Lew Burdette Shuts Out Dodgers as Braves Rally
Lew Burdette the big right hander powered the Milwaukee Braves to a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a four hitter and his third homer of the season. The victory boosted Milwaukee in the NL race as Cincinnati and Chicago results touched the standings amid a summer push for the World Series. Ed Black, 12, drove in 14 runs for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Little League club with four homers and a single in a 26-6 rout.
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Turley Near Mark As the Big Winner in Yankee Rise
Turley eyes a historic Yankees feat after 18 wins this season and a 6-3 win over the White Sox. The Associated Press notes he could become the Yankees’ first 22-game winner since 1923 if he maintains form, even as Boston closes in and Detroit, Baltimore contenders stumble.
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Wilson Rides Top Intends to Remain Lions Coach
Detroit coach George Wilson faces a challenging season after guiding the Lions to a Western Conference tie and Pro Bowl win. He hints at quitting if performance stalls, acknowledging key players from the title team have departed and trades reshaped the roster. The 1958 season looms with urgency and uncertainty.
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Hec Lopez Tops Athletics with Two Homers and a Single
Hector Lopez led Kansas City with two homers and a single in a 7-4 win over Washington as the A's batters collected 12 hits. Bob Cerv added two hits to lift his average to .323. Lopez drove in three runs and scored three, while Urban blanked the Senators through five innings and got the win with help from Dick Tomanek.
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Pitching Staff Carries the Load for Juniors in 1858 Season
The 1858 Lawrence American Legion Junior baseball team relied on strong pitching and defense as hitting faltered. Led by ace Dave Stinson and the trio Murphys, Stinson walked 23 in 81 innings and struck out 97. Fred Adamson led batting with .343, Dennis Cawley hit .329, and Tom Black stole attention with speed and 20 hits. Seven players made the Second District All-Star team and Adamson plus Stinson earned Easter Kansas honors.
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Local Bout Sees Gutierrez Stop Manzi in NY Match
In a reported bout, Alvaro Gutierrez of Los Angeles stopped Pat Manzi in New York. The match involved cross city fighters with Manzi conceding after the stoppage.
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Grand American Handi cap Shooters Line Up In Ohio
More than 2,000 top clay targets marksmen gather in Vandalia Ohio for the Grand American Handi cap with a 100 target quest for a $1500 purse and possible $7000 with optional wagers. C R Crawford of Maywood Illinois defends his crown as the event seeks a two time winner. Tom Errica of Highland Park Illinois wins Thursday’s handicap with 99 of 100 from 20 yards earning about $2500. Hugh Adair of Helena Montana takes $500 runner up in a shootoff with Lon Hammock of Knoxville Tennessee earning $400 in third.
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