Mantle 40th Homers Help Yankees Sweep KC Doubleheader
Mantle hit his 40th as New York swept Kansas City 6-3 and 12-5 to widen the AL lead over Detroit. Schilling sparked Boston rallies with a go ahead single and a game winning homer against Los Angeles. White Sox tied the twin bill, Led by Jim Landis two homers, including a decisive late shot, as Chicago split with Cleveland.
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Collegians To Open Wide In Soldier Field Clash
The College All Stars meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago at Soldier Field Friday night in the 28th midsummer game. Passers Snead Kilmer and Matte will run double wing spreads and short punts while Otto Graham cues a cautious attack. About 65,000 fans expect ABC to televise at 9 p.m. Eagles arrive from Hershey with Nick Skorich choosing between Jurgensen and Hill.
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Tigers And A's In Swap
The Desert Tigers strengthen bullpen and replace injured third baseman Steve Boras in a trade with Kansas City Athletics. Detroit receives third baseman Rena Bertoia and reliever Gerry Staley for catcher infielder Ozzie Wheil. Kansas City adds reliever Bill Fischer from the Tigers. Staley, 40, has been effective recently and could aid Detroit in the pennant race.
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New Coach For Warriors
Philadelphia Warriors hire Frank McGuire from North Carolina as head coach and vice president. McGuire led UNC to a perfect 1956-57 season with 32 wins and the NCAA championship. He signs a three year deal, replacing last season’s playoff exit.
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Ruth Walloped Babe Ruth Balls Same as 1927
Baltimore report quotes Duke Zilber of Spalding confirming official big league baseballs used today match the 1927 model. He states there has been no change in manufacture since 1926 with identical winding yarn cotton hides and handstitching.
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Softball Schedule for Local Church League Tonight
First Baptist meets Wellsville Methodist at 6 30 p m with Richter Methodist against Wesleyan Methodist and Trinity Methodist versus Sacred Heart at Forest Park Also Friday Ottawa All Stars clash with Fort Leavenworth at 7 45 p m and Ottawa Philips 66 faces Cliff's Service of Emporia at 9 p m in Lawrence venue outcomes listed.
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Baseball Today Schedule at Forest Park
White Sox meet Dodgers and Braves play Giants at Forest Park at 4 50 pm. Tigers clash Orioles at 6 30 pm and Athletics take on Cardinals at 8 30 pm. Saturday Tattle League Pomona Lions face the White Sox or Dodgers winner at 6 30 pm. Yankees meet Beaver or Giants winner at 8 30 pm.
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Dean Smith Chosen as North Carolina Basketball Coach
CHAPEL HILLs NC AP Dean Smith a 29 year old Kansas native becomes head basketball coach at the University of North Carolina succeeding Frank McGuire who resigned Wednesday night to join the Philadelphia Warriors as coach and vice president in the NBA.
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Baseball Scoreboard National and American Leagues Summary
National League standings list Cincinnati and Brooklyn top a tight race with LA St Louis and SF close. results show Milwaukee and Chicago splitting in 11 innings, San Francisco routing LA 6 0. Thursday slate includes several divisional clashes. American League leaders New York and Detroit win. Baltimore and Cleveland hover. multiple twi-night games and postponed-looking notes appear amid a busy schedule.
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Reds Eye Historic Sweep of Phillies With Doubleheader Wins
The Cincinnati Reds won both ends of a Wednesday doubleheader 4-2 and 3-2 to extend their streak to 14 straight against Philadelphia and move one game ahead of the Dodgers for first in the NL. San Francisco’s Juan Marichal shut out the Dodgers 6-0 as St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 4-2 and Milwaukee defeated Chicago 4-2 in the opener before darkness halted the nightcap at 7-7.
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It Will Be Quite Noisy It Will Be Quite Noisy
In Ogden Utah AP fans will hear loud instructions in the ring as Gene Fullmer fights Florentino Fernandez for the mil dieweight title. Marv Jenson and Eugenio Ruiz relay coded attack and defense signals in Spanish while Fernandez and his manager prepare for the A round bout televised by CABC at 9 p.m. EST.
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Mantle and Maris Pace Ruth Record Mark in 1997
The Associated Press table compares Ruger Maris and Mickey Mantle of New York to Babe Ruth’s pace in 1997. Entries include games, dates, and pace markers, highlighting how they measure up to Ruth’s historic records.
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