A's Tie record in 10th inning surge at Detroit
Kent Hadley homered in the ninth and the A's exploded for eight runs in the 10th to tie the AL record for 10th inning scoring, turning a 12-2 comeback into a 10th inning triumph while Detroit faltered. In the NL, San Francisco halted Los Angeles eight game streak with a 6-4 road win keyed by Jim Davenport and Willie Mays late, ending the Dodgers' surge.
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Knuckler Mystery Shakes Baseball Wind and Wilhelm
Air pressure and wind turn Hoy Wilhelm’s knuckler into a baffling pitch as Baltimore’s ace dominates early season, with experts and coaches weighing control limits and the wind’s impact. Bud Jones notes Rain and four players missing as Dodge City trip looms.
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MacKay Only American Left At Wimbledon Semi
Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio, the sole American man remaining at Wimbledon, defeated Neale Fraser in the quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals to face Rod Laver. The match featured MacKay’s improved strategy and timing as he controlled play from start to finish.
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Southwest Oilers Win Softball Sweepstakes in First Round
The Oilers, defending champions, beat the Garden City crew 9-6 to keep their record intact. In the nightcap, a 3-run burst in the fifth helped rebalance a 7-5 lead as Reynolds and G. Mar delivered key hits.
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Rotary Sweeps Knothole Doubleheader In League Tilt
Rotary swept a twin bill from Lions in Knothole League action with the minors losing 11-9 and the majors 4-0. Bud Johnson pitched a two hit shutout for the majors while Mike Johnson contributed offensively. Southwest slugger Buzz Cockriel and Scott Davis combined for 11 hits in the nightcap, and Cockriel allowed the big first two innings. The minors battled back in the seventh to force extra innings after a 9-9 tie, with Goodwest adding an insurance run in the sixth.
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Fred Brennaman
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Out Of State License Fees Questioned By States
ALBUQUERQUE N M AP conservationists discuss charging non residents higher prices for hunting and fishing licenses. Some fisheries say the practice is impractical for licenses and may be dropped in other states. Trout stocked by game departments belong to residents and non residents alike. Fisheries divisions are financed by license sales.
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Baseball league leaders list across American and National leagues
American League leaders cover batting average runs RBIs and hits with Kuenn Detroit batting .357 and Runnels Boston 94 hits. Killebrew Washington leads in runs 57 and RBIs 59. Williams Kansas City doubles 21. Killebrew home runs 26. National League leaders show Aaron Milwaukee 381 hits 112 and Banks Chicago 71 RBIs. Mathews Milwaukee 23 home runs. Pinson Cincinnati 7 triples. Drysdale and Koufax atop strikeouts.
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Glorious Night for Floyd Patterson at Helsinki Games
In Helsinki on August 2, 1952, Floyd Patterson, a 17-year-old from Brooklyn, won the 165 pound Olympic boxing crown by knocking out Vasile Tita of Romania. The night also saw Ingemar Johansson disqualified in the heavyweight final after repeated warnings, ending his chances and fueling discussion of unfair officiating and team readiness. The event marked five U.S. boxing golds, boosting the host nation’s pride amid a strong crowd of 10,000 spectators yesterday focused on the Olympic finals.
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AAWU Official Duties Defined
Berkeley report says Tom Hamilton becomes head of the four‑school Athletic Association of Western Universities replacing the PCC role. He signs a five year contract near 20000 dollars yearly to manage officiating programs and intercollegiate athletics while avoiding Schmidt’s investigative powers. California UCLA Southern California and Washington form the AAWU.
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A's Contract Talks With Kansas City Officials
The Kansas City Baseball Committee planned to meet Edward L. Wollers attorney for the Athletics to discuss renewing the five year city stadium contract. The club seeks to revamp the rental terms while noting the current agreement runs to December 31. A game summary notes McGaughey and Brennaman standout performances in Southwest play.
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Casper to Defend Flint Open Crown
Casper defends his Flint Open crown as the field of 151 pros targets a $9,000 top prize at Warwick Hills. The course at Grand Blanc begins 6,900 yards, then extends to 7,280 by Sunday with rounds staged Thursday through Sunday.
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Giants End Dodgers Skid With 13th Inning Homer
The Associated Press reports in a 12 inning marathon the Giants halted the Dodgers seven game win streak. Jim Davenport and Willie Mays belted two first-pitch homers in the 13th inning off reliever Stan Williams to clinch the victory.
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Giants Win Wild NL Tilt Tie Dodgers For Second
San Francisco beat Los Angeles 6-4 at the Coliseum to reclaim second place, Davenport homering twice for the Giants as they edge the Dodgers by 1 game in the NL standings. Milwaukee’s Braves lead the league. KC tops Detroit 10-3 in the AL.
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Giants Break Dodgers Streak With Late Homer In Octane Tie
Jim Davenport hit his second homer of the game in the 13th to break a 4-4 tie, lifting the Giants to a 6-4 win and snuffing a seven game Dodgers streak. Mike McCormick held Dodgers to four hits over the final four innings for the win.
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