Koufax Dominates With 16 Strikeouts in Dodgers Win
Sandy Koufax struck out 16 over seven innings to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over Philadelphia, moving into third place and within three games of Milwaukee. Gil Hodges drove in two runs, and Ed Fisher earned the win in his major league debut after a four-run seventh inning.
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Johnny Vander Meer
Sam Jones
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Dizzy Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
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Cleveland
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Humberto Robinson
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Danny McDevitt
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Pirates
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Gil Hodges
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Orioles Sign Hoyt's Brother To Contract
Gary Cooper Wilhelm, 23, signed by the Baltimore Orioles and assigned to Bluefield West Virginia in the Class D Appalachian League. He is Hoyt Wilhelm’s brother, recently discharged from the Army, and must learn pitching while pursuing baseball as a career.
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Major League Leaders Summary of Batting and Pitching
The data list top American and National League leaders across batting and pitching. Notable figures include Kuenn Kaline and Killebrew leading batting, Killebrew with 24 homers, Aaron and Mathews high in hits, and Larsen Wilhelm Drysdale Koufax among top pitchers with win totals and strikeouts.
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Killebrew
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Cleveland
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New York
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Kansas City
Runnels
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Colavito
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Larsen
Wilhelm
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400 Caps P and J Wins Pair In Tavern Loop
400 Caps and P and J Bar win key tavern league games as Rich Severson shines with four hits for 400 Caps in a 5-4 win over Bohemian Hall. Glen's, Milt's Bar, Riverside Bar, Joe's OK, and Recreation Lanes also claim victories amid a busy league slate.
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Braves and Cardinals Clash in 3 Game Series Opener
Milwaukee Braves face St Louis Cardinals in a three game series opening a six day home stand. Carlton Willey to start for Milwaukee against Alex Kellner with 2-1 records. Kirby Musial and Bill White pace Cardinals offense as White hits .361 to Aaron .391.
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Cubs Beat White Sox 3-2 in Exhibition Clash
Chicago Cubs defeat cross-town rival White Sox 3-2 at Comiskey Park in an exhibition game. Walt Moryn doubled for two runs and Bobby Thomson added an RBI in the first inning. The White Sox answered with two runs in the third on a walk, Harry Simpson double, and John Romano single.
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Wilber Takes Over Houston Buffs Manager Post
Del Wilber assumed the manager role for the Houston Buffs today replacing Al Rube Walker who was dismissed after a 29 41 Western Division cellar position. Walker departed Sunday as the team slumped in the standings.
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Giants' Fisher Shines In Major League Debut
Eddie Fisher, 22, fires seven strong innings in the Giants 4 1 victory over Pittsburgh. He allows three hits and walks none until the seventh while striking out several and inducing 17 straight retired after Groat's first inning single. Hegan praises the knuckler as Fisher proves quicker and tougher than expected, a bright note amid pitching troubles.
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Eddie Fisher
San Francisco Giants
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Singer
Giants
Pittsburgh
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Yankees Sign Fondys King For Bonus
Seventeen year old Hub King from Fond du Lac Wis. signed with the New York Yankees receiving a bonus in excess of 5000 dollars after workouts at Yankee Stadium. The high school graduate will begin his pro career with Kearney in the Class D Nebraska State League. He struck out 548 in 289 1 3 innings with 65 walks and allowed 92 hits and 34 runs. In two seasons he was 33 2 with 17 shutouts six no hit games and five one hitters.
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Nebraska
American Legion
Athletic Policy Review Slated Monday
Board of Education will review interscholastic athletics policy and state tournament participation at a public meeting on Monday July 6. Emmett Ford will present four discussion points including policy background current policy proposed changes and consistency concerns. WIAA plans and potential impact on baseball golf and tennis in the La Crosse schools are noted.
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Six Seconds for Exercise from Reader's Digest Ad
An issue highlights a German laboratory finding showing four simple exercises totaling 24 seconds daily to improve muscle tone. Dr Steinhaus explains how six seconds per move requires no gym equipment or expense.
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Knothe Burns Capture Maple Grove Pro Am In A Seven Under
La Crosse duo Jack Knothe and Jim Burns won the 27 hole Maple Grove Pro Am with a seven under par 101. They led with 32 on the first nine, 34 on the second, and 35 on the final nine. Runners up included four two man teams at five under 103 and a field of 31 teams set a new tournament entry record.
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Earl Gees
Herman Glenz
Pete Wais
Jim Wais
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Dick Bruns
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Ray Hutson
Ben Thiele
Paul Metz
Herb Morley
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Buchholz Wins Says He Wants To Turn Pro At Wimbledon
Earl Buchholz of St Louis defeated Nicola Pietrangeli in four sets to open Wimbledon amid talk of turning professional. The 18 year old played with a cramp after recent surgery and noted his hospital stint and limited recent play. The victory marked a bright moment in American tennis at the 73rd Wimbledon championship.
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Italy
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Tennis Group Meets At LSC Wednesday
The first meeting of the tennis veterans group will be held Wednesday at the La Crosse State College courts, starting at 6 p.m. The sessions are sponsored by the La Crosse Tennis Club and run each Wednesday from 6 p.m. until dark throughout the summer. This is the third year of the program, designed to furnish competition for working people. Doubles play is stressed, with Mr and Mrs Richard McLoone in charge.
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Packers Ink Palatella Signing at Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of guard Lou Palatella a four year NFL veteran and former Pittsburgh standout. Palatella was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers as Green Bay General Manager Vince Lombardi also said defensive back Earl Wayne Miller of Belton Texas will report to training camp next month Miller was a 12th draft choice in 1957 but missed last season due to a knee injury.
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Yanks Edge A's 11-6 Behind Mantle Skowron Power
The Yankees beat Kansas City 11-6 as Mantle drives in six, including two homers and a triple, and Skowron adds two homers and four RBIs. Turley falters, Shantz steadies with five shutout innings, while Sturdivant Ecked a later homer for Mantle. Turley’s record drops to 6-7 as Shantz improves to 2-2. Mantle augments his AL RBI and home run pace, nearing Harmon Killebrew in the race.
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Bill Skowron
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Ray Herbert
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Packers Open School For Five Quarterbacks
Green Bay under new coach Vince Lombardi opens a five day session to teach five quarterback candidates Babe Parilli Bart Starr Joe Francis Lamar McHan and Ken Webb plus rookie end Boyd Dowler. The program aims to ingrain Lombardi offense before training camp July 25 at St Norbert College with about 60 players for three weeks and a Shrine exhibition game August 15 in Milwaukee against the Chicago Bears.
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