Harshman Loses as Ford Ties AL Strikeout Record
Orioles pitcher Jack Harshman suffers a 2-1 extra inning loss to Washington as unearned runs doom his six game streak. Whitey Ford ties the AL record with six consecutive strikeouts in a 3-0 win over the White Sox, boosting the Yankees to a seven game lead.
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Soldiers Grove Plays EC Team In State Tourney
The state high school baseball tournament field was completed as Fond du Lac beat Hortonville 2 0 and Lake Mills edged Monticello 1 0 in twelve innings. Eau Claire the defending champion faces Soldiers Grove at 3 30 p.m. Friday in Eau Claire with other openers including Salem Central versus Chetek and Fond du Lac against Wausau.
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Major League Baseball Update
The item notes a baseball league update with numeric figures 4 percent 642 19 16, indicating potential statistics or standings details from the league. No teams or dates are specified.
Lone Leader in Circuit as 400 Club Tops P and J Bar
The 400 Club moves to first place in the Tavern League by defeating P and J Bar 12 to 9 at West Avenue. Drendel led at the plate with four hits including two homers as the league leaders powered five homers total.
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Packers Plan Coaches Clinic in Green Bay
AP reports former Packers stars Charlie Brock and Tony Canadeo announced the Green Bay Packer Alumni Association will hold its first annual coaches clinic August 8-9. Participants Billy Howton Bobby Dillon Jim Ringo Bart Starr Babe Parilli Paul Hornung and Dick Deschane will demonstrate plays.
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Tony Canadeo
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Billy Howton
Bobby Dillon
Jim Ringo
Bart Starr
Babe Parilli
Paul Hornung
Dick Deschane
Chavez Ravine Ballot Fight Shapes Dodgers Fate
Los Angeles voters decide if the City Council struck a fair deal with Dodgers owner Walter O Malley over Chavez Ravine land for a park or a ball yard. A yes keeps O Malley hopeful. a no risks Dodgers removal threats from NL President Warren Giles. The Dodgers return crowd of 7500 boosts team morale as NL action unfolds with Reds at Giants, Braves at Milwaukee, and Nuxhall’s 29 year old gem pacing Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 8 2.
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Rec Softball Tuesday Schedule Highlights
Classic League at West Ave features Raymond Bros. against Trane Co at Trane Park. Quality Lumber & Coal Co. meets Wigert Bros. In UAW League Hogan-Northern Plastics Indians clash with Local 401 Cardinals at Howska Park. Local 395 Pirates play Auto Lite Giants at Copeland Park. Rubber Millis Braves face Local 175 Cubs at Copeland Park.
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Four Youngsters to Watch in the U S Open Qualifiers
The U S Open at Tulsa opens June 12 with four amateurs seen as future stars: Jack Nicklaus 18 from Ohio State, Deane Beman 20 from Bethesda, Gene Francis 20 Purdue, Jim Tom Blair III son of Missouri governor. Also pro Bobby Goetz led Tulsa qualifiers, while veterans Parks Jr. and Manero miss the cut.
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Ted Makalena
Honolulu
Sam Parks Jr
Tony Manero
Newburg Team Seeks Sunday Game in Western Wisconsin League
Newburgs Mens Wear of La Crosse in the Western Wisconsin league seeks a Sunday game for June 8 after Tomah dropped from the circuit. Manager Louis Nelson invites amateur clubs to contact him at La Crosse phone 44796. Other dates include June 5 at Holmen, June 1 at Sparta, June 11 at Ca hton, June 12 at Caledonia, and June 15 at West Salem.
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YMCA Announces Boys Summer Schedule With Swim Sessions
The YMCA unveils a summer program for boys aged 8 to 15 from June 16 to August 30. Instruction for nonswimmers is offered in two classes daily, plus general swim periods on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Wednesdays feature hikes and games at La Crosse with lunch brought from home. Camp Bradfield near Black River Falls runs three sessions beginning June 16, with two Father Son weekends scheduled.
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YMCA Learn to Swim School Enrollment
A note on enrollments for the Free YMCA Learn to Swim School running June 9 to 14 for boys aged 8 to 15. Registration closes June 7 at noon at the YMCA, with daily attendance and class assignments determined at registration. No classes on Wednesday June 11.
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Frick to Probe Detroit Pay Deal Rumors
Detroit General Manager John McHale and players Kaline and Maxwell deny side deals, while Commissioner Ford Frick vows investigation into alleged incentive pay arrangements amid reports four or five Tigers had such deals. Kaline and Maxwell say no bonus was formalized and describe the issue as a misunderstanding.
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al Kaline
Charlie Maxwell
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Maxwell
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Haney
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Roach Recalled to Help Braves Amid Injury Woes
Milwaukee Braves recall Mel Roach to bolster roster as left field relief for a wounded Wes Covington. Manager Fred Haney weighs lineup shuffles with Red Schoendienst chest injury and Frank Torre limited, while plan to promote Carlton Willey by mid June signals broader squad changes.
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Red Schoendienst
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Willie Mays
Jim Davenport
Marv Grissom
Orlando Cepeda
Giants Face Braves In West Coast NL Showdown
San Francisco hosts Milwaukee in a key National League clash as the Giants seek to extend a slim lead atop the circuit. Ruben Gomez starts for San Francisco while Lew Burdette goes for Milwaukee in a game shaping the pennant race.
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Braves
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Major League Leaders Lead Leaders AP American and National Leagues
The AP lists top players by league with batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records. Notables include Cerv KC leading in batting average and RBIs, Mays SF high in runs and hits, Banks Chicago with home runs, and Spahn Milwaukee standout in wins and era.
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Mays
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Thomas
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Spencer
T. Taylor
Skinner
Portland and San Diego Triumph in Tight Baseball Night
In the Pacific Coast League Portland wins 4 to 3 over Seattle in 11 innings while San Diego edges Spokane 3 to 2. International League features Columbus over Montreal 4 to 3 and multiple close results including Toronto over Richmond 6 to 3 and Buffalo over Miami 3 to 1. Fights include Eddie Lynch defeating Jimmy Archer by decision in New York.
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Jimmy Archer
Waterfield Returns as Rams Assistant Coach for 1958
Bob Waterfield, one of the Rams great quarterbacks, is named assistant to head coach Sid Gillman for the 1958 season. He will coach the three quarterback candidates Bill Wade Frank Ryan and Bobby Cox and relay plays from the press box. Waterfield retired in 1952 and has public ties with actress Jane Russell. Norman Van Brocklin has been traded to the Eagles, leaving a veteran signal caller vacancy.
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Rams
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Waterfield
Sid Gillman
Ram
Bill Wade
Frank Ryan
Bobby Cox
Gillman
Jane Russell
Norman van Brocklin
Philadelphia Eagles
Veech Qualifies For U S Open In Tulsa
Tommy Veech of Milwaukee shot 70 71 141 to qualify in the sectional test for the U S Open in Tulsa Oklahoma June 12 14 Only Bill Erfurth tied or beat him with a 139 at Lincolnshire course Eight other qualifiers were pros from Illinois among 117 pros and four amateurs in the field
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Tommy Veech
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Okla
Bill Erfurth
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Packers Sign Culpepper to Bolster 1958 Front Line
Green Bay Packers announce the signing of 265 pound former Alabama star Ed Culpepper. The 25 year old veteran played in Orange and Cotton Bowl games and the 1954 North South game after being drafted in 1955.
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Green Bay Packers
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