Stan Musial New Baseball Darling in All Star Thriller
Milwaukee fans hailed Stan Musial after his 12th inning home run gave the National League a 6-5 All-Star win over the American League. The game featured key Braves contributions from Johnny Logan Henry Aaron and Gene Conley, with Willie Mays Harvey Haddix and Joe Nuxhall also starring for the NL. Musial, the oldest NL player, received the loudest ovation as he delivered the decisive blow.
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Henry Aaron
al Rosen
Gene’ Conley
al Kaline
Mickey Vernon
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Willie Mays
New York Giants
Ted Williams
St. Louis
Harvey Haddix
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Yogi Berra
Joe Nuxhall
Chicago
Sam Jones
Nuxhall
Whitey Ford
Billy Pierce
Chicago White Sox
Red Schoendienst
Mickey Mantle
Frank Sullivan
All-Star Notes Highlights Record Crowd and Standout Plays
Milwaukee hosts reports on Stan Musial’s high career averages and five extra base hits in All-Star history. The piece recalls last August 29 when 45,922 attended Braves vs Dodgers, and notes NL’s late wins and Mantle Schoendienst switch hits with Hodges as a pinch-hitter.
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Trabert and Grant Clash in National Clay Courts Battle
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati, Wimbledon champion, was to face Bitsy Grant of Atlanta in a feature National Clay Courts Tour match at Atlanta. A rain delay interrupted play yesterday after Trabert won the second game of the second set. he had taken the first set 6 2. Grant, 45, renowned retriever, fought as Trabert claimed deuce four times in eight games before Grant broke serve to win a point.
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Jimmy Shaffer
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Fla
Barry Wallraven
Robin Willner
Los Angeles
Jack Frost
Monterey
Calif
Sam Giammalva
Houston
Birmingham Barons Beat Memphis Chicks To Lead All Star Race
The Birmingham Barons defeated the Memphis Chicks 4-1 as Cassini’s squad slipped toward second place in the Southern Association pennant race. Jim Kite earned his sixth win with 7 hits allowed, while Memphis committed four errors. Atlanta’s Crackers split with Little Rock, and rained out twinbills affected other matchups as Birmingham strengthened its host bid for the All-Star game.
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V F W Tops Chemstrand 2-1 in City Softball League
Dowlin Poff excelled on the mound as V F W beat Chemstrand 2-1 behind the winning run by ex Chemstrand Cecil Quillen. Elks exploded for 17 runs in the fourth inning to defeat Wolverine 22-7, with Ed Brazelton and Johnston homering.
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Vet-Chemstrand Duel Delivers Pitchers’ Battle
In the sixth inning Chemstrand won 1-0 as Poff and Moore locked down the mound in a low hit game. Alexander walked and scored on an error for VFW while Barzell doubled and Barzell later scored on Freeman’s sacrifice to tie the game in the fourth. Barzell singled in the sixth for Chemstrand.
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Poff
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Vets
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Bill Freeman
Barzell
Joe Portwood
Red Devil Debuts with Victory in Coliseum Wrestling
The Red Devil defeated Lucky Gilpin in the Coliseum show as promoter Alex Gulas notes Rodriguez refused to meet Welch and was ordered by the Alabama Wrestling Commission to accept the match within seven days or face bar from Alabama. Mike Padoosis substituted for Rodriguez in the main event with Herb Welch winning two falls.
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Dodgers Slimps End as Campanella Cleared to Play
Brooklyn Dodgers may snap a 9-10 skid as Roy Campanella is declared fit after knee injury tests. Doctors report a protective inset for his shin and Campanella plans to return behind the plate against the St. Louis Cardinals, boosting the club’s pennant bid.
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Veteran Wilfrid Smith named Chicago Tribune sports editor
Wilfrid Smith was named sports editor of the Chicago Tribune succeeding the late Ward who died at 58 and was buried at All Saints Cemetery after services at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Smith, 56, joined the Tribune sports staff in 1926 after a DePauw University football career and six years in pro football. he will be assisted by George Strickler, 51.
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Kramer Seeks Comeback to Face Trabert on Swing
New York: promoter Jack Kramer says he may return from semi retirement to challenge Tony Trabert on a professional tour next fall if a deal is arranged. He offers Trabert a contract rivaling $75,000 and cites Trabert's Wimbledon win boosting his draw power.
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63 Boats Entered At Guntersville National Inboard Race
Guntersville Alabama reporters note 63 boats entered for the annual national inboard championship races to be held July 24 entries come from 15 states across four inboard classes with Charlie Pass as entry chairman coordinating the event sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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National League All Stars Tuesday and Wednesday Schedule
The schedule lists Tuesday and Wednesday games in the American National Leagues with two innings shown for some events. No games are listed for Tuesday besides the All-Stars events, while Wednesday shows Little Rock at Memphis, Chattanooga at Mobile, and Nashville at New Orleans.
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Governor's Trophy Showdown At Free For All
Frank Hearn leads the Cromate and Chromium in the 266 and 1135 classes to challenge champions Ray Gassner and Jim Townsend for Alabama Power Boat Assn trophies along with Jaycee prizes and plaques.
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Black Barons And Memphis Sox Meet At Legion Tonight
In Pulaski Tennessee Memphis Red Sox beat Birmingham Black Barons 1-0 after a tight inning battle. Tonight the teams move to Legion Field for another Negro American League game at 8 PM with Memphis leading the second half standings.
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