Lefty Grove Leads Slugfest in Senior Circuit
Meyer outlasted Brooker Bros 15 11 in a high scoring game as Dave Foss and Brit Geer drove in runs. Missler earned the win while Andrews took the loss. Borgia and Caprara homered for the losers with Busa replying for the winners. The second game was tied 10 10 when rain halted play after six innings.
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Dave Sweet
Clyde White
Mike Werner
Steve Hohler
Dave Foss
Brit Geer
Dan Missler
Missler
Tom Andrews
Stanley Borgia
Jim Caprara
Dave Kenny
Bob Kenny
Roger Busa
Willard Kale wins Ohio Target Archery title
Barbara Kale of Willard captured the women's freestyle at the Ohio Target Archery Championship in Columbus. Bill Bednar of Suffield retained his men's freestyle open title with George Bailey of Columbus as runner up.
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George Bailey
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Corners Rout Attica to Inch Closer in County Tourney
Norwalk’s Friendly Corners overwhelmed Attica 11-2 to move within two games of a title showdown with Willard Jumps. Sam Sparrow drove in four runs, Joe Andrews also homered, and pitcher Bob Lippert allowed five hits as Corners ied a 15 hit attack. The rain delayed schedule pushes next games to Saturday July 16 at Willard VFW Field and Sunday July 17 with winner brackets advancing toward a district berth.
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Sam Sparrow
Joe Andrews
Bo Miller
Tom Fries
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Sam McDowell opts out of All Star Game
Cleveland ace Sam McDowell asked AL President Joe Cronin to be removed from the All Star pitching staff after a rough start in Kansas City. He cited arm troubles and a desire not to risk worsening them, despite having hoped to pitch in the game.
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Janesville Teams Split as Legion Triumphs in Slo Pitch
In the City Slo Pitch League B Division action, Janesville Packaging split a twinbill losing 18 8 to the V F W after a 10 7 win over Lutheran Church. The American Legion routed Durable Mat 18 7, with Jim Turner Len Sickinger and Bob Johnson sparking the offense and Bill Rutherford and Dillingham handling the mound duties.
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Lutheran Church
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Cliff Burkett
Jerry Lewis
Lee Schnell
Jim Schnell
Dillingham
Dick Finnen
Vern Gordon
Joe Parish
Bill Rutherford
Parish
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Jim Turner
Len Sickinger
Bob Johnson
Durable Mat
Joe Mullins
Ron Tuttle
Jay Martin
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Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Schedule
Standings show Sunday results with Boston 8 Chicago 4 and 1st Boston 10 Chicago 6. Washington 3 New York 2 and 1st Washington 9 New York 2. Minnesota 4 Detroit 2 Kan City 4 Cleveland 1 1st Kan City 5 Cleveland 3 2nd California 4 Baltimore 0. Pittsburgh 9 New York Chicago 10. Philadelphia Houston 6 St Louis 5 Atlanta 2 Los Angeles 0 Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 1. Monday has no games. Tuesday features NL All Stars vs AL All Stars at St Louis.
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Walt Alston
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Raids Halt Illegal Cock Fighting Derby in Kingston
State police wearing camouflage swooped on a site termed the Kentucky Derby of cock fighting near Kingston. They arrested 66 of 70 spectators and confiscated 110 birds while four participants escaped. Thirteen roosters were found dead and money recovered came mainly from a refreshment stand, with no central betting book.
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