Plains and Sundown tipped for top honors in region one
Dallas report on South Plains Class A rankings notes Farwell favored in 3A and Sundown expected to contend with Seagraves for 2nd in 4A while Plains earns top spot. Mentions Hale Center star Monte Lee, Texas Longhorns captaincy for the second year, and honors at a Texas coaching dinner with Eck Curtis and J. D. Partridge among attendees.
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Max Goldsmith
Soviet Official Sees Healthy Rivalry With United States
Konstantin Andrianov, chairman of the Soviet Olympic team, said the rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States is healthy and should spur stronger programs. He disagreed with moves to curb nationalism in the Olympic Games and argued broader competition will lead to greater triumphs at Rome.
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Na- Moscow
Olympic
Andrianov
Soviet Union
United States
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Associated Press
Reds
Konstantin Andrianov
Rome
Grim
Curt Simmons
Melborne
Melbourne
A. S. Peslyak
Pro
Gordon Signs Through 1961 With Tigers
Joe Gordon was hired to manage the Detroit Tigers through the 1961 season after inking a two year deal. The signing came as Jimmy Dykes joined Cleveland for the rest of this season, each club confirming similar terms to Gordon and Dykes. Tigers president Bill DeWitt announced the contract at Briggs Stadium, confirming Gordon will stay with Detroit through 1961.
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Joe Gordon
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Gordon
Jimmy Dykes
Cleveland
Indians
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Tiger
Bill DeWitt
Joe
Dewitt
Frank Lane
Tribe
Houston Baseball May Depend On Stadium
Harris County Park Commissioners chair William A. Kirkland says Houston baseball could hinge on building a 50 000 seat stadium. The plan is moving fast toward final blueprints, with completion hoped within two weeks. Site at South Main and Old Spanish Trails, projected cost under 20 million.
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Bucs Blank Giants as Mizell Wins Ninth Straight
Pittsburgh topped San Francisco 10 0 in a pitching duel won by Vinegar Bend Mizell who allowed five hits over eight innings for his eighth victory. A freak eighth inning play started when Dick Groat bunted and Don Blasingame misplayed the throw, letting Billy Virdon score from third. Roberto Clemente suffered a deep chin cut on a catch, will receive stitches and hospital X-rays.
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Willie Mays
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New Mexican Tops Fourteen Races At Downs Park
Downs in Ruidoso N M hosts fourteen races including the New Mexican Handicap for three year olds up, with top weights led by Wear loffer and contenders Turkson and Careless Carl in sprint and distance events. St. Louis Cardinals fall as Bob Purkey limits hits. Braves explode past Cubs 10 2 for 11th victory of Lew Burdette season.
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Cochran Upsets Vet Updegraff in Western Amateur
In Duluth, Bobi Cochran of St. Louis toppled defending champion Dr Ed Updegraff of Tucson in the Western Amateur quarterfinals, 9 and 7, at Northland Quantey Club. Cochran, 47, a veteran with back pain, added to a storied career that includes the Western Junior title and recent British Amateur runner-up. Medallist Phil Rodgers ousted Bill Foote Jr. 3 and 1, Tex Jan Herb Durham defeated Howell Fraser 2 and 1, and Tommy Aaron beat Tom Hoak 4 and 3 to reach semifinals with Cochran and Durham.
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Dallas
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Panama City
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Gainsville
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Minneapolis
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Yankees Rally Over Athletics Sealing 24-Game Lead
New York defeated Kansas City 4 1 in a tense late innings victory. Roger Maris slammed a two run homer to raise his AL lead to 33, while Art Ditmar started and Arroyo and Turley and Shantz combined in relief to shut down the Athletics in the final frames.
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Martin Is Fined, Suspended 5 Days
Cincinnati AP report on a game altercation between Reds infielder Billy Martin and Cubs pitcher Ken Brewer. Martin fined $500 and suspended five days after a brawl that injured Brewer, who suffered a fractured orbit bone and faces surgery. Giles announced the ruling after a day-long investigation.
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Chalmers Dies at 72 Former Phillies Pitcher
George W. Chalmers, 72, former Philadelphia Phillies right handed pitcher from 1910 to 1917, died early Friday after suffering a stroke six weeks earlier and a second stroke on Thursday night in New York.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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