Pirates Lose After Six-Game Win Streak Ends
The Pittsburgh Pirates see their six game winning streak end as rookies blow a 5-0 lead and lose 9-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Johnny Podres earns his fourth win of the season with relief help from Clem Labine who comes in after arm trouble. The Dodgers and Cubs win against rivals while Cincinnati and San Francisco claim victories. Crowe drives in six for the Redlegs in a 7-3 win over St. Louis.
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Ron Kline
Vern Law
Danny Murtaugh
Los Angeles Dodgers
Johnny Podres
Dodgers
Clem Labine
Pirates
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee
Braves
George Crowe
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ted Williams Confident After Slow Start
Boston slugger Ted Williams, off to a poor start, belts optimism about a quick rebound. He spoke before receiving the Frederick C. Miller memorial trophy as Male Athlete of the Year, an AP poll honor earned in 1937, at age 39 with the Red Sox.
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Ted Williams
Ted
Associated Press
Red Sox
Frederick C. Miller
Ottawa Braves roll over Baker in dual track meet
The Ottawa University Braves won 96 to 35 at Baker University, seizing 12 firsts and a tie. Key performances included Knight with multiple wins and standout times in sprints, hurdles, and relays, plus Williams sweeping mile events and Lanning in javelin and shot put. Baker claimed all three high hurdles and finished strong in several events. Next, Ottawa heads to Doane Relays in Crete, Nebraska.
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Knight
Kramler
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Clayton
Thacus
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Schwartz
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Qmill
Williams
Anderson
Smith
Jones
Windsor
Gardner
the Jesuits
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McMile
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Ghee
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Nramer
Barnes
Owen
Maack
Wilson
Indians Hang On to Boost Pitching Depth with Mudcat Grant
Cleveland rookie Mudcat Grant, 22, pitched his third complete game to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1, establishing himself behind Herb Score as a rising ace. The Yankees atop the league showcase Bob Turley’s 8-1 win over Kansas City, while Dave Sisler’s six-hitter blanked Detroit 6-0 for Boston. Julio Becquer’s 10th inning pinch hit lifted Washington past Chicago 3-2 as Camilo Pascual notched his first win. The Red Sox drag Jim Bunning to defeat as Pete Runnels drives in two for a two-run seventh.
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Mike McCormick
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Richie Ashburn
Rip Repulski
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Jack Sanford
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Wait Moryn
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Don Elston
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Washington
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Gus Zernial
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Jim Bunning
Pete Runnells
Ottawa High School tennis swept in league meet at Highland Park
Lawrence won the Northeast Kansas League meet at Highland Park with 14 points, Highland Park second with 4. Ottawa High School failed to win a match, with individual results including singles losses for Ward and Shofner and doubles losses for Harrah with Dykstra and Keelin with Burke, while Lawrence and Highland Park posted multiple victories to claim top places.
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Highland Park
Lawrence
Steve McNown
Lauren Ward
Dale Gordon
Gene Shofner
Steve Wood
Lover McNown
Dean Duermeier
Gordon
and Duermeier
Wood
Tom Decker
Bob Steps
Herb Harrah
Jim Dykstra
Tom Palmertee
Richard Collister
Bob Keelin
Gary Burke
Anderson
Jackson
Decker
Steps
Palmerlee
Callister
Carroll
Schmerley
Giants Reach 200000 Attendance Milestone in 13 Games
In San Francisco, the Giants surpassed 200000 in home attendance after Friday night’s Philadelphia game, reaching 203000 in 13 games this season. The crowd of 13486 boosted the season average to 15663 as the team matched or exceeded prior home attendance pace.
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San Francisco Baseball Giants
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Philadelphia
Giants
Cyclones Take Second In Golf
Ottawa High School finishes second with 333 at the Northeast Kansas League meet at Ottawa Country Club. Highland Park wins with 331 and takes the league title with five firsts. Medalists Gary Dean and Paul Carlson tie at 77. Ottawa’s top scorers are Bud Gollier 82 Fred Gollier 82 Jim Corlis 83 Mike Latomer 86. Regional meet at Merriam May 9. top four teams and six lowest scorers advance to state at Hutchins May 16.
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Ottawa Country Club
Highland Park
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Atchison
Ottawa
Gary Dean
Paul Carlson
Bombers Go Back To Factory For Structural Fix
Washington reports America s B47 bombers are to be modified for a structural weakness revealed during low level missions. About 1 400 aircraft will undergo months of corrective work at the factory, but officials insist the deterrent value of the medium range fleet remains intact. The six jet bomber, designed for high speed flight, can carry a nuclear bomb beyond 3 000 miles at over 600 miles per hour.
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Air Force
Flabby Archie Wins Decision Over Besmanoff
Archie Moore, 41, earned a 10 round split decision over Willie Besmanoff at Freedom Hall in Louisville. Moore, in poor condition and weighing 196 1/2 pounds, floored Besmanoff in the third and held on for his 11th straight victory as judges ruled Moore ahead 49-45, 47-43 and 45-44 with AP listing 47-43.
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Willie Besman
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Freedom Hall
Walter Beck
Tom Nuckles
Dan Leslie
Ottawa High School Second in NEK Track Meet
Ottawa High School placed second in the Northeast Kansas League track meet at Highland Park led by Dennis Smith who won the 220 yard dash and was part of the winning 880 yard relay. The meet was won by Highland Park with 73.44 points. Leavenworth was fourth and Atchison fifth.
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Atchison
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Baseball Scores Friday Results
Chicago beats Milwaukee 8 to 7 in a tense Friday clash. Cincinnati topped St. Louis 7 to 3. Los Angeles defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 5 and San Francisco won 4 to 2 against Philadelphia.
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Williamsburg Takes Lead In Four Team Track Meet
Williamsburg scored 9614 points to win a quad meet at Cook Field yesterday. Lane finished second with 51%% points, Appsnoose 50, and Princeton 21. Roger Bush led Williamsburg with 15%% points, winning the high jump and 100 yard dash, while Everett Wheeler of Lane swept pole vault, broad jump, and 180 yard low hurdles. John Thornbrugh contributed 1444 points for Williamsburg, as the Franklin County League meet is set for next Thursday at Cook Field.
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Appsnoose
Princeton
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Smile
Everett Wheeler
John Thornbrugh
Franklin County League
Stock Cars To Race Sunday At Ottawa Track
Stock car racing at the Ottawa Stock Car Association track five miles west of Ottawa features a six race card Sunday with time trials at 1 30 followed by two trophy dashes two heats and two features. Eleven local entries bring the area total to 32 with more expected from outside. The club plans bleachers and lights and introduces the Best Time Trophy for yearly fast average wins.
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Ottawa
Tommy Bolt Takes Early Lead In Colonial Invite at Fort Worth
Tommy Bolt, nicknamed Thunder, surged to a two stroke lead after 36 holes in the Colonial National Invitational at Colonial Country Club. The 38 year old posted 138 for the day and 36 holes, as rain and mud shortened play with two withdrawals Chandler Harper and Bob Rosburg exiting. Arnold Palmer faded from a 65 to 77 as Stan Leonard advanced to second with 140, while Fred Hawkins and Lloyd Mangrum tied for third at 141.
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