Italian driver Cavanna sets nine world speed marks
In Milan Italy Luigi Cavanna piloting a four wheel car with motorcycle engine broke nine world speed records on Saturday. He set four records in the 7Hbec class four in the 250 cc class and one in the Sittee class driving a Cobra with a supercharged Motoguand engine. Cavanna lay flat in the horizontal cockpit reaching 235130 KPH (136.015 mph) in his record run.
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Sorensen Wins Hayward Area Softball League Title
Palma Cela defeated the league leaders in the Hayward Area Recreation District South Hayward playground league final. Steve Foster and Larry Bhibbs delivered key hits for Palma Cela, who completed the championship run as LaVista won by forfeit over Ruus. The HARD league finished its remaining games earlier after a disrupted slate.
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Redskins Sign Ex Eagle Bob Hudson
The Washington Redskins signed eight year NFL veteran defensive back Bob Hudson. Washington acquired Hudson from the Philadelphia Eagles this year in exchange for a number four draft choice in 1960.
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Cubs Report 50,000 Dollar Signing Bonus for Young Pitcher
Richard Burwell, 19, of Litchfield Illinois, reportedly received a large signing bonus in a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The exact amount was not confirmed but speculation places it near fifty thousand dollars as the club announced the signing of the emerging pitcher.
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Sooners Top Big Eight Championship Trophy Sweep
The University of Oklahoma captured the Big Eight Conference crown by winning three conference titles. Kansas State finished second in the standings, while Oklahoma achieved a dominant season with multiple event wins and strong showings across sports.
Ayala Eyes Pro Net Offer After Amateur Success
Chilean tennis star Luis Ayala said he would consider turning professional if he wins major amateur tour events this season. He indicated openness to offers and weighed the path from amateur to pro.
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Hockey MVP Tie in AHL Race
New York reports a tie for the American Hockey League most valuable player award between rookie Billy Sicke and veteran Rudy Migay of the Rochester Americans amid high scoring action.
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Veterans Roberts Spahn Hurl Victories in doubleheader
Baseball wrap reports Roberts and Spahn winning games as the schedule continues. Charlie Maxwell’s three run ninth inning helped the Tigers, Ned Garver pitched a four hitter for the Athletics, and Preston Wade hit a grand slam to clinch a win amid New York and Philadelphia results. Willie Tasby provided a critical RBI for the Red Sox loss. Robin Roberts beat Lew Buntty in a Phillies opener while Warren Spahn earned his seventh win for the Braves in the nightcap. Smokey Burgess and Bob Skinner homered for Pittsburgh and Cincinnati respectively in a doubleheader, with Hoak delivering multiple hits for the Reds.
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White Sox Court Battle Continues
Chicago UPI Chuck Comiskey renews legal maneuvers to wrest control of the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Comiskey and his lawyers planned to ask Circuit Judge Thomas Courtney to reconsider denying an injunction to block Veeck from taking control. This appeal marks the ninth legal proceeding in the battle since December 1937.
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Bass Fishing Guide For Beginners On Luring Strikes
The guide describes surface lures and subtle hooks for bass beginners. It cautions against overreacting to apparent strikes and advises a quiet, measured retrieve with a slight tug only when a bass breaks water.
Antonelli Fires Giants Past Cubs for Series Sweep
Antonelli outpitched Chicago as San Francisco completed a series sweep. Giants hitters Davis Davenport and Mays drove in runs with doubles, Cepeda and Wagner adding key hits while Banks and Thomson produced Chicago sparks before the Giants pulled away.
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Control Flaw Tough On Sam In Slow Patch At Plate
A clipped game recap notes Sam struggles at the plate as a key error and a ninth inning homer aid the loss. The piece references pitchers Harvey Vadis and a six-hitter against Los Angeles on April 2, plus other mixed results and tennis notes about Pietrangeli and the Davis Cup context.
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Clark Hospitalized After Hernia Surgery Reported In Stable Condition
Heavyweight Lamar Clark, known for 41 straight knockouts, was hospitalized in Salt Lake City after hernia surgery. He is reported in satisfactory condition, with recovery underway as teams and leagues list results from the Pacific Coast League games including Phoenix, Salt Lake, Sacramento, San Diego, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and Spokane.
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Dodgers and Cards Tie NL Strikeout Record
Dodgers and Cardinals combined for 21 strikeouts in a 3- run Dodgers win. The performance tied the National League mark set by five clubs, but fell one short of the major league record set by Washington and Cleveland on May 19, 1956.
Ward Wins 1959 Indianapolis 300 Amid Pit Crew Praise
Ward wins the 300 at Indianapolis with a record pace 135.857 mph. He credits his car owner Robert Witke and crew for the victory and $106,850 prize from a $338,150 purse. Rathmann and Thorson follow, with injuries reported to Magill and Crawford and several crashes noted.
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Northern California Track Meet Eyed As Weekend Action
Ambitious Friday program features Compton Invitational and Houston events with ACC hosting a lake meet. Stanford welcomes Pacific Association while Central California AAU showdown adds star power. Notable performances include world records and numerous relay marks as Southern California leads team scoring. Oregon and San Jose State among top contenders.
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Rookie of the Year honor at Indianapolis banquet
Bobby Grim of Indianapolis was named Rookie of the Year at a victory banquet in Indianapolis. The event celebrated the season’s standout new performer with the award presented to the local athlete amid a formal ceremony.
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Unbeaten HARD C2 Teams Clash Tonight for First in District
Two 4-0 HARD C2 contenders meet tonight at Pattick-Gover Park at 7:45 PM with a second game at 8:45 PM as Keystone Magazines and American Pipe chase first wins. A separate AA doubleheader features Washington Club versus Cannery Workers and O Co Sheet Melab against Aladdin Uleating, amid a tight league standings list.
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Fresh Start Open Round In Leandro Softball League
San Leandro tonight opens the second round with Leandro Fresh Start facing City of San Leandro at Thrasher Park at 7:40 p.m. Chel Boyardee and Standard Bruts also start second-round play. Final first round standings include creel and place ties to be resolved after the second round.
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500-Lap Winner Takes Stock Car Crown at Ascot Stadium
Par'uelti Jones of Torrance California clinched the 250-mile National Sweenslakes stock car title at Ascot Stadium. He completed the race in a 1958 Ford in 3 hours 48 minutes and secs.
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