All Star Ballot Push Sparks Eleven Lead Changes
In Chicago, Kaline overtakes Campanella as top vote getter in the All Star polling with 112,848 votes. Campanella trails with 112,412 while Berra and Snider sit third and fourth, as fans cast ballots for Milwaukee and New York stars for the Milwaukee game on July 12.
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New York
Yankees
Duke Snider
Brooklyn
Wi Musial
St. Louis
Kluseewski
Cincinnati
Schovidienst
Louis
Aaier
Chicago
Lane
D Jackson
Mae Ihews
Milwaukee
Banks Chicago
Logan
Ennis
Philadelphia
Lookman
Snider
Ash
Mueller
Aaron
Milowaukee
Campanella
Enin
Vernon
Washington
Power
Kansas City
Fox
Sibway
Avilay
Cleveland
Hall
Finigan
Kell
Shortstop
Kyena
Detroit
Carcassquel
Zernlal
Mie Twho
Mastic
Doby iCley
Major League Baseball: 1950s season highlights and stats
The report lists top players and leaders by batting and pitching. Notables include Ashburn and Musial with high averages, Spitzer and Kluszewski with home runs, and Labine and Combe among leading pitchers. Includes teams Chicago Cleveland New York Brooklyn and others with various figures.
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Katne
Detroit
Kuein
Dehoi
Fox
Chicags
Power
Raneas Os
Hilis
Jensen
Boson
Marth
New York
Katine
Hill—Balme
Chicago
Smith
Lleveland
Mantle
Milwaukee
Spitzer
Brooklyn
Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Campanella
Brooklin
Decisi Labine
Combe
Fleck Talks With President Eisenhower After Open
Jack Fleck, an unknown golfer a week earlier, met President Eisenhower in San Francisco after winning the National Open. Fleck said the president asked if he was nervous during the playoff with Ben Hogan, and he replied he did not reveal his nerves.
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Jack Fleck
San Francisco
Jack
Eisenhower
St. Francis Hotel
Ben) Hogan
United States
Fleck
Pita Wins by KO Over New Yorker in Fight of the Year Talk
Argentine import Pita, unbeaten in 42 bouts, defeated Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls by an eighth round knockout at St Nicholas Arena. Referee Ray Miller ruled the stoppage after Poirier was dragged to his corner. Poirier was decked in the eighth. two knockdowns marked the match as a dramatic contested affair with judges split.
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New York
Oscar Pita
Gene Poirier
Niagara Falls
N. Y
St. Nicholas' ‘Arenae
Pita
Poitier
Ray Milter
Argentina
Eferee Miller
Poirier
Tony Rossi
Artie Schwartzer
Saxton Starts Comeback With Knockout in Sixth
In Brockton Massachusetts Johnny Saxton 158 pounds former welterweight champ began a comeback by stopping Jimny Fuller 156 of Wilmington Delaware with a knockout 1:00 into the sixth round of a scheduled ten at Maple Arena. Fuller weighed 155 and was floored for an eight count in the fourth. referee Eddie Curley halted the one sided bout. Saxton’s last major title win was a loss to Tony DeMarco in Boston April 1. DeMarco later dropped the title to Carmen Basilio. Also listed are minor league results and other boxing notes from the night.
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Brockton
Johnny Saxton
Dummy Fuller
Wilmington
Del
Maple Arena
Santon
Eddie Curley
Fuller
Saxton
Tony de Marco
Boston
de Mares
Carmen Basilio Jane
Dodgers Lead NL Amid Uncertain Race and Mays Contested
Dodgers surge to the front of the National League pennant race as Leo Durocher criticizes Willie Mays while other clubs stumble. Milwaukee, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Philadelphia gain ground. Giants slip further back as Conley and Arroyo post key wins.
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Dodgers
Durocher
Tabs Mays
Aredessivd
Leo Durocher
Lalang
Willie
Mays
Carling
York Giants
Fran Sitic
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ifl
Cabes
Milwaukee
Giants
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cubs
Gene Conney
Pittseburgh
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Luis Acroya
Brooklyn
Van Loo Throws Third No Hit Game In Dems Victory
Van Loo pitched his third no hit game of the Civic League season as the Democrats routed the Knights of Columbus 12 1. He struck out 11 and the game ended after 15 12 innings as Dems built leads in first two frames. Memorial Baptist and KLIK also won in local softball action.
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Bud van Loo
Demoscrats
Knights of Columbus
van Loo
Democrats
Methodist
Lutheran
Highway Department loulsIugee
Salvation Army
Jeanne Pre Schvellers
Bui jWiseh
Colmbus
Othe
Sehmeltess
Young Democrats
Besse Calvin
Baller
Kiwanis and Nebel win junior baseball games
Nebels defeated the Moose 3 to 7 as Kiwanis beat the Lions 6 to 5 at Washington Park. Roark and Runge won over the Eagles 12 to 2 in the Intermediate League. Kiwanis piled up 10 hits, Nebels 18. Holtzhauser was winning pitcher. Tay lor threw a three hitter for the Eagles and Vass lost. Wade pitched a three hitter for Omiiist over Falick in the Midget League. Two May games set at Smith Tract and Katsas Street Field.
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Kiwanis
The
Moose
Lions
Washington Park
Nestecd Ag
Roark
Runge
Eagles
Smith Trey
Ouiimist
Fabick
Kansas Street Field
Roger Lermer
Pligns
Holtzhauser
Haark
Jin ‘Taylor
Ralph Vass
Wade
Zend
Falick
Garvin
Schriefers
Fang Motors
Yan
Smith Tract
Ieneral Supply iFreshie
Katsas Street
Gabler Runs Second in Central Missouri Batting Race
Jefferson cites Gabler as second in the Central Missouri Bin Jolson League batters with a 2430 average through 10 league games. The mix swinging third baseman, a Missouri University student, trails Boonville’s Gilam who leads with a ASG age. Herbie pitcher is 3-0 with leaders including Jerry Whitesires of Columbia and Jerry Cleveland of Brookfield. Johny Old leads in runs scored, hits, and steals as Setforson City tops the league.
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Jefferson
Fark Gabler
Central Missouri
Mi University
Curve
Boonville
Starald Gilam
Asg Avery
Herbie
Jerry Whitesires
Columbia
Jerry Cleveland
Brookfield
Columbia's
Johny Old
Ree. Setforson City
Arroyo Shuts Down Phillies as ERA Drops
Luis Arroyo pitched seven strong innings for the St. Louis Cardinals, preserving a low ERA while driving in two runs and guiding a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium. The win boosts his season record to eight and ties his personal joys as he learns of the birth of his eighth pound son at their Puerto Rican home, with the Cardinals scoring on timely hits including Roy Smalley, Bill Sarni, Bill Virdon, and Red Schoendienst.
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Braves
Conley
Murry
Dickson
Ben Mrozinski
Cincinnati
Jim Hearn
Hearn
Hedlegs
Stan Palys
Aric Fowler
di Rhodes
Bill ‘Farler
New Yorks
Fomers
Associated Brest
Luis Arroyo
St. Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Philadelphia Phillies
Busch Stadium
Arroyo
St. Louis
Iona
Bill Virdom
Red Schoendienst
Phiadelphia
Roy Smaller
Murry Dickson
Pete Whisehant
Roy Smalley
Bill Sarni
Ken Boyer
Arreya
Theother
Kansas City Athletics
Steppelman Wins Trophy In Crow Hunters Shoot
Steppelman, son of Perey Steppelman, placed third in the novice division at the American Crown Hunters Association annual shoot in Vandalla. Dr Young Steppeman scored eights sevens over three hours, earning third place in his tight appearance. Competing shooters included Gene Fidmer and John Phillips J of Houston, Salt Lake City, and Gil Turner of Philadelphia.
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J Perey Steppelman
Mr Land Mas
Perey Steppelman
Morea Or
Jefferson City
American Crown Hunters Association
Vandalla
Young Steppeman
Salt Lake City
Gene Fidmer
John Phillips J
Houston
Ready for Title Bout Light-Heavyweight Crown for Sale
New York reports mixed interest in a potential title bout among Moore Olson and other heavyweights. Stage negotiations hint at possible moves around Marciano and a vacated title if Olson wins, with speculation about training camps in Summit New Jersey and Asbury Park.
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Olson
New York
Maton Oul
Co Natel
Setweete Hay Robinson
Tooky Castellani
Gillie Thane
Bobo Othieal Good
Mnatch
Marciano
Weill
Archie
Spry
Sid Flaherty
Hocky Marciano
Yesterdam Norris
Carnapternational
Clint Bacon
Finherty
Olson Shadow
Asbury Park
Lalning
Aono
Ovill
AL Weill
Etano
San Francis Morrow
Australians Frightful Shocks Stir Tennis World
New York gossip columns report two shocks in Australian tennis. Lew Hoad reportedly married in England without consent from Sir Norman Brookes. Davis Cup captain Hopman clashed with Brookes over the nuptials, but the Australian Tennis Association ultimately congratulated the couple.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Australia
Lew Hoad
England
Norman Brookes
Hirty Hopman
Hoad
Nor ‘Man
Mennis
Sir Norman
Slugging Leaders Highlight Major League Hitting
Duplicated AP data show Snider leading NL slugging with a 96 average and 162 total bases in 232 official at bats for the Dodgers. Other top figures include Roy Campanella, Ted Kluszewski, and Vic Power, with Reds and Athletics players alsoposting high total bases and homers in the season context.
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New York
Brooklin’s
Associated Press
Snider
Dodgers
Gielder
Celal
AP Kalive
Detroil
Stags Face Fulton in Park Showdown at 4 P.M.
Jefferson City Stags host Fulton today at Washington Park aiming for their 11th win of the season. Probable lineup features Ewing Mueller at first, Alfred Robinson at second, Elliott Alberts at third, Rich Albert at short, with Tom Shirley and Ragby in the outfield. pitching duties go to Joe White or Eddie Schaeffer.
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Doug Link
Dental Missouri
Jefferson City
Rich Albet Os
Ramo Ragby
Fex Alberts
Tom Shirley
Bittier Joe White
Eddie Schaeffer
Will Catels
Legion Sextons Rally In 10th To Beat Mexico 12-5
Jefferson City Sextons broke a 3-3 tie with an eight run 10th inning rally defeating Mexico 12 to 5 in a District baseball game. Leroy Klebba and Jerry Toebben starred with sharp pitching and clutch hitting including Toebben's cycle and a decisive two run double in the 10th.
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Nexico
American Legion
Sexton Motors
Mexico
Jeffersonii City
Sextons
Columbia
Fitcher
Leroy Klebba
Jerry Toebben
Jefferson City
Klebba
Tockfees
Air May Be Factor in National AAU Mile Races
Boulder Colorado hosts the National AAU track and field championships with top milers like Courtney Sowell Whitfield and Santee expected. Foggy air and thin mountain altitude may affect performances while athletes compete for Olympic trials berths and semi final status across events including the mile high jump and javelin.
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Colo
Fordham
Tom Courtney
Folsom Field
Los Angeles
Bitlsburgh
Arnie Sowell
Mexico City
Boulder
Courtney
Sowell
Mal Whitfield
Los Angeles Athletic CK
Wes Santee
Kansas
Marine Corps
Santee
Folsom
Igad
Foso
AAU
NCAA
Armed Forces
Jdate
American Olympic Track and Field Committee
Osage Bend Beats Stringtown 9-3 in League Baseball
Osage Bend built a five run lead in two innings and defeated Stringtown 9-3 as Rod Wert hurled a strong game for the win. George Bisges starred with five hits, Hugh Bisges and John Lurekenotle added two apiece for the winners while Rackers collected two safeties for Stringtown.
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Osage Bend
Stringtown
Osage Berl
Rod Wert
Ozage Bend
George Bisges
Hugh Bisges
John Lurekenotle
Rackers
Stringstown
Terror
Brecht
Harrison Considers Retirement From Pro Golf Tour
Arkansas native and veteran Dutch Harrison, age 43, hints at slowing travel and retirement from the pro circuit after a storied career. He recalls early days in Little Rock, praises Old Warson Country Club, and plans appearances this August in Chicago and the winter circuit.
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J.dutch Harrison
Arkansas
St. Louis
Old Warson Country Club
Duleh
Chicago
Hartison
Harrison
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Placid
Mississippi
Little Rock Country Club
Bmrs
Hawaii
Senate
Philippines
Divey Desa
Dan Warneke
Bill Dickey
Raymond
Old Warson
Warson
De Marco Signs to Fight Vejar in August Bout
The Boston Post reports Tony De Marco, former world welterweight champion, has signed to meet Chico Vejar of Stamford in a 10 round bout in August at the Boston Garden. De Marco, 21, seeks another title shot following his defeat to Carmen Basilio.
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