Redlegs Climb Nearer First in NL Race
Cincinnati's Redlegs win 3-2 over the New York Giants as Smoky Burgess homer s twice and Smoky Burgess two out RBI by Ted Kluszewski seals the win. Lawrence earns win, Dan ny McDevitt tosses complete game, Giants fall after late rally. Casually notes Dodgers Snider two hits and Burns 15th homer. Also Chicago White Sox take half game lead in AL with 2-1 win over Boston. Indians beat Yankees 6-2. Colavito hits grand slam in ninth. Maris and Nixon homer for Cleveland. An aside mentions New Guinea gold mine exploration discovery.
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Yankees and Cubs Win In Little League Action
Yesterday in Little League play the Yankees crushed the Red Sox 14 to 1 with Eubanks earning the win and 11 hits backing him. The Cubs shut out the Giants 6 to 0 as Hinds allowed only two hits and Murphy took the loss.
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White Sox and Redlegs Tie for BA League Lead
White Sox and Redlegs share the top of the Babe Ruth League standings as the schedule lists games at West Town Field this week. Thursday features Redlegs against Athletics at 7 PM and Friday shows Cardinals versus Pirates at 7 PM. Saturday includes White Sox versus Redlegs at 9 AM and Cardinals against Orioles at 2 PM followed by Pirates versus Athletics at 7 PM.
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Kid Bassey Named Fighter Of Month
Kid Bassey, the newly crowned feath erweight champion and first Nigerian boxing world title holder, was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month. His knockout of Cherif Hamia elevates Hamia to No 1 contender. Ike Chestnut rises to No 2 in 126-pound class. Light heavyweight Archie Moore moves to third as Zora Folley climbs. Pastrano slips to fifth.
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Halfway Point In City League Shifts Spotlight to Chemstrand Lead
At the season midpoint Chemstrand remains the team to beat in the City Softball League as Pat's Freezette and Wolverine emerge as the main challengers. Tuesday results saw Pat's beat Merchants 7-3 and Wolverine edge Moulton 4-3. Friday's schedule features Chemstrand vs Merchants and Pat's vs Wolverine.
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Detroit Triumphs in 10 Inning Win Over Washington
Detroit beats Washington 7 to 4 in 10 innings as Chicago ties 2 2 with New York 2. Boston wins 1 while Kansas City and Baltimore blank KC and Cleveland cruise 11 2. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Brooklyn also post two team results in a busy day across major leagues.
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Billy Loes Makes Sparkling Comeback For Orioles
Baltimore pitcher Billy Loes, 26, after a shoulder injury, delivered a gem beating Kansas City 5-0. He pitched 9 innings on 98 pitches, allowed three singles, struck out six, and earned his eighth win. The club also announced a $1,000 raise on his 1957 contract.
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Mobile Lad Takes Lead In Jaycee Golf Tourney
Bob Burch of Mobile shot 76 at the par 71 West course of Birmingham Country Club to take the first round lead in the Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. Phil Fischer of Montgomery shot 78 and Fox DeFuniak of Birmingham posted 79, the only other under 80.
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Pelicans Franchise Faces Possible Folding by July 5
Southern Association directors plan a Friday meeting to address the threat that the New Orleans Pelicans may fold by July 5. Pelicans president Jack Defoe says termination by the New Orleans club could take effect July 6, with league president Charley Hurth suggesting operation as a road team if no buyer or other city steps forward.
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Bumns Giants Brass To Talk On Coast Move
A House subcommittee examines potential Dodgers and Giants moves to the West Coast with Dodgers President Walter O'Malley and Giant President Horace Stoneham testifying. Warren Giles outlines implications for travel, costs, and attendance, noting unresolved legal questions and potential arbitration over PCL damages.
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Boxing Bigwigs Move to Block Patterson Rademacher Bout
New York news reports boxers Floyd Patterson and Olympic champion Rademacher discuss a proposed Seattle title fight. Boxing officials led by Julius Helfand condemn the bout as fantastical and plan to block it. Patterson defends the plan despite opposition.
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Pelicans End Cracker Streak With Rally Over Atlanta
Ken Hunt sparked a two run eighth inning rally as New Orleans defeated Atlanta 6 5 dropping the Crackers to second behind idle Memphis. Birmingham shutout Mobile 4 0 as Gerry Line spun a six hitter and Don Minnick won for Chattanooga 8 1 over Little Rock.
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