Pennant Fever In Pittsburgh Against Pirates Chase
Fans in Pittsburgh brace for a pennant race as the Pirates contend with the Giants and Braves for the 1960 National League title. Milwaukee fever runs high after the Braves swept the Giants, while Pittsburgh innkeepers hustle room reservations amid World Series chatter. Pirates legends and past near-misses color the mood as anticipation builds toward a possible final push.
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Fullmer 3 1 Over Basilio For Title Scrap
Gene Fullmer, 28, expected to beat ex-champion Carmen Basilio in Salt Lake City for the NBA middleweight title in a nationally televised rematch. Basilio, 43, last fought in 1960 and seeks to reclaim the crown after the 1960 San Francisco bout. The bout is at Derks Field with Fullmer defending the title twice since August and a stacked boxing schedule for the week including Hank vs Zalazar in Detroit.
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Bozeman
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Detroit
Henry Hank
Victor Zalaszar
New Orleans
Ralph Depas
Eddie Jordan
Victor Zalazar
Fresco
Calif
Oscar Ortegan
Ben Maz
Yesterday's Big League Heroes Batling Jim Gentile
Orioles star Jim Gentile drove in seven runs with two home runs in a 22 victory over Kansas City. Pitchers John Buchardt and Phil Lies pitched 9 2 3 innings of hitless relief in the St Louis game as they won 3 2.
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Raiders Sign Ex Ram Bravo to Raiders Roster
Oakland signs Alex Bravo former Rams defensive half back from Cal Poly. Bravo played in the National League with Los Angeles during 1957 and 1958.
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Weary Giants Rest Ahead of Pirates Series
The injury plagued San Francisco Giants rest today before a three game set with the leading Pittsburgh Pirates. Eddie Bressaud may miss the series with a sprained ankle while Orlando Cepede and Jimmy Davenport battle lingering injuries. Don Blasingame and Willie Mays spark a rally but Cincinnati’s late surge and Rigney’s ousting loom over the club.
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Don Blasingame
Willie Mays
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Reds
Legion Nine Edged by Albany in 1-0 Pitchers’ Duel
San Leandro’s Legion Nine lost 1-0 to Albany as Lavagetio held the visitors to one hit. Mary Amaral produced three hits for San Leandro but a fifth inning walk and two singles yielded the only run. The 4-3 record in 10th District play reflects a hard fought setback.
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Gentile Slugs To Lead in AL Batting
Rookie Jim Gentile leads the American League in batting with a .217 average as he belts his ninth and tenth homers of the season. His 7 RBI in a 9-2 Orioles win against Kansas City helps Baltimore seize first place as the season moves along. Gentile’s blockbuster values before a potential Japan trip add to the season’s dramatic odds.
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Ruddy Parker
Les Bingaman
Detroit
Bingaman
Jon
Solano Races In Final Week At County Fair
VALLEJO The Solano County Fair moves into its one and only full week of racing today with the $1300 historic Capitol purse highlighting a 12 race program. After the Vallejo meeting ends Saturday the fair caravan heads to Pleasanton for Alameda County’s 12 day session starting next Monday.
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Gonsalves Bout Postponed In Oakland Auditorium
The 10 round welterweight bout between Tohany Gonsalves and Gaspar Ortega was postponed from tomorrow night in Oakland Auditorium until July 6 due to Gonsalves suffering an impacted wisdom tooth. Matchmaker Don Charsin announced the change.
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Ty Log Monday Sports Log Recap
Monday night sports log highlights Russ Hodges and Bird Foster lead the show with guests Bill King and others. The program features veteran commentary and game summaries from the studio, reflecting on recent performances and upcoming matchups.
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Radio Log Entry Readout From Multiple Stations
A scrambled radio log lists several ESPN like times and call signs including Bud Foster at KNBC 6S0 1a m and Ira Blue at KGO 810. mentions Don Klien RCRS T401 41 0 sports and Bob Fouts at ISCES 740. notes 4:33 p.m baseball on KSFO with Pittsburgh.
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How They Stand National League Standings Summary
National League standings show Milwaukee at 9 1/2 games ahead Giants and Dodgers close behind with Philadelphia and Chicago mid pack. Recent results include Milwaukee 9 Milwaukee 3 and Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 3 while St. Louis and Los Angeles mix wins and losses as clubs pursue top positions.
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Junior Hard Court Tennis opens in Burlingame with Palmer top seed
In Burlingame California today the 33rd annual Junior Hard Court Tennis tournament begins. Victoria Palmer of Phoenix Arizona is the top seed to defend her title while several juniors enter without seeds. Henry Kamakana of Honolulu competes against a non seeded rival as Bob Meyer of Burlingame and sixth seed June Hurtt meet unseeded Ginger Fritts of Hillsborough in early action.
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Hillsborough
Golfing Pair Win Unusual Wager in Murfreesboro
Two local golf enthusiasts Mason Tucker and Robert Richardson won a quirky bet by covering the Murfreesboro to Smyrna round trip in under 300 strokes. Playing alternate shots, they finished in 215 and a quarter strokes under par after eight hours. Richardson logged 138 strokes plus one that did not count and claimed use of a cur weed to kill a snake.
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Fraser advances to Wimbledon semi finals after Buchholz hurt
Top seed Neale Fraser of Australia defeats Fart Buchholz of St Louis 4-6 6-3 4-6 1-5 before Buchholz retires with a twisted ankle. Fraser leads into a semifinal with Joy Emerson or Mario Lamas in a tense center court quarterfinal.
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Mario Lamas
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Jorgen Ulrici
Olympic Hopes Rise After Los Angeles Swim Meet
The three day Los Angeles Invitational ended with five world records and nine American marks, described as the greatest U S swimming meet. USC’s Lance Larson set a 100 meter butterfly world record, 59.0 seconds, Chuck Bittich posted 200 meter backstroke in 2 47.68, Lynn Burke of Santa Clara swam 100 meter back in 1 11.2, and Greisser and Ifait set an American 100 meter breast record at 1 14.0. The event serves as a primer for the Detroit Olympic trials in August.
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