Duke Favored To Win ACC Grid War
Duke’s Blue Devils are preseason favorites to win the 1957 Atlantic Coast Conference championship and advance to a Orange Bowl against Oklahoma next New Year’s Day. South Carolina’s Syneeste and Maryland also receive top votes from eight sports writers, with Duke rated no worse than second by the primary scribe.
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Arlington Futurity Disqualification Alters Finish
Unbeaten Alhambra was disqualified after an apparent easy win. Leather Button moved up to take the $150,075 Arlington Futurity, with Eddie Arcaro aboard Fred Hoopers two year old star crossing first in 1:09 45, a new six furlong record for the event.
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Attendance Up In Carolina Loop
In Roxboro North Carolina attendance in the Class B Carolina League rose through June 30 reaching 7 389 more than last year. League president Bill Jessup credited the six clubs active this season with a stronger turnout despite the prior year having eight teams. He forecast continued success into July and the rest of the season.
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Gallaghers Cup YMCA Feature Net Victory in Lexington
Doc and Mike Gallagher defeated George Becker and Dick Steinborn in a disputed tag team bout at the Lexington YMCA. Mike body-pressed Becker for the final fall to secure the win as the Gallaghers returned to town after a long absence amid postmatch disputes over outside assistance.
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Major League Standings Report by The Associated Press
The Associated Press provides major league standings with Powter of ve Ratdix as a cited reference. The brief notes team rankings, win loss records, and key figures shaping the season’s early results.
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A's Rally In Ninth To Nip Orioles 6-5
Gus Zernial belted a dramatic ninth inning homer off Geork giving Kansas City a 6 to 5 win over Baltimore. Four runs in the ninth off Connie Johnson broke a tight game as Bob Cerv and Zernial sparked the late rally. Tom Morgan earned the win in relief, with Urban recording the final outs.
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Greensboro swimmers push NCAC-men on first day
Greensboro led the field in early women’s events as rival teams lagged. NCAC’s Ralph Casey and Willis Casey coached the men, but a persistent Greensboro squad challenged the favored college group on opening day.
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Donovan's 1 Hit Beats Red Sox for White Sox Win
Dick Donovan hurled his second one hitter of the year as the White Sox beat Boston 4 1. He lost the no hit bid on Ted Williams' single in the fourth. Donovan improved to 9 3 as Chicago closed within five games of the Yankees while Cleveland beat them. Three infield double plays aided the effort.
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Senators Edge Tigers 4 3 on Homers and Lary Wildness
The Washington Senators, in last place, beat the Detroit Tigers 4 to 3. Jim Lemon hit his 13th homer with the bases empty in the first inning and Roy Sievers his 22nd with a man aboard in the sixth. Bud Byerly shut down the Bengals late, and Herb Plews delivered a sacrifice fly for the deciding run in the seventh after two walks.
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Avila's Hit Lifts Indians Past Yankees 4-2
Cleveland beats New York 4 to 2 as Bobby Avila drives in the go ahead runs after bases were loaded in the eighth. Early Wynn earns the decision for the Indians, firing six scoreless innings before Avila's clutch hit. Wynn improves to 13-10 with six strikeouts and six walks, while Yogi Berra ends his 11 game safety streak.
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