American League Stars avenge earlier defeat in all star game
In the 1959 All Star clash at Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles the American League beat the National League 5-3 before a crowd of 54,982. Malzone homered in the second inning and Williams and Musial each contributed a pair of hits as the AL forged ahead.
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All Star Game Thrills As Yogi Berra Stars For American League
The All Star game in Pittsburgh featured Yogi Berra homering off Don Drysdale and earning two RBIs as the American League defeated the National League 5 to 3. Jerry Walker earned the win for Baltimore, with Early Wynn Hoyt, O'Dell and Mer di sharing pitching honors. The doubleheader drew $283,120 gross with $262,336.47 net after taxes.
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Cal Mersh
Braves Hold Key In National League Pennant Race
The Milwaukee Braves, in third place, visit the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal set as Willie McCovey debuts with the Giants. The swing of a few games could clear the NL standings in the stretch drive.
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Church League Play Ends With Tight Races Across Leagues
In a crowded church league scene the First Christian beat United Presbyterians 20 9 as standings tighten. Giants, Dodgers, and Braves juggle pennant hopes while Chicago and Cleveland race in the American and National Leagues with road trips and schedules shaping a tense season stretch.
Fate of Second All Star Tilt in Doubt
LOS ANGELES AP The fate of a planned second All Star game is uncertain as Commissioner Ford Frick says he may vote players again to decide if the game should continue next year. The current game, won by the American League 5 3, drew both support and opposition from players including Yogi Berra and Don Drysdale, who say the event benefits older players’ pension funds though some veterans call two games unnecessary.
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Embryo AFL aims to recruit rookies not raid NFL
The Embryo American Football League says it will target rookies rather than poach NFL talent. Lamar Hunt notes a math-based edge, offering $8,000 to sign with Dallas and secure a roster spot. NFL drafts about 20 players. only four or five make the team. Bud Adams heads Houston entry with Adams announcing leadership. Cities tied to teams include New York Denver Los Angeles and Minneapolis Saint Paul.
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North Baptist Rally Beats Trinity Methodist in Four Innings
North Baptist club came from behind to defeat Trinity Methodist crew nine runs and eight hits in four innings of play, overturning an upset bid and securing a decisive early-season win.
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Rules For Boating In State Waters In Kansas
The Kansas Fish and Game Commission issued ten boating rules effective this week. Prohibited are operating or mooring in swimming areas, overloading, reckless or negligent operation, boats without mufflers, intoxicated operation, dark operation without running lights, and lacking a life preserver per person. Regattas require prior approval. accidents over $100 must be reported within five days, with death reports in 48 hours. Hand powered or sailing boats are allowed. motor boats only for fishing. houseboats are banned on state lakes and refuges. these rules apply to all lakes except Kearny State Lake.
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Haney taps Spahn for opener as Giants seek early edge
In San Francisco manager Fred Haney names Warren Spahn, a 14 game winner, to start the opener of the big series. Spahn, veteran ace, will try to tilt the early tone against Mike McCormick in the City Church softball league finals at Forest Park. Final standings see First Baptist repeat league title with an 8 2 record, North Baptist second, United Presbyterian third tied with Church of the Nazarene, and others contending in a tight season.
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Fosera Take Early Lead In North Baptist Rally For Win
The Fosera surged ahead scoring four in the first and one in the second while North Baptist club rallied with three runs in the sixth to claim victory. McCready started on the mound for Trinity Methodist with Beau Champ catching, Boyer starting for the winners and Oyer behind the plate.
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