Aaron Smacks Two Homers For Honeymen
Milwaukee Braves split a Sunday doubleheader with the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 2-1 in 11 innings thanks to Hank Aaron two homers, then dropping the nightcap 5-3. Aaron's 15th NL homer paced the rally in the seventh of the first game.
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The King and His Court Softball Showdown
World famous Eddie Feigner headlines a mound show as The King and His Court bring fastpitch exhibition to town with a star lineup and crowd draw.
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Ernie Tuft Sets New Track Mark at North Side Speed Bowl
A track record of 19.1 seconds was set Sunday at the North Side Speed Bowl by Car 99 owned by Ernie Tuft of Rushford Minnesota and driven by Marv Fenske of Winona. Fenske won the feature race while Anderson of La Crosse won the first heat and Cecil Henderson edged him in the second heat. Sam Samon of Winona won the consolation. Dewey Moore of La Crosse was second. Fenske led Anderson in the feature, and Anderson won a post program special event. Several rollovers occurred with no serious injuries.
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Boxing results feature Omar Martins and Nea Rivers
In Hollywood California Omar Martins of Uruguay defeated Wim Snoek of Holland in ten rounds while Nea Rivers of Los Angeles beat Bobby Jones of Oakland in a ten round bout.
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Switch Church League Games Moved to Memorial Field
Junior Church League games sponsored by the La Crosse YMCA will now be played at the southeast diamond of Memorial Field instead of Roosevelt playground. Mentor Larsen said the first games start at 5 45 Tuesday and the league also plays Thursday at the same field.
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Orioles Sweep White Sox To Gain Ground In A.L.
The Orioles upset the White Sox 5-0 as Billy O'Dell struck out 11 in his season debut and Tito Francona plus Bob Nieman homered. Baltimore swept Chicago and moved into sixth. the Yankees won 5-4 over Detroit in a separate action.
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Bauer's Rock Lifts Yankees Past Tigers in Brawl Hit Game
The New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 as Hank Bauer attempted a steal with the bases loaded in the eighth, a move described as "the rock of all rocks." Earlier, Tom Sturdivant and Ray Boone exchanged punches, triggering a 10 minute altercation that led to their ejections.
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Trowbridge Impresses in Braves Win and Pizarro Struggles
Milwaukee’s split with Pittsburgh shows pitcher Bob Trowbridge can compete at the major league level in his first start, while Juan Pizarro struggles after two tight losses. Trowbridge pitched 10 innings of the Braves 2-1 win in his season debut.
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Major League Standings and Sunday Results Summary
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 60 wins and Brooklyn close behind with 28. Sunday results include St Louis 3 10 over New York 1 7 and Cincinnati 3 3 over Pittsburgh, with Milwaukee 3 3 and Chicago 1 4. Evening games schedule Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7 pm and St Louis at Philadelphia 7 pm. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh listed 7 35 start.
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Pros Protest Inverness Course At National Open
Golf pros led by Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret attacked the Inverness Club layout for the National Open with critics calling the fairways too tight and the course drudgery. Cary Middlecoff Julius Boros Vic Ghezzi and Peter Thomson joined in voicing concern over gun barrel fairways and long par fours.
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Allyne Hansen Sets Ottumwa Bowling Record for Women
Mrs. Allyne Hansen of Ottumwa Iowa rolled games of 212 209 and 276 to set a women’s bowling record. Her average stood around 1M, reflecting strong form in regional competition.
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