Musial Sparks Cards Back to Fourth Place in NL Race
Ed Wilks notes Musial’s hot streak as he drives St Louis to a 5-2 win over Cincinnati lifting the Cards to fourth place. Lindy McDaniel’s strong relief and Ray Sadecki’s second major league victory anchor the victory while Milwaukee split with Chicago. Dodgers edge Phillies in twin bill as Koufax and teammates limit Philadelphia to four hits.
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Barons Split With Sports Barons Split With Sports
Atlanta's Crackers stay in first in the Southern Association after beating the Travelers 4-3 in Little Rock. Doug Camilli doubled home Jim Koranda for the decisive run, as Atlanta added to its lead. Nashville moved to third with an 8-2 win over Chattanooga. Mobile swept Memphis 2-1 and 5-4, aiding Birmingham's move into the first division. Stan Palys of Birmingham was hit by a pitch but will play Thursday.
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Indians top Orioles as NY Yankees pace AL race
Cleveland beat Baltimore 5-3 behind Stigman two run single in the fourth. The Indians move a game ahead of the Orioles in the standings while New York maintains the lead with Roger Maris two homers in a 10-0 win over Kansas City.
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Morgan County Post 15 Tops Athens in Legion Ball
Morgan County Post 15 defeated Athens Post 49 7 to 5 at West Town Field to move to 3-0 atop the Legion League. Buddy French homered for Post 15, Ted Holland earned the win with two hits, and Eddie Smith added a 2 for 4 performance as Morgan County used nine hits to secure the victory.
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Tigers Triumph Over Orioles In Little League Game
Bolton and Grammer led the Tigers to a 5 4 victory over the Orioles. Grammer hit a home run and Bolton added two singles and a double, driving in three runs with a bases loaded double in the third. Emrico contributed two singles for the Orioles.
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Bailey Strikes Out Strong In Early And Late Stanzas
Righthander Jim Bailey started and finished strong but weakened in the middle innings and gave up eight hits.
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Tigers Beat Red Sox 11-6 In Colt League Action
The Colt League Tigers defeated the Red Sox 11-6 though they were outhit 8-7. Jones and Harpe had two hits for the Tigers with Harpe earning the win. Red Sox batters Smith and Allen each had two hits.
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No Panic Over U S Failure In Wimbledon Meet
AP reports Wimbledon officials dismiss concern after Americans failed to reach semifinals in both singles. Fred Perry notes American talent pool remains deep and would require luck and effort to rise again. Adrian Quist agrees no decline in American tennis.
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Man Convicted Of Baseball Bribe Offer
Harold Friedman, a former Moon Glo Case partner, convicted in Philadelphia of offering $1500 to Humberto Robinson to throw a game. The jury reached the verdict in under 30 minutes. sentencing was postponed pending a motion for a new trial. Robinson testified Friedman made the bid the night before a Sept 22 doubleheader against Cincinnati.
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Boomy) Friedman
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First Silver Fox Pelts Sale Opens England 1910
The initial 1910 silver fox pelt sale in England averaged 1339 dollars per pelt, indicating strong demand and pricing for premium fur. The event underscored market vigor for fur producers and investors in that period.
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Tigers Triumph as Mathis Gains Win Over Orioles
Roger Mathis earned the victory as Johnny Poole pitched well for the Tigers. The Tigers collected eight hits while the Orioles compiled six in the contest.
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Rome Wonders If Olympics Are Worth It
In Rome locals question hosting the Summer Games as water shortages, traffic chaos, and construction disrupt daily life. Officials rushed a new water plant while one way street trials near Piazza Venezia spark jams. Some shopkeepers fear tourists will skip shopping for Olympic focus.
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East End Leads Church League Evening Softball Action
East End leads the church league in a 7 p.m. game at Austinville Park as North Side Baptist faces Central Methodist and 16th Avenue Baptist meets Sherman Street Church of God. In league play Tuesday Fairview Baptist defeated East End Methodist 15 to 4 with B Mitchell among the leading hitters.
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Courtland Races Draw 60 Cars for Holiday Weekend
Over 60 cars expected at Courtland Air Base for the sixth annual Fourth of July weekend races. About 44 drivers planned to attend with a mix of MGs Porsches Elvas and more. Two courses prepared one for larger cars and a shorter turn-filled track for smaller cars. Elvis Presley’s BMW on display. a Nassau tour giveaway to a spectator. Several early entrants listed from cities including Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Huntsville Florence Oak Ridge and Madison among others.
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Baseball Standings H Atlanta at Little Rock
Atlanta Hawks face Little Rock in linked standings as teams clash in a rare cross-division matchup. The result could affect playoff seedings and home field advantages for both squads.
Fullmer Defeats Basilio To Retain World Middleweight Crown
Gene Fullmer stopped Garmen Basilio in 2:54 of the 12th round to retain the NAB world middleweight title. Basilio protested the stoppage and blasted the decision as a hometown call while Fullmer, 29, from West Jordan Utah, led on all scorecards. Fullmer’s manager Marv Jensen floated a $100000 offer for a bout with Joey Giambra in San Francisco and potential bouts against Paul Pender or Ray Robinson.
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Brookhaven Baptist Dominates Central Baptist in Doubleheader
In game one a homer and a triple fueled Brookhaven Baptist to victory behind winning pitcher K Clanton with C Howard taking the loss. D Wat son added two doubles. In game two Brookhaven Baptist routed Central Baptist 15-2 as K Harpe doubled and singled and L Bannister added a triple and single. Harpe struck out 10 in five innings on a one hitter.
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Showdown in City League title race Friday night
In a key City League matchup Wolverine hosts Chemstrand at 7 30 p m as a two team race with Wolverine 10 4 and Chemstrand 11 3. Chemstrand defeated Alabama Flour Mills 9 2 while Wolverine beat the Merchants 9 2 to keep title hopes alive.
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Fullmer Beats Basilio in Televised Bout Extends Win Streak
The Associated Press reports Fullmer won 108-101 in a nationally televised boxing bout. Fullmer's record rises to 52 victories with three losses and one draw while Basilio sits at 54-15-7.
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