Vinegar Bend Mizell Shines to Beat Cincinnati 4-3 in 11
Wilmer Mizell rallied for St. Louis in an 11 inning, 4-3 victory over Cincinnati. Joe Cunningham produced the decisive double as the Cards reclaim first in the NL pennant race while Chicago and Brooklyn won. New York topped Pittsburgh 11-6 in the other NL game.
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Braves gain in tight AA top division race
The top division teams clash as Wichita opens a narrow lead after a 6-2 win over Denver behind a Milwaukee call-up. Injuries struck Braves with center fielder Bob Talbot stretchered off after re injuring his knee while Juan Pizzare shut down Denver. Harry Hanebrink hit a two run homer and Bob Malinkus added a solo blast as Wichita benefited from other results. Louisville beat Minneapolis 6-5, Charleston defeated St. Paul 6-3, and Indianapolis beat Omaha 7-2 to tighten the standings.
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Harry Hanebrink
Bob Malinkus
Ford Frick Poised for Seven Year Reelection Term
New York Ford Frick is expected to receive a seven year term as baseball commissioner at the joint meeting of the major leagues in St. Louis. His current term runs until September 21, 1958 but league rules require notice 12 to 18 months before expiration. The salary is eighty thousand?
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Davey Moore Takes Featherweight Role With Martinez Win
Davey Moore, 23, from Springfield Ohio, floored Isidro Martinez once and dominated the Panamanian champion to a unanimous decision in one round. Televised from Capital Arena, Moore called out world featherweight King Hogan Bassey and improved to be ranked No 10 by Ring Magazine.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From Major Leagues
Saturday results and upcoming games across the American and National Leagues. Highlights include New York and Brooklyn wins, Chicago and Milwaukee clashes, and daily schedules listing pitchers such as Dickson Spahacy Leverett and Lemon. Also covers American Association and Southern Association results and Texas League games.
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Turkish journalists syndicate closed by court decree
Istanbul authorities shut the journalists syndicate last night on charges it engaged in political activity. A court order cited a law that bars labor unions in Turkey from political involvement.
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Gibson Becomes First Negro Wimbledon Champion
Althea Gibson of New York defeated Darlene Hard of California 6 3 6 2 in the women’s final at Wimbledon in England before 17 000 spectators including Queen Elizabeth. Gibson dominated with a strong serve and volley game, claiming the 15th consecutive American triumph since 1938.
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Britain
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Frick selects six umpires and three scorers for Star Game
New York aFl Baseball Commissioner Foard Frick named six umpires Frank Dascoli Hal Dixon Stan Landes John Stevens Larry Napp and Nestor Chylak to officiate the All-Star game in St Louis on Tuesday. Dascoli will work behind the plate for part of the game then move to third base exchanging with Stevens. Napp will be on first base Dixon on second base with Landes and Chylak on the foul lines. Official scorers are Daniel M Daniel J Roy Stockton and Robert L Barnes.
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Norway plans wide anti smoking drive to study youth smoking
Oslo PF reports Norway plans a countrywide anti smoking campaign. Dr Fredrik Meldhye of the Social Department Board of Health says the first step is to study the habit of smoking among youngsters. The interview appears in Morgenbladet.
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Doctoring Your Golf Game With Dr Cary Middlecoff
The article offers tips to improve putting by reducing mental pressure and distractions. It advises taking time only when needed, lining up just before the putt, and maintaining focus. A free pamphlet titled The Putt is offered in exchange for a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Unterseher upset by Oklahoma star in Mid-Continent tourney
In Wichita Ron Ramining of Stillwater defeated Neil Unterseher of Lincoln 3-1 6-2 8-6 to reach the Mid-Continent tennis semifinals. Ramining was set to meet Lugien Barbour of Winfield while Gene Land faced Jim Carter in the other men's singles semifinal.
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Oklahoma City
Jim Carter
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Ron Susmon
Claude Bakewell
Brean Mitchell
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Jerry Hurst
John Chebultz
Jo Cassell
Nancy O'Gonnell
Terry Herrington
Middlecoff Warns British Open Hopefuls To Practice In Britain
Dr Cary Middlecoff, who finished 14th at St Andrews with 289, urges future Open contenders to spend ten days practicing in Britain and mastering the bumpy greens. He cites the slow pace of St Andrews greens and says he will return for the Ryder Cup in Yorkshire. Peter Thomson, threetime British champion, was runner up with 262 and Eric Brown Brownes placed third with 283. Frank Stranahan shot 291 to lead the U S qualifiers.
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Ex Fireballer Feller Seeks Player Power in Baseball Reform
Former Cleveland star Bob Feller urged changes to baseball law at a San Francisco news conference. He called for players to have a say in choosing the commissioner, ease talks of shifting franchises, and a five year free agent plan to alter the reserve clause. He criticized the farm system and stressed his lifelong commitment to the game.
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Cardinals Take NL Lead With 4-3 Win Over Pirates
The St Louis Cardinals overtook Cincinnati to lead the National League after a 4-3 victory in a 12 inning contest. Ken Boyer drove in the crucial run with a double after a key sacrifice, while Vinegar Bend Mizell earned his second win of the season despite nine hits and four walks. Gus Zernal Tiny Thompson and Ted Lopez homered for the Athletics in a separate game loss to Kansas City.
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IOOF S-Rite Win In South Park League Baseball Night
IOOF and S-Rite gained wins in South Park League action on Friday night at South Park. Kiwanis fell to IOOF and Scottish Rite defeated the Lions 6 to 2 with box scores noting the outcomes and times played.
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Sioux City Breaks into Western League Top Four
Sioux City moved into fourth place in the Western League after a doubleheader sweep of Des Moines 64 to 53 and 53 to 64, while Albuquerque dropped to sixth with its sixth straight loss to Colorado Springs 84 to - Topeka beat Lincoln 5-2 to stay league leader and Amarillo fell to Pueblo 4-1. Saturday schedule lists Pueblo at Amarillo, Albuquerque at Colorado Springs, Sioux City at Topeka, Des Moines at Lincoln.
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Cornell Yale clash looms after dramatic regatta turn
Henley reports a high tension clash as Cornell faces Yale in the Grand Challenge Cup final after Cornell’s surge against Russia, an eight that topped the one mile course. Coaches Sanford and Rothschmidt tout a tight, pivotal race with Olympic teammates in Yale’s eight.
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Fishing and golf talk mix with 1940s sports banter
State Game Warden Paul Leer warns anglers about rising water and best baits while noting license changes. The column also covers frogging rules, squirrel and rabbit seasons, and golf gossip from Los Angeles with anecdotes about Notre Dame visits, Boy’s Town, and pro players.
Elks and Eagles Clash In Local Sports Spotlight
Local athletics feature a decisive Elks victory over Lecompton and a close Eagles win against Rotary. Players showcased key performances as teams chased regional bragging rights.
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Venturi and Harney Lead Canadian Golf Event
Venturi and Harney led a field of professionals in a Canadian golf event, forging ahead with strong sidearm rounds. The pair posted low totals as Montreal Manor Bron faded from an opening 67 to finish tied for tenth, on a course record day.
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Top Softball Struggle In Lawrence Tilt
The Topeka Hornets face the Fort Leavenworth Soldiers in a Tuesday softball clash at Lancey Park in Lawrence. Officials aim to settle a tense matchup amid early season standings and local sports interest.
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Indonesia shuts 47 Chinese schools over communism claim
A spokesman said Indonesia ordered the closure of 47 Chinese schools on the Sunda region, alleging they taught communism. Though most students were Indonesian citizens, officials cited communist indoctrination as the reason for the action.
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