Sweep by Travelers Clips Barons as Southern Race Tightens
Little Rock's Travelers swept five games from Birmingham, led by former Barons with a grand slam by Al Benza and wins behind Chuck Daniel and Lloyd Merritt. Jay Cooke and Fred Hatfield homered as Roy Reynolds and Jim Williams contributed late. Nashville, Atlanta, and Chattanooga won to stay close in the standings while Birmingham fell two games back.
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Vernon Butler
Little Rock
Arkansas
Southern Assn
Barons
Birmingham
The
Rocks
al Benza
Chuck Daniel
Lloyd Merritt
Travelers
Jay Cooke
Fred Hatfield
Travs
Atlanta
Crackers
Shreveport
Nashville
Mobile
Chattanooga
Memphis
Billy Reynolds
New Orleans
Cooke
Baron
Hal DeMars
Reynolds
Ron Nischwitz
Daniel
Prudent Baron
Ed Richardson
Hatfield
Auburn
Alan Koch
Merritt
Bud Black
Chuck Spell
Black
Jim Williams
Jim McManus
Roy Hawes
Lookouts
Chicks
Don Schaeffer
Jim Bailey
Vol
Steve Kraly
Liberia Flag Features Eleven Stripes and One Star
The Liberian flag displays eleven red and white stripes with a single white star on a blue square in the canton. It symbolizes the nation’s founding and unity among citizens.
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Liberia
Africa
Orioles Drop Pair as Tribe Seizes First Place
Cleveland moved into first in the American League after rain delays kept teams idle while Baltimore lost both ends of a doubleheader to Kansas City. The Orioles fell 6-1 and 5-3 in 10 innings.
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Jack Hand
Cleveland
Baltimore
Kansas City
Breeding Leads Orioles In Twin Kansas City Games
Marv Breeding hit safely in both games against the Kansas City Royals yesterday. In the 6-1 loss he doubled four times, scored Baltimore’s lone run, and started a double play. In the second game he had two hits in three at bats, scored once, and played errorless defense.
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Marv Breeding
Baltimore
Kansas City
Orioles
Breeding
Indians move up as doubleheader opener rained out in New York
Rain halted the New York opener for the Indians as Detroit won 12-5 in Washington amid a split in their doubleheader. Jim Lemon hit his 14th homer and 4 RBIs for the Senators, while Rocky Colavito homered twice for Detroit in the late game.
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Indians
New York
Detroit
Washington
Jim Lemon
Senators
Boston
Chicago
White Sox
Red Sox
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Pirates
St. Louis
Stan Williams
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Bud Daley
Orioles
Harry Chiti
Russ Snyder
Chuck Estrada
Gordon Jones
Snyder
Hoyt Wilhelm
Whitey Herzog
Norm Siebern
Johnny Bucks
Pete Runnels
Frank Sullivan
Bob Shaw
Lemon
Tigers
Camilo Pascual
Don Lee
Rocky Colavito
Baseball Standings and Results From The Associated Press
Standings show league leaders with teams like Cleveland Baltimore New York Detroit Chicago Washington Kansas City and Boston. Recent results include Boston 4 and Baltimore 1 3 with rain affecting schedules and Monday game New York at Kansas City noted as the only game. Southern Association results list Little Rock Atlanta Nashville Shreveport Mobile with scores for Sunday and standings behind leaders.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Kansas City
Boston
Westerton
Southern Assn
Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
Birmingham
Shreveport Nh
Mobile
Memphis
Odds Against Him Double Challenge For Boston's Mike Higgins
Mike Higgins returns to manage the Boston Red Sox, joining from Dallas after being replaced last July 4. He will lead the team on a road trip while Billy Jurges remains under review following a June 8 leave and release. Higgins has farm-system experience and support from players, aiming to lift a club mired in the AL cellar.
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Boston
Mike Higgins
Boston Red Sox
Dallas
Tom Yawkey
Higgins
Billy Jurges
Bucky Harris
Yawkey
Sox
Jurges
Roanoke
Lou Boudreau
Archie Moore dismisses Paul Pender as challenger for light heavyweight title
In Los Angeles the aging heavyweight King Archie Moore ridicules Paul Pender calling him sub nothin and questions facing a foe who wrestled Sugar Ray Robinson. Moore asserts his new punch the wrestle o ree nie and notes he will defend the 175 pound title next month against Eric Schoeppner while adding fat men have their place in the world.
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Los Angeles
Archie Moore
Pipsqueak
Paul Pender
Pender
Moore
Archie
Melvin Durslag
Los Angeles Examiner
Sugar Ray Robinson
Guy
Robinson
Eric Schoeppner
Thompson Slated To Race At Courtland Air Base
At Courtland Air Base Alabama on July 23 the sixth annual July 4 Sports Car Races hosted by the Sports Car Club of America Alabama Region will feature a wide field of cars. Frank Harrison of Chattanooga drives a 4.5 litre Maserati against Jim Hall in a 2.8 Maserati plus Corvettes and Jaguars including C K Thompson’s newly rebuilt car. Dick Macon of Fairhope leads the small cars in a Lotus 11. Three races are July 2 and four on July 3 with first starts at 1:30 and 1 p.m.
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Courtland Air Base
Ala
Sports Car Club of America
Alabama
Moulton Jaycees
Chattanooga
Frank Harrison
Jim Hall
Post 15 Defeats Athens Post 49 23 4 in Legion Play
Morgan County American Legion Post 15 powered to a 23 4 victory at West Town Field over Athens Post 49. Ted Holland limited Athens to three hits and struck out eight. Carter Howard and R B Jones homered for Post 15 as Holland and Eddie Smith added three hits each. Post 15 climbs to 3 1 and 1 0 in Legion League action with next game set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m against the Hartselle White Sox.
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Morgan County American Legion Post
West Town Field
Athens Post
Post 15
Ted Holland
Holland
Carter Howard
R. B. Jones
Eddie Smith
Athens
Coggins
Lewis
Legion League
Hartselle White Sox
Alabama Players Shine in Southeast Bowling Tourney
In Charlotte Alabama bowlers lead the third Southeastern Conference Bowling Tournament. Archie Culberson of Anniston rolled a 664 scratch and 279 high game, while Milt Likis of Birmingham topped the 1,826 scratch series. Hanson Welding Shop led Mobile teams with 3,169 aggregate as action continues next Saturday.
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Charlotte
N. C
Alabama
Archie Culberson
Anniston
Ala
Milt Likis
Birmingham
Ralph Brunt
Atlanta
Marvin Lowry
Hanson Welding Shop
Mobile
W. F. Howie
Littler edges Wall to win Oklahoma City Open
Gene Littler wins the Oklahoma City Open at Twin Hills CC with a 273 total after a final round 68. He birdies the last three holes to overcome Art Wall Jr. and claim a $4,300 prize, while Arnold Palmer finishes third at 276.
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Oklahoma City
Gene Littler
Twin Hills Country Club
Littler
Art Wall Jr
Wall
Arnold Palmer
Barons Send Kostro and Player to Victoria
Birmingham Barons announce two trades sending George Player a right hander and Frank Kostro an infielder to Victoria of the Texas League. Gip Dickens moved to inactive list after Bill Roman began duties. The Barons also acquired pitcher Hal McMars from Denver and added him to the roster in Little Rock.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Barons
Texas
Gip Dickens
Denver
Baron
Eddie Glennon
George Player
Frank Kostro
Victoria
Dickens
Bill Roman
Glennon
Barons
Hal McMars
Little Rock
Qualifying Opens for 15th Alabama Junior Golf Championship
In Birmingham at Vestavia Country Club qualifying started for the 15th annual Alabama Golf Association junior championship. The field is limited to players under 18 as of June 1. Hamp Greene of Montgomery cannot defend his title due to age, and Birmingham hosts the event for the first time since its 1946 start.
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Birmingham
Vestavia Country Club
Alabama Golf Assa
Hamp Greene
Montgomery
Smith Turns Into Tiger On Fairways
Charley Smith, the Southern Amateur champion, defeats Cobby Ware 4 and 2 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club to claim back to back titles. He credits a tougher, more aggressive mindset while still noting his relaxed approach on the course.
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Kenalyta Myrtle Beach, S.C
Charley Smith
Charley
Dave Smith
Billy Joe Patton
Gastonia
N.C
Pinehurst
Smith
Cobby Ware
Augusta
Cobby
Dunes
Paris
Ware
Charlie
Giants Grand Slam by McCovey Caps 16-7 Victory
Willie McCovey delivered a first career grand slam after entering as a bench threat to lift the Giants from a 7-6 edge. San Francisco piled 16-7 past Milwaukee in a 31-hit marathon setting NL records for time and total hits. Bob Schmidt, Mays pace 18 Giants hits as Williams, Lees win for LA and Chicago edges Philly in extras. Pirates overwhelm St Louis in game one, then fall in a split.
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Associated Press
Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Carl Willey
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Pirates
Stan Williams
Los Angeles
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Willie Mays
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Dick Stuart
Dick Groat
Smoky Burgess
Vern Law
Ernie Broglio
Lindy McDaniel
Vinegar Bend Mizell
Don Demeter
Jay Hook
Cincy
Eddie Kasko
Tony Taylor
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Phils
Ashburn
Mark Freeman
Humberto Robinson
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