Muskies face tough Little Six foes at Heinz Field
The Muskies host three strong Little Six teams Keokuk Ottumwa and Ft Madison at Heinz Field with Roosevelt Cedar Rapids visiting in the opener. Musky basketball star Al Holland heads for Iowa Weselyn College and Bob Richman will attend Coe College. Don Rogers joins drills ahead of fall.
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Canada's Biggest Money Meet Opens
The $26 800 Canadian Open golf tournament opens in Montreal with 132 players. Defending World Tour stars Julius Boros and Bob Toski join practice rounds, while Arnold Palmer, noted for his Weston win and U S Amateur title, enters as a top contender amid strong crowd interest.
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Roc Rockie To Surprise India Casey Up to His Old Trials
The New York Yankees hold a slim lead in the American League race as Casey Stengel taps youngster Coleman to open a three game series against the Cleveland Indians. Al Lopez plans no surprises and sticks with Early Wynn despite recent struggles.
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Indians Aim To Slow Yanks In Key Midseason Tilt
Cleveland as a club led by Wynn seeks to extend their edge over the Yankees in a pivotal matchup. Wynn is 3-1 against New York this season and 14-8 overall as Cleveland starters dominate the season series, while Chicago hosts Washington in a separate chase for second place. Larry Doby may be sidelined, with adjustments shifting Al Smith and Vic Wertz to new positions as Ferris Fain also moves.
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Vaughn Tuttle named coach at West Branch High School
Vaughn Tuttle resigns as head coach and principal at Stanley after four years and is named track, girls basketball, and assistant football coach at West Branch High School.
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Fight Results West Jordan and Brooklyn Boxing Bouts
In West Jordan Utah Bob Baker earned a 210 percent score by outpointing Rex Layne. In Lewiston Utah Ray Drake defeated Danny Giovanelli by 156 percent on points in Brooklyn. Both cards noted 10 round bouts and regional venues.
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Chisox Split Doubleheader With Orioles
Chicago White Sox split a doubleheader with Baltimore to remain within half a game of the AL lead. The opener saw Chicago erupt for 20 hits in a 14 1 Orioles 1 rout, while the nightcap ended 2 1 as Baltimore rebounded.
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US to Likely Retain Davis Cup at Forest Hills
Budge and Kramer predicted a U S victory over Australia in the Davis Cup opening at Forest Hills. They foresaw a margin up to 5 0 with Tony Trabert Vic Seixas and Don Budge leading, while Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall headlined Australia’s singles lineup. Captain Harry Hopman hinted at Hoad Rosewall in singles and Hartwig partnering in doubles.
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State Champs Here for Two Games Sunday
Davenport Glick Jewellers, the State Semi-Pro champions, visit Muscatine Sunday for a 1:30 p.m. doubleheader at League Field against the Muscatine Red Sox. Inter-State League contests with both teams aiming to extend winning streaks.
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Pitching lineup set for Sunday with Petersen and Huff
Petersen 5-3 and Don Huff 3-1 along with John Robinson 1-1 will start on the mound. Sunday roster includes Grensing Huff Schreurs Ware Havemann Fin land Long Ramseyer Whitman with Ales and Leach as reserves.
Baker Rallies to Topple Rex Layne
West Jordan Utah Bob Baker No 2 heavyweight contender from Pittsburgh rallied late to win a split decision over Rex Layne in a fight that probably did little for either man’s career Baker faced a risky matchup against a veteran who had fluctuated on the boxing ladder in recent years.
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Layne Edged by Baker in Tight Heavyweight Decision
Layne 2024-2? moved fast early and built a points lead on Baker who weighed 210 pounds. Baker rallied in rounds five to seven landing heavy blows and earning the split decision. Layne's best moment came in round five with overhand rights while seeking a knockout as the clock ran out.
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Look Alike Dress Alike Bowl Alike
Clifton, N J twins Cathy and Marge Weiss of Passaic 16-year-olds bowled at Bowlero on a Wednesday. Each girl scored 131, 132, and 133 in the three games for an identical 396 total.
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New Swim Tennis Coach Named for Cornell College
Mount Vernon reports Bill Pflasterer, former Nebraska high school coach, named athletic director for Cornell College overseeing swimming and tennis. He will lead the 2026 season and develop program growth.
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