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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
10
United Press International reports the Yankees and Braves edged closer to their pennant rivals by slow climbs in the standings. The Yankees, despite a 3-3 stretch since June 7, expanded their AL lead, while the Braves moved from behind the Giants to ahead as both clubs benefited from key wins and timely pitching.
The article emphasizes keeping the right elbow under control to maintain a compact swing. It advises aligning the elbow with the knee at address, pointing downward at the top of the backswing, and returning close to the body during the downswing for maximum power and precision as the clubhead strikes the ball.
Big Spring will host the United States Public Links sectional at the Municipal golf course in Orland Park near Chicago from July 7 to 12. The event marks one of three sectional rounds in Texas with 23 golfers registered for the one day of play and two local qualifiers vying for an all expense paid trip to the National Public Links. Tournament director is John Pipes.
Artesia in the Sophomore League remains a half game ahead after a 9-4 loss to Hobbs. Midland snapped a winning streak while Carlsbad beat Midland 9-4. Plainview beat San Angelo in 10 innings as Hobbs and Artesia split the night.
The Cincinnati Royals sign Wayne Stevens from the University of Cincinnati to a four year deal. Stevens co captained Ohio to the Missouri Valley title last season.
San Francisco star Willie Mays remains in a six day batting slump with one infield hit in 23 at bats, dropping from .433 to .393 as the Giants endure their worst stretch since opening west coast play. The club has lost five straight, 12 of 16, and slipped behind NL pace.
Gordie Howe has been named captain of the Detroit Red Wings for the 1958-59 season. He succeeds Red Kelly as team leader after being the NHL MVP last season.
Texas A and M plans to resume talks with Oliver Jackson next week about the track coaching position. Jackson, then Abiline Christian College track coach, has met with A&M officials and is currently on the West Coast with his team.
Newly crowned world Junior heavyweight champion Dory Funk meets Iron Mike DiBiase in a non-title two of three falls bout next Tuesday night at Ector County Coliseum with one hour limit. Also on card Zorro vs Cyclone Anaya and Tokyo Joe vs Dan McDonald in 30 minute bouts. tickets via Pat O Dowdy or Coliseum office.
Temple and Trinity Baptists posted American Church League victories Thursday night. Temple used Harold McCarty to down Calvary Baptist 52. Don Hewitt was the loser. Jerry Baker's homer for First Baptist was voided as Trinity won 9-5. Roland Davis got the win and Jerry Biggs the loss.
Invitations went out to eight top teams from the Permian Basin for the fourth annual Odessa Invitational Softball Tournament set for June 23 to 28. Midland National, the defending champion, is not participating as the team has been disbanded. The Ector County Park and Recreation Department in Odessa can provide complete details.
Milwaukee Tony Anthony stopped Orville Pitts in a 176 pound bout. Sugar Hart beat Gil Turner in Philadelphia while Mauro Vazquez outpointed Pete Kaw ala in Los Angeles. Billy Ryan defeated Gordon Farnsworth in Chicago. Dale Manz and Jimmy Martinez had a boat postponement to Tuesday due to rain in Boise.
Major and minor league results and upcoming games across the American League and National League. Listings include standings, Thursday and Friday results, probable pitchers for tonight games, and Saturday schedules for Cleveland Washington Chicago Baltimore Detroit New York Kansas City Boston and other teams. Also reports from Corpus Christi Victoria Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio games.
Daily ledger of nine baseball games featuring key performances by Cerv Carey Skowron Hyde and Johnson. Notable outputs include HRS by Cerv and Sievers, deep innings by Duren and Hyde, wins by Johnson and Robinson, and pivotal plays across New York Cleveland Boston Chicago and St Louis venues.
The page lists top players by batting average power and RBIs. Notable names include Musial Mays Ashburn Cepeda Kuenn Fox Skowron and Banks. National and American League leaders include Thomas Banks Mays Cepeda Cerv Jensen Triandos Sievers Mantle Germert and Sievers with various home run and RBI tallies.
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