Mantle Blasts One Of Longest Home Runs At Yankee Stadium
Mickey Mantle hit a towering 486 foot homer at Yankee Stadium, fueling a 6 2 Yankees win over the Athletics as Tommy Byrne won his fifth. KC tied it briefly on Bill Wilson’s homer after a 47 minute rain delay and a 10 degree drop. In St Louis, Richie Ashburn and Gran Hamner hit consecutive ninth inning homers off Paul LaPalme to lift the Phillies 10 8 over the Cardinals. Ennis Del Ennis added a three run shot for Philadelphia as Harvey Haddix of St Louis contributed a two run homer before departing in the seventh.
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Lions and IOOF Fall In South Park Contests
In South Park contests Lions and IOOF faced a tough day with low scores and cold conditions. Names mentioned include Allison, Vann, Keleher, Laawidell, Th All, Shenk, Amyx, Carlson, Hanna, and Kiwanis. The report notes average temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit affecting play.
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Archie Moore Faces Carl Olson In 15 Round TitleFight At Polo Grounds
Aging Archie Moore risks his light heavyweight crown and future heavyweight chances against Carl Olson in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds. Moore seeks $30,000 in gate and $100,000 in radio TV money, hoping a win advances a possible shot at Rocky Marciano, while Olson vows steady pressure and pace for 15 rounds. The bout headlines New York boxing as Pueblo wins 2-1 over Wichita and Dodgers ride pitching and timely hitting in another busy night.
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Repolli vothedS An Pures Happed
A fragmentary report notes hazardous devices found on a Murphey estate yard. Police and emergency responders cordoned the area as experts assess threats. No further details are confirmed in the readable text.
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Trojan Trackman Breaks Collegiate 2-Mile Mark In Meet
BERKELEY California report details a Trojan runner, Fernanda Ledesma, finishing seventh in the NCAA two mile at Los Angeles while clocking 9 minutes 4.41 seconds in an intersectional meet, and a 2 mile time 8 minutes 8 seconds rivaling the collegiate standard set by Wes Santee during a prior triangular contest.
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Newcombe Aims for 30 Wins As He Routs Cubs
Brooklyn right hander Don Newcombe improved to 12 wins against one loss with a 7-2 decision over the Chicago Cubs. He refused to set a target for 30 victories, saying he just wants to win his next game, while noting this is his best year.
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Premature Driver Detroit Kid Takes Family Car
Ten year old John Carroll took the family car while his parents slept. Police stopped what looked like a driverless vehicle, and officers returned him home a mile and a half away. Johnny said he learned to drive by watching his father and was told to wait six years before trying again.
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Philippines Champion Shoots Six Under Par at Portland
Philippines champion Oh Celrs ting Tuget shot six under par 86 in practice for the Western Open at Portland Golf Club. Bolt of Houston predicted 268 would win the tournament, aiming for 20 under par.
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