Lary and Bears Slip Volunteers in Mobile
Mickey Lary prior to June 6 beat Atlanta for his first starter win and then won four more, toping first division clubs. The Bears beat the Volunteers 3 to 1 as Corky Valentine earned his fifth straight victory. Memphis routed Birmingham 11 to 4, New Orleans beat Reetto 6 to 2, and Nashville won 5 to 1 at Little Rock.
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Asia
Lary
Atlanta
University of Alabama
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Bears
Vols
Little Rock
Corky Valentine
Memphis
Birmingham
Barons
New Orleans
Reetto
Pelican
Crackers
Bob Montag
Jack Daniels
al Papi
Mace John Wingo
Joe Kirrene
Chicks
Buddy Peterson
Gip Dickens
Milwaukee Braves Rally Past Phillies For 11th Straight Win
Del Crandall delivered a decisive squeeze bunt in the ninth as Milwaukee overcame Philadelphia 8-5. The Braves, riding an 11 game streak under Fred Haney, widened their lead in the pennant race while Cincinnati fell back.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Braves
del Crandall
Philadelphia Phillies
Fred Haney
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Bell tops Snider in NL All-Star poll as vote count widens
Gus Bell has overtaken Duke Snider for the National League centerfield spot in the fan balloting. Bell leads Snider 56,602 to 53,668 as final results near completion for the July 10 All-Star game in Washington. Mickey Mantle leads the AL with 94,278 votes and Dale Long tops the list for first basemen.
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Snider
Washington
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Whch
Mickey Mantle
Ciach
Yankee Slugger
Pittsburgh
Dale Long
Iee Belleting
Major League Leaders Highlights and Notable Names
American and National League batting leaders include Mantie and Bailey with notable at bats totals. Hitting figures show Mantee from New York leading with 27 home runs, Musial and Boyer of St. Louis feature prominently. Stolen bases led by Francona of Baltimore amid pitching strikeout mentions and team names Pittsburgh and Baltimore appear.
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Eae
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Musial
Louis
St. Louis
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Pittsburgh
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Prisha
arry-Mantie
Mante
New York
Francona
Baltimore
Tunicar Tescor
el Aviedoeen
Detroit
City
Wadingies
New Baltimore
Milwaukee
Moore Parker title bout eyed for vacant heavyweight crown
Charley Johnston, Moore manager, announced the July 25 15 round match with James J. Parker would be for the vacant world heavyweight title. He said Moore would sign that day and insisted the bout would be recognized as a world title scrap, contending Patterson is unproven and has a broken hand. Doctors peg Patterson’s healing at about six weeks.
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Charley Johnston
Archie Moore
Moore
James J. Parker
Johnston
Rocky Marciano
Patterson
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
New York
Mvoreeration
Zybesco and Roberts Set for Tag Team Showdown
Wrestlers Joe Zybesco and Rowdy Red Roberts return Wednesday at the National Guard Armory with tags partners Indian Chief Little Eagle and Eddie Malone. The card features women grapplers Miss Stafford and Miss Hawkins, with a one hour time limit best two of three falls starting at 8 15.
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Rowdy Red Roberts
National Guard Armory
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Little Eagle
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Little Rock
Ark
Undertaker
Malone
Miami
Fla
Florida
New Mexico
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Hawkins
Blue Whale Gains 300 Pounds Daily in Abundant Food
When prey is plentiful a blue whale can add up to 300 pounds in a single day. The note highlights the whale’s rapid growth during periods of rich feeding.
Indians Ground Sox as Miller Helps Indians Win
The Little League Indians defeated the Red Sox 14 to 1 behind Wilson three hit pitching and two Miller home runs. Indians totaled 12 hits and 14 runs with no errors while Holt took the loss. Walters earned the save.
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Red Sox
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Miller
Sox
Holt
Walters
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Adams
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Pires
Hudson
Markum
Jaycees and Civitan Softball Winners Named
In a Civitan Kiwanis clash Wells earned the win as pitcher for the Civitan squad and Troupe took the loss. The Civics suffered a defeat tied to the Hartselle Civics, with Jaycees and Civitan teams sharing the softball spotlight.
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Civitan-Kiwanis
Wells
Troupe
Seniors Rely On Public Social Security for Income
About 7.14 million Americans over 65 derive income from public Social Security programs. The figure highlights reliance on government retirement benefits and the program’s role in elderly finances.
Canadian Leads Hogan By One Stroke At International Golf
Stan Leonard of Lachute Quebec led Ben Hogan of Fort Worth Texas by one stroke at the 45 hole mark of the International individual golf tournament in Virginia Water England. Sam Snead trailed Leonard at the Canada Cup stage, as Hogan trailed by one stroke at the start of the final 36 holes of the dual 72 hole event.
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Lachute
Quebec
Ben Hogan
Fort Worth
Tex
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Hogan
Leonard
Lightburn Extends Winning Streak After Split Decision
Lightburn, a 22 year old 135 pound contender from British Honduras, edged Phil adelphian over 10 rounds at St. Nicholas Arena in a split verdict. A cut above Lightburn's right eye required six stitches and postponed a July St Nick's bout as manager Allie Clark announced plans for an Orient tour pending a five fight deal.
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Ludwig Lightburn
British Honduras
Jake Josato
Lightburn
St. Nicholas Arena
St. Nick’s
Orient
Allie Clark
Golfer Takes Early Lead Then Falls Behind at Seventh Hole
Seven players start strong as one golfer pulls ahead on the opening holes but loses the advantage by the seventh hole of the morning round.
Redbirds Win 8-3 At Lexington In Night Game
Tennessee Valley Redbirds defeated the L and M Cubs 8 to 3 at High Field. Tees and Wells hit homeruns, Rice earned the win, and LeCroix was the losing pitcher. The Redbirds improve to 6 1. Now they travel to Lexington for an 8 p.m. game Thursday.
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Wells
Redbird
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LeCroix
Redbirds
Lexington
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