Yankees Rally Lift Champs From The Cellar
The New York Yankees, riding an eight of 100 stretch, won 11-1 at Cleveland as they surged toward the top. Chicago White Sox beat Boston 5-2 and bias for second place with Baltimore 6-1 at Kansas City. Detroit edged Washington 7-6 to climb to fifth while the Indians dropped their sixth straight. Gil McDougald homered, Elston Howard hit his seventh, Harry Simpson delivered a go-ahead three-run double in the eighth for Chicago.
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Tiger and Calhoun to meet again after draw
NEW YORK AP Dick Tiger and Rory Calhoun may fight again to settle a draw from Madison Square Garden. Calhoun closed strong to draw with Tiger as the British Empire middleweight champ Friday, with official scores split and AP cards showing Tiger ahead on points. A July 16 date in Syracuse was discussed but not definite.
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White Plains
Crewcut Star Leading Open Golf Tournament
Gene Littler, crewcut star from Singing Hills, calif., led the Eastern Open with a 132 after two rounds at Pine Ridge. Ed Oliver, Fred Hawkins, and Henry Ransom followed, as 62 pros and 11 amateurs advanced to the final rounds. Art Wall Jr., Masters champion, posted 73-77-150 with a notable late nine on the last hole.
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Fred Hawkins
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Pine Ridge
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Hawkins
Ransom
Art Wall Jr
Services For Keefe Former Senators Center Fielder Dies
Andrew I. Keefe, 70, former Washington Senators center fielder, died Thursday. Services set for Monday in Cleveland. played for the Senators before World War I.
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Washington Senators
Andy Keefe
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Fans Unhappy as Orioles Thurston A's 6-1 Defeat
Kansas City suffered a 6-1 home loss to Baltimore as Milt Pappas pitched a five hitter for his fifth win in eight decisions. Ned Garver gave up eight hits and two runs in seven innings. Gus Triandos and Gene Woodling homered for the Orioles, while bench etiquette led to multiple ejections in the third inning. Rain then postponed the St. Louis at Philadelphia game.
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Woodling
Oriloles
Paul Richards
Bill Tuttle
Frank House
Joe DeMaestri
Philadelphia
Marine sets world javelin mark at Compton Relays
U S Marine Al Cantello shattered the world javelin record with a 292 3% inch throw at the Compton Invitational Relays. Cantello, a Quan tico, Virginia stationed lieutenant, boosted his standing from a prior best of 249-3 4 to 292 3 4 inches as a crowd watched the event.
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San Romani Sets High School Mile Mark in Compton
Archie San Romani Jr. of Wichita ran the mile in 4:08.6 at the Compton Invitational, the fastest high school mile ever recorded. He placed third behind two college runners as Bill Nieder and Parry OBrien competed in the shot put, with Nieder second at 62-4 and OBrien beating him by three inches. Chuck Carlson and Mike Larrabee caused a major upset in the 440, defeating Glenn Davis and Eddie Southern.
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Ohio
Mike Larrabee
Southern California Striders
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Chuck Carlson
Colorado
Parry O'Brien
Bob Gutowski
Norristown
Archie San Romani Jr
Wichita
Bill Nieder
Kansas
Parry O’brien
Nieder
Ohio Track Club
Sign Signals For Young Pitchers From Ed Lopat
AP features advise young pitchers to establish a sign set with the catcher using one finger for fastball two for curve and three for change. Some prefer a fist or open hand while others use odds and evens. Signals stay near the thigh and avoid crossing up the catcher.
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Fishing Dope In Kansas Weekly Lake Reports
Pratt AP reports the Forestry Fish and Game Commission summary noting most Kansas lakes are clear of clearing and pond fishing remains good. Stream fishing ranges from poor to good with many county lakes listed as fair to good. River and reservoir conditions span good to fair across multiple regions and rivers.
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Sacred Heart Softball Joins Church League Schedule Change
Sacred Heart softball team added to the Church softball League. Orlis Cox, director of Ottawa Summer recreation, announced the move bringing league total to ten. Sacred Heart will play Trinity Methodist at Forest Park on Saturday June 13 at 6 30 p.m. in the opening contest for both teams.
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Ottawa
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Forest Park
Newk Regains Form as Giants Fall to Dodgers Rivalry
Big Newk Newcombe, nearing 33, wins fourth straight start by limiting the Giants to three hits in a 7-2 victory that widens Milwaukee’s lead. Dodgers top Pirates, Cubs hammer Pirates as Banks adds a homer. Podres wins his fourth straight for the Dodgers with a seven-hitter.
Bowling Scores in Paper Sack League Highlights
Jackson Fritts led with 204 and 514 series for Jackson Fritts-4 in a 10 36 score. Corey Gilliland posted 166-450 for Gilliland Corey-0 while Cordie Cordie-1 notched 189-510. Strickland Hensick-3 topped 194-527. Bussell Taylor-2 had 168 and 445. Electrolux Cleaners-2 saw S Wolgast 201 and F Meador 551. Pogue Gilborn-4 reported 169-448. Ogle-LeValley-0 with 173-442. J Humerickhouse-P Christle-1 produced 190-542. Lollar-Speer-3 finished 185-529.
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Strickland
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Pirates' Stuart Promises More 457-Foot Home Runs
Pittsburgh slugger Dick Stuart declares he will continue hitting long homers after a 457-foot blast over Forbes Field's far wall in a 10-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The drive, his seventh of the season, came in the first inning off Glen Hobbie and followed a string of solid hits as he seeks timing from recent games.
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Women's Golf Pairings Announced For June 9
The Women's Golf Ass'n announces pairings for June 9 with a 12:30 luncheon. Pairings include Deputy with Elder and Shade. Garrison with Stecker and Wicke. Fletcher with Peters and Speer. Indall with Roberts and Latimer. Douglas with Corlis and Young. Schultz with Sheldon and Lollar. Lyman with Weidman. Foulks with Hill. Mrs John Sheldon won low net last Tuesday. Reservations or cancellations via CH 2 5279 or CH 2 4546 by Monday noon.
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Foulks
Hill
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Baseball Scores Sunday Schedule
San Francisco at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh top a Sunday schedule. Dan Francisco appears in Cincinnati game two, with matchups also listed for Cincinnati and Pittsburgh venues.
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