Brooklyn Dodgers Stretch Winning Streak to Eight
The Brooklyn Dodgers, led by manager Charlie Dressen, run their streak to eight straight with a 6-2 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. They hold a five game lead over the New York Giants and sport a .761 team winning percentage through 46 games. Only Ben Wade pitched the distance in the latest victory.
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Null Captures Racing Honors at Odessa Speedway
James Null won the feature and the special race while finishing third in the fast heat to top weekly stock car action at the Odessa Speedway north of the Ace of Clubs. Billy Joe Hill took the fast heat and placed second in the feature. Fleeta Black won the slow heat and Paul Bradley won the consolation race. Next Sunday's program will be announced Friday.
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Henry Moore to Fight Moore in Baltimore June 26
Clarence Henry of California will face Archie Moore of St Louis in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Municipal Stadium Baltimore. The contract was signed yesterday.
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Legion Caps Victory In Seminole League
In Seminole City Softball League action Amerada leads Seminole High while American Legion moves to undisputed fourth with a 26 to 16 win over Stanolind. Bill Skaggs earned the win, Leonard Keys took the loss, and Carl Wetzel hit a home run for the Legion.
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Lead At Stake In Little League Contest
First place in the American League is at stake tonight as the Cole Motor Browns face the Kiwanis Tigers, both at 2-0. The Carter Hardware Yankees meet the FOE Senators in the other league clash where the loser sinks to last. In NL action, Frank Green's Giants beat McClurg Grocery Braves 19 to 10, Athletic Supply Cards defeated Bunch Construction Cubs 11 to 5. Bobby Headrick worked the Giants victory, while Harold Hall allowed 16 hits. Norbert Novac and Jimmy Parson homered for the Braves. Leroy Lewis won for the Cards as Doug Acker took the loss, and David Kerr hit a homer for the Cards. The Cubs won a protest to reverse a 16-15 Giants win amid rest-rule questions.
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Childress Fund Sees Little Gain as deadline nears
Joe Childress Fund totals near 1000 dollars as fans donate small amounts at wrestling matches. Joe Childress, three year state sprint champion, and coach Lee Taylor plan to travel to Long Beach for AAU events and potentially Olympic trials if placing top six. Donations from diverse local supporters push toward a 1500 dollar goal for the fund supporting the Odessa wrestling program.
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Pop) Taylor
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