Koufax Dominates to Narrow Dodgers Roll Over Milwaukee
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax silenced Milwaukee over six hits in a 7-0 victory, his fourth shutout this season, moving Los Angeles within one game of the NL lead held by San Francisco. The day also saw Giants rain halt at Cincinnati and St Louis edge Houston in ten innings as Cubs and Phillies won to bolster their respective standings.
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Major Attendance Down In 10 Clubs
AP survey shows more than half of 20 major league teams post home attendance declines. Overall attendance drops 5.5 percent with the Houston Colt .45s posting the largest deficit in their second season. Dodgers lead in attendance but trail last year’s pace by 115,020 as nine clubs post gains.
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Whiz Kids to reunite for June 5 exhibition game
The so called Whiz Kids who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1950 National League pennant will play the current Phillies in a reunion exhibition on June 5 in Philadelphia.
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Mets At Home All Is Forgiven
The New York Mets returned home after a 3-12 road trip to host the Chicago Cubs at the Polo Grounds. Despite an 5-2 loss in front of a modest crowd, fans celebrated infielder Jimmy Piersall making his Polo Grounds debut as a Met, as Chicago pitcher Dick Ellsworth held a 1.20 ERA. Piersall embraced the boisterous Flushing fans, receiving mail from supporters and recalling earlier jeers before a late shift in the crowd’s mood.
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Tennis airlift to Forest Hills returns this summer
New York AP reports last year’s tennis airlift bringing European and other players to the national championships at Forest Hills will be repeated this summer. The notice ends withWant Ads Get Results.
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National League standings and Tuesday results
The National League table shows Los Angeles leading at .622 with 27 wins. Tuesday night results include Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 6, Los Angeles 7 Milwaukee 0, Chicago 5 New York 2, Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 1, and St. Louis 8 Houston 7 in 10 innings. Today’s games feature San Francisco at Cincinnati, Los Angeles at Milwaukee, and Houston at St. Louis.
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Burleson to Run Against Snell at Compton Mile
Dyron Burleson former Oregon track star will compete against New Zealand's Peter Snell in the Compton Invitational Mile on Friday night June 7.
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No Jokes Now Declares Banks
New York AP Ernie Banks says the Cubs have fewer jokes this year and are more relaxed under Bob Kennedy and Col. Robert Whitlow. Banks, 32, notes improved team play and stability after a past rough season and a 5-2 victory over the Mets.
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Winston Signed by Chicago Bears
Kelton Winston a 205 pound halfback from Wiley Junior College Marshall Texas was signed today by the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
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Orioles Extend Win Streak To Nine With Al Smith Heroics
Al Smith, 35, in his first season with the Orioles after a White Sox trade, delivered a three-run homer as Baltimore surged to nine straight wins by beating Kansas City 4-2. Smith settled into a new outfield role and hit .381 during the spree, lifting his average to .293 with seven homers and 17 RBIs. The Orioles’ streak is the majors’ longest this season, expanding their AL lead over the Yankees as Boston routed New York 11-6. Meanwhile, Minnesota notched win No. 8, Detroit beat Los Angeles 3-1 behind Mickey Lolich, and Cleveland edged Chicago 3-2.
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Army names coach at West Point
Col. Emory S. Adams Jr. named Tates Locke head basketball coach at Army in West Point New York. Locke replaces George Hunter who resigned for private business. Locke captained Ohio Wesleyan in 1958 59 and was a West Point varsity assistant for two years while stationed with the Army. He was last year’s freshman coach.
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