and Pitching
Major Loop Leaders list top hitters and pitchers by at bats and decisions. Notable names include Kuern Detroit 392, Fox Chicago 364, Killebrew Washington 20 runs and 31 RBIs, Trandos Baltimore 27 RBIs, Fox Chicago 52 hits, Aparicio Chicago six stolen bases, Wilhelm Baltimore and Mehish Cleveland five wins, Wynn Chicago 54 strikeouts, and Mays San Francisco 31 RBIs with 48 doubles.
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Detroit
Fox
Chicago
Killebrew
Washington
Power
Cleveland
Trandos
Baltimore
Chicaros
Ine
Rutmels
Boston
Pax Chicago
Lollar
Williams
Karas City
Rutinels
Grant
Lars
New York
Wynn
Junnitys
Dotewit
Amro
Milwaukee
Burgess
Pittsburgh
Mathews
Wig Mays
San Francisco
Banks
Chico
Aaron
Hills — Aaron
San Winncisco
Avid Clmoll
St Louis
Mays
Kanes
Neal
Los Angeles
Taylor
Chicsarg
Pitson
Robinson
Chueinnatl
Race
Knopstein
Drysdale
Spaln
Milwauler
O Dell Seals Win With Inside The Park Homer
O'Dell earned his 21st victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night and won a wager with Hoyt Wilhelm on who would hit more home runs. His two runs came on an inside the park homer, a first of the year, helping his season total. He said he felt stronger after a spring injury and credited the fastball for his resurgence.
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Balangreta
O'Dell
Chicago White Sox
Hoyt Wilhelm
Oroles
O'Dwi
Pye
Usir
al Smith
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