Braves power surge tops Giants in tight NL race
The Milwaukee Braves slugged 12 homers in their last four games and beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 to move within .010 of first. Wes Covington and Hank Aaron homered twice each, with Covington's eighth inning blast and Aaron's ninth inning shot delivering the decisive runs.
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Yankees Rout White Sox in 13-0 Smash
The Yankees crushed Chicago 13-0 behind Johnny Bucks two-hit pitching and three homers, moving within four games of second place Kansas City. Yogi Berra hit his sixth homer as the staff notched its ninth shutout of the season.
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London fighter Charnley outpoints Lopes in Sacramento card
London’s Dave Charnley won over Joey Lopes by points in Sacramento while Rocky Randell stopped Ray Jiojas in Houston. Paul Jorgensen halted Junior Flores in Port Arthur, Texas, delivering three early stoppage wins.
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ABC Tournament Nears Wind Up Weathered Scores Highlight Prize Pool
Syracuse report notes wind up of the American Bowling Congress tournament aims for prize money as six days of low scoring push contenders to total scores. A 557 singles score ties for money while in the doubles, ill-events, and open team events scores reach 1096 1723 and 1738 respectively.
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Teenage pitcher Perry signs with Giants for 80000
SAN FRANCISCO The Giants sign 18 year old Gaylord Perry a 6 4 right handed thrower from Williamston North Carolina for an estimated 80000 bonus outbidding Detroit Baltimore and Philadelphia He reports to the Giants Class AAA Phoenix club on Sunday.
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Chavez Ravine Stadium Plans Still Unresolved
In Los Angeles, Dodgers supporters lead narrowly 47 471 to 43 453 as voters weigh Proposition B to swap Chavez Ravine for Wrigley Field. If approved, Dodgers plan a 52 000 seat four tiered stadium, a 40 acre recreation park, and city county improvements costing several millions.
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Tom Scheurman Receives NU Big Ten Medal
Evanston Rock Island athlete Tom Scheuerman earned Northwestern University’s Big Ten medal for athletics and scholarship at a Tuesday banquet. A B plus student in the business school, he posted a 17 3 pitching record over three years of varsity baseball.
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Legion Game Tonight Opens 195 Season at Morris
The Morris Junior Legion baseball team opens its 195 season at Morris Community High School tonight at 6 00 p m facing Sheridan in a local matchup expected to draw fans onto the field and kick off the summer schedule.
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Milwaukee, San Francisco Lead NL After Wins
National League standings show Milwaukee at 26 6 and San Francisco at 18 9 with strong marks. Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles follow with tight records as two midweek games list Philadelphia at Chicago and Milwaukee at San Francisco. Tuesday results include Chicago 12 Philadelphia 4 and Milwaukee 7 San Francisco 6 along with St Louis Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati Los Angeles 3.
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Leading American League Batting and Pitching Highlights
Batting leaders include Nieman Baltimore 367 WMicDougald New York 350 Fox Chicago 343 Ward Cleveland 343. Cerv Kansas City 45 RBIs Jensen Boston 31. Pitching leaders Turley New York 8 1 0. Garver Kansas City 7 1 0. Lister Boston 4 1 0. Musial .429 Batting average. Mays 0 407, 43 runs, Banks 43 RBIs. Stolen bases T Taylor Chicago 3. Multiple leaders noted across teams.
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Braves Triumph With Two Homs By Covington And Aaron
Major League stars Wes Covington and Hank Aaron each hit two home runs driving in five runs as the Braves rolled past the Giants 7-6. Johnny Bucks of the Yankees blanked the White Sox 13-0 allowing only two singles in four innings.
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Who's Gonna Ride Tim Tam At Belmont
Belmont Stakes rider decision looms as trainer Jimmy Jones weighs Ismael Valenzuela versus Bill Hartack for Tim Tam racing in a seven horse field under 126 pounds. Tim Tam remains the favorite with a strong lineup including Cavan Nasco Martin's Bullah Flamingo Chance It and Page Seven.
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