Not Time To Laugh At Cubs After Phillies Sweep
Chicago Cubs surge to third place with a four game win streak over Philadelphia, aided by Wes Covington’s 4-for-4 night and Johnny Logan’s two run homer. Dick Farrell falters as Ray Semproch loses, while Don Zimmer and Charlie Neal supply key blows. Dodgers sweep Reds with 16 straight runs on homers led by Podres in relief.
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Juniors Tie in Rotary Loop Standings Shake Ottawa League
In Ottawa Rotary Recreation League juniors, White Sox and Redlegs share first place at 3-1 after a Dodgers upset altered the standings. Pee Wee leaders Pomona Lions at 3-0 and Midgets Tigers at 4-0 pace the divisions, with Monday games excluded from standings and Craig Collins hurling a no hit game last week.
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Ottawa Girls Softball at Park Tonight
Ottawa girls softball vs Clinton Kas scheduled for 8 p.m. at the park. The matchup pits local talent against a Kansas rival under evening lights in a regional play context.
Ford Wins His 11th, Athletics Shutout Sox 5-0
Whitey Ford, the Yankees left hander, improved to 11-4 as he and Bob Turley shared the AL shutout lead with four in a 5-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Athletics also halted a six game slide with a 4-0 win by Jack Urban over Washington. Boston claimed second place with a 4-3 victory over Cleveland in ten innings.
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No One Picking Flag Winner In National Race
Eight teams eye second half of season as contenders in a tight National League race with optimism from managers. Cincinnati claims plans for an eight game playoff while Dodgers and others discuss injuries and slumps. Quotes from Alston, Rigney, Haney, Devine, Hamey, Tebbets, Scheffing highlight confidence and rivalries.
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Baseball Scores Tuesday Games Across Major Leagues
Tuesday schedule totals show Milwaukee at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, and Philadelphia at San Francisco. Monday results include Chicago 11 Philadelphia 10 in 11 innings, Los Angeles 8 Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 12 San Francisco 3, plus Boston 4 Cleveland 3 in 10, Baltimore 2 Detroit 1, New York 6 Chicago 0, and Kansas City 4 Washington 0.
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Score Eyes Start Role After Injury Return
Herb Score, the injury plagued Cleveland pitcher, aims for a starting role tonight after a strong relief outing against New York. sidelined since May 1957 by an eye injury and a torn tendon, he reports about 80 percent velocity and plans to rely on curves as he tries to help the team.
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Both Baptist Teams Win in Church League Softball Night
Last night the First Baptist team defeated the Wesleyan Methodists 13 to 3 as Art Gilbert and Gar McInnis limited the Methodists to seven hits and John D Aboy hit a home run. North Baptist shut out Trinity Methodists 19 to 1 in five innings, with Gene Meadoo earning the win and Bishop taking the loss as the Northerners exploded for 10 runs in the third.
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Ottawa Girls to Play Clin ton Softball Tonight
Weather permitting, the Ottawa girls softball team will face Clinton Kansas at Forest Park at 8. Manager Ralph Emerson will have all three top pitchers Artie Jo Emerson Connie and Janette Kueser ready. Last week Ottawa beat the Merchanettes of Topeka and were edged by Peck's Good Girls of Kansas City.
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Time To Condition For Grid Season By CLAUSIE SMITH
Dick Peters Ottawa University athletic director urged grid prospects to improve conditioning with simple steps. He advised cutting stimulants, sleep well, walk, eat sensibly, plus 10 to 15 minutes of set exercises and a running program beginning Aug 1 with progressive sprinting weeks. Ottawa opens Sept 20 at Cook Field vs William Jewell.
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Furniture Upholstering Truck Seats Recovered Tarps
Upholstery service restored truck seats and recovered tarps, plus canvas repairs and awning work. Local shop offers repairs for canvas, tarpaulins, and vehicle interiors with quick turnaround.
Costa Wins By Decision In 10 Round TV Match
New York welterweight Carmelo Costa, 24, defeated Al Tisi in a 10 round televised bout at St. Nicholas Arena, marking his third fight since leaving the Army last December. Costa, now 32-7-5, earned a unanimous decision as he continues his rough comeback from flat feet that led to his discharge.
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