Yogi Berra in Harmonica Saga Casts Yankees as Figures
A nostalgic zigzag through a bus tale where Yogi Berra, now manager, becomes a hard edged figure amid a plot of harmonicas, an indiscreet Little Phil Linz, and a mob vibe. The piece satirizes media roles and baseball drama with noir echoes.
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Frank Nitti
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CBS Statement Addresses Yankee Purchase Rumors
CBS chairman William Paley and president Frank Stanton released a statement addressing critical stories about the Yankee purchase. The message notes an official announcement by Columbia Broadcasting System and the New York Yankees.
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William Paley
Frank Stanton
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York Yankees
Phil
Indians Sweep doubleheader as Siebert shines in opener
Cleveland clobbers Los Angeles 10-1 in game one and 5-1 in game two behind rookie Sonny Siebert and veteran Dick Donovan. Wagner belt his 28th homer in the nightcap, a three run shot. John Romano and Vic Davalillo helped fuel the late rally with a double steal and Rogers added the win. Siebert struck out six and Donovan allowed four hits.
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Orioles Rally Ends White Sox Lead as Robinson HR Wins It
In Chicago, Brooks Robinson hit a three run homer with one out in the ninth to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 win over the White Sox, widening Baltimore’s American League lead to 1½ games. Jerry Adair doubled to start the ninth, Horlen walked Siebern, and Robinson followed with his 22nd homer.
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Horlen
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Charlie Lau
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Cubs Pitching Quiet Mets Again for 3-2 Win
Larry Jackson worked eight innings to beat the Mets as Chicago won 3-2 ending New York’s five game streak. Jackson is 9-0 against the Mets with three wins this season, helped by Lindy McDaniel in the ninth. The Cubs scored all three runs in the fifth off Gary Kroll in his first major league start.
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Gun Bow Wins Washington Park Handicap at Arlington Park
Gedney Farms' Gun Bow topped 132 pounds to win the 37th Washington Park Handicap a two length margin on a sloppy track. Walter Blum steered the favorite as Lemon Twist and Going Broad finished second and third in the $114,750 race with Gun Bow earning $69,750 and pushing career earnings to $482,362.
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Barons Rally To Beat Asheville In 11 Inning Win
The Birmingham Barons defeated Asheville 6-4 in 11 innings to extend their lead in the Southern League. Lynchburg beat Charlotte 5-4 to stay second, while Macon’s game at Columbus was rained out and Chattanooga topped Knoxville 7-3. Sunday games listed include Chattanooga at Knoxville and Birmingham at Asheville.
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Yankees Split With Boston End Streak
New York tops Boston 8 to 0 in the day game as Elston Howard belts a two run homer and Mel Stottlemyre improves to 3 0 with a strong start. The Red Sox win the nightcap 5 to 3 behind Dick Radatz to split the doubleheader and pull within 5 42 games of Baltimore in the American League race. Mantle hits his 26th and Maris his 20th and Blanchard goes deep for New York in the first game.
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Father's Dying Wish Fulfilled
Richard Szal, 14, fulfilled his late father Ludwig Szal's wish by guiding Massepequa Park to the senior Little League championship with a 2-1 win over Brenham Texas. He split time between Louisville and the series, pitching the opener, attending his father's funeral, then returning to help win the title in three days of pressure.
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Pflugerville High Considers Stadium Expansion After Winning Streak
Pflugerville Texas booster season revives as the high school football program, after a national 55 game win streak and a rough 1962 end, contemplates expanding the 800 seat stadium. With 27 experienced players returning, optimism grows for a new fall run. Nearby irrigation projects near Tucson span 40 000 acres.
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Dothan Cowboys Defeat Hartselle Decatur 20 to 0
Dothan Cowboys shut out Hartselle Decatur volunteers 20 to 0 last night. Dothan piled up 70 yards in 5 penalties while Decatur had 2 penalties. Decatur quarterbacked 8 of 17 with one interception as Dothan completed 6 of 11. Neither team fumbled and Decatur held 12 first downs to Dothan’s 9. Cowboys scored in the second and fourth quarters. Decatur spectator praised the effort.
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Quadrangle Wins 89th Travers in Muddy Saratoga Turf
Quadrangle surged in the final 70 yards to win the 95th Travers at Saratoga Race Track by half a length over Knightly Manner. Hill Rise led early, finishing third. Portfolio and Ramant followed in a five horse field for 3 year olds.
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N.Y. AP
Quadrangle
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