Big Four era ends as Lemon leaves Indians for San Diego
The Cleveland Indians’ famed Big Four shrinks to one. Robert Granville Lemon, a 20 game winner in seven seasons, plans to leave after waivers and a move to the Pacific Coast League. Bob Feller retired 1956, Mike Garcia waived, and Early Wynn stays with Chicago.
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Yankees Dominant as Braves Press for NL Comeback
Major League pennant race review notes the Yankees’ continued AL supremacy while the National League remains closely bunched. Milwaukee, led by Fred Haney, faces injury blows to Bob Buhl Wes Covington Bill Bruton and Lew Burdette as the Braves chase back toward the top in the second half.
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Braves poised for strong second half as stars return
The Braves remain out front as Bruton Covington Burdette and Spahn regain form. Aaron strengthens the lineup while Buhl struggles. Carlton Willey has won twice, giving the pitching staff depth. If the club keeps up, rivals face an uphill climb the rest of the season.
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Logart Seeks Rematch After Narrow Upset Loss
Cuban challenger Isaac Logart demands a rematch after a split decision in Hollywood over 10 rounds at Legion Stadium. Don Jordan won 95-94 and 97-95 on two cards while Latka scored 97-93 for Logart, with Mafuz calling the result an injustice and a potential block to a Virgil Akins title shot. Jordan weighed 141 pounds, Logart 161.
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Stengel Finds More Pitching Talent With Monroe Debut
Yankee rookie Zack Monroe earned a 4-1 win over Baltimore in his first major league start, pitching seven innings and allowing five hits with two strikeouts. Detroit beat Kansas City 5-0 on Jim Bunning’s four hit effort, while Washington defeated Boston 5-3 on Ted Williams’s homer and strong relief from Camilo Pascual.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
American League standings show Kansas City at 36 34 514 with 9 games behind while New York advances with a 4 1 win over Baltimore and Washington beats Boston 5 3 Detroit defeats Kansas City 5 0 Friday schedule includes New York at Washington and Kansas City at Chicago. National League table lists Milwaukee St Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles with recent results from a busy Wednesday and Thursday. International League wraps with Toronto Rochester Miami and others posting late results before Montreal Buffalo and Columbus games.
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New York Boxing Judge Pleads Innocent in Bribery Case
Bert Grant a longtime New York boxing judge pleads not guilty to an indictment alleging he conspired with fight manager Hymie Wallman to influence five bouts at Madison Square Garden and St Nicholas Arena between September 1954 and April 1958. Five Wallman fighters won all five bouts noneсте.
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Bolt Eyes Rubber City Open Test At Firestone
U S Open champ Tommy Bolt ready for the Rubber City Open at Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio the 6350 yard par 72 event open to 137 players top money winners vie for 2800 first prize plus 22 000 total purse after practice rounds Ernie Vossler Jackie Burke Jr Jay Hebert and Mike Souchak posted sub par scores Bolt had a 35 on nine holes Palmer skipped practice to visit relatives Henry Ransom Ed Furgol Chick Harbert and Julius Boros among past Rubber City winners entered.
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Thomson Nears Fourth British Open Crown at Lytham
Australian Peter Thomson led the British Open after a record first day at Royal Lytham and St Annes, holding a one stroke edge over Ireland's Christy O Connor with 4 holes to play in the 96 man field. England's Henry Cotton and Max Faulkner along with Gary Player remained threats as Gene Sarazen and Monte Bradley trailed. If Thomson wins, he becomes the fifth to win four times in the British or U S Opens, joining Jones Hagen Hogan and Locke. Thompson previously won 1954 55 56 titles and was runner up in 1952 53 57 with a five under par round at 6635 yards.
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Ray's Gulf Rout Frisch's in Knothole League Tilt
Ray's Gulf Is Victor in a Tuesday Knothole League game beating Frisch's 18 to 6. G Fitzewater pitched a three hitter to lead the winners as the offense racked up runs in all but the third inning.
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Hollywood bout ends in decision for Don Jordan
Don Jordan of Los Angeles outpointed Isaac Logart of Havana in a light heavyweight bout in Hollywood California. Peter Keenan of Scotland outpointed Billy Peacock of Los Angeles in Glasgow Scotland.
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Homer Sacking Thomas Is Top Star in June
Frank Thomas of the Pittsburgh Pi rates is the National League Player of the Month for June. He led with 22 homers and 66 RBIs, earning 15 votes. Dick Farrell of the Phillies was a close second with 10 percent, rising as the top reliever and All-Star starter, after a 275 June batting mark and four wins in 21 3 innings.
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Bosox Go West For Training
The Boston Red Sox will move spring training from Sarasota Florida to Scottsdale Arizona in 1959. General Manager Joe Cronin announced the relocation on Wednesday, with Baltimore stepping down at Scottsdale and other teams including the Indians Cubs and Giants also training in Arizona.
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Tebbetts Denies Winter Trades Gave Away Lock
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts defends winter trades as not hurting power. Brooks Lawrence won 14 for the Reds over the Milwaukee Braves despite a fallin run support. Frank Robinson and Don Hoak slump as the Reds seek offense. Joe Nuxhall to start vs Pittsburgh’s George Witt.
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Early Deadline Set For Sports News
Due to early deadlines, all sports reports must reach the Jornal by 1 PM for publication in the July 4 edition, which will be a morning paper.
Brooks Lawrence Shuts Out Braves for Fifth Straight Win
Pitcher Brooks Lawrence threw a four hit complete game as the Redlegs defeated the Braves 1-0. Hank Bauer supplied offense for the Yankees who beat the Orioles 4-1 with five hits including a double and four singles.
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Reds Beat Braves as Lawrence Fires Four-Hit Complete Game
Lawrence, 33, formerly with St Louis, pitched a four hitter in a 14 1 victory over Milwaukee to move Cincinnati into fourth place in the NL. Lew Burdette pitched eight innings for the Braves and took the loss, while the Giants beat the Cubs to close the gap on the Cardinals.
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