High-Flying Indians Meet Yankees In Tight AL Race
The American League pennant chase tightens as the Cleveland Indians host the New York Yankees in a three game series. Cleveland leads by a single percentage point after a split with Boston while Chicago and Baltimore trail. The Yankees, fourth and 54 games back, seek momentum after recent wins against the Indians and White Sox.
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Rosburg Wins Utah Open With Eight-Foot Putt
Bob Rosburg of Palo Alto California sank an eight-foot putt on the 18th hole to win the Utah Open by one stroke. He finished 275 to Ed Oliver’s 276 and 13 under par, with Billy Casper third at 277. Oliver led early but faltered on the final holes.
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Porky) Oliver
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Moore-Durelle title bout may be postponed again
The Archie Moore Yvon Durelle light heavyweight title fight slated for July 29 could be delayed due to a sudden decline in Mrs Moore’s health in San Diego California. Moore’s manager Jack Kearns said no postponement request has been planned yet and Moore has departed for San Diego.
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Postponement in San Diego as Moore injury looms
A fight slated for July 15 faces postponement pending word from Moore in San Diego after Moore develops a bruised heel. Mrs Moore undergoes mastoid surgery, delaying plans.
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Vargas-Machen Bout Wednesday in Portland
Reuben Vargas plans to celebrate a near-certain victory by marrying Mary Taborez after his 10 round heavyweight bout with Eddie Machen at the Oregon Centennial Exposition arena in Portland. Machen, from Portland, carries six wins, one draw and one loss to Ingemar Johansson. Vargas has 21 wins and five losses with a possible aim at Johansson later this year.
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Athletics Win Midget Contest at Forest Park
The Athletics trounced the Dodgers 22 to 5 in a Midget league game at Forest Park. Six walks in the second inning enabled a surge of runs, with two timely hits and three Dodgers errors aiding the tally. Shofner allowed three hits and five runs for the win while Harper took the loss. The Pee Wee game against the Braves was forfeited after the Boys Club team again failed to appear. Orris Cox announced all remaining Pee Wee games would be forfeited.
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Pomona Lions Meet Redlegs in Tuesday Pee Wee Clash
Schedule shows Pee Wee League action at Garfield playground with Pomona Lions facing Redlegs at 5 p.m. Also listed are Midget League Cardinals versus Giants at Forest Park, Church League games at Forest Park, and Junior and Elk’s League games, including Boys Club versus Athletics and Ottawa versus Highland Park.
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7-Foot Illinois Lad Picks Kansas State
Ridgway Ill AP 17 year old Roger Suttner a shade over 7 feet tall chose Kansas State College. His farmer father Philip said the high school star received offers from more than 120 colleges after four years at Ridgway High School. He enrolled recently, citing Kansas State agricultural program and top ranked team as factors.
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Baseball Scores Tuesday Games From National League Matchups
Tuesday schedule includes Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Aniwaukes, Chicago at St Louis, and Los Angeles at San Francisco. Results show Los Angeles 3 San Francisco 2 and St Louis 2 Chicago 0. Monday had no games. Tuesday features New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago, Washington at Detroit, and Baltimore at Kansas City. No Monday games scheduled.
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Nazarene, Methodist win in church softball league clash
In Forest Park last night the Church of the Nazarene defeated Sacred Heart 6-1 as Snethen pitched four innings before Morris shut down the club on one hit. First Methodist beat First Christian 16-8 behind Cearfoss and Flemming on the mound and solid hitting aided by seven walks and four errors.
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Gomes Seeks Neutral Site Rematch After 15 Round Win
Harold Gomes, who took a unanimous 15 round decision over Paul Jorgenson at Pierce Memorial Field, said he would welcome a neutral site rematch anywhere but Texas. Gomes, knocked down four times, blamed overanxiousness for the 11th and 13th round slips while Jorgenson noted a converted southpaw stance and discussed warnings and accidental low blows in the bout.
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Dodgers Win Again To Close Gap On Giants
Dodgers edge Giants 3-2 in opener as Drysdale wins 12th, aided by Hodges and Neal homers. St. Louis moves into fifth with 2-0 win over Cubs behind Broglio. Frustrated Antonelli loses to Drysdale in a tight duel at Seals Stadium.
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Giants Pitcher Haunts Seals Stadium Critique
San Francisco pitcher Johnny Antonelli blasted Seals Stadium calling it the worst ballpark in America. The Giants star vented Monday during discussions about the team's temporary home while Candlestick Park is updated.
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Pitcher Complains About Pay at Notorious Ballpark
A quoted pitcher criticizes compensation and calls the venue the worst ballpark in America, highlighting harsh working conditions and dissatisfaction with pay.
Defending Champs Win Easily 7-0
Defending champion Wichita Weitzel cruised to a 7-0 victory over the Bronson Broncos in a third round Kansas Non-Pro Baseball Tournament game. Garden Plain upset Emporia Longhorns 71, and Wichita Bo-Jets defeated Lawrence Colts 7-4, eliminating Emporia and Lawrence. Tonight’s schedule features Rose Hill vs Hays Larks, Great Bend Ban Johnson vs Derby Chamber, and Salina Rockies vs Altamont in second-round action.
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