Birds stay hot with sixth win in seven games
The Carling Red Birds defeated Iberia 7 to 3 behind six hits from a 14 hit barrage and winning pitcher Larry Brickey. Ray Hentges went 3 for 3 with a double, while Les Hilgedick and Brickey each contributed in relief as Iberia struggled with walks and timely hits. The Birds head to Nevada for an 8 p.m. Saturday game.
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Local Club Edges In Inter-City Golf With 312 Points
Jefferson City Country Club led the Inter City Golf Tournament after the first 18 holes with 412 points, Ed Loeffler and Russ Rinkin each earning 72s to share medalist honors. The event moves to Fulton on June 15 for round two. John Grant led day scoring with 41 percent of points, while other Jefferson City players posted solid totals.
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Inter City
Ed Loeffler
Russ Rinkin
Columbia
Sedalia
Fulton
Vic van Dyne
John Grant
Loeffler
Paul Leslie
Rinklin
Jim Leslie
Henry Andrae
Elliot Farmer
Ralph Hammond
Charles Pickett
Fred Rost
Griffith Ortega Set For 16-Round Welterweight Title Fight
Emile Griffith and Gaspar Ortega prepare for a televised 16 round welterweight title bout at the Olympic Auditorium Saturday night. Griffith, 22, says he may seek a stoppage if within range and notes his KO past against Benny Paret. Ortega, 23, is noted as a sturdy challenger in a bout that could end with Griffith claiming the crown.
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Kid) Paret
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Fingers Grip Shapes Golf and Pistol Skill, Says Rosburg
The Fingers by Bob Rosburg explains grip technique, noting thumbs and forefingers as pivotal in guiding the club. It cites Cecil Quiley’s 542 score and lists other shooters at a weekly United Sportsmen's Pistol Club event, underscoring finger control across sports.
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Slay Receives Track Letter at Wentworth Academy
David Slay son of Girana Oars and Edward B Slay of 138 Boonville Hd is among 14 cadets earning a track letter at Wentworth Military Academy Lexington. Slay a former Lenin High track man led the squad in points and ran middle distance events as a senior at the academy.
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National League Roundup Br aves Lose to Pittsburgh 8 2
In Chicago the Braves fall 8 2 as Pittsburgh delivers a tongue lashing while White Sox talks move toward Danny Thomas and Epton. Cardinals hold Giants at San Francisco 7 6 as McDaniel and Broglio falter late yet seal the win. Alou and McCovey homer threats spark a late San Francisco rally.
Dempsey and Tunney Push Federal Boxing Regulator
Former champions Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney urged Congress to curb boxing racketeering. They testified for an anti racketeering bill that would set a federal boxing commissioner in the Justice Department with licensing and enforcement powers over boxers managers promoters and matchmakers.
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Gene Tunney
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Lopsided Scores In Park Contests
Lopsided wins by Eagles Car Supply and a pair of cf triumphs by Security and Gordon marked Intermediate play Thursday night. A ten-run third inning clinched the win for pitcher Kurt Wissehr as the Eagles beat the Optimist 12 to 0. Wissehr nearly pitched a perfect game, missing by one hit. Capitol Supply beat Tweedi jm 2 behind Kelly Whitaker’s three hits. Security Windows defeated Marine Corps 4 to 0 as Dennis Green allowed two hits with nine strikeouts. Eddie Snodgrass walked five, struck out five, and yielded four hits in the loss. Herb Gordon edged Mc Donald 2 od. Tag Gerrt pitched despite early trouble, walking six and striking out seven with no hits counted against him. Dennis Lee Legg allowed one hit and one walk but was hurt by fielding errors. Taggert hit a home run but was ruled out for not touching second base.
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Denny Shackleford
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George Bond
Lloyd Burgess
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Eddie Snodgrass
Herb Gordon
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Taggert
Dennis Lee Legg
Feind's circuitous path from Tiger to Marine corps
The 1858 Clutch feature recounts Missouri’s 28 game upset of Kansas State with Mel West rushing 170 yards and Charlie Rash missing a PAT that would have broken the national mark. It notes Tom Sweney’s injury and center Bill Feind's unlikely switch from football positions as he moved from Missouri freshman to Marine officer after graduation.
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Legionnaires Open League Meeting Fulton Tonight
At 8 p.m. the Legionnaires meet Fulton at Washington Park with Jerry Baur starting for Fulton and a strong infield of Joe Boessen Terry Ahern Jim Barry Harvey Ide Dick Beott and Larry Barleywine. Local starter Larry Baysinger or Bob Schepers will counter. Fulton aims to rebound after three straight practice losses and a 3-0 win over Eldon.
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Jim Dunton
Eldon
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Joe Boessen
Terry Ahern
Jim Barry
Harvey Ide
Dick Beott
Larry Barleywine
Fom DeBroeck
Dan Basnett
Larry Sitton
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Hartsburg Edge Auxvasse 1 0 In Tight Central Starter
Hartsburg won 1 to 0 over Auxvasse in a Missouri League game noted from Spokane to El Paso. Eddie Garcia pitched with 1 walk and 2 hit batsmen while Kirk Barrow provided Hartsburg’s lone run. The fragmentary report lists multiple players and cities, reflecting a chaotic OCR summary of a sports brief.
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von Clay
Hartsburg
Philadelphia
Kirk Barrow
Gul
Los Angeles
Eddie Garcia
Beaver
Marvini Buat Auxvasse
el Paso
Oakland
Calif
Manuel Elias
Phoenix
Ariz
Jimmy Aveyta
David Wistenditk
Jayhawks Seek Another Central College Title
Kansas Jayhawks pursue a sixth straight Central College track and field crown at Milwaukee event. Confused lines mention runners and outcomes including a double, a winner Gary Lammers, and various scattered notes about mile records, meets, and regional results.
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Milwaukee
Minor League Scores Across Leagues and Matches
In the International League Jersey City defeated Charles 7 to 6 while Syracuse beat Buffalo 10 to 3 and Columbus edged Richmond 3 to 2. American Association games saw Houston down Louisville 102 with nine innings, Omaha 6 over Indianapolis 2, and Denver 15 over Dallas-Fort Worth. Pacific Coast League slate had Tacoma 4, Salt Lake City 30, Seattle 2, Portland 4, Spokane 3 with only scheduled games listed.
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Booster Work Party Saturday at Stadium
Officials schedule a work party at Public Schon y Stadium for 9 a m Saturday to finish maintenance on the practice football field.
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Weekend Fishing Report From Missouri Lakes and Streams
Waters show mixed clarity with many streams clear and productive for trout, white bass, and walleye. Lakes range from clear to murky though several sites report good catches of bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, and carp using worms, minnows, and underwater lures.
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Tigers Tie A's Before Rainout in Detroit
Detroit battled Kansas City to a 4 4 tie in a game called after rain, preserving a two game edge over idle Cleveland in the American League. Boston beat New York 7 5 and Washington slipped past Los Angeles 3 2 in the ninth on a passed ball and a two run pinch double by Gene Woodling. The Senators were held to five hits through eight, then a double steal and a sacrifice fly produced the eventual run. Al Kaline hit two walks and a single to spark Detroit’s seventh inning, erasing a 3 0 deficit after Wayne Causey’s four run frame. Norm Cash homered for Detroit, Vic Wertz added a triple and the Red Sox offense produced three runs in the fifth. Bob Turley was the loser as Bill Skowron boosted the Yankees with three RBIs on two homers and Ron Blomberg added a homer in a 14 hit rally.
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Canisius Beats Notre Dame In Memorable 72-72 Victory
Canisius College players hailed their 72-72 win over Notre Dame as the season's most satisfying victory. Team members, showcasing resilience, claimed praise for overcoming a tough foe in a tight contest.
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