First Defeat For Staffords In 16-2 Loss At Topeka
Ottawa's American Legion team fell 16-2 as Topeka Legion dominated from the start. Gerry Waldschmidt limited Ottawa to two hits through seven innings while striking out 14. Ottawa scored two in the eighth on a walk, a hit, and an error. Kennison took the loss. Topeka had one error to Ottawa's five. Rowland and Marney led Topeka with two hits each in four at bats. Ottawa next plays Olathe June 17 at Forest Park.
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Giambra Wins 16 Round Fight In Syracuse Bout
In Syracuse a 160 pound bout ended with Joey Giambra, 24, securing a close unanimous decision over England’s John L Sullivan after a 16 round national telecast. The bout boosted promoters profits and drew Want Ad swaps.
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Schultz Saves Pomona Victory In 11-10 Baseball Win
Danne Schultz pitched to preserve an East ern Kansas League victory for Pomona over Osawatomie 11 to 10. Osawatomie trailed 11 6 after eight innings but scored four in the ninth, including a three run homer by Winton. Straw took the loss and Wolgast the win. Box score noted.
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Lincoln Keeps Lead in Western League chase
Topeka chased Lincoln for the league lead with a 14 inning 7 6 win over Colorado Springs while Lincoln defeated Pueblo 7 5.
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Simpson Climbs as Suitcase Carries Load for A's in 13-4 Win
Harry Simpson fueled Kansas City's 13-4 victory over Washington with a 4-for-4 day, boosting RBI to 45, second in the American League behind Mickey Mantle. Vic Power and Chuck Thompson also starred with five hits apiece as the A's climbed to seventh. Thompson lifted his average to .377 in the five-game stretch, while Simpson, previously with Cleveland, revived his career with a .298 season mark. Art Ditmar earned his fourth win with nine strikeouts as St Louis had an open date.
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Major Standings and Thursday Schedule Summary
Major league standings show New York leading with 20 games above . Chicago and Cleveland close behind. National League shows Pittsburgh atop, with Cincinnati and Brooklyn in pursuit. Thursday schedules include Chicago at New York and Milwaukee at New York in separate games, plus rain impacts on other matches.
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Major League Leaders by the Associated Press
Major League Leaders report shows Mantle leading American League batting with .388 and 83 RBIs, plus top marks in hits and home runs. In the National League, Boyer and Long pace batting and RBIs for St Louis and Pittsburgh, with standout pitching records across both leagues. U.S. Savings Bonds are safe.
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Zuverink Allows First Home Run Of Season In Detroit Win
Baltimore relief ace George Zuverink surrendered his first homer of the year as Detroit beat the Orioles 2-0. Billy Maxwell connected on a two run shot in the ninth, the only homer Zuverink has yielded in 47 frames and a third.
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Bowling Scores Summer League Standings Report
In the Summer League bowling standings the Unpredictables lead with 3 wins and 0 losses, Welborn nets 179 in the latest game for a 445 series. Pinheads trail with 0-3-. Maloney posts 177 with a 463 series. Scatterbrains tally 2% wins. Kramer rolls 186 for a 503 series. Lucky Four shows 4% wins. Hickman 178 and Larkin 605 total. Termites are 3-? Carpenter 208 for a 551 series. Sleepers top with 188 and 537 leaving Sleepers at high.
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Bowling Film On TV Show Hits Budweiser Champions
The Budweiser Beer bowling team, current BPAA national champions, will appear in a 14 minute film on WIBW-TV and KCMO-TV on June 16 at 9 30 p m The film titled Lets Roll with the Champions is part of the Damon Runyon theater Ottawa churches welcome you segment.
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Mantle Finds Voice At Last In Quiet Bat Power
New York profile of Mickey Mantle details his shy nature and how the pressure of replacing Ruth and DiMaggio shaped his early image. The piece notes his transformation from a hesitant, interview shy star to a more poised hitter who now speaks more clearly and handles camera attention.
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Mantle’s Roommate Billy Martin Reveals Mickey’s Quiet Power
Billy Martin describes Mickey Mantle as bashful and intelligent, preferring silence over the limelight. The interview notes Mantle avoids embarrassment and dislikes fuss, while reporters and photographers crowd him. Dick Hoover of Akron wins the American Bowling Congress Masters, succeeding Buzz Fazio of Detroit. Hoover had placed third previously.
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