Hall of Fame Induction Highlights Notable 1953 Class
Four former stars were inducted into Cooperstown in a ceremony on Monday. Elmer Flick Sam Rice Eppa Rixey and John Clarkson joined baseballs Hall of Fame as committee on old timers added members, boosting total to 94. Rice had 2987 hits and a .322 lifetime average. Flick played 1898 to 1910, Rixey pitched for Reds and Phillies, Clarkson won 53 games in a season. Museum plaques accepted by widows and nephews. After ceremonies, Red Sox defeated Braves 7-3 in the Hall of Fame game. AFLAL tied series 10-40 with one tie.
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McCovey Named NL Player of the Month for July
Willie McCovey of San Francisco earned the National League Player of the Month citation after batting 13 home runs and driving in 27 runs in July. He led the monthly voting with 27 votes from a panel of writers and sportscasters, while Johnny Podres and Jim Maloney trailed with 9 and 6 votes respectively.
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Colts Dismiss Giants With Late Rally In Houston
Giants slump to 65 defeat as Woodeshick earns win after allowing Willie Mays homer and Cepeda error aids the tying run. Warwick adds defense then drives in the go ahead run with a two out single in the ninth, dropping San Francisco five games behind NL leaders.
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Rule Is OK Now Waterlog Waterloo Golf Star Wins
Jack Rule Jr. eyed his first pro victory as he recovers from a kidney stone attack after winning the St. Paul Open by five strokes over Fredune of El Paso. Doctors say he is normal and planning his next start at the Insurance City Open in Hartford beginning August 15.
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Britain tops Europe Davis Cup final for first time since 1939
Mike Sangster, 22, secured Britain a 3 2 victory over Sweden in the European final to reach the interzone Davis Cup, defeating UE Schmidt 7 5 6 2 3 9 6 4. The win echoes Fred Perry’s era as Britain eyes a venue for the next series against the American Zone winner, United States or Mexico, with Venezuela in the mix.
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Breedlove Aims Higher After 407.45 MPH Record Run
Breedlove says he can go faster than Monday’s 407.45 mph world mark on Bonneville Salt Flats. His Spirit of America jet car ran 398.37 mph on the first pass and 238.47 mph on the return, averaging 407.45 mph to top Cobb’s 1947 conventional car record. Breedlove, 26, from Los Angeles, envisions a 300 mph goal and plans another run this week.
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International League results and Pacific Coast League scores
In the International League Richmond defeated Jacksonville 3 to 2 while Syracuse beat Indianapolis 12 to 2 and Toronto edged Buffalo 7 to 2. In the Pacific Coast League Hawaii won 1 to 0 against Seattle as Tacoma topped Spokane 6 to 3 and Salt Lake defeated Dallas Fort Worth 5 to 0. San Diego beat Portland 8 to 3.
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High-Scoring Midwest League Games Highlight DP Dual
Du buque tops Wisconsin as Tom Newton drives in a grand slam with a bases loaded homer and Bob Wolfe add a two run triple in a six run second. Quad Cities belted Waterloo 11 to 1 behind Dave Marshall’s triple and single while Paul Campbell hurled a three hitter. Decatur beat Burlington 4 to 3 on Calther Wardle’s late single. Clinton defeated Quincy 7 to 0 with Skip Rohde delivering a three run double in the fifth.
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Standings Set for Little League National Division Playoff
The Little League National division playoff between AFL-CIQ and Henry's Hamburgers will decide the title at Oregon Field at 6:45 this evening. Henry's tied Henderson’s 8-8 when darkness halted Monday’s game, and the playoff winner advances to face Carlisle's Sports Shop in the World Series. Byrd’s four runs powered Henry's in Tuesday’s tilt with Henderson, including a homer, walk, hit batsman, and two doubles.
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Young U S Track Team Splits Up After European Tour
The young U S track squad wraps a four meet European trip with growth and record efforts. John Pennel breaks his own world pole vault mark at 16 feet 10 4 inches in London, as Payton Jordan rotates lineups for exposure. Hayes Carr and O’Hara post improvements while the women’s team gains wins and steadier form, with several athletes heading home or to Sweden Jamaica and Romania.
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Baseball News Roundup From The Major Leagues
Rest days and upcoming matchups listed for both American and National Leagues. Notable games include New York at Washington and Cleveland at Baltimore with various city pairings and doubleheaders. standings show Los Angeles leading the NL West and strong showings for St Louis and San Francisco.
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Mantle May Face Surgery After Season Finishes
Yankees star Mickey Mantle contends with a left knee injury and possible postseason surgery after breaking a bone in his left foot on June 5. He has been limited to pinch hitting since then and fears a full return this season while awaiting further evaluation and potential operation.
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Scheffing Returns as Tigers Play by Play Announcer
Detroit Tigers name Bob Scheffing, ousted last June as manager, as one of the club’s play by play announcers for the coming season.
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