Mantle powers Yankees but Sox edge them 7-6 in long night
Mickey Mantle starred for the Yankees with two first inning homers and four hits as he powered to a .378 average, but the Chicago White Sox beat New York 7-6 at Comiskey Park to widen their AL lead to five games. The marathon game dragged past midnight after rain delays with 40,033 in attendance.
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Ted Williams
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Jim Rivera
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Billy Pierce
Tom Sturdivant
Chicago Cubs
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Don’t Scratch That Itch In Just 15 Minutes Advert
An old line markets ITCH-ME NOT as quick itch relief with a 40¢ rebate claim. It promises fast relief for eczema, ringworm, insect bites and surface itching while noting bactericidal action on contact. SOBOL DRUG guarantees local availability.
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Sobol Drug
Field of Seven Scheduled for Belmont Stakes
A small field of seven colts stands as the 89th Belmont Stakes field with Bold Ruler and Gallant Man as the leading contenders. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons and Eddie Arcaro seek a seventh Belmont apiece, while Willie Shoemaker rides Gallant Man for Johnny Nerud who trains him. Other notable entries include Bold Nero, Cohoes, Lucky Dip, Inside Tract and Nah Hiss as final entries are filed.
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New York
Native Dancer
Wheatley Stable
Bold Ruler
Ralph Lowe
Gallant Man
Belmont
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Eddie Arcaro
Johnny Nerud
Willie Shoemaker
Nerud
Bold Negro
Lowe
Bold Nero
Aga Khan
Greentree Stable
Cain Hoy Stable
Lucky Dip
Inside Tract
Jules Schwartz
Nah Hiss
Cardinals Reach Fourth With Eighth Straight Win
The St Louis Cardinals won their eighth in a row to climb into fourth place in the National League, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0. Stan Musial and Del Ennis powered a 37-run surge, Musial extending his record run and Ennis homering in the streak as Larry Jackson earned his eighth win.
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Washington
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Ennis
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Larry Jackson
Murry Dickson
Lindy McDaniel
Roebuck Gainy
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Ted Kluszewski
Redlegs
Cleveland
Bob Porterfield
al Smith
Don Messi
Jim Bunning
Orioles
Bob Nieman
Bob Boyd
J. W. Porter
Art Ceccarelli
Lou Skixas
Gus Zernial
Hal Smith
Truman Clevenger
Rocky Bridges
California Bears Win 1957 World Series Opener 1 0
California beats Penn State 1 to 0 in Omaha to extend their hold on the NCAA college baseball world series. The victory marks their fifth straight win in the series and their third shutout in five games.
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Akins Wins Unanimous Decision in Welterweight Bid
Virgil Akins of St Louis defeats Walter Byars of Boston by unanimous ruling to move closer to a welterweight title shot. Akins led late rounds as 3 000 fans voiced dismay at the decision. judges had 99-96 96-94 and 98-93 with AP 99-96.
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Honeybear) Akins
St. Louis
Walter Byars
Boston
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Akins
Gaspar Ortega
Carmen Basilio
Tony DeMarco
Byars
Paddy Mills
Johnny Burton
Charles E. Ford
Associated Press
Pirates Demote Slugger Dick Stuart to Lincoln
PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that slugger Dick Stuart, the home run hitter who failed to make the grade in the top minors, has been returned to Lincoln Nebraska of the Class A Western League. Stuart was released Monday by the Atlanta Crackers of the Southern Association. He had said he would not return to Lincoln where he hit 66 homers last season.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Stuart
Lincoln
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Stuart
Atlanta Crackers
Atlanta
Athletic Club Organized in Morris To Promote Sports
A Morris community athletic club forms to offer year round sports for young men over high school age. Officers are Gerry McTague coordinator Paul Washburn secretary treasurer and Don Dooking manager. The group plans a baseball team with home games at Wren Field named for land donor Wilson Wren Saratoga Two. The first game is June 23 with Sunday 2 p.m. home contests and 7 p.m. practices at the high school field.
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Gerry McTague
Paul Washburn
Don Sw
Morrison Rte. 47
Wren
Wilson Wren
Sarato
Ga Two
Morris Junior Legion Uniform Pickup Tonight
Junior Legion players must collect uniforms at the Legion Hall by 8 p m tonight. They will gather at 5 p m Friday in the hall to travel to Sheridan for the opening game. Also noted is Jerry Priddy’s 150 double plays in 157 Detroit games in 1950.
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Morris Junior Legion
Legion Hall
Sheridan
Jerry Priddy
Detroit
Akins Edges Byars in Norfolk Bout
Virgil Akins from St. Louis outpointed Walter Byars of Boston in a 10 round fight held in Norfolk Virginia. Akins won by decision, earning the victory on points over Byars.
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Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Walter Byars
Boston
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