City Softball Leaders Clash in Friday Results
Beck Construction defeated Phillips 1 to 5 as Magnolia crushed De Molays 31 to 5. Robert Rigsby pitched Beck past B J Travis while Joe Williams won Magnolia over D Wilson. Shell TXL leads with 10 0, Great Western 10 4, Sun Oil 80 tops National League. Week schedule listed.
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Rhodesia Team Arrives for Empire Games Tour
The Rhodesia team, first from the northern group to reach London, arrives in the British Empire games scene. Officials say they will spend a month in England before traveling to Vancouver for the games slated July 31 to August.
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District Race Meet Here This Afternoon
Charlie Jones who won three of six Friday night races returns to Odessa for a district meet. Time trials start at 2 p.m. and races at 3 p.m. A large field is expected with drivers from across West Texas.
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Texas
Dossey Surges in Evangeline League Hitting Parade
Remy LeBlanc of New Iberia belted seven homers in a week to push his season total to 18 tying Roy Sanner of Port Arthur. Dossey led with 100 hits as batting leader while teammates Nodar and Sanner stacked the top averages. In racing news Jones won the trophy clash and drivers listed for an eight race card in Abilene and San Angelo circuits.
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Port Arthur
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Lanner
Bill Dossey
Texas City
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Joe Nodar
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Crowley
Bill Vega
Baton Rouge
Bul Lann
Alexandra
Walt Sess
Lake Charles
J. Smith
New Trer
Independence Meo June 19 Veteg Saturday sale option at 650
Unclear text indicates a sale or option related to the Harry S. Truman library at 650. Readable items mention Independence Meo and June 19 with likely a Saturday event. No clear names beyond Harry S. Truman library and location 650.
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Independence
Harry S. Truman
Promoter N Rothschild Touts Moore Defense Plans
Syracuse promoter Norm Rothschild announced a $60,000 offer and a guaranteed Archie Moore defense against Harold Johnson in Philadelphia. The planned San Francisco event was postponed and details on the venue and date remained unsettled.
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Archie Moore
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Harold Johnsen
Gridders Sign With Two Teams in Contract Imbroglio
Washington State 6-8 end Howard McCants announced he signed with Toronto and Detroit clubs in a dispute over post dated deals. He said he plans to join Toronto, leaving for Canada next week, and left open whether a legal action will follow. Lions GM Nick Kerbawy warned of possible lawsuits as a Canadian dispute looms.
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Howard McCants
Washington State
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Frank Clair
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PSL
Giants Triumph 5-2 as Evers Pinch-Hit Homer Saves Lead
New York Giants rally in the ninth to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2. Hoot Evers delivered a pinch-hit two-run homer after Wes Westrum tied the game, preserving the Giants one-game edge over the Dodgers as Chicago's Cubs fell to 6-2.
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Boston Red Sox
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Repulski
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Bums 6 Cubs 2 in Brooklyn showdown
Jackie Robinson slugged two homers and Duke Snider added his 17th as Russ Meyer shut out the Chicago Cubs for the 13th straight win. Dodgers beat Cubs 6-2 in Brooklyn with Reese, Snider and Robinson driving the offense.
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Qualifying Starts For Pub Links Golf Tournament
The Associated Press reports qualifying for the National Public Links Golf Tournament will begin Sunday in Dallas. Galveston hosts 36 hole sectional rounds with three spots open. Dallas and San Antonio hold sectional rounds next Thursday as part of Texas qualifying. Dallas hosts the tournament July 10-17 with 173 golfers vying for 17 places. Sectional qualifying occurs at 43 sites nationwide with over 2,000 players aiming for 200 spots.
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Texas
Stafford Maintains Lead In Big State Slugger Race
Big Dean Stafford, Galveston outfielder, slid to 370 batting average yet remains high in Big State League stats with 89 RBIs and 12 home runs this season. Corpus Christi Clippers swept leaders with Juan Senties at .406, Chili Bigham .384, Al Facenhini .378, while Billy Capps led in singles and Earl Hamman topped two-base hits. Ray Nicolosi of Waco led pitching decisions, as Earl Caldwell emerged as season leader with an 8-1 record after starting with Harlingen and moving to Corpus Christi.
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al Facenhini
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Chase Riddle
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Temple
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Waco
Nicolosi
Earl Caldwell
Harlingen
Caldwell
Quite Some Time Between Homers
Chicago June 19 Phil Cavarretta, in a pinch hitting role for the White Sox against the Yankees, hit his first home run of the season in the ninth inning. His previous homer came two years ago on June 18, 1952, also as a pinch hitter for the Cubs against the Pirates.
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Reds Beat Phillies 7-6 With Fifth Inning Unearned Runs
Cincinnati Redlegs rallied for five unearned runs in the third inning after Wally Post's two run homer in the second to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6. Post and Escalera drove key hits as Cincinnati overcame an early 3-1 deficit, with strong relief by Ridzik and Collum.
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Giles Puts Halt To Bonus Pay
National League president Warren Giles bans bonuses for on field performance and wagering. Managers Leo Durocher Eddie Stanky and Charlie Grimm respond by pledging to comply while Grimme offers no comment. The notice targets bonuses tied to players' standout fall performances.
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