Dodgers Star Drysdale Struggles Amid Home Pressure
In a Bleacher season wrap, Don Drysdale, the 21 year old Van Nuys phenom entering 1958, suffers five straight losses after an opening win for Brooklyn. Report notes hometown pressure and Frank Thomas’s warning about nerves, as analysts compare early season jitters to past rookie fame, plus updates on Dusty Rhodes and other players across the league.
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Jockeys Hurt as Mare Drops Dead in Albany Race
Albany report says a mare collapse during the fifth race caused a spill that injured two jockeys Bud Zollinger and Bill Skuse. Miss Pindy, rider Sukes, fell on the track, Rocklin was unhurt, horse hit the rail and others tangled. Dine Cur won the feature with Cley Cunnington aboard and Dine Out finished second. betting payoff listed.
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Wilt Chamberlain May Turn Pro and Bowl for Europe
Lawrence Kay reports rumors that seven foot Wilt Chamberlain plans to quit Hanses University this semester to turn professional and join a European tour with Elgin Baylor, Guy Rodgers, John Crawford, Bob Boozer, and Oscar Robertson. Unconfirmed reports say he missed classes due to travel and his form has declined.
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49er season ticket record set at 30400
SAN FRANCISCO The Forty Niners announce a new season ticket record of 30400. Ticket manager Pastor Giannini said more than 90 percent of season buyers renewed their option and hundreds ordered additional seats. Last year’s advance sale was 20740.
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Brown 7-5 Favorite Gver Duis In Title Go Tonite
Houston boxing fans expect 12,000 as 135-pound champion Joe Brown defends his title against Ralph Dupas at Sam Houston Coliseum. The bout airs on CBS radio and KGO-TV with Dupas seen as experienced challenger from New Orleans. Brown, 12 at 12 title defenses, faces a welterweight-leaning Dupas in a bout likely to test Brown’s power and reach before a potential later meeting with Kenny Lane.
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Plans for a new American Football League announced in Detroit
DETROIT (LP) Plans for a proposed professional football league named the American Football League were announced here yesterday. Financing details and fall fielding plans were not available. Saxe Korlike, 32, a Detroit paint salesman and general manager of the Detroit franchise called the Gainers, said the league would include teams in Detroit New York Boston Buffalo Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami New Orleans Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and San Francisco.
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Bonus Baby Shines As McCormick Tops Pirates
San Francisco pitcher Mike McCormick, 19, the Giants promised payoff signing bonus, earned his second win with a 7 0 victory over Pittsburgh. He allowed three hits over five innings, with key support from Danny Kravitz's single and a fourth inning run tally. The win boosts SF into fourth in the standings as they prepare for a Dodgers series.
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Williams Warns He'll Improve With Red Sox
Ted Williams told reporters the Boston Red Sox will improve after a slow start. The veteran slugger, who will turn 40 in August, cited spring heat and ankle injury as factors while noting Boston has won five of six. He said batting at .224 this season is below his career .450 average and promised better form as weather improves.
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How They Stand and Results From Major Leagues
Standings show Pittsburgh, Chicago, Giants, Reds, and Phillies leading in various circuits. Yesterday's results include Phillies at Cincinnati and San Francisco 7, Billsnirgn 0, with Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston among notable games.
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Boxing Card Promotes Joe Brown Versus Lightwelter Rival
Wednesday program at Ti0l-Boxing features Joe Brown in a light welterweight bout. Ringside commentary notes a wrestling match listed among the card. Event details appear uncertain, but the lineup centers on Brown and a regional rival for a multi-sport evening.
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Braves Ready To Move In NL Race
The Milwaukee Braves near the top of the National League standings after a 9-8 win over the St Louis Cardinals. Frank Torre and Bob Hazle drove in key runs as the team built a five run burst in the ninth to clinch. The Cubs and Giants also won while Los Angeles Philadelphia and St Louis stayed near the middle.
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Indians To Stay in Cleveland
New York report quotes Frank Lane saying the Indians will remain in Cleveland amid speculation a move to Minneapolis could occur if attendance falls. Lane defends Cleveland as still strong for the team and fan support.
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Bout between Gli Cadiilli in Los Angeles card
Readable text notes a main bout scheduled in Los Angeles featuring Gli Cadiilli against an unnamed opponent. Details are garbled with missing names and fragmented phrasing.
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Gli Cadiilli
Dodgers and Cardinals weigh Snider trade prospects
News from New York and Philadelphia centers on Duke Snider as the Dodgers seek to unload him and the Cardinals weigh a possible deal with reactions from Bing Devine and Roy Hamey. Cards say Snider would cost too much while Phillies show little interest.
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