Mexican Becerra Captures Bantam Crown In Savage Battle
Jose Becerra of Guadalajara dethroned France's Alphonse Halimi in eight brutal rounds to win the world bantamweight title before 15,110 fans in Los Angeles. Halimi, rattled by Becerra's swarm of punches, hit the deck twice in the eighth before the referee counted him out.
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Study Aid To Minor Leagues
Chicago AP reports a one million dollar aid plan to bolster weak minor leagues is a focus at the major league summer meetings. Other top issues include the 1960 season start date and interleague player trades rules. No third major league on agenda, but could be raised with club owner consent. Major and minor committees meet with Ford Frick to craft a rescue formula. Charles Segar says recommendations will be shared Friday at a joint American and National League meeting.
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Dodgers Confident They Can Overtake Braves in Series
Milwaukee hosts Los Angeles as the Dodgers, led by Pee Wee Reese and Chuck Dressen, claim the best pitching in the league and aim to move up in the standings. The Braves lead by a slim margin with San Francisco in pursuit as Danny McDevitt faces Joey Jay in a pivotal three-game set.
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Baseball Scores Wednesday Results New York Eleven Boston
The only game on the schedule saw New York defeat Boston by a wide margin. Details on innings and other scoring are not provided in the report.
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Hutchinson Named Reds Manager To Replace Smith
Cincinnati General Manager Gabe Paul announced that Mayo Smith was fired after 80 league games and Fred Hutchinson, former Detroit and St Louis pilot, will take over as Reds manager joining Seattle farm club duties. Hutchinson arrives from Seattle to sign through 1960 as Cincinnati seeks improved pitching and position in seventh place.
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Boston Blows 53 Lead To Yankees
The Red Sox lost an 11-5 game to the Yankees in New York after holding a 5-3 lead. Yogi Berra and Bill Skowron fueled a five-run fourth and Berra knocked in key runs. Bobby Shantz earned the win for New York as Cleveland and Baltimore also stacked up series starts.
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Hagge Wins Hoosier Celebrities Golf Tourney by Four Strokes
Marlene Bauer Hagge of Delray Beach Florida won the $4,000 Hoosier Celebrities golf tournament at Fort Wayne Country Club by four strokes. She shot 34 36 70 for a 141 total earning $700. Patty Berg and Bonnie Randolph tied for second at 148 after Berg carded 74.
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