Braves Rout Dodgers as Thomson Hits Grand Slam
Bobby Thomson belted a grand slam as the Milwaukee Braves defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 to 2. Ray Crone earned his third win, Joe Adcock added a homer, and Bruton scored on a fifth inning rally that included Thomson's slam. Del Crandall left early with a damaged nail, Carl Sawatski catching after.
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California Bears poised to clinch NCAA title over Penn State
In Omaha the Penn State Nittany Lions face California as the Bears seek a second NCAA baseball crown after a 8-0 win over Penn State. California earlier defeated Iowa State 9-1 and Notre Dame 5-4 to advance, with strong hitting and pitching shaping the finals.
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Giants Reject Bid for Red by Braves
The Milwaukee Braves failed to land Red Schoendienst from the New York Giants as four players were offered and declined. The rosters discussed included Gene Conley Joey Jay Danny O Connell and Wes Covington with Bob Buhl proposed in place of Conley. Braves manager Fred Haney signaled no deal while asserting the team would remain competitive despite no trade. Thomson and O Connell continued to draw interest as the Braves topped the Dodgers 7 2 with Thomson homering and O Connell adding two hits.
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Major League Standings and Upcoming Games
American League leaders show Chicago at top with 72 wins and Detroit close behind. Schedule notes include Baltimore at Detroit and New York at Chicago with key pitchers facing off. National League standings list Milwaukee and Philadelphia amid tight pennant race. multiple games and times listed for midweek.
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Braves Sign Hurler Edward Kambour From Amherst College
The Milwaukee Braves announced Edward Kambour a 21 year old southpaw from Warren Massachusetts signed a 1957 contract with Austin Texas in the Class AA Texas League Amherst College graduate will join the Braves Topeka farm club in the Class A Western. Kambour had a 22 29 college pitching record.
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USGA Raises Open Prize Money Ahead of Inverness Start
The 57th U S Open opens at Inverness with a 20 percent prize increase to 30000 dollars. The winner earns 7200 dollars, far higher than past Inverness purses, as pros anticipate scores near 285 to win on the 6919 yard par 70 course.
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Harris Upset Victory Over Pastrano In Houston Showdown
Roy Harris a backwoods belter from Cut and Shoot Texas scored a decision over Willie Pastrano in Houston drawing 10 000 fans and a Texas record $46 962 50 in gate receipts. Harris improved to 21 0 as a pro while judges favored him 98 95 and 98 95 with referee Webb listing 97 percent for Harris.
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Bill Cornelious
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Lindy Faragalli Opens Tourney With 300 Game
Lindy Faragalli of Paterson New Jersey started the Bowing stars tournament in Chicago with a perfect 300 and two series totaling 835 and 781. He earned 14 160 and defeated Johnny King of Cleveland and Dick Weber of St Louis. King posted a 699 series and Weber a 758. The event lasts ten days and will be televised this fall.
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Hard Beats Pat Hird In Kent Lawn Tennis Opener
Darlene Hard, ranked seventh in the United States, defeated British c apt Pat Hird in the first round of the Kent lawn tennis championship in Beckenham England.
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Major League Stars Shine In Split Wins
Bob Purkey pitched eight innings with no walks and five hits as the Pirates defeated the Reds for the first time in his career in an 8 to 1 victory. Bill Skowron hit a three bagger and two singles in four trips, driving in the winning run in the Yankees 3 to 2 win over Kite Box.
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Quality Sets Doubleheader At West Avenue Field
Quality Lumber and Coal schedules a softball doubleheader Saturday night at West Avenue Field against the Rochester Eagles and Little Justo's Bar of Madison. Games start at 7 30 and 8 30 p m. Rochester and Madison city champions from 1956 and 1955 respectively are noted. Wayne Knipschild and Don Teuschert will pitch for Rochester and Madison. Quality plans to start Rolf Syneground and Willie Taylor.
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Youth Thummed Used Spit Ball Sparks Lubbock Controversy
In Lub bock Texas a Northeast Little League pitcher Steve Hill was ejected for throwing a spit ball. The incident sparked a local baseball controversy as there is no organized baseball in the city.
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Stengel Sees Pitching Woes Yet Faith in World Series Form
Casey Stengel lamented the Yankees pitching after a 3 2 win over the White Sox. He blamed the staff for a second place bid, cited last fall’s World Series success, and noted Bobby Shantz as a factor. On-field disputes arose with Minnie Minoso and Andy Carey in a heated third inning. Management protested the call as the game concluded.
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Black River Falls Merchants Host Neillsville Wednesday Exhibition
The Black River Falls Merchants meet Neillsville at 8 15 p m in a Wednesday night exhibition game at Black River Falls.
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Johnson and Noelke Lead La Crosse Junior Golf Tourney
Gary Johnson and John Noelke top the La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce tournament after opening 79s at the La Crosse Country Club. The top four advance to the Wisconsin Jaycee Junior Golf tourney in Oshkosh next month for a shot at nationals.
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Recreation Softball Schedule June 10
Wednesday schedule lists multiple Lutheran league games at Lutheran West and various parks. Matches include St Pauli’s Lutheran versus Good Shepherd Lutheran at Houses Park and Our Redeemer Lutheran versus Our Saviors Lutheran at Eat field.
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