Redlegs Slip To Fifth As Dodgers Win With McDevitt
Dodgers beat Cincinnati 7-2 as newcomer Danny McDevitt, a 24 year old lefty from Greenwood Mississippi, struck out 11 in his debut. Brooklyn climbs to fourth while Cincinnati falls to fifth amid a mixed NL race with Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Philadelphia within two games.
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Major League Stars Triumph In 7-2 Dodgers Victory
Danny McDevitt struck out 11 and allowed seven hits in a complete game 7-2 win for the Dodgers over the Reds. Gene Freese of the Pirates collected four hits in four trips and sparked a ninth inning four-run rally with his second double in a 7-5 upset of the Braves.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Major League leaders across the leagues include Mantle and Williams atop batting with 379 at bats and 54 runs for Mantle and 19 home runs for Mantle. In pitching, Ree Detroit and Shantz New York lead with 7-1 and .875, followed by Grim New York 7-2 and .778.
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Webb-Joseph Bout Tonight in New Orleans
In New Orleans a crowded middleweight clash headlines the bill as Spider Webb of Chicago meets Charley Joseph of the host city in a 10 rounder at the Municipal Auditorium. Promoter Benny Geigerman expects a capacity crowd slightly over 9,000 and a gate near $20,000. Webb, 25, a former NCAA champion and Olympic trainee with a 22 of 23 record, battles Joseph who has 38 victories, five losses and two draws since 1951 with a Korean War hiatus.
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Marathon Golfer Sets 231 Holes Record in Day
Oelwein 19 year old college freshman Uf-David Strang set an unofficial amateur long distance golf record by playing 231 holes in 17 hours and 10 minutes on the Oelwein Elks course. He started at 3 am and finished at 8 10 pm, beating the 1952 Dubuque mark of 225 holes by Bob Barnes by about 10 hours.
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Bluegill and Bass Harvest Faced by Illinois Lakes
Southern Illinois Fisherman’s Guide reports lively bluegill and bass catches in Lake Murphysboro and Horseshoe Lake during mid June. Murphysboro anglers set records with 14 bluegill boatside, while Horseshoe Lake yields mixed results as the area study cites blight and decline. The commission proposes a state park with a $3.5 million price tag, but funding constraints threaten development.
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Baseball standings and schedule from today AP update
American League standings show Chicago leading with 36 wins and New York at 33, Detroit 32, Cleveland 30, Boston 27, Baltimore 24, Kansas City 8, and Washington 20. Tuesday and Wednesday slates list Chicago at Baltimore, Detroit at New York, Kansas City at Boston, and Washington at Chicago among others. Monday results note Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 2 and Pittsburgh 7 Milwaukee 5.
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Bailey and Phillips share medal at Illinois women’s golf meet
In Bloomington, defending champ Meriam Bailey of Northwestern tied for medal honors with Doris Phillips of Belleville after a 41 37 78 at Blooming ton Country Club. Of 106 entrants, 32 qualified for match play. lead contenders include N P Dommer Belvidere and Gene Woodworth Rockford with 80, while others posted 81s and 83s as first round pairings were set.
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Martin Traded From Yankees to A's After Club Incident
Billy Martin left the New York Yankees for the Kansas City A's after a clubhouse brawl incident. He will join the A's in Washington and was promised a $1,000 refund plus $600 travel money, totaling $1,600, amid a larger potential loss of World Series winnings.
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New York’s Decola Outpoints Chiocca in Paris Bout
New York boxer Tony Decola defeated Felix Chiocca in Paris by points to move to 146 and 142 pounds respectively. The match showcased Decola’s superior technique and control over the rhythm, earning a clear decision on foreign soil.
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New Japanese Quail Mystery Attracts Hunters Nationwide
The Coturnix Japonica quail arrival excites hunters as wildlife officials study its behavior. States like Indiana Texas and Missouri weigh releases and caution, while some clubs receive free bands to stock birds. If successful, mass planting could rise. if not, past import missteps like carp and English sparrow loom.
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Vaulting Parson May Quit After Gutowski Jump
Olympic vault champion Bob Richards said Gutowski’s record 15 feet 9% inches in Austin prompted him to say retirement is possible. He noted he once had that hunger but would not rule out a comeback. In New Jersey, Vince Martinez outpointed Kid Gavilan in Paterson.
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Olson-Maxi m Bout Promises Ring Return in Portland
Bobo Olson faces former light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim in a scheduled 10 round bout in Portland Oregon Olson weighs about 175 pounds while Maxim tips the scales near 185 Olson seeks a comeback after two knockouts to Sugar Ray Robinson and career lapses under manager Sid Flaherty who believes Maxim will prove Olson’s readiness for big time action.
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Golf Champion Mayer Out With Ulcers
Flint Michigan reports that Dick Mayer, the new National Open champion, is sidelined by a stomach disorder with possible ulcers. Mayer won the National Open in a playoff with Cary Middlecoff at Toledo last Sunday and will skip both the Flint Open and the Carling Cup Best Ball Tournament to rest for two weeks per PGA director Harvey Raynor.
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Martinez Wins Second Bout Against Kid Gavilan in Newark next
In Jersey City Vince Martinez defeated ex-welterweight champion Kid Gavilan for the second straight time and eyed a September bout with Carmen Basilio. Martinez hinted at August outdoor fights in Newark against Peter Waterman or Ralph Dirpas as a contingency if Basilio isn’t secured. Gavilan, fading at 31 with 14 years pro, fought hard but was outmatched by Martinez’s counterpunching and backpedal style, losing on the referee’s card 7-3.
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Hatton Ejected After Argument With Umpire in Hollywood
San Francisco third baseman Grady Hatton argued a call at second base and was ejected by umpire Mel Steiner during a Pacific Coast League game in Hollywood California. The incident occurred after Hatton appeared to believe he was safe moments earlier.
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Braves shuffle outfield after Schoendienst swap
Milwaukee Braves acquired Red Schoendienst for left fielder Bobby Thomson and others leaving second base strengthened but left field unsettled. Wes Covington and Andy Patko likely to share duties with Bonus Baby John De Merit possibly seeing action. Covington recalled from Wichita after a .265 three homers five RBIs stint.
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Sundrop and Brehm-Hanna tied for first after softball loss
Sundrop beat Brehm-Hanna 3-2 at city park to pull into a first place tie as Delbert Hughey's home run helped Brehm-Hanna lead 2-0. Sundrop answered with two in the fourth on K Fowler walk F Fowler and Robert Dunbar singles. Dunbar scored the go ahead run in the fifth on an error and two hits. Winkler went 2 for 3 for Brehm-Hanna and Fowler 2 for 2 for Sundrop. Western Auto outslugged De Molay 13-10 in a rugged twin bill as Archie Lane Dick Sander and Eng land each had two hits. First National Bank routed the Jaycees 16-0 in Junior League play with McVey on the mound. Tonight Rotary vs Ellis Junior League and General Radiator vs Logan Street at 6:30.
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Baseball Scores From American Association Play
Minneapolis defeated Charleston 10 to 2 and St Paul beat Louisville 6 to 1. Denver won 9 to 4 over Wichita. Indianapolis at Omaha was postponed.
Call Time In Baseball Probe Today
House Antitrust subcommittee opened hearings on professional sports immunity with Rep Harris presenting his bill to exempt baseball football basketball and ice hockey from antitrust laws while Victor Hansen urged careful study and Ford Frick watched from the stands before Wednesday's session.
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