Fireball Roberts predicts record Daytona Firecracker 250 pace
Glenn Fireball Roberts of Daytona Beach believes the Daytona Firecracker 250 set for July 4 at Daytona International Speedway could surpass 152 mph if the race runs without cautions. Roberts cites past speeds and the qualifying record while noting Sunday qualifying races will set starting positions.
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Daytona International Speedway
Tueday
Glenn
Fireball” Roberts
Roberts
Air Foils To Test On Racing Car At Daytona
At Daytona International Speedway the first test of air foils on a specially adapted racing car is planned. Larry Frank aims for a 180 mph lap around the 2.5 mile high banked track this weekend, with designer Bob Osiecki noting the foil system should keep the car grounded at high speed. A $10,000 prize awaits the first car to reach 180 mph. Rain delayed practice for the July 4 Firecracker 250. time trials are set for Saturday and four 25 mile qualifying races Sunday.
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Marvin Panch
Daytona Beach
USMC
Daytona
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Charlotte
Atlanta
Speedway
Mary Pendergrast
Memphis
Tenn
Fla
Daytona International Speedway
Larry Frank
Greenville
S.C
Bob Osiecki
N.C
Osiecki
Five-team race now in AL pennant chase says Lopez
Detroit was swept as the Chicago White Sox stretched to 12 straight wins in 1961. Manager Al Lopez said Baltimore and Cleveland are in the hunt and predicted a five team race with Detroit and New York in contention as Chicago climbs from a poor start to a tie for fourth.
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Spinners Fall Again as Smokies Dominate Knoxville Night
Greenville loses 11 to 1 at Knoxville as the Smokies snap a five-game skid and extend their lead over Greenville. Neal Ridley honored, 5,184 fans attend. Phil Kliewer fires four hits including a two four-run innings performance.
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Associated Press
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Knoxville
Smokies
Columbia
Asheville
Charleston
Charlotte
Jacksonville
Portsmouth
Neal Ridley
Phil Kliewer
Attad
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Minor Scores Across Leagues Highlight PCL IL and A A Action
In the Pacific Coast League Hawaii defeated Spokane 13 to 4 while Portland beat Salt Lake City 7 to 4 and Tacoma topped Seattle 6 to 3. Vancouver won 12 to 3 over San Diego. In the International League Toronto and Columbus split 3 to 5 and 2 to 7, while Richmond beat Buffalo 2 to 1 and Jersey City defeated Rochester 8 to 5. Charleston edged Syracuse 2 to 1. In the American Association Indianapolis beat Dallas Fort Worth 4 to 1 in 10 innings, Denver prevailed over Omaha 10 to 6, and Houston won 8 to 1 against Louisville.
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Belmont Chiefs Surge With Giants Affiliate Deal
The Belmont Chiefs, stuck near last in the Western Carolina League, won 6-2 over Salisbury aided by a 10th inning surge. Tom Pruitt hit a three run double after Belmont tied the game in the eighth. the win followed news of a player working agreement with the San Francisco Giants. Statesville beat Shelby 2-1 as Lexington topped Newton Conover 6-2.
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Associated Press
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Salisbury
San Francisco Giants
Springfield
Mass
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Belmont
Statesville
Shelby
Tom Hall
Bob Brasley
Lexington
al Flitcraft
Ron Henson
Newton- Conover
Newton
Standard railroad gauge described in US and other nations
A note states the standard railroad gauge is four feet one and seven sixteenths inches. It references usage in the United States and many foreign countries.
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United States
Bonus Baby Pans Out Worth Each Dollar In MLB Signings
The piece examines high profile baseball bonus babies like Harmon Killebrew, Sandy Koufax, Al Kaline, and Dick Groat, noting varied success. It contrasts big early bonuses with later outcomes and highlights players such as Mike McCormick, Robin Roberts, Lindy McDaniel, Curt Simmons, Harvey Kuenn, and Johnny Antonelli, among others.
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Sandy Koufax
al Kaline
Dick Groat
Mike McCormick
Robin Roberts
Lindy McDaniel
Curt Simmons
Harvey Kuenn
Johnny Antonelli
Paul Giel
Billy Consolo
Paul Pettit
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Killebrews
Killebrew
Washington
Senators
Minnesota Twins
Koufax
Dodgers
Charlie Smith Named to Walker Cup Squad
Gastonia North Carolina AP reports Charlie Smith, 30, was chosen to represent the United States against Britain in the Walker Cup at Seattle on Sept 1-2. Smith, who won the North and South and Southern Amateur titles last year, says he will practice hard and uphold the team’s decision. He also earns automatic Masters qualification for next April. Billy Joe Patton of Morganton is named an alternate on the squad.
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Gastonia
N.C
United States
Britain
Seattle
Charlie Smith
Smith
Wilson
North Carolina
Billy Joe Patton
Morganton
Nancy Richey Falls in First Wimbledon Round Bright Future Seen
Nancy Richey, 19, a debutant from San Angelo Texas, lost to Margaret Smith 3-6 6-3 6-4 but drew praise as an intriguing new personality with potential Wimbledon crown prospects. American peers and experts hailed her talent as the sport watches her rise in the postwar era.
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Wimbledon
England
Nancy Richey
Little Atom
San Angelo
Tex
Sam
Miss Richey
Australia
Margaret Smith
Jaroslav Drobny
London Evening Standard
Britain
Tony Mottram
Nancy
Major League Stars Highlight Yost and Buhl Performances
Eddie Yost drove in four runs including his first homer of the season to lift the Angels to a 7-6 win and bar the Yankees from first place. Bob Buhl blanked the Cardinals on six hits for a 3-0 victory.
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Angels
Yankees
Bob Buhl
Braves
Cardinals
Swing and Sway routine for golf conditioning
One of the best exercises to tone golf muscles for weekend play. Hold a club horizontally in an inverted V, swing far to the right then left simulating backswing and downswing with hands apart. Keep left arm straight and control the club through the left hand and wrist throughout.
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