Dodgers Shuts Out Reds 3-0 as Podres Ends Slump
Johnny Podres quieted the Cincinnati Reds with a three hit shutout, his first of the year, while solid Dodgers offense backed by Neal's two RBI and a 420 foot triple and homer. Milwaukee Braves edged into a near-capacity crowd by defeating the Giants 10-9 in 11 innings. Other MLB results include St Louis over Pittsburgh 6-3 and Philadelphia 11-5 as Banks homered twice.
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Acacky Neal
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Ken Boyer
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Richie Ashburn
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Sally Hemus
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Valenzuela Rides Tim Tam in Belmont Odds 1-16
Tim Tam, ridden by Ismael Valenzuela after Bil Hartack’s injury, heads to the Belmont Stakes as the strong favorite in a field of about six, aiming for Calumet’s ninth classic and a Belmont win following past Triple Crown hopes including Pensive in 1944.
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Knickerbockers Set Fall Training Camp in Stamford
The New York Knickerbockers will train next fall in Stamford Connecticut. The NBA team previously held loan workouts at Osala College in East Orange New Jersey and will open three weeks of training in September at New Stamford Catholic High School.
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Major League Stars Pitching Shuts Out Red Legs 3-0
Johnny Podres of the Dodgers ended a four game skid with a three hit shutout allowing seven strikeouts in a 3-0 win over the Reds. Mike Baxes of the Athletics collected four singles in four trips scoring in the third and driving in two runs in a 5-4 victory over the Senators.
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O'Malley Wins Chavez Ravine Election for Dodgers Stadium
Voters approve building a new Dodgers stadium in Chavez Ravine amid lawsuits challenging land use and deed restrictions. With 176,605 for and 159,028 against from 2,350 precincts, construction could start in 1959 if legal hurdles are resolved. City officials say contracts are legal but delay possible. housing authority and state officials weigh modification of deed restrictions.
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Roger Arnebaugh
Pistol and Rifle Titles Decided in 1958 NRA Indoor
First Lt. Daniel B. Puckel of Ft. Benning Ga won the 1958 Indoor Rifle title with 795 of 800 while M Stineman of Ft. Benning captured the pistol crown with 875 of 900. The NRA announced the champions from shoulder to shoulder sectional meets nationwide amid fierce competition among 2232 rifle shooters and 1808 pistol contenders.
Banks Gives Cubs First Division Hope
Ernie Banks heats Cubs as spring star with a 325 batting average 16 homers and 47 RBIs guiding Chicago toward their first NL division since 1946. He and the Cubs chase a stronger finish after wins over the Phillies and a strong showing at Wrigley Field.
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Jim Rivera
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Tom Sturdivant
New York
Yogi Berra
Mickey Mantle
State Prep Baseball Finals Start Today
PEORIA AP The Illinois High School Baseball Tournament finals begin with eight teams amid scattered showers. Danville 22 0 aims to become the second undefeated champion, joining Peoria Manual in 1950, with Danville pitcher Steve Kelly drawing major league scouting attention after 11-0 record and 127 strikeouts in 59 innings.
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Ron Chez
Miceli knocks out Fullmer in third round
Joe Miceli, 29, defeated Jay Fullmer by a third round knockout at West Jordan Utah. Miceli weighed 147 pounds to Fullmer’s 140, using a left hook and left uppercut to end the fight at 2:09 of the third round after Fullmer had led on points. Fullmer, 21 years old and inexperienced, was hurt by the veteran’s precise punches and could not recover.
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Albuquerque
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Jimmy Martinez
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Ariz
Jim Hergerle
St. Paul
Boyer And Musial Hit Home Runs
ST. LOUIS AP The Cardinals can reach .500 with a win over the Pirates after beating them 6 3 in a hitting contest. Ken Boyer hit an inside the park homer and Stan Musial added a long homer and three hits. Jim Brosnan earned the win despite seven hits allowed. Frank Thomas had three hits for Pittsburgh.
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Bluford Lake Produces Large Bass Catch
Bluford resident Bob McGee landed a six and a half pound bass at Bluford Lake yesterday afternoon. He notes that channel catfish weighing four, five, and five and a half pounds have been caught over the past two weeks.
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Highland Hurlers Aim to Halt Niles in Opener
Highland fields two top hurlers Ray Rosenthal and Delmar Rutz and five batters over .500 as Niles faces a tough opener. Maine and Tuley clash with Ken Tritt hardt leading Chicago teams at stake. East Moline's State Lange and Larry Meyer seek to derail Danville, while Archie Terrant meets Larry Franklin of Olney in key round one showdowns.
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Ken Tritthardt
Chicago
Mark
Scrashes Fence as Orioles Beat Tigers 6-4
Detroit falls to last as Harvey Kuenn suffers facial cuts after crashing into a wire fence while racing for a two run homer in Baltimore. Kuenn, leading Tigers with .341, undergoes plastic surgery. doctors unsure on return. Baseball roundup notes White Sox win 7-2. Milwaukee leads Giants in NL. Banks hits two homers.
Baseball Standings and Results From Thursday and Week Ahead
In the American League the New York Yankees lead with 29 wins and 11 losses, Kansas City 22 19, and Cleveland 22 24. Chicago and Boston at 21 1 and 21 24, with Washington at 21 24. Thursday results include Chicago 7 New York 2 and Cleveland 7 Boston 5 in 1 inning. National League leaders Milwaukee 27 16, San Francisco 28 19, Pittsburgh 23 26, St Louis 21 22, Cincinnati 19 21, Philadelphia 18 25, Los Angeles 18 27. Friday matchups feature Cleveland at New York, Kansas City at Baltimore, Detroit at Washington, Chicago at Boston.
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Jack Urban
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Hoyt Wilhelm
Dick Gernert
Dave Sisler
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Battle For Welter Title In St. Louis
In St Louis Virgil Akins of St Louis faces Vince Martinez of Paterson N J for the welterweight title Friday night Akins a noted heavy hitter leads in knockouts 31 27 while Martinez relies on fancy work and back pedaling Martinez camp predicts a decision or knockout if he lands the right shot The title is vacated by Carmen Basilio who later won and lost the middleweight crown to Sugar Ray Robinson
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Honeybear) Akins
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Braves Use 23 Players To Beat Giants
Milwaukee defeated San Francisco 10 9 in 11 innings as Warren Spahn delivered a pinch hit scoring Billy Bruton for the game winner. The win stretched Milwaukee’s NL lead over the Giants to a full game amid a 23 hit, 11 inning slugfest with six homers. Spahn returns to start against Johnny Antonelli seeking his ninth win.
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Sarazen backs Palmer Venturi and Casper for Open
Gene Sarazen, at 56, names Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi and Billy Casper as his top three bets for the National Open. He says he would pick them 1-2-3 and dismisses the old guard near age 50, adding that knees are the weakness of aging stars. Sarazen qualified for his 33rd U S Open at Westchester and plans a busy summer including a 13th overseas campaign.
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Ken Venturi
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Squire
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Sam J Snead
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Sarazen
Westchester Country Club
Best Of Show Wins At Missouri Toy Fox Terrier Show
Best Of Show Dillon's Cricket owned by Gary Dillon at 2028 Casey Ave Mt. Vernon won the U K C Missouri Toy Fox Terrier show in Florissant Missouri last Sunday. She defeated 47 competing dogs and her sire was Grand Champion Shumaker's Captain Tiny owned by Mr and Mrs W A Shumaker in Mt. Vernon.
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