American Pennant Race Set To Roll Into 10 Days
The American League pennant race tightens over a 10 day stretch featuring Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Detroit and New York. The Indians face the White Sox and Tigers while Kansas City looms as potential tiebreaker as Baltimore and New York seek momentum during the run to the All Star break.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
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Giants Beat Dodgers In 13 Inning Nail Biter
Jim Davenport and Willie Mays hit 13th inning home runs off Stan Williams to lift the Giants 6-4 over the Dodgers in a game that ended in the 13th. Davenport hit his second homer of the night as San Francisco moved two games behind Milwaukee and one behind Los Angeles for second place.
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Willie Kirkland
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Gil Hoge
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Jackie Brandt
Gilliam
Charlie Neal
Stu Miller
Carl Furillo
Mike McCormick
Don Demeter
MacKay Reveals Stronger Play and Wimbledon Run
Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio, the last American man in Wimbledon, said he is playing better tennis by thinking more and striking cleanly. He defeated Neale Fraser in the quarterfinals 5-7 10-8 6-0 6-3 6-1 and advances to face Rod Laver in the semifinals. If he faces Olmedo the Peruvian a Davis Cup hopeful the final could mark a rare U S clash at Wimbledon.
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Dayton
Ohio
Neale Fraser
Rod Laver
U. S. Air Force
Tallest Harvard rower Torrey Everett stands 6 foot 7
The Harvard crew lists Torrey Everett as the tallest member at six foot seven and 197 pounds. Everett is a junior from Winnetka Illinois. The report notes his height in the context of the rowing team profile.
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Harvard
Torrey Everett
Winnetka, Ill
Ingemar Johansson Disqualified After Final Bout At Helsinki
The August 2 1952 Olympic boxing final in Helsinki ended with Ingemar Johansson disqualified in the heavyweight title bout against Ed Sanders after three warnings for not trying. Johansson defended his preparation and fatigue saying his team was poorly trained and he could not go all out for three rounds. Floyd Patterson won the 165 pound class, giving the U S its fifth boxing gold and a lead in unofficial team scoring.
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Vasile Titu
Romania
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Johansson
Ed Sanders
Sanders
Ingemar
Europe
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Mufflers Defeat Plattville 10 7 In Lisbon
Mufflers beat Plattville 10 to 7 Monday night at Lisbon as Plattville suffers its fifth straight loss. Harseim led the Mufflers with four hits while Babbit hit a late homer for Plattville. Vilands vs Newark game set for 8 pm at Lisbon.
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Vilands
Newark
Smith Cardinals Defeat Root Cubs 7-4 at MCHS
The Smith Cardinals beat the Root Cubs 7-4 in Pony league at MCHS. Winning pitcher was Smith. Root took the loss. Dick Finland led the Cardinals with a 2 for 2. Harold Olson went 2 for 3 for the Cubs as the Cardinals totaled six hits to four.
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Local Baseball and Softball Schedule Highlights
The week lists multiple games across leagues. Olson hosts Boss in Little League at Goodwill at 6 00 p m. Vilands faces New Ark at Lisbon at 8 00 p m. Board notes Morris and Darling games plus Pony league action at MCHS and Streator.
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Giants Rally Past Dodgers To End Streak In Nineteenth
Jim Davenport and Willie Mays homered for the Giants as Davenport's second homer broke a 4-4 tie in the 13th inning. Mike McCormick pitched four perfect innings in relief, holding the Dodgers to four hits as Giants won 6-4 to reclaim second place.
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Jim Davenport
Giants
Dodgers
Mike McCormick
Mazon Speed Bowl Opens July 4 With Stock Cars and Midgets
The Mazon Speed Bowl season kicks off Saturday at the fair grounds with over 200 laps. The program splits between stock cars and midgets, includes two heats a trophy dash and 50 lap feature for each class. Time trials at 1:00 p.m. and racing at 2:00 p.m. Tattersal of Streator seeks a fifth straight midget win as 16 Offys start the feature. 10 more Offys from five states contest. Local veterans like Gardner and Shaffer headline the stock car card, with a free picnic area for spectators.
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Saylor
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Hornets Triumph Over Wolves in Little League Showdown
The Hornets defeated the Wolves 16 to 11 at Goodwill in Monday league play. Winning pitcher Jack Waddell, while Gary Gunnerson took the loss. John Weppler doubled and singled for the Hornets, Gunnerson went 3 for 4 for the Wolves. Hornets 9 runs first inning, 5 in second, 1 each in third and fifth. Wolves 1 in second, 4 in third, 6 in fifth. Hornets 8 hits, Wolves 10.
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Goodwill
Jack Waddell
Gary Gunnerson
John Weppler
Hornets
Wolves
Braves Beat Yanks 8 3 In Exhibition At Milwaukee
The Braves defeated the Yankees 8 3 in an exhibition before 30 554 at County Stadium. Braves reserves shone while Yankees star Mickey Mantle aggravated an ankle injury and Joe Adcock edged Hank Aaron in a home run contest.
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Joe Adcock
Hank Aaron
Mickey Mantle
Mantle
Diveronica Stops Gautreau In Syracuse Bout
Dickie Diveronica from Canastota shows power stopping Norm Gautreau of Moncton in the 137 pound division in Syracuse. Gautreau held the edge early but Diveronica won by knockout in the third round showcasing local talent on home turf.
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N. Y
Dickie Diveronica
Canastota
Norm Gautreau
Moncton
N. B
Bros Rally For Three Runs In Seventh And Eighth
The Bros pushed across three runs in both the seventh and eighth innings to win as the Yankees made five errors. Most miscues came from reserves with limited action on the field.
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