Pirates Edge Braves 4-3 in 19-inning marathon
In Pittsburgh, the Pirates beat the Milwaukee Braves 4-3 in a 19 inning game. Vern Law pitched 18 innings for the Pirates, and Gene Conley took the loss in the 19th after a clutch defensive sequence by Frank Thomas and Roberto Clemente. Bruton and Crandall contributed key moments for Milwaukee while Law fanned 12 in a masterful outing.
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Softball Schedule Additions Revealed
Ronald D. Johnson announces remaining Municipal Softball League games after scrapping invitational tournament. Regular-round clashes include Gemplers vs Helland-Hein led by the league, Commercial Bank vs Phillips-Smith, and Helland-Hein vs Simmons with multiple July and August matchups involving Ernies Jefferson Center Northwestern and Gemplers. The city softball tournament is set for August.
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Trabert and Seixas reach third round in PA tennis
Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas advanced to the third round in the Pennsylvania tennis championships while Louise Brough led the women into the quarterfinals.
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Tony Trabert
Vic Seixas
Louise Brough
Amputee Golf Champion Wins Third Straight Title
Defending champion Jack Harrison of Grand Rapids Michigan captured his third consecutive National Amputee Golf title at Ravisloe Country Club in Chicago with a 36 hole score of 75 74 149 on a par 70 course.
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Wisconsin rookie Strehlow retires from Colts camp
Rollie Strehlow a rookie halfback from the University of Wisconsin asked the Baltimore Colts to place him on the voluntary retired list. Strehlow was in Westminster Maryland for the Colts rookie camp when he made the decision.
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Rollie Strehlow
University of Wisconsin
Baltimore Colts
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National Football League
Braves Boost Milwaukee Ticket Sales Across Wisconsin
Milwaukee Braves ticket agencies across 11 Wisconsin cities report 98,000 fans through July 10, spending about $1.08 million at $11 per head. Madison leads with 10,684 tickets, Racine 7,397, Fond du Lac 3,970, and others from Appleton to Green Bay. Milwaukee attendance nears a 1954 season record, with expectations of further gains and potential revenue exceeding $6 million by season end.
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Bankers rout Ernies in 13-2 win at Recreation Park
Commercial Bank powered by Alfred Henning Jr. defeated Ernies 13-2 as Johnny Winzenried Bob Geyer and Jerry Van Wagenen led the attack with multiple doubles. Ernies fell to 0-8 while first place Gemplers at 6-1 and Helland Hein at 5-1 prepared for a late game. Henning struck out eight after allowing five hits.
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Windy McCall
Willard Schmidt
Giants
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Ken Boyer
Willie May
One-Hit Victory Sparks Orioles over Ped Devils
Blythe Myers nicknamed Butch hurled a one hit as the Orioles crushed the Ped Devils 17 to 2 in Sandlot League play yesterday. Greg Blum contributed three hits while Dave Von Moos took the loss.
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Butch) Myers
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Bill Stocker
Bill Pederson
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Indians
Dave Dearth
Mike Kelley
Gayle Johnson
Yankees Rally To Top White Sox In Big AL Showdown
Elston Howard's two run homer in the eighth lifts the Yankees over the White Sox 4-3 at Comiskey Park as New York moves three games up in the AL. Jerry Coleman suffers a brain concussion after a pitch in the seventh.
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Associated Press
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Monroe Brewers Face Rockford Blackhawks Tonight at Recreation Park
The Monroe Brewers return to action after a 5-0 Sunday win over Platteville for the district semi pro title. They meet the Rockford Blackhawks at Recreation Park at 8 PM, seeking a repeat after beating Rockford previously at the same venue.
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White Heather Believed to Bring Good Luck in Old Superstition
A traditional belief in white heather as a charm for luck is cited, reflecting ancient superstition practices and cultural folklore. The item links to enduring notions that certain plants carry protective or favorable powers.
Constance Favored Over Fuentes In Madison Square Garden Bout
Constance, a 7 to 5 favorite, faces Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. The 24 year old challenger boasts a 24-5-8 record with one no contest, while Fuentes holds 32-5-1 in 38 fights and is ranked No. 4 among Basilio's welterweight title challengers. The match is set for 8 p.m. CST and will be carried by ABC radio and television.
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Trinidad
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Sweden reports 9235 foreigners became Swedish citizens
Sweden grants citizenship to 9235 foreign residents in a recent naturalization wave. The official data show applicants from multiple countries gaining Swedish nationality this period.
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