Billy Williams Dazzles Cubs With Natural Hit Tool
Chicago Cubs outfielder Billy Williams, 26, emerges as one of baseballs most natural hitters. A .455 May streak propelled him to NL leading averages as he recalls a long path from Alabama to the majors, with stops in the Sooner State League and multiple minor towns before debuting in 1959. Williams credits focus on meeting the ball and mastering the strike zone for his climb from rookie to star.
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Billy Williams
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Mobile
Clyde
Mobile Bears
Tommy Aaron
Hank
Ivy Griffin
Ponca City
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Burlington
Towa
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
Mt Vernon team seeks fourth straight win in Sunday twinbill
Mt. Vernon's rampaging Coal Belt squad aims for its fourth and fifth straight victories as they host Zeigler in a Sunday doubleheader at 1:00. Dave Keen will start one game, having allowed only four earned runs in 27 innings for a 1.33 ERA while Mt. Vernon sits atop the league with a 3-0 showing in exhibition play.
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Pinckneyville
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Callison stars in Phillies doubleheader vs Mets
Johnny Callison of the Phillies homered and tripled with a single in the first game and added two singles in the nightcap for a 5-for-7 day as Philadelphia extended its NL lead to 245 games by beating the Mets 2-1 and 7-2.
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Philadelphia
New York Mets
Jacobs 61 and 64 Put Jacobs One Shot Ahead at Open
Tommy Jacobs fired a record-tying 61 at Congressional and added a 64 to reach 136 four under par, one stroke ahead of Arnold Palmer at the halfway point of the U S Open in Washington. Palmer stood at 137 as the field narrowed to the top 40. Jack Nicklaus struggled to 145.
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National Open Golf Leaders After Second Round at Congressional
Washington AP reports second round leaders at Congressional Country Club in the National Open. Tommy Jacobs 72 64 136. Arnold Palmer 68 69 137. Bill Collinsou 70 71 141. Ken Venturi 72 70 142. Tony Lema 72 70 142. Raymond Floyd 73 70 143. Bruce Crampton 72 71 143. Gene Littler 71 73 144. Bobby Nichols 72 72 144. Bob Charles 72 72 144. Amateurs denoted.
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Tony Lema
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al Goiberger
Johnny Pott
Gene Littler
Bobby Nichols
Bob Charles
William Campbell
Minor League Results Across Leagues and Scores
International League results show Columbus 2 Toronto 0 and Richmond 4 2 Buffalo 1 Rochester 6 Jacksonville 0. Atlanta 4 10 Syracuse 3 8 Pacific Coast League games list Oklahoma City 6 Dallas 4 Denver 11 Arkansas 9 Hawaii 2 Portland 0 Seattle 6 Tacoma 5 11 innings Indianapolis 9 Salt Lake 2 Spokane 10 San Diego 7 14 innings.
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Persol Edges Olson In New York Decision
New York AP report shows Bobo Olson losing to Johnny Persol by majority decision. Persol dominated with a sharp jab and rights, Olson tearfully reflecting on a sluggish night and promising another shot in San Francisco at Kezar Pavilion on August 28.
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Associated Press
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Miller saves lift Orioles to AL lead with pair of wins
Stu Miller recorded his 10th and 21st saves as Baltimore beat Boston 2-1 and 6-5, preserving the two games and restoring the Orioles to the American League lead.
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Baltimore
National League Standings and Friday Results
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 36 wins and .621, San Francisco 26 0. Century summaries list Pittsburgh 32 27 and St. Louis 32 31. Friday results include Philadelphia 2 7 New York 1 2 and St. Louis 3 San Francisco 1.
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Major League Leaders Highlight Top Batting and Pitching Feats
The list names leaders from major leagues in batting runs and hits, with Williams of Chicago and Mays of San Francisco among leading figures. It notes top pitchers with win loss records, strikeouts, and key players across teams like Pittsburgh Cleveland Boston Minnesota and Los Angeles.
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Hamnun Signs Two Year Deal With Warriors
San Francisco AP reports Alex Hamnun, who lifted the Warriors from last place to the Western Division title last season, signed a two year contract Friday. Club officials did not reveal terms but noted Hamnun’s salary was increased.
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Dancer Leads Field in Queens Plate at Woodbine
Senor Hor ation Luro faces Northern Dancer and seven Canadian 3-year-olds in the 105th Queens Plate at Woodbine. The trainer notes the colt’s grueling Triple Crown bid and plans rest before possibly chasing the Travers at Saratoga in August.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Californians Impress In Crew Victory at Intercollegiate Trials
California Bears dominated a Olympic distance heat at Onondaga Lake in Syracuse clocking 6 05 4 for 2000 meters at 38 to 39 strokes per minute. They earned a spot in the varsity final alongside Washington Navy Cornell Princeton and MIT with finals set for 3 p.m. EST.
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Player Warned Not To Write About Wimbledon
London AP reports Mike Sangster, Britlish Davis Cub player, warned he will be barred from Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships next week if he writes for a Sunday newspaper during the tournament. Sangster’s first article is due Sunday.
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Mike Sangster
Sangster
Reds Pitcher Sammy Ellis Marries Lynn Claustre
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sammy Ellis used an off day to wed Lynn Claustre in Tampa Florida. The ceremony marks a personal milestone for the pitcher during the team’s rest day on the schedule.
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Rams Sign Willie Brown As Rams Third Round Pick
The Los Angeles Rams signed half back Willie Brown as their third round draft choice. Brown, a standout at the University of Southern California, will be used at end or flanker back, Ram Coach Harland Svare said.
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Javier Sparks Phillies Lead with Key Two Run Shot
St Louis slugger Julian Javier fueled a 3-1 win over San Francisco as Philadelphia increased its lead to 24 games in the standings. Javier’s seventh inning two-run homer broke a 1-1 tie, capping a stretch where he drove in five runs the prior night and boosted his season totals to 30 RBI eight homers and a .239 average. The Cardinals also ride a four-game win streak as the Mets, Reds, and Astros posted other wins while rain halted Chicago at Pittsburgh.
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Mont-Ward Overtakes Machinists In City Park Softball
The Mont-Wards rallied in the seventh inning to edge Machinist Local 1417 last night in the first game. In the second game the Machinists scored five runs in the seventh to beat City Employers 7-5. Tom Edwards led Citymen with three singles, Keen added a double and two singles for Machinists, with Frostie, Ski, and City Employers scheduled for next week’s games against Mont-Ward and Machinists.
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Lois Drafke Wins Crown Sixth Time in Illinois Amateur
Lois Drafke, 26, secretary from La Grange, defeated Paul Fullmer of Itasca in a sudden death playoff to claim a 6th Illinois Women's State Amateur title at Quincy Country Club. Leading early, she failed to close in regulation but clinched the championship on the 38th hole after Fullmer bogeyed out of the rough.
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First National Bank wins again to stay undefeated
First National swept its fourth consecutive win on Friday afternoon, defeating American Legion 7 to 2. Danny Hoeinghouse earned the mound win in his season debut, striking out ten over six shutout innings, with Steve Chapman homering for the third time this season and Steve Yearwood adding a triple. Legion pitchers Hilliard and teammates contributed eight hits, but First National's offense and Hoeinghouse's strong start carried the victory.
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Frank Cook
Lee Mays
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Bobby Morgan
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Two Illinois Golfers Survive Open Cut Halfway
Washington AP reports two Illinois players advanced to the weekend at the U.S. Open. Raymond Floyd of St Andrews shot 70 Friday after a 78 opening, seven back of leader Tommy Jacobs of Bermuda Dunes. Bill Ogden of Glenview carded 73 for a 36 hole total of 146.
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Illinois
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St. Andrews
Tommy Jacobs
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Calif
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Glenview
Persol Beats Olson In New York Bout On Points
Johnny Persol of New York, aged 174, outpointed Bobo Olson of San Francisco, aged 176, in a tight ten round bout. Old gloves era style clash highlighted by Persol’s reach and control throughout.
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San Francisco
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