Vernon family voices mixed feelings on baseball summer return
Ed Gebhart details Mickey Vernon's decision to take a break from managing the Washington Senators to enjoy a summer at home with his wife and 10 year old daughter Gay Anne in Wallingford. The piece notes Vernon’s recent release, his hopes for a relaxed season, and reflections on his long four decade career from 1939 to 1960, plus brief scouting and broadcast duties.
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Frieze’s Vets down Tinicum in Delca league tilt 4-2
Essington’s Frieze posted a fifth straight win by beating Tinicum 4-2 as Billy Baker and Jim Stewart powered a four run first inning. Ron Towson and Reed Sox combined to halt AC rallies while Jack Segtin threw four no hit innings before relief.
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Kralick Triumphs in Indians Victory for Sixth Win
Castoff Kralick earned his 6th win for Cleveland as Dick Williams and John Gaines homered in support. He struck out six, balked in the eighth but preserved a 4-2 decision over Boston. Baltimore and Minnesota linger near the pace as the Indians stretch their winning streak.
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Sandy Koufax Dominates Giants On Four-Hitter Victory
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax fired his sixth shutout of the season holding San Francisco to four singles in a 2 0 win that moved Los Angeles to third place in the NL. Moose Skowron drove in the only runs with a third inning double while Koufax struck out nine in a complete game effort. Roseboro left with an injury after a fast pitch collision.
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Indians Hunt for Records as Hot Streak Extends
The Cleveland Indians rode a five game winning run and 15 of 17 overall to climb from ninth to fourth place. Key lefty Jack Kralick delivered a five hit shutout, while a patched lineup overcame injuries to John Romano and Vic Davalillo. The surge followed a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees and featured timely defense and small ball to win 1-0.
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Walling's Goal Sinks Grads In Opening Duel
Ridley Township Summer Soccer League opened with a triple header as Walling's Poal scored the decisive goal to beat the Grads 1-0 in the first game.
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Open course gets battering from top golfers at Brookline
In Brookline Massachusetts the U S Open course drew sharp critique from players including Julius Boros George Bayer Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer who called the layout rough and poorly conditioned with ankle deep rough and blind holes prompting comparisons to other major venues. Local officials and officials from the game’s ranks heard the complaints as preparations continued for the championship.
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Open Championship critics spark debate over course conditions
Palmer voiced frustration with two or three holes including a 47-yard par 4 12th seen as a nightmare with a tiny green and thick rough. Boros noted a peat bog fairway on the ninth and urged teeing up. Joseph Dey of the USGA defended the test and praised the challenge as intended for a skilled winner.
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Standings And Results From The ASSOCIATED PRESS
Standings by the Associated Press show Baltimore 7, Boston 2 and Cleveland 1, Washington 0. Monday's results list the day’s games and slated matchups with Kansas City at Los Angeles Chicago at Minnesota Baltimore at Cleveland and Washington at New York among others. Wednesday's games include Kansas City at Los Angeles Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 2 and Pittsburgh 9 Milwaukee 3 plus St Louis 8 New York 1.
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Clay Favored In London Open Air Bout At Wembley
London AP reports Cassius Clay remains the favorite for his 10 round heavyweight title bout with Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium tonight. Rain is forecast in the afternoon with a dry evening, Promoter Jack Solomons expects a 35 000 crowd and at least 280 000 dollars gross. Cooper, 28, is confident with a plan to counter Clay's speed while Clay asserts he is greased lightning and has been unbeaten in 18 fights.
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