Walters Brothers Back Ken Walters in Rookie of Year Push
Alece Walters and Cliff Walters champion Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Ken Walters as a top NL rookie. They highlight his arm, fielding, base stealing, and improving hitting while noting media focus on Frank Howard and Ernie Banks. A game tying single and a seventh inning homer boosted Philadelphia over Chicago 4 3, lifting the Phillies from the cellar.
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Ken Walters
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Los Angeles
Alece Walters
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Chicago
Ernie Banks
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Howard
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Tony Curry
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Gazelle
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Oakland
Detroit
Bernie DeViveiros
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Phillies
Ted Leloio
Alex Cosmidis
Ray Semproch
Chica Fernandez
Jamestown
Ft. Worth
Andy Cohen
Philly
Hanks Aaron
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Law would quit if traded to San Francisco says Vernon
UPI reports pitcher Vern Law, star of the Pittsburgh Pirates, warned he would quit baseball if traded to the Giants at Candlestick Park due to wind and field conditions. Law noted his 1953 form, with 11 victories and strong control, while discussing potential All Star consideration and the impact of wind on pitching.
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UPI
Vernon Law
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Cartlestick Park
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Giant Park
Jan
Giants
Johnny Antonelli
Rf Hoa
Vernon
Candlestick Park
Wrigely Field
Chicago
Thut
Bob Flea
Plunging Giants Try Cincy O'Dell or Mike Tonite
Wimbledon report notes Earl Buchholz of St Louis and fellow Americans Barry Mackay and Jack Frost advancing in men’s singles. Mackay and Frost reached the fourth round as rain delayed finish of Buchholz Mark matches. Maria Bueno powered to the women's quarterfinals. Karen Wantz, 17, reached the quarterfinals in junior girls.
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England
Earl Buchholz
St Louis
Barry Mackay
Jack Frost
Bob Burk
Australia
MacKay
Frost
Maria Bueno
Margaret Hellyer
Marla
Waren
Karen Wantee
U.S
San Diego
Calif
Lynne Hutchings
South Africa
Wil Tralia
Neale Fraser
Swelen
Ulf Schudl
Istvan Gulyas
Hungary
Tlewaver
Gardnar Mulroy
Coral Gables
Fla
Don Candy
Markay
Jorgen Ussich
Denmark
Niogla Pietrangeli
Italy
Braves Rip Fumbling S F., 8-4, for Sweep
Braves defeat San Francisco 8 to 4 to sweep the four game series. Sam Jones took the loss for the Giants as Willie McCovey Cepeda and Schmidt provided solid hits for Milwaukee. Warren Spahn pitched well in relief as the Braves extended their winning streak to six.
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Sam Jones
Joe Amalfitano
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UPI Telephoto
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Toni Clancy
Sheehan
Cfi
San Francisco Giants
Lelthaders
Billys Dell
Mike McCormick
Cinteinmati Reds
Bred Hutchinson
Reds
Jay Hook
Granly Reds
WSEC
Milwaukee Braves
Horace Stoneham
Bill Rigney
Migney
Clancy
San Francisco
Steehan
Jones
Eadie Mathews
Bressud
Bob Schmidt
Willie McCovey
Sam
Pittsburgh
Schmidt
Warren Spahn
Cepeda
Dale Long
Long
Milwaukeh
Anofiles
Bruton
Shipley
Spahnp
Maranda
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cRedgus
Ian
Schoendienst
Auier Fey
Ialley Jenes
aeCovey
Eroscioga
Talbiankee
Milwaukel A
Arutan
Sehmid
You
Waallews
Beatin Getrkland
James
Pelexoudas
Barlick
Warrior Chief To Lure Wilt Warrior Chief To Lure Wilt
Monticello New York Eddie Gottlieb owner of the Philadelphia Warriors says he plans to lure Wilt Chamberlain out of retirement with a three year contract worth about 70000 annually. Chamberlain had said he would not play next season but Gottlieb expects a change when he returns from Europe in July.
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Eddie Gottlieb
Philadelphia Warriors
Walt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Gottileb
Europe
Injured Boxer Holding His Own After Brain Hemorrhage
In Pensacola Florida hospital officials said boxer Ernie Tubbs 20 from Houston Texas is holding his own after a brain hemorrhage suffered in a May 30 bout with Bill Crosby of Mobile Alabama Tubbs was knocked out in the 8 0th round and hit his head on the ring apron as he went down according to spectators
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Fla
Baptist Hospital
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Tubbs
Houston
Texas
Bill
Crosby
Mobile
Ala
Spretators
Sports Car Aces in Pomona Race Preview
Top sports car drivers will race at the Pomona road event at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. The headline 204apmodified bore race Sunday draws entries like Jack McAfee, Stan Sugarman in a Maserati Birdcage, Ken Mites in a Porsche RS, Jay Chamberlain of Burbank in a MK XV, and D Michelmore of Reseda in a Porsche RS.
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Call
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Mary
Los Angeles County Fairgrounds
Jack McAfee
Stan Sugarman
Ken Mites
Mollywoood
Jay Chamberlains
Burbank
Distance Runners Bid For Rome in AAU Test
Three men chase the 14 000 meter event at the National AAU track meet aiming to secure Olympic trials spots in Rome. The tough standard remains 29 minutes 16 seconds, with Edelen or Trex among likely qualifiers amid extreme heat and near 106 degree nights. Other events spotlight O Brien Nieder Navis Long Norton and Tidwell Sidwell Sime Styron as stars prepare for finals in sprints and field events.
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U.S
Bud Edelen
Minnesota
San Francisco
Olympic
Cluh
Lawrence
AL Lawrence
Trouslon
United States
Vane
Edelen
Max Trex
Maki
Parry O'Brien
Bill Nieder
Dave Navis
Nieder
Santor
Dallas Long
USC
Stanford
Tidewell
Charley Tidwell
Kansas
Charley
Ray Novton
Santa Clara
Dave Sime
Dave Styron
Louisiana State
Boxing and Sports Schedule Highlights Friday and Saturday
TV log lists Von Clay vs Peug Jones in boxing at 7 pm and bowling and wrestling segments. Saturday features baseball Dodgers vs Braves and Giants vs Reds, NFL Lions vs Steelers, golf with Eric Monti and Dick Mayer, and a horse race wagering segment at Hollywood Park.
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Peug Jones
Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves
San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers
Eric Monti
Dick Mayer
Hollywood Park
George Howard
Dol Powell
Serious bid to host Patterson Johansson fight in San Francisco
Feature Sports Inc received a telegram from Mayor George Christopher of San Francisco expressing interest in staging the Patterson Johansson title bout at Candlestick Park. San Francisco would be the fourth city after New York Los Angeles Dallas and Chicago to bid. A spokesman said the promoter would appear before the California Boxing Commission on July 15 for license disposition and that San Francisco would receive serious consideration.
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Jpi
Feature! Sports Inc
George Christopher
San Francisco
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Christopher
William Fugazy
Feature Sports
Candlestick Park
Los Angeles
Dallas
Chicago
Yugazy
California Boxing Commission
Zimmer Fined for Argument with Umpire in Doubleheader
Don Zimmer of the Chicago Cubs was fined 25 dollars after an argument with umpire Ed Vargo during the second game of a doubleheader with Philadelphia on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Philadelphia's park and the ruling followed the game. Zimmer issued a public apology through team officials.
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UPT
Don Zimmer
Chicago Cubs
Ed Vargo
Jones Faces Clay in Final Friday TV Bout at St Nick's
Doug Jones of New York carries a 14 fight unbeaten streak into a 10 round light heavyweight headliner against Philadelphia’s On Clay at St Nicholas Arena. Jones, nicknamed Dynamite Doug, seeks his 15th straight win and eighth knockout in a bout aired on KRON TV.
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UPI
St. Nicholas Arena
Doug Jones
Clay
Kron-Tv
Jones
Philadelphia
Doug
Kayo
Razor
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ABC
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National Boxing Assn
Ring Magazine
NBA
Ring
Percy Basset
Giants and boxing radio logs from KSFO and KCBS
Radio guide lists baseball Giants versus Cincinnati on KSFO 560 at 3 45 p m and 11 50 a m. Boxing match Von Clayva against Doug Jones on XNGC 680. Tra Blue on KGO 810 at 11 10 a m. Shows include The Rizzuto Show on KCBS 70 and Russ Hodges Show on KSFO 5.
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KSFO
Bud Foster
KNA
von Clayva
Doug Jones
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Don Klein
KCBS
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KGO
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Russ Hodges
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Armin Hary
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