Ifs Drive American League Pennant Race Talk
The American League pennant race hinges on a few key outcomes as Chicago White Sox face the Yankees in New York and Cleveland plays Boston. A sweep by the Yankees or a split by the White Sox could tilt the standings, while the Indians hope to rebound after losses to the Yankees and a Boston doubleheader.
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Athletics Triumph 4 3 Over Baltimore in Ninth Inning Slugfest
The Athletics edged the Orioles 4-3 as Bud Daley earned his 9th win aided by Tom Sturdivant who hurled three hitless innings. Baltimore pepped with back to back homers by Walt Dropo and Gus Triandos off Daley in the sixth, but Sturdivant quieted the Orioles to preserve the lead.
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A's
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Oriole
Walt Dropo
Gus Triandos
Jerry Walker
Senators
Tigers
Ray Narleski
Faye Throneberry
Bill Fischer
Walt
Dropo
Gene Woodling
Daley
Baltimore
Bill Tuttle
Roger Maris
Close City League Matches Highlight Youth Ball
In the city recreation league two tight games unfolded. The Midget Dodgers beat the Boys Club 9-5 at Forest Park with Queen earning the win and a five inning mound effort. The Pee Wee Braves, led by Murphy on the mound, shut out the Indians 3-0 as Haworth held the Dodgers to three hits in a separate section.
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Olmedo May Offer Apology At Tennis Tourney
Chicago AP report says Alex Olmedo, Wimbledon champion and USA Davis Cup hero, may apologize for a listless display that led to officials defaulting him from doubles at the National Clay Courts. Olmedo lost to Abe Segal 6-2 6-1 6-0 as Segal advanced. Olmedo and partner Earl Buchholz Jr. were eliminated. Olmedo said he was sorry and would talk to everyone, with friends predicting a public apology at the tournament’s final sessions.
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United States
Abe Segal
South Africa
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United States Lawn Tennis Assn
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St. Louis
Postpone Tourney Until Saturday by Ottawa Women Golfers
The Ottawa Women’s Golf Association postponed the handicap tournament start to Saturday July 18. The July 14 pairings remain, with July 21 pairings listed including Sheldon Peters Roberts Schultz Foulks Deputy Indall Crawford Latimer Young White Stecher Speer Hil Goss Douglas Fletcher Elder Shade Kelsey Fredeen. Mrs Howard Deputy won a golf ball in a Tuesday putting contest. Reservations or cancellations can be made by calling CH2-4654.
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Shade
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Pee Wee League Athletics vs Cardinals Friday of Garfield
Friday schedule shows Pee Wee League Athletics facing Cardinals at 5 p m on Garfield field in Forest Park. Elk's Legion hosts Ottawa versus Council Grove at 8 p m in Council Grove. Saturday features Church League game First Baptist against First Methodist at Forest Park 7 p m.
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Littler Leads Insurance City Open First Round
Gene Littler, a top pro, shot a seven under par 64 to take a two stroke lead at the Insurance City Open in Wethersfield Conn. He tied the local tourney record with 64, ahead of Wes Ellis Jr. and others who posted 67s and 68s as the 72 hole event moves into a second round.
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Wes Ellis Jr
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Grossinger
N. Y
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Pete Hessemer
Houston
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Ford
W. Poplar
Night Owl League Bowl Results Summary
Wolgast scores 179 507 led by Wolgast for high series. Gates posts 182 514. Beets 187 507 and Horn 197 493. Mudrick 169 447 and Gilborn 147 417. Milton 187 543 and Akers 166 477. 80s high series clings to Gilborn in a varied scoring night.
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G. Horn
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W. Milton
Akers
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Antonelli And Rhodes Repeat Previous Act For Giants
Antonelli pitched a three hit shutout and Rhodes delivered a run scoring pinch single in the ninth as the Giants beat the Phillies 1 0 to maintain a one game lead over idle Los Angeles. It was Antonelli s 14th win tying him with Roy Face as the game s top winner and his third shutout in four starts while his NL ERA lead rose to 2 49. Wally Post stroked three hits with two runs as the Phillies lost.
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British Champ To Meet Rory Calhoun
Syracuse AP: Dick Tiger British Empire middleweight champion from Nigeria meets Rory Calhoun of White Plains in a 10 round bout at War Memorial Auditorium. They drew in their June 5 Madison Square Garden clash. Tiger is 82-8-2, Calhoun 39-7-2.
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Nigeria
Rory Calhoun
White Plains
War Memorial Auditorium
Madison Square Garden
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Tiger
Ottawa Elks Fall To Topeka Legion In Tight Game
At Forest Park last night a strong Topeka Legion beat the Ottawa Elks 5 3 in seven innings. Pitcher G Campbell allowed three hits for the visitors while Ottawa’s Hicks gave up six hits. A three run fourth inning proved decisive. Ottawa catcher Kueser hit a three run homer in the seventh. Ottawa meets Capitol Federal Legion Sunday night at Forest Park.
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Stan Musial
Marshall Bridges
Jennie Broglio
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Lar Forest Park
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Kueser
Baseball Scores ThursdayResults from Major League Games
Scores show Chicago 4 4, Boston 3 5, New York 7 4, Cleveland 5 0 in 10 innings. Kansas City 4 Baltimore 3, Washington 5 Detroit 2. Rupsnje notes Kansas City at Washington and other matchups. Chicago 4 Milwaukee 2, Philadelphia 6 0 San Francisco 4 1. Cincinnati 7 St. Louis 5. Saturday schedule includes Los Angeles Philadelphia, San Francisco Pittsburg, Cincinnati Chicago, Milwaukee St. Louis.
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Frick Pledges Expansion Effort For Major Leagues
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick pledged to do everything in his power to push a sound plan for major league expansion. He said he would meet soon with colleagues to discuss the proposal amid criticisms of cooperation.
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Ford Frick
Frick
Baseball Committee Chair Discusses Third League Plan
Bill Shea, chairman of Mayoft Wagner's Baseball Committee, will meet to discuss the proposed third major league. Frick vows a calm, amicable discussion to work out a solution.
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