Foyt Wins Indy 500 as Purse Reaches New Record
A J Foyt of Houston earned $117 975 for victory in the 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Owner Tony Hulman added 6 575 boosting the total purse to a record 400 000. Rathmann placed second earning 53 400 with 30th place receiving 5 270 as last year’s winner.
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Ortega Griffith In Welter Title Bout
Welterweight challenger Gaspar Ortega of Mexico meets world champion Basil Griffith of New York in a 15 round title bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Ortega, 25, says through an interpreter this is his big opportunity and he will give all he has to win the championship for his country.
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Louis urges federal action to clean boxing racket
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis told the Senate anti trust and Monopoly Subcommittee it is time for federal action to drive racketeers from professional boxing. The Kefauver bill would create a federal boxing commissioner in the Justice Department with licensing powers. Witnesses supporting the bill included Rocky Marciano Gene Fullmer and Tommy Loughran.
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Promise Amid Loss Rallying Cry
A hopeful speech pledges no shame to supporters if defeat occurs. The speaker frames the race as a test of resolve and loyalty, urging continued backing and unity regardless of outcome.
Carry Back Not for Sale At Any Price
Carry Back, the 3-year-old colt racing as Saggy’s son, remains unsold despite a $1.2 million offer from a syndicate. Jack Price rejects any sale as Belmont Stakes looms, with Carry Back aiming for the Triple Crown after 11 wins in 30 starts and a potential $102,100 Belmont purse. Bal Musette, trained by Max Hirsch, is expected to be the second choice at 4-1.
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Farrells Dodgers beat Phillies four-runner innings
Four days after a trade sent relief pitcher Dick Farrell to the Dodgers he pitched four scoreless innings and defeated his former teammates in Philadelphia.
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Reds Hold Off Dodgers to Stay in Tie for NL Lead
The Reds won their sixth straight 8-7 at Los Angeles as Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan saved starter Joey Jay's win. Jerry Lynch drove in the decisive run with two out in the ninth after Gene Freese homered twice. The Dodgers fell a game back, while the Giants beat St. Louis 3-2 to join Cincinnati in the NL lead.
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Robin Roberts
Bob Anderson
Don Elston
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
American League leaders include Killebrew hitting .350 with 58 hits and Mantle leading with 14 home runs. Latman and Grant post 3 0 records at 1.000, while Gentile drives in 45 runs for Baltimore. National League leaders show Moon hitting .366 and Wills with 34 runs, Cepeda 14 home runs, and Miller 4 0 pitching at 1.000.
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Baseball results and schedule from Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday results show New York 7 Boston 6 and Chicago 9 Baltimore 4 in nine innings, with Minnesota at Cleveland rained out. Thursday features New York at Boston and other matchups, with Cincinnati 8 Los Angeles 7 and Pittsburgh 9 Milwaukee 1 among noted results. Big Ted Kluszewski of the Los Angeles Angels led with 264 career homers at season start.
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State Prep Baseball Tourney Opens Today
Morton of Cicero leads as slight favorite in the state high school baseball championship opening round. Kohl fields include Peoria Central Kelly Decatur Eisenhower Canton Wood River Marion with quarterfinals Thursday and semifinals Friday. Notable pitchers include Mortons Posen Mack and Miller and Central starter Jim Houra as favorites sharpen.
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Thomas Says He Has White Sox Option
Las Vegas report says Danny Thomas and associates secured an option to buy a controlling share of the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Veeck and A. C. Allyn Jr. deny any option exists. Thomas notes confidentiality and says he has not seen the document but was told the option was signed.
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