Mays Steals Show With Two Homers In Giants Win
Willie Mays belts two homers as the New York Giants rally to an 8-5 victory over Philadelphia. The 24-year-old phenom has hit 10 homers in the last 10 games, narrowing the gap on NL leader Duke Snider and Ted Kluszewski. The Giants surge past the Phillies, aided by six-run sixth inning and strong relief from Windy McCall. Brooklyn leads the league. Cleveland trims the Yankees' edge as melee of scores continues across the circuit.
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Jowle Edges Into British Open Lead at St Andrews
Stocky Frank Jowle from Yorkshire fired a 69 to take a 2 stroke lead at the British Open final 36 holes in St Andrews Scotland. Eric Brown Scotland opened with 73 while Peter Thomson Australia and P F Smaildon Wales trailed as Johnny Fallon Scotland posted 73 for 213. Ed Furgol 219 and Byron Nelson 225 after rough 14th holes as the chase continued.
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Fastest Hydros In Nation Race At Guntersville
Guntersville Alabama hosts the Inboard Boat Races on July 24 featuring the national championship in 266 and 135 cubic inch classes with speeds over 120 mph. The event also includes the Boat Race Dance and Beauty Pageant crowning Miss Guntersville Lake of 1955 and the Governor's Cup Trophy Race a ten mile free-for-all among top boats.
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Civitads Triumph 8 7 Over Eagles In Little League Game
The Civitads edged the Eagles 8 to 7 at West Town Field in a Thursday Little League contest. Jerry Holt fanned seven for the win while Lewis Wilson allowed seven strikeouts. Both teams had five hits. the Civitads now stand 2 7 while the Eagles are 3 5.
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Crestview pitcher tosses no hitter in 2-0 victory
Crestview right hander Jeff Watkins pitched a no hitter against Dothan in the Alabama Florida League, winning 2-0. Only three Cardinals reached first base, two on errors and one hit by pitch. The performance improves his record to 16-5 after a slow start in his D circuit assignment.
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Directors Named To Little League Organizing Effort
Civic and fraternal members gathered at the Country Club to organize youth baseball on a national basis with two leagues American and National. A tryout system will allocate points to players to balance teams and give overlooked youngsters a chance. Officials anticipate a 1956 start with a Junior League (age 12 to 15) on the same model. Attending were Euel Garrison Bill Freeman Theo De Graffenried Leo Wright Ebert Tillman George Sletcher Dr R H Evans Dr Cole Young Melvin Ozier Ray Adams Joe Jones Crosby Holt Dr Kemit Pitt Lloyd Jenkins Roy Street John D Sherrill Tracy Knight J T Akers M H Donaldson.
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Bill Freeman
Theo de Graffenried
Leo Wright
Egert Tillman
George Sletcher
R. H. Evans
Cole Young
Melvin Ozier
Ray Adams
Joe Jones
Crosby Holt
Kemit Pitt
Lloyd Jenkins
Roy Street
John D. Sherrill
Tracy Knight
J. T. Akers
M. H. Donaldson
Umpires Needed for Little and Junior Leagues
A call is out for volunteers to umpire the Little and Junior Leagues this season. Junior League games run Mondays Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM while Little League activities are at 5 PM on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Interested persons should contact J T Akers at 2121. Akers serves as a league umpire.
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Little League Board Reorganizes for 8 to 12 Year Olds
The meeting elected Dr. Bob Evans as chairman Lloyd as vice chairman John D. Sherrill as secretary and Dr. Kermit Pitt as treasurer The league will adopt National Little League rules and add new board members annually Jan 15 The current board is for 1956 Meetings are set for July August September with the next on July 20 at the Legion Home The league operates for boys aged 8 to 12.
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Kermit Pitt
Decatur Boys
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Ray Adams
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Legion Home
Draw in Los Angeles as Evans and Cooke battle to ten rounds
Billy Evans of Pasadena and Wayne Cooke of Los Angeles fought a 10 round draw at the Olympic Auditorium. Evans hit hard in the 10th with two left hooks but Cooke answered with rights. referee counted Evans, crowd favored Cooke, judges split near 55-55. In San Antonio Bobby Dykes edged Moses Ward for a 10 round split decision with a late surge after a slow start.
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Pasadena
Calif
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Olympic Auditorium
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Cooke
Russ Bradford
John Thomas
San Antonio
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Moses Ward
Detroit
National League Standings Trimmed by Brooklyn Lead
The National League race shows Brooklyn maintaining a commanding lead with Milwaukee trailing, as the latest percentages and standings indicate a widening gap. No further details or names are clear from the fragment.
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National League
Brooklyn _Milwaukee
Jets Take Lead In Gals League
Air Force Jets won their second game 12 to 10 over Austinville in the Decatur Girls Softball League. Sandra Pickens pitched a one hitter as the White Sox defeated Chemstrand 20 to 7. Austinville led 7 to 3 before Jets' Holmes hit a grand slam.
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Air Force Jets
Austinville
White Sox
Chemstrand
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Jets
Holmes
Open round at St Paul golf course shatters records
Keller course in St Paul Minnesota saw a record opening round as 50 of 140 professionals broke 70 led by Jerry Barber Art Wall Jr and Arnold Palmer with 64s and 31s on the back nine. Coria led early with 66 but slipped to seventh as 69s and 70s spread through the field.
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Chicks Tie for First After Two Wins
Earl Averill rookie star expands league record with three homers and two doubles as the Vols beat Chattanooga 12 5. Memphis Chicks win two to pull even with Birmingham in first place while Curt Raydon stars for New Orleans in a 2 0 win over Atlanta.
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Dodgers Rookie Spooner Delivers Two No-Hit Minor Games
Dodgers rookie Karl Spooner achieved two no-hit victories in the minor leagues, showcasing his early control and strikeout power. The performances signal a rising star in the organization's pitching depth as he dominates back-to-back outings.
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Dodgers
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