Red Sox Still In 4th Despite Torrid Streak
The Red Sox swept the Yankees in a Fourth of July doubleheader 4-2 and 10-5 to extend a 24‑14 run in 29 games yet remain in fourth place. Ted Williams homered in the opener, while Jackie Jensen and Norb Zauchin supplied big hits in the nightcap. Willard Nixon earned a win over New York, and Tom Hurd closed out the second game. Cleveland moved to second with Detroit losses as the season’s pennant chase tightened.
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Williams Keeps Playing As Long As He Can Help
Ted Williams, still baseballs best hitter at nearly 37, recovers from back inflammation and says he will play while he can help the club. He slashed a double and a 10th homer off Bob Turley, boosting Boston past the Yankees 4 2 before a 10 5 win in the doubleheader. Williams, praising Herb Score, hopes the Red Sox can finish higher than the Yankees with strong pitching and run production from Zauchin and Jensen.
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Kitty League President Slams Broadcasters Woes
Hopkinsville Ky Kitty League president Shelby Peace blames overly dramatized major league broadcasts for shrinking crowds and threatens end to minor league play unless major league clubs fund operations. He cites Madisonville finances as latest danger to the circuit with four or five clubs at risk if support fails. Peace plans a league meeting to assess options as teams Union City Fulton Mayfield Paducah Owensboro face possible reductions.
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Indians and Orioles Make Player Changes Tuesday
The Cleveland Indians acquired Jim Dyck from their Indianapolis farm club to boost the pennant chase, while the Baltimore Orioles released Wally Westlake and Saul Rogovin and promoted Bob Alexander and Bob Hale from their farms. Westlake had batted .200 and Rogovin was 1-8 this season. Duck will be used as a pinch hitter for the Indians while Al Lopez manages the Orioles.
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Sapl ing Stakes winners show strong earnings at Monmouth
Six of the ten Sapl ing Stakes winners at Monmouth Park have surpassed $100,000 in purse money, highlighting the race as a predictor of substantial earnings for successful horses and connections.
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Savage Beats Walker in TV Bout at St Nicholas Arena
Middleweight Milo Savage of Salt Lake City defeated Sam Walker of Springfield Mass by majority decision in a 10 round return TV bout at St Nicholas Arena. Walker had beaten Milo March 14, but Monday night Savage finished stronger and claimed the victory though referees ruled a draw on rounds and points, yielding a majority decision with no Walker dissent.
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19 Players Break 70 In British Open
At St Andrews 19 players broke 70 in the first Open qualifying round on the Old and New Courses. Yorkshireman Frank Jowle shot a 63 on the New Course, the lowest British Open score in 95 years, as Americans, Britons, Scots, and others posted strong rounds amid blustery North Sea winds.
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Eagles and Padres Ride Hot Streaks in Texas League
Dallas and San Antonio surged with seven and four game leads respectively as July 4 doubleheaders featured the Eagles beating Tulsa twice and San Antonio defeating Shreveport. Cosmidis tied the league record with 57 straight games without an error at second base. Beaumont led Houston 10-5 in the opener while Houston won the nightcap 3-1. Fort Worth and Oklahoma City split, with Oklahoma City rallying to win 8-7.
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Taxes Keep Tony Amateur Tennis Star Contemplates Pro Move
Cincinnati star Tony Trabert, Wimbledon singles champion, says he has no pro plans and would consider offers if taxes on lump-sum contracts were workable. The 24-year-old All-American notes staying amateur aids business contacts with his West Coast banking firm. He has toured globally since youth, won Wimbledon, and now leads in Western Championships and Tri-State events before U.S. Nationals at Forest Hills.
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Legion Nine Hosts Cordell In Twin Bill
Lawton Fort Sill's Colonels host Cordell in a twin bill at Memorial Park to start the final week of the Western Oklahoma league schedule. The games may run seven innings each with 6:50 first pitch. Cordell is defending champion but sits sixth with three wins nine losses.
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American four minute mile cup waits on Santee and rivals
The AAU in New York and the Metropolitan Association lament the delay in awarding a silver trophy to the first American to run a sub four minute mile. Originating with Col Hans Lagerloef in 1941, the cup has lingered since 1946 due to wartime and postwar gaps as Wes Santee and others chase the mark.
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Fights Last Night Feature New York and Quebec Matchups
In New York City Mile Savage of Salt Lake City defeated Sammy Walker of Springfield Mass by points over ten rounds. In Quebec Gerry Drouin from Quebec outpointed Armand Savoie of Montreal over ten rounds.
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Ardmore Beats Lawton to End 11-Game Win Streak
Charles Purtle pitched a four hitter to beat Lawton 3 to 2, halting Lawton's 11 game Sooner State League win streak and lifting Ardmore toward the top of the standings. Purtle earned his 13th victory as Ardmore clung to a slim lead, while Lawton's Dudley took the loss.
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Softball Resumes Tonight With Two Games At ABC
Texaco meets Telco and Security Bank plays Retired Service tonight as city softball starts another week. First game begins at 7 30 p m at ABC Park. Texaco dropped from the Anadarko tournament after losing twice to Holt's Sports of Wichita Falls.
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