Braves Rally Past Dodgers In Seventh For 5-4 Win
Milwaukee uses a four run rally with two out in the seventh to defeat Los Angeles 5-4 and tie the series. Lew Burdette improves to 10-5 with Don McMahon securing the ninth. Wally Moon and Podres factor in near late rally while Frank Torre and Eddie Mathews drive key runs.
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Rudy Finst Triumphs For State Open Crown
Rudy Finst of Sheboygan captured the 1959 Wisconsin Senior Open with 73 73 146 four over par. Merel Hillis Milwaukee and Herb Keleske Racine followed by one stroke, while Milwaukee’s R L Mitenbueler tied for fourth at 148 after a 71 in the final 18. Defending champion Charlie Horvath Milwaukee rebounded from 81 to 72 and finished ninth at 153.
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Abbe Lane Sues NBC for Sixty Thousand Dollar Damages
New York singer Abbe Lane files suit against NBC seeking 600000 dollars for injuries from a defective TV show stairway incident on March 1. Her husband Xavier Cugat seeks 100000 dollars for loss of his wife’s services and companionship as part of the case. NBC denies the allegations.
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Cal McLish earns seventh straight win for Indians in 4-1 victory
Cleveland extends AL lead with Cal McLish's complete game against Boston as the Indians win 4-1. Dick Brown drives in two, McLish improves to 6-3, and New York notes help with a 5-1 Yankees win over Chicago.
Baseball Standings And Results From Tuesday And Wednesday
American League standings show Cleveland at 32 33 and Chicago 33 31 with Baltimore and New York near. Detroit and Kansas City chase while Washington and Kansas City face rain postponed games. National League totals have Milwaukee leading Cubs and Giants, with Pittsburgh beating Chicago 5 2 and St Louis sweeping Philadelphia 8 1.
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Simmons Falls Behind Softball Leaders In Loss
Simmons dropped from the softball tie after a 4 to 3 defeat as Helland-Hein and Herman Blum combined for another no hitter. Gemplers crushed Commercial Bank 12 to 0 with nine hits led by Roger Isely’s three RBI homer and Bob Rieder going 2 for 2. Blum struck out nine in a strong pitching effort while teammates flashed flawless defense.
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Wells Fargo Messenger Injured Delivering Cash
John Mulhearn a Wells Fargo messenger tripped over a bag of money he was delivering to a New York City bank and suffered a fractured left wrist and a dislocated elbow. No money was lost.
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Besmanoff uses unorthodox style to outbox De John in Milwaukee
Willi Besmanoff a 26 year old Milwaukee heavyweight defeated Mike De John of Syracuse in a 10 round bout at the Auditorium. Besmanoff used four foot ranged retreats and quick counters to win on points while De John complained of biased judging. Orville Pitts outpointed Willie Williams in the same night card.
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Pitchers Ditmar and Yan Kept White Sox Hitless After Early Trouble
Yesterday's Stars pitcher Art Ditmar and White Sox kept to four hits as he earned a 5-1 win, walking one and fanning four while yielding only two singles in the final eight innings. Don Hoak ignited the Pirates with three hits in four at bats, breaking a 1-1 tie with a two-out two-run ninth inning double for a 5-2 victory over the Cubs.
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Minoso Sparks Indians Rise as Leader Surges
Minnie Minoso fuels Cleveland surge in the AL lead with seven straight wins. The Cuban outfielder, 35, belted four homers including a grand slam, driving in 15 runs and lifting his average to .303 while hitting .387 in the streak. He credits better guesses on pitches and rocky Colavito's help.
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Pizarro Triumphs in Louisville No-Hitter
Juan Pizarro, pitched by Louisville after being sent from Milwaukee 10 days earlier, threw a no hitter against the Charleston Senators in a 1-0 game. He faced 28 batters, fanned eight, and would have had a perfect game if not for two walks to Bubba Morton and Al Paschal.
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Jaycee Tennis Event Saturday in Monroe
Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a tennis tournament at Recreation Park Saturday starting at 9 a.m. to select district contenders for Janesville and a state meet in Milwaukee. Four classes include junior boys and girls under 18 and under 15. Winners advance to districts June 27.
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Doctor's Orders Force Webb Out of Film Role
Cliffton Webb, 62, forced to rest at home after weekend hospitalization. James Mason will replace him in the 20th Century Fox science fiction film Journey to the Center of the World.
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