Yankees Prep For Western Tour After Slump
June 17 1958 preview of the New York Yankees opening a three game set in Cleveland followed by a three game series at Detroit. Whitey Ford and Ray Narleski matched for opener as Indians seek fourth straight win while Yankees chase strong finish in June despite a nine losses in 15 games.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Baseball leaders list for both leagues with top averages and stats. Notable names include Mays Musial Green and Banks with high marks in batting runs and hits. Pitching highlights feature Turley Larsen and Ford with strong win totals and strikeouts.
Giants Feeney lauds strong attendance at new stadium
Giants vice president Chub Feeney hailed the club's early home success in San Francisco. He noted average crowds of 15,213 over 20 games and 17,644 over 13 as Seals Stadium drew 16,195 per game so far, with hopes for a season total over one million despite Willie Mays slump and a rough early stretch.
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Holmberg Advances as Top Seed Survives NCAA Tennis Round
Top seed Ron Holmberg of Tulane survived a second round scare at the NCAA tennis championships at the Naval Academy in Annapolis to reach the third round. Unranked Edwardo Guzman of USC pushed Holmberg to three sets before losing 6-4 5-7 6-1. Other seeds advancing included Fischer, Dell, Brown, Andrews, Moss, Douglas, Vickery, Noble, and Griffiths as the field narrowed from 91 to 32.
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Tennis stars clash as Cooper withdraws at Queen's Club
Ashley Cooper of Australia pulled a leg muscle after beating John Cranston in a three set match at Queen's Club. Tony Trabert upset Lew Hoad in the Tournament of Champions. Ron Holmberg advanced in the NCAA championships. Creed led medalist honors in the Women's National Collegiate golf event.
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Bouchee Cleared to Resume Baseball Work in Philly Return
Edward Bouchee faced reporters at Connie Mack Stadium as he prepares to return to baseball with the Phillies after a Washington state probation. Owner Bob Carpenter offered guidance through the press conference to rehabilitate his standing in the game amid personal and team considerations.
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Cardinals Rally in 11th to Top Reds in Extra Innings
St Louis edged Cincinnati 6-5 in 11 innings to stay in the NL pennant chase. Musial started the rally in the ninth, Kasko drove in two in the 11th, and Cunningham, Blasingame, and Kasko supplied the decisive runs. Morrie Martin earned the win as Chicago staged an exhibition with Ellsworth tossing four sharp innings.
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Frankie Ruff Wins Decision Over T Tibbs
Frankie Ruff of New York defeated 12-5 contender Tiny Tommy Tibbs by a unanimous 10 round decision at St. Nicholas Arena. Ruff improved to 26-5 while Tibbs fell to 43-46-1 as ringside writers favored Ruff and the crowd booed the official margin.
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Ellsworth Debuts With Cubs In 1 0 Exhibition Win
Dick Ellsworth an 18 year old from Fresno High School earned a big league call in his first step with Chicago. The left hander blanked the Chicago White Sox 1 0 at Comiskey Park despite early jitters, walking five and scattering four singles. Cal Neeman and Freddie Fitzsimmons praised his poise and noted his curve and changeup plus controlled nerves. Ellsworth earned a roughly 50 000 bonus and joined the Cubs Sunday ready to start a championship game perhaps against Cincinnati Friday.
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Cooper Aims for Wimbledon After Thigh Injury
Ashley Cooper, 5-2 favorite for the Wimbledon men’s singles, began treatment after a right thigh tear forced him to withdraw from singles at Queens Club. A London specialist said he might play doubles. Cooper had surgery-like exam and trains daily as Wimbledon nears. Althea Gibson remains favorite in women’s events, though odds shift after a loss.
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O'Toole Emerges as Young League Pitching Star for Vols
Jim O'Toole, 20, lefty of the Nashville Vols, earned his 10th win in a 7-2 victory over Mobile. He backed by Jim Fridley and Buddy Gilbert, while the Crackers led the league with a 6-3 win over Little Rock. Chattanooga beat New Orleans 5-1 as Lookouts bolster seventh place after trading Stan Roseboro for Harmon Killebrew.
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