Koufax Shadow Looms Over Short as Phillies Top Cubs 8 1
Chris Short pitched a five-hitter for his 12th victory, lowering his ERA to 1.91 as the Phillies beat the Cubs 8-1 and expanded their NL lead to five games over the Giants. Johnny Callison laddered two triples and Tony Taylor notched three hits in a decisive second inning.
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Ford Move to First Dandy But Yanks Are the Victims
White Sox beat the Yankees 2 1 in the opener of a pivotal four game set. Whitey Ford’s seventh inning pickoff bid error set up Chicago’s decisive run. Pete Ward drove in the go ahead run after Floyd Robinson reached second on an error. Hoyt Wilhelm’s knuckleball closed out the win for Chicago.
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Uncertainty Over AL Meeting on CBS Takeover of Yankees
Boston AP reports AL owners still undecided on meeting to discuss CBS purchase of 80 percent of the Yankees. Cronin postponed action while Allyn pushes for a meeting after an eight to one vote approved the sale. Cronin says networks will not dictate policy. Allyn argues the vote itself shows influence.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Monday and Upcoming Games
Monday results feature New York defeating Pittsburgh 5 to 6 and Philadelphia beating Chicago 8 to 1. St Louis topped Houston 8 to 1. Upcoming games include Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia with several West Coast and Midwest matchups on the slate.
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No Olympics For Aussie Swim Ace
Murray Rose the six time Olympic medalist and world record setter for 1500 meters will not compete in the Tokyo Games. An Australian swimming official announced the decision citing his absence from the national championships and his long residence in Los Angeles after attending USC.
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Mets Pitcher Ribant Wins First Major League Game
Dennis Ribant of the Mets earned his first major league victory in his second start as Pittsburgh was shut out 6-0. Charlie Smith homered twice and drove in four runs to back Ribant’s win for New York.
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Legion to Play Waterloo Club in Legion Tournament
The Lawrence American Legion Virginia Inn team was set to face Waterloo Iowa in Hastings Nebraska as rain delays reshaped the Region Six Legion Tournament schedule. Lawrence opened with a 6-4 loss to Grand Island, while Waterloo aimed to improve to 1-1. the loser of the Kansas Iowa clash exits.
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Cardinals Bungle While K C Rests
The St. Louis Cardinals squandered two ninth inning errors by Houston to beat the Astros 3-1 in Houston after Skinny Brown shut them out through eight. Ken Boyer scored on a wild throw, Groat drove in a run, and Shannon added the final RBI. Mike Coullar earned the win.
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Nash Signed by Lakers in Dual Sport Arrangement
Former Kentucky star Cotton Nash signed a five figure contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will continue with the San Jose Bees of the California League at first base and both clubs permit him to play the other sport.
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Mel Anderson revives LCC course into top Midwest shape
Mel Anderson, LCC course superintendent since 1962, earns praise from club leaders for turning a modest budget into a standout layout. He oversees a par-72 course at 6317 yards, citing a dedicated crew, smart grading, and new greens built cheaply. His work includes planting 375 trees and creating a home nursery while maintaining fast, well-kept greens through frequent mowing and rain-dependent scheduling.
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Topeka Eliminated By Lamar In Connie Mack Regional
Lamar, Colo defeated Topeka, Kan 2-1 in the regional Connie Mack baseball tournament. Eldon Blarton scored on a seventh inning steal and wild pitch after a walk and sacrifice. Des Moines beat Las Animas to set up a meeting with Lamar for a spot in the national tournament starting August 26 at Springfield Ill.
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Rickey Sets Course as Cardinals Shake Front Office
St Louis Cardinals announce double leadership change with General Manager Bing Devine resigning after 25 years and Bob Howsam named interim replacement. Branch Rickey, 82, as special consultant, appears to be pulling strings amid planned shifts and Musial retirement debates.
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Cowboys Cut Leiker From Dallas Roster
Former Kansas halfback Tony Leiker was released by the Dallas Cowboys after workouts as punter and defensive back. Leiker, a 190 pounder from Hays, completed his KU career last fall as the club trimmed its roster to 49 players with moves also sending kicker Lance Poinbeuf and Henry Huettner.
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