Phils Sweep Pair From Cubs in June Doubleheader
Phils win both games against the Cubs 6-0 and 2-1 as Robin Roberts throws a two hitter and Rues Meyers and Jim Konstanty combine to hold Chicago to two hits in the opener. Cubs suffer their eighth and ninth straight losses with singles by Bermanski and Atwell the only offense.
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Baseball Too Tough Says Female Player
Jackie Mitchell says baseball is too hard for a girl after minor league head George Trautman ruled no woman could play. She recalls a long career as an opening pitcher in men’s exhibitions, and notes Elaine Engle, a 24 year old stenographer, was disqualified as an infielder for Harrisburg in the Inter-State League.
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Harrisburg, Pa
Harney wins NCAA golf medal with 70 in Lafayette
Paul Harney of Holy Cross captured medalist honors at the 55th NCAA golf championship in Lafayette Ind after a second straight one-under par 70. Three others tied for runner-up at 145 Don January North Texas State Ken Venturi San Jose State and Paul Johanson Washington all finished at 145.
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San Jose State
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Washington
Reynolds Fans 16th Straight Complete Game in Yanks Win
Allie Reynolds pitched his 16th straight complete game as the New York Yankees overwhelmed the St. Louis Browns 3 1. Despite nine scattered hits and two NY errors yielding two of the three Brown runs, Reynolds allowed only 21 earned runs in 115 innings. The Yankees erupted for four runs in the first inning to set the pace in St. Louis.
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Red Sox Drop 7 1 Duke to Bengals
Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 7 to 1 at Briggs Stadium before $8,698 fans. Gerry Priddy and Johnny Pesky hit home runs as Detroit jumped Henry early, with Pesky singling and Priddy walking in the first inning and Groth driving in two on a double.
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Connolly Battles Pain To Win First Wimbledon Match
Maureen Connolly, 17, from San Bernardino, overcame a shoulder ache to win her Wimbledon opening round 6-2 6-0, defying doctor and teacher advice and pledging not to withdraw. The American face included top seed Dortks Hart and others advancing in a day of first round play.
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Don Tregonning
Australia
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Homeruns Decide as Cards Dodgers Split
In a Brooklyn doubleheader, the Dodgers split with the Cardinals as homeruns powered both games. Preacher Roe pitched the first-game shutout win for Brooklyn, while Duke Snider and Gil Hodges homered. Peanuts Lowrey's three-run shot sparked St Louis in the nightcap, but Van Cuyk lasted four innings before the Cards rallied.
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Wynn Hart Shantz Victory Streak Ends 2-1
Early Wynn and Al Rosen lift Cleveland Indians past Philadelphia Athletics 2 to 1 ending Bobby Shantz 11 game winning streak. Avila singles in the south inning and Rosen belts his 13th homer for the decisive runs.
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Great Starts Triple Play but Bucs Lose
Boston rookie George Crowe delivered a ninth inning single to break a tie and give the Braves a 4 3 win over Pittsburgh at Braves Field. Dick Groat, in his fifth major league game, started the Pirates' first triple play. he fielded Torgeson’s liner, touched second, and doubled off Sam Jethroe at first. Crowe and Bell provided key hits, while Dickson took the loss for Pittsburgh as the Braves clinched a dramatic victory before 3 736 fans.
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Senators Rally Past White Sox 6-2 in Chicago
Washington pitchers and batters powered a 6-2 victory over Chicago as Gil Coan and Eddie Yost homered. Coan hit a first inning four bagger with Yost aboard, and Yost added his fifth homer in the fourth. The win moved the Senators to fourth in the American League.
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Seeded Players Fall in NCAA Net Tourney Upsets
In Evanston three seeded players were upset in the first rounds of the NCAA tennis championships. Third seed Fred Hegist of California lost to Browne of North Carolina, 1 1 6 6 3. Alfredo Millet Rollins, eighth seed, and tenth seed Deverry of Texas fell to opponents Millet lost 6 3 6 4, Deberry fell to Clayton Benham of Denver 13 11 6 3. First seed Hugh Stewart of Southern California advanced to the third round without Stepp on the court.
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Davey Targets Second Win Over Vejar in Welter Bout
Detriot report notes Davey a 2-1 favorite to beat Chico Vejar in a 10 round welterweight headline bout at Olympis Theater. Davey, 21, previously floored Vejar four times in their last meeting, employing body blows to seek a repeat victory. Vejar, from Stamford Connecticut, is undeterred and promises to press the attack as the wary challenger aims to extend his pro and amateur resume.
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