Tigers surge past rivals as Dykes era yields hot stretch
Detroit under manager Jimmy Dykes has surged to a 24-10 record since May 3, leading the AL by six games and climbing from 2-14 to within one game of Cleveland. Jim Bunning, Kaline’s three RBIs, and a 6-3 win at Boston highlight a month of dominance as the Tigers move up the standings and pull away from division rivals.
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Dodge City hosts Ban Johnson exhibition opener at Lightner Field
Buddy Jones leads the 1959 Ban Johnson squad into an 8:15 p.m. exhibition at Clint Lightner Field in Dodge City. The Mavericks, a young but promising group, seek life for the home program after a 4-3 loss to Liberal in their last start, while Jaycees push to boost attendance and support with veterans returning and new talent.
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Positive Thinking Gives Bolt Confidence At Open
Tommy Bolt, ahead of the U S Open at Winged Foot, stresses positive thinking as key to avoiding mistakes. He declines to predict victory, noting odds against any winner, while acknowledging his potential impact in the 1959 Open championship.
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Nicolet Tops Big Cimarron Tourney
Nicolet tops CIMARRON in a championship flight at the annual links event. Three sub-par area golfers helped solidify the result as the final rounds completed with Nicolet firing a strong 31 on a key link.
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Rotary Lions Split Openers In Knothole League Debut
Rotary and Lions split opening Knothole League games at Finnup Park as Lions blanked Rotary 101 while Rotary minors surged with five runs in the third and again in the fourth. Wilson earned the win with Wiehe as closer. Lions added four runs in the seventh to secure the nightcap.
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Face's yearlong run spurs Pirates to tied third in NL
Elroy Face extended his unbeaten streak to over a year with eight wins and four saves this season, lowering his ERA to 1.03 in 35 1 3 innings as Pittsburgh beat the Giants 12 9. The Pirates moved into a three way tie for third with the Cubs and Dodgers after a 12 9 victory highlighted by Harry Bright's pinch homer in the 11th. Willie Mays left the game with a bruised side but returned as a pinch hitter. Lew Burdette starred for the Braves with a 4 for 4 day and a key five run eighth inning supporting Ed Mathews 20th homer.
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Garden City Poised by $230000 Telephone Payroll
Garden City's prosperity grows from $230000 yearly telephone payroll. Most wages stay in town fueling food, clothing, housing, insurance, and recreation. The workers are active in churches, Scouting, and civic groups, seen as partners in progress.
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