Braves and Cardinals stumble as NL races tighten
The Milwaukee Braves' offense went silent in a 3-1 loss to Robin Roberts as Philadelphia strengthens. St Louis split a twi-night series with Los Angeles, winning 4-2 and dropping 3-2, while San Francisco fell 4-3 to Chicago. Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 2-0 as Ernie Banks homered for the Cubs in a 3-2 win over the Reds.
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Wallman Stable Sanctioned by New York Athletic Commission
The New York State Athletic Commission placed indefinite suspensions on manager Hymie Wallman and boxing judge Bert Grant after Grant’s indictment for accepting bribes connected to Wallman’s seven man stable. Wallman received immunity for his testimony. the fighters remain unaffected.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Mornings Games
Major league and regional standings show New York leading the American League with 24 losses and Kansas City at 35 wins, while Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit and Washington trail. Friday results include New York beating Washington 11 to 3 and Chicago defeating Kansas City 7 to 2. Southern Association results list Chattanooga, Atlanta, New Orleans and Little Rock in Friday results with Memphis and Birmingham also noted.
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Bouchee Starts Comeback With Homer For Phils
Ed Bouchee returned to the majors for the Philadelphia Phillies in Milwaukee. He spoke of relief after his first game back following a guilty plea for indecent exposure and three months in a mental hospital. He hit a homer in his fourth at bat as Philadelphia beat the Braves 3 to 1 amid cautious fan reaction and ongoing psychiatric treatment.
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Wallman suspended as NY commission prepares license charges
In New York a fight occurs while Wallman remains suspended. The suspension continues until he can answer charges now being prepared by the commission to revoke his license.
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Landis Lifts White Sox Past KC as Yankees Open Big Lead
Jim Landis boosted Chicago with a two run double and a two run single as the White Sox beat Kansas City 2 to 1. New York surged past Washington 11 to 3 while Baltimore outlasted Boston 7 to 5 in 15 innings. Norman Siebern and Yogi Berra provided Yankee power behind Whitey Ford who improved to 10 3. Joe Ginsberg delivered a winning pinch single for the Orioles in the 15th.
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Yankees Top Indians 6 5 Behind Ozier Big Day
The Yankees from the youth league Majors beat the Indians 6 to 5 as Yanks gather nine hits to Indians two. Jack Ozier slugged a home run and two singles leading the offense. Culver earned the win on the mound.
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National League scramble tighter than any July 4th
The National League race is tighter today than on any July 4 in modern baseball history. The Dodgers and Braves are eight games apart with St Louis after a split doubleheader, marking the closest gap since 1915 and far from the traditional July 4 pennant rule, as records show leaders win the flag in about 60 percent of seasons.
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Sarazen on Foreign Players Dominating American Golf
Gene Sarazen suggests American pros should be glad foreign golfers cannot easily travel to the United States to chase big money. He comments during the final Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes, noting international players have shone here and recalling Gary Player’s runner up finish in the U S National Open. He mentions Ryder Cup and Curtis Cup outcomes as part of his critique.
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Discharged player plans weekly club duties at home
A former club member, released from the hospital, intends to continue his weekly duties at home. He remains committed to the team’s activities and follows through with planned duties despite the discharge.
Races Today At Athens Fairground And Local Tracks
Motorcycle trials at 2 P M and races at 3 P M at Athens Fairground. Outboard boat races start 2 P M at Elk River mouth. Drag races scheduled for Jake's Drag Strip in Lawrence County this afternoon and Haleyville tonight.
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Trade School Blasts Leoma In 13-0 Legion Field Win
Alvin Smith pitched a blazing two hitter as Trade School routed Leoma Tennessee 13 to 0 at Legion Field. The team travels to M and Pleasant Tennessee then hosts Hatton Saturday at Legion Field with a 3 PM start.
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Managers See Scramble for NL Title in 1958 Race
Chicago Cubs manager Bob Scheffing and San Francisco Giants manager Bill Rigney say the National League pennant race could be wide open as injuries and balance level the league. They note Milwaukee Braves lead but emphasize parity and youth for a tight battle all season. Scheffing cites improved defense and bats including Dale Long Ernie Banks and Lee Walls.
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Dodgers draw 66,000 despite last place and plan bigger stadium
Dodgers attendance at the Coliseum hit 66 487 for a doubleheader with the Cardinals as they languish in last, pushing total home gate past one million for the season. Dodgers officials, led by Walter O Malley, weigh stadium upgrades to seat at least 60 000 after one of six games above 52 000 capacity, with 8 000 to 10 000 turned away for a fireworks setup.
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Baseball lineup details from a midseason trade
Bobby Thomson joins from the Giants. Alvin Dark starts at third hand from St. Louis. Tony Taylor at second and Sammy Taylor behind the plate complete the infield.
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Barons win as Regan no-hits and Hartman triumph in league clash
Birmingham Barons beat Nashville 3 2 as Phil Regan limits the visitors to three hits and Danny Baich and Harmon Killebrew homer for the Barons. Bob Hartman notches his 16th win while Atlanta’s Billy Regan hurls a no hitter glimpse for the Lookouts. Mobile tops Memphis 5 1 while Stakelfeld labors in Mobile and St. Louis rivals drop. Industrial strike time is far less costly than accidents in British industry.
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