Pirates Lead NL After Fourth of July Break
The Pittsburgh Pirates surge to the top with a 34 game bulge, the largest NL lead this season, aided by key wins and strong pitching. Milwaukee and San Francisco stumble, while Pittsburgh beat the Braves 7-2 behind Harvey Haddix and Bob Friend. The Cubs and Giants split in Milwaukee as Chicago struggled, and Philadelphia moved up with a 5-2 win over Cincinnati.
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Pirates top Braves to split twin bill and keep pace
Yesterday's Stars: Harvey Haddix pitched eight scoreless innings to seal a 7-2 win over the Braves, giving Pittsburgh a split of the doubleheader and maintaining a tie for the lead. Pete Whisenant hit a homer and two hits with three RBIs, while he walked and scored the tying run in a 9-9 game against the Yankees. Three AL players represented by Bob Turley Tom Brewer and Russ Kemmerer.
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Senators
Green Bay Clips Fox Cities In Doubleheader Split
Green Bay finally beat Fox Cities to split a Three-I League doubleheader led by a 6-5 Appleton win. Fox Cities won the opener 14-7 as Photi Anthony and Cal Ripken homered in a 17-hit attack. Des Moines topped Sioux City 8-4 as a large crowd watched the Demons gain third place.
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New Policy Seen as Favorite in Hollywood Derby Contention
Inglewood Calif AP Ralph Lowe's New Policy emerged as the likely pace setter in the 100000 added Hollywood Derby after Victoria Park, troubled by front leg swelling, was sidelined by travel. Bagdad faded to third in the 50000 added American Handicap won by Prize Host over Twenty One Guns.
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China names 60 for Olympics
Nationalist China plans to send a 60 man team to the Rome Olympic Games. To keep expenses as low as possible, the delegation will arrive in Rome only a week before the games. The final choice of athletes is expected to be announced next week.
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Mantle's tough grind keeps Yankee star in peak discussion
The piece defends Mickey Mantle against critics noting his 1956 triple crown performances and enduring injuries. It recalls his rise from KOM League beginnings to Yankee stardom, highlights his resilience amid pain, and bills him as a future Hall of Famer if health holds.
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Souchak wins Flint Open in tense final round
Mike Souchak roared to a $9,000 first prize in the $52,000 Flint tournament with a final 69. He edged Gay Brewer Jr and Art Wall Jr by one stroke after a dramatic finish on the 18th, totaling 282 for the event. Wall and Brewer tied for second at 282. Wall closed with 33 on the final nine.
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Sam Snead
Wright Caps LPGA Championship With Long Putts
Mickey Wright of San Diego won the sixth LPGA Championship at French Lick finishing at 292 after a final round 71. She earned 1500 dollars and became the first two time LPGA champion, as Louise Suggs finished second with 295 and Betsy Rawls was third at 301.
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Palmer Fires 67 Lands His Berth In British Open
Arnold Palmer shoots 67 at the New Course to qualify for the British Open as Peter Allis and Gary Player also post 66 and 67 respectively. Palmer reveals his father Deke Palmer who mentored his game traveled to Scotland for the event. The field at St Andrews includes top players from 26 nations while others compete for one of 100 low scores to advance.
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Veteran Gene Sarazen at 58 shocks with 69 on Old Course
Gene Sarazen, age 58 from Germantown New York, wins the title for the first time since 1932, carding a 69 to break 7 on the Old Course. Gonzalez Eric Brown P J Butler and Christy OConnor each shot 68 but the elder champion led by example.
Baseball batting leaders and pitching leaders summary
The list names top players by league in batting and pitching. It includes Mantle and Mays among American League and National League leaders, with Runnels Gentile and Aparicio among the top hitters. Pitching leaders include Coates Brown Roebuck and Drysdale with high win totals, strikeouts, and decisions.
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Marriage boom lifts housing ad spend in 1959
The marriage rate surged boosting interest in home buying and furnishings. Housing equipment manufacturers expanded national newspaper ads, reaching an estimated 29.7 million dollars in 1959.
South Carolina Driver Wins at Daytona Beach
Jack Smith of Spartanburg South Carolina set a new 250 mile Firecracker 250 race record at Daytona International Speedway with an average speed of 146.832 mph. He won by a car length and a half over Everett Owens and drove a 1960 Pontiac with only one pit stop.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Roundup From Tuesday Games
Baseball results and standings across leagues highlight New York and Washington games with Cleveland and Kansas City matching scores. Notable notes include Walter M. Jeffords failing to win the Preakness at Pimlico after 13 attempts and several league schedules listed for Tuesday and forthcoming Wednesday fixtures.
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