Pitchers Rule As Chisox Surge Past Angels In Tight Race
Dick Farrell of the Houston Colts no-hit the Dodgers into the eighth before a single, as Los Angeles fell to 4-4 in the seven inning frame. The White Sox, led by Eddie Fisher four hit shutout, moved within five percentage points of the AL lead with a 4-0 win over the Angels. Dave Wickersham also threw a four hitter, sending the Kansas City Athletics to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Staub homered for the Dodgers’ lone runs, while Chicago’s Joe Cunningham suffered a collarbone break on the bag. Fisher notched his first complete game in nine starts, aiding Chicago’s chase and widening the AL standings.
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Gardner Loses First British Amateury Match
Ace Walker Cupper Bob Gardner of New Jersey falls to Dick Smith of Scotland 2 and 1 in the first round at St Andrews. Gardner cites poor putting with several three putts as Smith builds leads and the match ends on the 17th hole.
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Cunningham Placed on Disabled List After Injury
Chicago White Sox first baseman Joe Cunningham fractured a collar bone at Chavez Ravine while running out a ground ball. He will miss at least two months, with Tom McCraw called up. Eddie Fisher pitched well as Los Angeles beat Chicago 4 0 and the club hovered near the AL lead.
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Television Fans Learn Truth From Ringside History
A veteran observer notes television boxing fans miss the ring’s grit while over judging TV fights. He recalls a Las Vegas title bout called boring despite roaring crowds and a 15 round classic in Ogden where later Maxims insisted the other fighter won, shaping future decisions.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
National League standings show San Francisco leading with 31 wins and 19 losses, followed by St. Louis Chicago and others. American League lists New York atop with 26 wins and 17 losses. several night games and today’s schedule include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Houston, and Minnesota at Kansas City among others.
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Farrell Defies Moves and Loses No-Hitter in Dodgers Clash
Houston pitcher Dick Farrell aimed for a no hitter through seven and one third innings, but Los Angeles struck with a one-out single by Dick Tracewski in the eighth and Jim Gilliam’s ninth inning triple to steal a 2-1 win. Farrell, who improved to five wins against six losses, blamed two hits allowed and a disputed slider for ending the bid.
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Finsterwald Wins 1960 Indy Open for $10,000
Don Finsterwald, 33, captured the Speedway Festival Open title and moved to Flint Open by posting 68 68 64 68 for a 268 total, 16 under par. He earned $10,000 and boosted his season earnings to $26,543, while rivals Nichols Lema Boros Aaron finished with 270. Hawkins led early but bogeyed the 18th after a creek play.
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LL Braves Roar to 13 4 Victory Over Cardinals
A nine run first inning paved the way as the LL Braves defeated the Cardinals 13 4 in Little League action Monday. Frank Stephenson earned the win after allowing four hits while Randy Casey took the loss with 11 hits allowed. Dick Smith collected four hits in four at bats, extending his hitting streak to seven.
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Track Battle Erupts Anew Over US Soviet Meet In Trouble
United States track athletes face a dilemma as AAU bars college athletes from national championships in a power struggle with the NCAA led federation. ECAC side with boycott threaten, U.S. team for Russia to be picked at St Louis meet June 20 21. Colleges may pull athletes, potentially leaving the Americans short against Russia in Moscow.
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Yankees Defeat Pony Redlegs In Thriller
In Pony League action Monday the Yankees defeated the Redlegs 5-4 to grab first place. Donnie Arthur and Stewart Lacey produced key hits, Richard Mackiewitz added a triple, and Steve Hammond earned the win with 12 strikeouts before Mackiewitz finished the bases loaded jam.
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Braves beat Cardinals 34 to 8 at Pop Oliver Field
In minor league action Monday at Pop Oliver Field the Braves defeated the Cardinals 34 to 8. Bill Watson earned the win while Lee Hamm hit two home runs for the Braves.
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