Athletics Win Sixth Straight in Season Comeback
The Athletics extended their winning streak to six, their longest since 1953, aided by Hector Lopez's three homers and five RBI, including a 12th inning two run shot to beat Washington 8-6. The Yankees edged Chicago 4-3 as Bill Skowron and Norm Siebern homered, while Harshman blanked Detroit 2-0 for Baltimore. Boston beat Cleveland 2-1 as Joe Gordon was hired to replace Bob Bragan. In the NL, Los Angeles lost 4-2 to Milwaukee, St Louis beat Pittsburgh 6-2, and San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 5-1.
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Gordon Takes Over Indians Reins Tonight
Gordon, former Yankees and Indians star second baseman, arrives to manage the Cleveland Indians for tonight’s game against Baltimore. General Manager Frank Lane fires Bobby Bragan and names Gordon for the rest of the season and 1959, citing a run of small faults and Bragan’s platooning and pitching decisions. Bragan, surprised but gracious, had been hired by Lane’s predecessor, Hank Greenberg, after Kerby Farrell. Gordon’s previous coaching and playing history includes the 1948 World Series champion Indians.
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Rookie hurler Semproch lauds NL umpires differences
Philadelphia rookie Ray Semproch says major league umpires are better than those in the minors. He notes tighter strike zones and clearer calls, aiding his 8-5 rookie season as he pursues Rookie of the Year honors.
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Cattle Outnumber Humans in Wood County Wisconsin
In Wood County Wisconsin cattle outnumber people with 58,900 cattle and 50,500 residents amid a busy dairy farming region highlighting strong livestock presence in the rural area.
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Earley Delivers as Memphis Defeats Nashville 10-7
Earley pitched seven innings allowing six hits and kept Nashville’s offense in check as Memphis snapped an eight game Nashville win streak 10-1. Eddie Irons led Memphis with a home run and five singles, driving in three runs while Jim Bailey and Sprankle struggled, and Chattanooga and Little Rock battled to a 2-1 twelve inning win for the Lookouts. Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile and New Orleans games were rained out.
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National League standings and Friday schedule overview
The National League shows Milwaukee leading with 35 wins and St Louis at 34, with San Francisco 36 and Chicago at 32. Friday features St Louis at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Milwaukee among other matchups, while Baltimore and Kansas City post strong 12 inning results elsewhere.
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Patterson Harris Heavyweight Title Bout Targeted for Wrigley Aug 18
Floyd Patterson and Roy Harris appear set for an August 18 title bout at Wrigley Field after approval by the State Athletic Commission. The panel also recommended rescheduling the Aragon Basilia match from August 28 to a September date at the same venue.
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Mutual Girls Win Over Huntsville Softball Triumph
Mutual Savings Girls routed Cecil Rosseau 9 to 1 in Huntsville as Linda Sparkman pitched well, limiting the opponents to four hits while Mutual rang up 12. Donna Edwards doubled twice, Sandra Kirkpatrick doubled, and Juanita Miller added four singles in the 13th win without a loss this season.
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Trade School Falls to Lexington 10 2 at Legion Field
Lexington downed the Trade School 10 to 2 at Legion Field behind pitchers Green and Shell. The Trade School team hosts St. Joseph Tennessee Saturday night at Legion.
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Dodgers Start To Breathe Five Wins In Six Steady Chase For Second
Dodgers win 4-1 over the Braves as Don Drysdale earns his second straight win and a complete game. Charlie Neal hits his 11th homer and Drysdale also homers in the seventh to help the Dodgers extend their streak. Cardinals sweep Pirates 6-2 while Giants beat Cincinnati 5-1 to stay close in the pennant race.
Red Sox Top Yan Kees 11-6 In Riverside Park Clash
The Red Sox defeated the Yan kees 11 to 6 in a Little League Minor game at Riverside Park yesterday. Pitchers Phillips Garvey and Johnson starred for the winners, and catcher John Wilson caught for the Red Sox.
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Larson to Cards Chicago
Raul Larson former University of California quarterback signed to play with the Chicago Cardinals. Walter Wolfner managing director of the Cardinals announced the deal today.
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Mays Slumps At Crosley As Giants Win 5 1
Willie Mays again failed to drive in a run in the 5 1 San Francisco victory at Crosley Field Cincinnati. The star outfielder collected only a weak grounder and remains mired in a 16 game run without an RBI while leading the league with a .372 average. Manager Bill Rigney moved him to the No 2 spot in the order saying the slump is not physical.
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Pony Express Opens Between Missouri and California
The Pony Express began in 1860 as the first mail service linking Missouri and California and operated for about 18 months before ending.
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Bob Nieman May Need Surgery on Injured Hand
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Bob Nieman, sidelined since June 2, traveled from Detroit for a medical check with Tigers physician Dr Luther Leader. A partial dislocation from the middle finger into the back of the hand was diagnosed, raising the possibility of surgery.
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