Strongest Ever U S Team Awaits Olympics Trials
United States Olympic team selections emerge from Los Angeles trials as leaders like Charley Dumas and teammates set world marks in sprints hurdles and jumps. Notables include Tom Courtney in distance events and Parry O'Brien in shot put, with cadences set by Baker Murchison and Truex as coaches urge caution and peak readiness for Melbourne.
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Bobby Moreow
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Redlegs sweep Cardinals in doubleheader as Kluszewski stars
Cincinnati Redlegs sweep two from St Louis with Ted Kluszewski leading the attack. He belts three homers in the opener and provides key hits as Gus Bell and Frank Johnston also homer. In the nightcap St Louis struggles to score as Redlegs pitching limits them. Brooklyn and Philadelphia win their games to stay in the pennant chase.
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Stan Muaial
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Stticky Burgess
Gus ‘Boll
Lew Burdette Haad
Ray Crawe
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Sel Maglic
Clem Labine
Roger Craig
Dodger
Deke Sider
Gil Hodges
Gardiner Shuts Out Alameda in Ninth as San Leandro Wins
Big George Gardiner pitched nine innings with 14 strikeouts and allowed one walk as San Leandro beat Alameda 3-0, completing a 9-1 regular season record. Key hits included Don Lovier and Al Branco driving in runs in the fourth inning, with Sal Branco belting a decisive homer in previous action. The Tenth District series against Post 117 of the Southern Air Division is set for next weekend at Bushrod Park and the San Leandro ballpark.
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Rich Soares
Yankees and Reds Lead All Star Selections For 1957 Game
The Cincinnati Redlegs place eight on the National League squad and the New York Yankees supply six for the American League in the July 1 All Star game in Washington. Managers Walt Alston and Casey Stengel name the rosters with fan picks guiding most positions. Ed Bailey Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Gus Bell Frank Robinson and Teo Kluszewski are noted NL selections, while Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra headline the AL, with Billy Martin Gil McDougald among Stengel’s picks. Stan Musial makes his 12th All Star appearance.
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Thornhill Rites Held in Berkeley for Claude Thornhill
Final rites were held today in Berkeley for Claude E Thornhill a former Stanford football coach who died of a heart ailment Friday. Thornhill coached three Rose Bowl teams in the mid fifties with pallbearers including Ernie Nevers Bones Hamilton Monk Mescrip Bob Reynolds and Alt Brendin, noted former Stanford football stars.
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Golden Gate
Coast League standings and yesterday’s results
Posted yesterday results show San Diego a1 4, Seals 25, Angeles 74, Sacraments 42, Vancouver 3, Sacraments 1. The standings highlight Teudind and Vazou SE Toshit Series with upcoming Camel tomorrow and Bottywrod Wi Ronin.
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Suattia
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Bareies
Seals Lose Then End Skid in San Diego Split
Seals drop the opener to San Diego 5 4, then win the nightcap 5 4 to snap a losing streak. Eddie Joost, managing the Seals, weighs in on Malzone’s slumped bat and Smith's pitching as New Lempshire/Tow path notes hint at a mound visit and a late inning blast by Razak.
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Somers
Joost
Razak
Rijterbaat
Seixas Wins Wimbledon Semi Final Advances to Meet Rosewall
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeats J Allen Morris of Atlanta to reach the Wimbledon men’s singles final and set up a clash with Ken Rosewall. Rosewall beat Ulf Schmidt to reach the semi finals, while Lew Hoad edges Mal Anderson to stay in contention. In women’s play, Angela Mortimer loses to Neale Ward as Shirley Fry ousts Beverly Laker in Britain.
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Hanson wins Western Des Moines golf tournament
Beverly Hanson of Apple Valley won the Western Des Moines tournament at Des Moines with a 304 total after rounds of 76 and 72 in yesterday’s play. The prize totaled 1000 dollars.
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Yale Crew Called All Time Best in Olympic Preview
Yale University eight enters Melbourne with predictions of three medals as coach Jim Ratcliffe claims the Elis may beat Cornell and Navy for Olympic honors. Navy’s defending champions trailed Yale in a 2000-meter trial amid a clash of Ivy League supremacy and lingering 1950s legends.
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Bilko Leads Angels Sweep Rainiers in Anchorage Expos
The Seattle Rainiers visit Anchorage for exhibition games as the Los Angeles Angels, led by Bilko, win a doubleheader 71 20 in the first game and again in the second, pulling within one game of Seattle in the Pacific Coast League race. Sacramento Senators faltered with losses at 49 and 62, while Hollywood moved up seven games behind.
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Newark Semi-Pros Bow Leandro Edgedon Bunt
The Newark Semi-Pros routed the Newark Reds 33 to 3 on the Washington High School diamond, with Lom Alameda and Juss Jauiale leading the attack as Ray Luce left after three innings and Ron Mann closed the game.
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Souchak 78 In UK Qualifying
Gary Player, 21, of South Africa shot a three under par 68 at Hoylake in the first British Open qualifying round leading the field. Mike Souchak posted 73 to remain in contention as Charles Ward stood two under with 69. Defending champion Peter Thomson opened with 71 at Hoylake.
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