Garden Bowl and Northern Capture League Crowns
Final bowling results show Garden Bowl winning the American league title with a 66 win 30 loss record, edging Austin’s 61 44. Palmer Leopold top three in the Sportsman league with 56 48. Northern Natural Measurement tops Sportsman with 4 game margin over VFW 62 58. Don Weeks and Heary Warner lead American Hi-10 and Hi-30 respectively. Bill Fordham and Al Tauscher pace Sportsman Hi-10 and Hi-30. Northern leads team totals in both leagues. Gary Herrington and Ray Brown cited for most improved in American and Sportsman.
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Gary Herrington
Bill Fordham
al Tauscher
Ray Brown
Hurricane To Fight Patterson in Polo Grounds Defense
New York reports Floyd Patterson will defend the world heavyweight title at the Polo Grounds around July 29 or 30. Tommy Hurricane Jackson, nicknamed the chop em up man with the double upper cut, is slated as challenger in the upcoming bout.
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Hurricane) Jackson
Floyd Patterson
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Colby Football Star Bound for Wichita State
Nelson Tohur an of Colby High School will join Wichita State University football next year, after a standout career earning multiple all state honors. The 18 year old, 205 pound end and halfback contributed 12 letters across football, basketball and track, and helped Colby to a 26 8 3 record with two conference titles under coach Harold Randall.
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University of Wichita
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Harold Randall
Indians Rise as American Team to Watch After White Sox Win
The Cleveland Indians snapped a two game skid by edging the Chicago White Sox 4-3, pulling within two games of the AL lead in a four game set. Vic Wertz Gene Woodling and Rocky Colavito powered the offense with key hits as Dick Tomanek earned the win and Ray Narleski saved it. The club's lineup features 300 hitters Wertz Colavito Woodling and others helping offset shakiness in pitching.
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Nellie Fox
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Bill Fischer
al Smith
Paul LaPalme
Gerry Staley
Dick Tomanek
Bob Lemon
Ray Narleski
Al Besselink Leads Southwest in 12-0 KC Open Victory
Al Besselink powered Southwest to a 12-0 rout in the Kansas City Open, with Jameson extending his no hitter bid before a third inning miscue ruined the perfect game effort. Don Blasingame provided a slim lead for St Louis as Cincinnati clung to first by two games. Fankhauser delivered a late surge in the nightcap, while Cockriel’s five-hit performance helped the Cardinals surge toward fifth place.
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Gordy Halbleib
Jamesnight
Blasingame
Legion
Raul Sanches
Bud Lincoln
Jones
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Colorado Springs
Besselink Leads After 36 Holes At Hillcrest Country Club
The 32-year-old Besselink from Grossinger New York shot a 5 under 67 to lead the $22,000 event at Hillcrest CC Mangrum, Rosburg Ford and Burke trail with 139-140 as 91 players reach the third round. Besselink nailed a 35-foot birdie on the 10th and posted a 31 on the back nine.
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Hillcrest Country Club
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Apple Valley
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Ed Furgol
Bob Rosburg
San Francisco
Doug Ford
Shocker Grid Force Struck Another Blow
The University of Wichita football team faces a setback as co captain Ray Vogl will undergo knee surgery after final exams. The WU star from Wamego is expected to miss next season but may return for fall practice with rest and rehab. Coach Woody Woodard notes Vogt’s recovery depends on the operation.
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Gil Tatman
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Harry Horton
Hugoton
Bruce Berrig
Fairview
Okla
Wichita Braves Continue Streak
The Wichita Braves defeated St Paul 3-0 to extend their win streak as Minneapolis trails in standings after a 8-5 win over Indianapolis. Denver edged Charleston 5-4 in 11 innings and Omaha prevailed 6-5 in 14 innings over Louisville. Jerry Wilson allowed five hits for Wichita with all runs in the sixth.
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Jerry Wilson
Saints
St. Paul
Dana McDevlitt
Braves
Minneapolis
Millers
Henry Thompson
Bill Taylor
Indianapolis
Pete Burnside
Fred Rodriguez
Minor League Baseball Scores From Various Circuits
Results from American Association and Texas and Western leagues show Denver beating Charleston 4 to 3 in 11 innings, Wichita blanking St. Paul 8 to 0, Atlanta topping New Orleans 6 to 3, Mobile beating Birmingham 1 to 0, Chattanooga routing Little Rock 16 to 4, Memphis over Nashville 4 to 2, Fort Worth defeating San Antonio 5 to 2, Dallas 3 over Austin 2, Houston 3 over Tulsa 0, Shreveport 7 over Oklahoma City 2, Des Moines edging Amarillo 3 to 2, Albuquerque 3 over Sioux City 4, Lincoln 7 over Colorado Springs, and Pueblo vs Tonk postponed.
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Cuban Holds Hit Record By Pitcher
Minnie Minoso leads American League in hit by pitch for a season with 23. The Cuban outfielder has been plunked 100 times in parts of seven seasons, saying pitchers target him and he crowds the plate while explaining his slower ball recognition and habit of leaning into pitches.
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Whitey Ford
Tigers Okies In Big 7 Finish
Missouri and Oklahoma wrap up the Big Seven baseball season with hopes of sweeps to stay in title contention. Oklahoma’s 4 3 win over Missouri followed four Missouri errors allowing a late three run rally. The Cyclones faced Colorado in a doubleheader needing one win to clinch. Tigers jumped to a 3 0 lead in the first inning with hits from Keefer Davis Hawkins and James and a sacrifice fly.
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Eddie Fisher
Lee Keefer
Jack Davis
Jay Hawkins
Charlie James
Tigers
Kansas City Delays Game With De Viroit Due to Rain
The Kansas City game against De Viroit was postponed last night because of rain. The rain interruption affected the schedule and left teams awaiting a rescheduled date.
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Kansas City
Deviroit
Patterson Jackson title defense eyed for Polo Grounds
Floyd Patterson’s looming heavyweight title defense against Tommy Jackson at the Polo Grounds in late July remains in talks. Jackson’s manager Lippe Breidbart seeks 20 percent of the gate plus about 176.60 for TV with a local blackout, while promoter Emil Lence requires a rematch clause and escrow of part of Jackson’s purse, delaying final agreement.
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Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
Polo Grounds
Lippe Breidbart
Jackson
Breidburt
Emil ‘Lence
Patterson
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