Yanks Invade Comiskey Park For 4-Game Series
The Yankees travel to Comiskey Park to open a four game set with the White Sox as both clubs seek pace in a tight AL race. Elston Howard and Norm Siebern homer for New York, Duke Maas wins over the Athletics, and Boston, Cleveland, Detroit also dictate standings in a busy week of action.
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Ryne Duren
Duke Maas
Tom Sturdivant
Braves Lose Send Spahn Against Cubs
Milwaukee Braves turn to Warren Spahn to start a three game series against the Chicago Cubs at County Stadium. Spahn seeks a new win streak after a 9-8 season mark, opposing John Buzhardt who fired a one hitter in his last start. The Braves, four game winners prior to a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals, cling to a two game lead over the Giants. Burdette suffered a heartbreaking defeat as Aaron homered for Milwaukee, but errors led to the decisive seventh.
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Whitehall To Host New Albin Tonight
Whitehall of the Skyline League hosts New Albin Iowa of the Fillmore Houston circuit Friday at Melby Park starting at 8 15 p m. Whitehall travels to Hixton for the last first half Skyline game Sunday and July 5 goes to Hixton for an exhibition during weekend festivities then faces Taylor in a league game here.
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Iowa
Bowling Baseball League Standings And High Scores
In the Bowling Baseball League at Sports Bow Alleys teams Cubs Cards Braves Giants Tigers Indians Dodgers Reds compete with totals listed. High eight in the league includes Allan Walters Milton Schwier and Wilbert Miller among men and Clara Schroeder Ardys Walters Wilbert Miller among ladies with top single scores by Wilbert Miller 208 and Clara Schroeder 147.
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H. Bchomburg
Ardys Walters
Dodgers Edge Phillies in Game Fueled by Snider Hodges Homers
Dodgers rally to a 5-2 win over Philadelphia behind Don Drysdale’s pitching and a pair of homers by Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. Drysdale improved to 8-5 with a six inning no hit bid in part of the game, and the Dodgers moved within two games of the NL lead as San Francisco lost to Pittsburgh.
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Edstrom Leads Decathlon As Yang Trails Closely
Dave Edstrom, a blond Oregon sophomore, holds a slim lead with 4 287 points after five events in the National AAU decathlon in Kingsburg California. C K Yang stands 20 points back with 4 267 after winning the 100 meters in 10 6 seconds and tying Rafer Johnson's AAU record. Mike Herman from Brooklyn shines in broad jump at 24 feet 3 1 2 inches, moving into third place at halfway.
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Roxy Fuller Tops Seeded in Wisconsin Open Tennis
In Ripon Wisconsin Roxy Fuller of La Crosse led girls 18 singles and women's singles seedings for the Wisconsin Open Tennis tournament to be played this weekend. Fuller is defending girls 18 champion. Local entrants from La Crosse include Bob Burgmaier Tim Walling Janet Walling Cindy Walling Linda Quisel Dorothy Bagneski and Jim Baker. The seed list also features Jean Sorum Madison Robert Leig Cudahy Marshall Rotter Milwaukee Craig Adelman Barbara Mueller Mickey Szilagyi Jackie Mueller.
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Dorothy Bagneski
Jim Baker
Robert Leig
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Marshall Rotter
Milwaukee
Craig Adelman
Barbara Mueller
Thiensville
Mickey Szilagyi
Jackie Mueller
Miss Kamla Shoots 37 At Whitehall
Whitehall Wisconsin Miss Doris Kamla of Arcadia shot a par 37 at Tri County guest day Tuesday afternoon. Thirty five women competed. Low scores included Mrs John Quinn 48 Donna Stoll 51 Mrs Ignatz Sonsalla 50 Miss Georgia Sesvold 41. Mean prizes went to Vi Kenyon Doris Eisentraut Mrs Clarence Fugina and Mrs Clarence H Johnson. Mrs Johnson won a draw from Mrs Alfred Mattson and Mrs Albin Oberlander. Low putts prize went to Mrs Fred Gardner and draw for No 9 to Mrs Albin Oberlander.
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Galesville
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Neillsville
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Vi Kenyon
Doris Eisentraut
Clarence Fugina
Clarence H. Johnson
Major League Leaders Summary
Major League leaders by batting and pitching include Kuenn and Kaline of Detroit leading American League batting with high averages. Killebrew of Washington tops RBIs. Aparicio and Mantle pace steals. Larsen and Wilhem lead decisions in the AL. Wynn and others top strikeouts. In the National League, Aaron leads batting with 389, Mathews tops RBIs and homers, Face leads wins, Drysdale and Koufax ace strikeout leaders.
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is—Fox
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Six Seconds For Exercise Six Seconds For Exercise
An advertisement claims a July Reader’s Digest item from a German lab shows 24 seconds of daily exercise can keep you fit. Dr Steinhaus presents four six second workouts requiring no gym gear or expense.
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Lynn Ludden and Nell Ducharme Golf Champs
Lynn Ludden won the Class B 18 hole tournament at La Crosse Country Club defeating Tris Haritos in the finals after beating Louis Robinson and Les Eversole. Nell Ducharme took the Class A nine hole title defeating Jerry Seymour in the championship match.
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Arthur Christensen
Sally Levenstein
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Grindler
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Mary Driver
Braves Nip Cubs In Carrier League
Ronnie Payne pitched a one hitter as the Braves edged the Cubs 4 3 in a Carrier League game Tuesday morning. Al Larsen belted a three run homer in the first after two walks. the Braves had five hits off George Johnson who fanned 10. Smith homered and singled for Atlanta as the Rebels face the Yankees and the Braves meet the Panthers next Tuesday.
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Second Base Chink In Braves Armor
Milwaukee Braves struggle at second base as Red Schoendienst's illness leaves a vacancy. Felix Mantilla leads a shaky group with six players tried, producing costly errors in a 3-2 loss to St Louis. Haney insists no lineup changes despite ongoing search for steadiness.
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Rain Postpones State. SG Hosts Bangor Saturday
Soldiers Grove Bangor game rained out in SG. Manager Dave Iverson may choose Mark Dilley or Eli Crogan to pitch for Grove Saturday, with Lee Paul likely starting for Bangor. West Salem La Crosse Newburgs game postponed to an unspecified later date and all other Western Wisconsin League games Thursday night were rained out.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Summary
The standings show Cleveland 36 29 554 and Chicago 36 31 537 with New York 35 32 522. Friday results include Cleveland beating Baltimore 3 2 and Chicago defeating Washington 4 1. Saturday games feature New York at Chicago and Boston at Cleveland with Baltimore at Detroit.
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Ninety Seven Boys Sign For La Crescent Loop
Ninety seven boys signed up for the La Crescent Loop league program in Minnesota. Nine teams will compete this summer, one more than in 1958. Vindal's Hardware sponsors a new team. Director Clyde Pasvogel says openings remain for boys in the program and urges parents to call TW 5-4805. Lumber for benches was donated by Consolidated Builders Supply Co. A Pony League for ages 13 to 15 was formed, sponsored by Gilles Furniture Co., with managerial help needed.
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