Unheralded Cantello Breaks Javelin World Record
Cantello, a Marine lieutenant from Norris town Tennessee stationed at Quantico, shattered the world mark with 282 feet 3 and 2 inches in Compton Relays. The record is pending weighing, with recognition to follow. Teammates Wilson Dunlap Gainey Southern swept mile relay in 3 08 7, and Davis bid for a 45 7 بورس world mark but finished unofficially in 46 5.
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Bob Gutowski
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Tenn
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Littler Keeps Eastern Lead in Open Golf Tourney
Gene Littler of Singing Hills California led the Eastern Open after two rounds at Pine Ridge with 65 67 132 on the new course. Ed Porky Oliver Fred Hawkins and Henry Ransom trailed. Wall Jr Masters champion died noted in list of fatalities with 73 77 150.
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Betsy Rawls Leads Tourney at Canoe Brook
Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg, D.C., holds a 14 point lead entering the third and fourth rounds of the 13,100 dollar pro Women's Round Robin at Canoe Brook Country Club Summit New Jersey. She shot par 72 to total 33 points, with Louise Suggs and Fay Crocker in second on 19 behind.
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Stuart Seeks More 457-Foot Home Runs for Pirates
Pittsburgh slugger Dick Stuart vows to keep hitting long homers after a 457-foot blast at Forbes Field against the Chicago Cubs. The drive in the first inning drove in two as Stuart noted his timing wavered while he split playing time with Kluszewski and Nelson under manager Danny Murtaugh.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
American League leaders include Kuenn Detroit .350 and Fox Chicago .332 with Killebrew Washington 47 runs and 40 RBIs. Pax Chicago 67 hits and Kaline Detroit 63, Williams Kansas City 17 doubles, Runnels Boston 16 doubles and 4 triples. Colavito Cleveland 14 homers, Aparicio Chicago 14 steals. Wynn Chicago and Score Cleveland 70 strikeouts. N.L. leaders feature Aaron Milwaukee .418 average, Mays San Francisco 45 runs, Robinson Cincinnati 49 RBIs, Aaron 48 RBIs and Pinson 84 hits. Mathews Milwaukee 19 homers, Neal Los Angeles 10 steals. Spahn 62 strikeouts.
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Trane Co League Softball Showdown at Trane Park
Sunday schedule lists Old Grandads versus Nite Hawks at 1 00 p m at Trane Park Hogan. Knights clash with E Racers at 10 00 am. in a double header style event, highlighting local teams and venues.
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Yankees Roar Back As White Sox, Orioles Stumble
By ED WILKS Associated Press Sports Writer the New York Yankees snap slump by winning 11 1 at Cleveland to pull within 4 1 of the league lead Detroit climbs into fifth with a 7 6 win over Washington while Chicago White Sox beat Boston 5 2 to stay near the top and Baltimore tops Kansas City 6 1 Elston Howard belted his seventh homer for the Yankees Gil McDougald hit his first of the season and Harry Simpson delivered a clutch pinch hit in the late inning lead Rossi
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Sunday Notes
Chicago leads with a 5 to 2 win over Boston while New York dominates Cleveland 11 to 2 and Baltimore tops Kansas City 6 to 7. Detroit defeats Washington 6 to 6. Sunday schedule shows Boston at Chicago, New York at Cleveland, Baltimore at Kansas City, Washington at Detroit with two games noted for some matchups.
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Eau Claire Leads State Golf Meet By Four At Halfway
Eau Claire Old Abes posted 314 at Lawsonia and lead Beloit by two as four scores counted toward the team total. Jerry LeClaire of Milwaukee Pulaski topped medalists with 74, with Beloit’s Tom Anderson and Marinette’s Sam Gardiner close behind at 75. The field of 24 schools begins the final 18 holes.
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54 Page Book About Braves Now Available
MILWAUKEE AP The Fabulous Milwaukee Braves a comprehensive history of the club since moving from Boston in 1953 was offered for sale Friday night at County Stadium. The 54 page book compiled by Bob Allen of Braves public relations will be sold at newsstands in greater Milwaukee Thursday. Mail orders accepted by the Braves for 60 cents plus 10 cents postage. The book lists statistics season highlights by month and photographs of team members.
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Packers Acquire Palatella from 49ers for Draft Choice
Green Bay obtained offensive guard Lou Palatella from San Francisco in exchange for an undisclosed NFL draft pick in 1960. Palatella, 27, played four seasons with the 49ers after Pitt. The club also signed George Dixon of Bridgeport University to a 1959 contract.
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John’s Scores First Classic League Victory
John’s Plaza earned its first Classic softball league win, 4-2 over Trane Co., with Dick Mickelson pitching a two hitter. Roll Synoground allowed three hits in a strong start for Trane Co., homer by Ray Kramer, and Bud Strupp also homered for the losers. Quality Lumber & Coal stretched its win streak to five, defeating Wiggert Bros. 5-2 behind Ronnie Barnes and Willie Taylor.
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Packers Sign Lamar McHan in 1959 season trade
Green Bay Packers signed Lamar McHan a veteran quarterback obtained from the Chicago Cardinals for an undisclosed draft choice. McHan a five year NFL veteran and former University of Arkansas star joins Packers for the 1959 season. The St Johns University golf team on Long Island claimed the spring title by winning all 15 matches.
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Black River Falls Wins 1-0 Over Tigerton In State Tourney
Black River Falls edged Tigerton 1-0 in the opening game of the WIAA state baseball tournament as Dan Mills threw six innings, struck out 10 and earned an unearned run. Tigerton stranded 12 and left two bases loaded in the tight contest. Other Friday results included Oconomowoc 10 Tomahawk 0 and Fond du Lac 1 Stevens Point 0.
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Wreck-um Race Slated Sunday At North Side Speedway
The Sunday program features a wreck-up race to challenge car 48 driven by Tom McCarthy who won last week. About twenty entries are registered for the regular races with time trials at 1 30 p m and features at 2 15 p m. Track officials will accept late entries. Wayne Henderson and Harry Gerhard, injured last weekend, are expected to be ready for Sunday.
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Lincoln Wins Lead Grows in Three-I League
Lincoln beat Des Moines 6-5 to extend its lead to 12 games in the Three-I League as Gene Martin drove in the winning run in the ninth. Dennis Schmitt earned his fifth Sioux City win with six hits allowed at Topeka. Burlington won 9-2 at Fox Cities behind Don Prince three-hitter and two RBI. Cedar Rapids rainout at Green Bay.
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Former Senators star Andrew J Keefe dies at 70
Cleveland AP reports former Washington Senators center fielder Andrew J. Keefe died Thursday at age 70. Keefe played for the Senators before World War I and services are set for Monday. The note adds Balmoral racetrack in Chicago was formerly Lincoln Fields.
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Tiger and Calhoun Fight To Draw In Madison Square Garden
New York AP report details a midweek MSG bout where Dick Tiger and Rory Calhoun battled to a draw after ten rounds. Judges split on winner, Tiger edged on AP cards, Calhoun claiming the break was legal.
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Winnipeg Wins 11-1 and Aberdeen Triumphs in Northern League
Winnipeg clobbered Fargo-Moorhead with 17 hits to win 11-1 and take sole second place. Dave Nicholson hit an eighth inning triple for Aberdeen Pheasants in a 4-2 victory over Duluth Superior while Grand Forks beat St. Cloud 3-2. Winnipeg’s Bob Sadowskin earned the win with five hits allowed by Larry Delmargo’s troubled start.
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Participation By Red China In Winter Olympics Unlikely
An IOC readmission delay and timing technicality likely prevent Red China from competing at Squaw Valley February 18 to 28. Host officials and Avery Brundage cite IOC rules and eight week entry deadlines while Nationalist China may only contend under Formosa or Taiwan.
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Dodgers Top Braves 5 1 As Spahn Struggles In Milwaukee
Dodgers beat the Braves 5 1 to tighten their grip on first place with 30 826 fans at County Stadium. Podres masterful seven innings and Hodges Neal pair key hits, while Spahn drops to 7 6. Reds and Cubs wins help Milwaukee’s lead.
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Jones Traded for Jim Bolger in Phillies Indians deal
Philadelphia trades third baseman Willie Jones to Cleveland for outfielder Jim Bolger and cash. Jones, 33, has batted .269 with 7 home runs and 24 RBIs this season. Bolger, 27, debuted in 1950 with Cincinnati and hit .225 in 4 games for Chicago last year.
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Braves Box Totals as Spahn Shutout Faded in Seventh
Box score notes show Los Angeles 120 10 01 5 Milwaukee 166 0 060 00 1. PoA Mathews Mantilla, DP Zimmer Hodges Wise Mantilla Adcock. 2B Gilliam Neagle Hodges Wise Aaron. RBI Neal 2 Hodg es 2 Podres Aaron. IP Podres 8 1 2 8 1 3 Spahn 8 2 8. L Spahn 7 6. A Ventura Donatelli Conlan Burkhar t. T 2:29 A 30,826.
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Baseball and boxing results from major minor leagues
In Pacific Coast League Vancouver edged Sacramento 5 4 in 14 innings while San Diego beat Spokane 4 2. Seattle defeated Salt Lake City 8 4 and Phoenix topped Portland 8 4. International League Toronto won 4 3 in 11 innings over Columbus. Richmond beat Montreal 5 4. Miami won 6 4 over Buffalo. Havana 4 Rochester 1. American Association Dallas 7 15. Omaha 6 2 in two games. Indianapolis 1 St Paul 0. Fort Worth 9 Houston 1. Louisville 1 Minneapolis 0. Charleston 2 Denver 1. Boxing Manila Roberto Cruz 126 knocked out Gil Florex 123% Philippines 8.
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Newk Back As Tough Hurler After Revival Run
Big Don Newcombe, once baseball's premier pitcher and 1956 Cy Young and MVP winner with 27 wins for Brooklyn, is returning from a rough stretch. He has won four straight after a 5-4 win over the Giants, as Milwaukee widened its lead and Cubs beat Pirates. Newk’s near 34th birthday came with a one‑hit, five‑inning duel before the Reds surged in the sixth.
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Faith Baptist and Trinity Post Wins in YMCA League
Faith Baptist defeated Christ Episcopal 21 to 9 and Trinity Lutheran edged Faith Lutheran 15 to 13 in first games of the YMCA Senior Church League. J Benson homered for Faith Baptist. Gan sen hit two four-baggers for the losers. Dah! had three hits and Boardman two for Trinity in an eight inning win. D Spencer for Faith hit two homers and Wandke homered for Faith Lutheran. Vertex wins Camden Handicap marking ninth stakes win for 5-year-old with Sam Boulmetis aboard before retirement due to a left foreleg fracture.
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