Tigers Extend Winning Streak Against Yanks Near Lead
Detroit tops New York 3-1 as Messi wins his fourth straight decision and the Tigers pull into a third place tie in the American League, two games behind the leaders. Wilhelm’s rain-shortened game slips away for Boston while San Francisco’s McCormick dazzles Philadelphia with a five-inning no-hitter delay.
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New York
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White Sox
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Wilhelm
Washington
Harmon Killebrew
Bill Skowron
Moss
Harry Chiti
A’s
Rip Coleman
Tom Sturdivant
Sturdivant
Frank Malzone
Gary Geiger
Herbie Pleas
Vic Wertz
Frank Sullivan
A's
City Softball League Weekly Schedule and Scores
Schedule lists Monday games Torbitts Sunoco versus Salvadore's Grove at 8:30 and Country Inn against Big Ben Ford at 8:30 at Place and McGiff. Tiffany Motors faces Naval Reserve at 6:30 on auxiliary field Frawley and Clavelli. Tuesday features Austins Grill versus Ballantine Beer at 6:30 and Oswego County Savings Bank versus Moose at 8:30 with Schaffer and Harvey. Hibernians meet Salvation Army at 6:30 on auxiliary field Cahill and Clavelli. Wednesday pits Pelkeys Glass against Adams Hotel at 6:30 Place and Cahill. Leadbetter Posts 1s K of C at 6:30 auxiliary field Harvey and Frawley. Industrial League shows Ames Iron Works, Oswego Castings, Cyclotherm, Marathon, Fire & Police, Breneman's with scores 3 1 2 1 2 respectively. Next Week: Wednesday Marathon versus Ames Iron Works at 8:30 Place and Cahill. Thursday Cyclotherm versus Oswego Castings at 6:30, Breneman's versus Fire & Police at 8:30 McGiff and Schaffer.
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Salvadore’s Grove
Country Inn
Big Ben Ford
Place and McGiff
Tiffany Motors
Naval Reserve
Frawley and
Clavelli
Austin’s Grill
Ballantine Beer
Oswego County Savings Bank
Moose
Schaffer and
Harvey
Hibernians
Salvation Army
Cahill
Pelkey's Glass
Adams Hotel
Place
Leadbetter Post
Harvey and Frawley
Industrial League
Ames Iron Works
Oswego Castings
Cyclotherm
Marathon
Sind
Fire & Police
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Place and Cahill
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Breneman’s Vs. Fire & Police
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Schaffer
Lal Austin's Grill
Balantine Beer
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Sunoco
Smith’s Hotel
Adams House Os. Co
Savings Bank
Pelkex
Scheie
Fort Worth Tops St Paul as Denver Beats Dallas in AP Results
In the American Association standings the Fort Worth team defeated St Paul 8 to 5 while Omaha edged Charleston 3 to 1. Indianapolis beat Lowellville 3 to 1, Houston defeated Minneapolis 6 to 4, and Denver won against Dallas 7 to 6.
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Oswego Country Club Invites 12th Invitational Late June
The Oswego Country Club announces the 12th annual Country Club Invitational for June 26 to 28, with 80 low scorers in an 18 hole qualifier, 16 in the championship flight, and eight in other flights. Finals Sunday. prizes to medalist and flight winners.
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Robert K. Murchie
John J. Lisk
New York
Syracuse
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Sodus
Baldwinsville
Watertown
Battle Island
the Elms
Fire Police Bay First Win In Industrial Softball Battle
Fire & Police rallied for six runs in top of sixth to beat Marathon 10 6 at Fort Ontario securing their first win of 1959 league play. Jim Torbitt pitched nine hits allowed as Johnny North hit a homer and double, Jim Brown added a homer, with Beauchene Kirkman and Darling adding two base hits. Marathon’s Frank Bartholomew homered and singled, Len Ponzi doubled and singled as Marathon moved to 2 2 in the Industrial Softball League.
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Fort Ontario
Jim Torbitt
Ome
Jim White
Johnny North
Amon
Jimmy Brown
Don Beauchene
Fred Kirkman
Johnny Darling
Frank Bartholomew
Len Ponzi
Tom Rhode
Don Day
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Keegan Records Fighth Victory In pennant race
Veteran pitcher Bob Keegan adds a 7-1 win over Columbus to push Rochester within two games of Buffalo in the International League pennant chase. He improved to 8-1 with a 2.59 ERA as Richmond narrowed Buffalo’s lead.
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Rochester
Red Wings
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Wings
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Richmond
Bisons
Zack Monroé
Havana
Toronto
Miami
Montreal
Busy Batter Orlando Cepeda’s Return Sparks Giants
Orlando Cepeda, 22, rookie of the year in the National League, crashed back after a sophomore slump driving in 23 runs in 18 games. He hit 11th and 12th home runs against Lew Burdette as he surged past Willie Mays in homers and RBIs, earning a big future with the Giants.
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Sophmore Jinx
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Rigney
Willie Mays
Milwaukee Braves
Lew Burdette
Pedro Cepeda
Babe Ruth
Puerto Rico
Peruchin
Little Pete
Junior Chamber Tennis Crowns At Stake Sunday
Opening round results from the Junior Chamber of Commerce tennis tournament include Ed Burke defeating Bill Steinberg 7-5 6-2 and advancing to meet Fred Pompei. Other winners include Dave Diver over Dick Santoro 6-3 6-3, Charles Pyke over Kevin LaTulip 7-5 6-4 6-4, Ed Muntner over Tim O’Mara, Chuckie Murabito over Ed Dailey 6-2 6-2, Jerry Friel over Dave Shutts 6-2 6-2, and Dave Dehm over George Willeson 6-0 6-4 to face Bric Gallagher. Wally Brown beat Bruce Manwaring 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals. Second round and quarterfinals are Sunday with finals at 2 p.m. Prizes go to the top four players, per Jay-Dee organizer.
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Bill Steinberg
Burke
Fred Pompei
Steinberg
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Dick Santoro
Craig Craddock
Charles Pyke
Kevin LaTulip
Fitzhugh
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Jay
Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
American League leaders include Kuenn Detroit 348 and Kaline 342 in batting while Killebrew Washington tops RBIs with 43 and Fox Chicago ties for hits with 75. Williams and Lopez pace doubles with 14, and triple threats share titles. In pitching Wilhelm Baltimore leads decisions at 94 with Larsen and Fischer tied at 51. Wynn leads strikeouts with 77 along with Score and Bunning. National League leaders feature Aaron Milwaukee 411 in batting and Banks Chicago 61 RBIs, Mathews Milwaukee 95 hits, Banks 16 homers, and Drysdale Los Angeles 91 strikeouts.
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Boston
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Kansas City
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Major League Stars: Tigers top Yankees for third place tie
Pitching hero Don Messi limited the Yankees to six hits in a 3-1 Tigers win with two walks and five strikeouts, lifting Detroit into a third place tie. Harry Chit of the A’s belted his first homer with two aboard in the fourth, powering a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox.
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Yankees
Harry Chit
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Bass season opening debate in New York state
Confusion over the bass season start date with June 16 as the opening in Lake Ontario the St Lawrence River and Oneida Lake. Conservation officials cite insufficient data on population impact and ongoing surveys aim to decide on a universal opening. Oneida Lake surveys support an early start, aligning with Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River.
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St Lawrence River
Oneida Lake
Conservation Department
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St. Lawrence River
Oswego Genesee Brews Meet Ontario Division Tilt
Oswego Genesee Brews travel to Split Rock for a state loop clash while six Oneida Division clubs face Ontario Division teams. Oswego and East Syracuse lead Ontario after last week’s inter-divisional results. Central Square, Fair Haven and others looming.
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Ed Tracz
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Sammy Azzarelli
Joe Valletta
Lonnie Cavellier
Billy Walpole
Drumm
Tracy
Mike McCrobie
John Seaia
Harrington
Fort Ontario
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Fulton
Minoa
Weedsport
Wae
Baldwinsville
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Steelers Triumph In Babe Ruth clash at Fort Ontario
Gerry Smith outpitched rivals as the Steelers out hit Vona's Rest nine to seven and used a decisive six run surge in the sixth to win 10-4 in a Babe Ruth League game. Pidgeon Axtell Steinberg and Smith had two hits each for the Steelworkers Local No. 2877 while Colloca led Vona's with two hits and a double.
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Ortiz Wins by Second Round TKO in MSG Bout
Ortiz defeats Kenny Lane by a second round technical knockout at Madison Square Garden to claim the revived junior welterweight title amid controversy over the stoppage. Lane contends a butt opened the cut that led to the finish. Ortiz attributes it to a punches clash.
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National Boxing Association
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Babe Ruth and Little League Standings Update
A fragmented sports note lists Babe Ruth related standings and boxing results. Carlos Ortiz defeated Kenny Lane for the junior welterweight title at Madison Square Garden. Fernando Barreto knocked out Julio Cartuqui in Brazil.
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Associated Press
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Mich
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Brazil
Fernando Barreto
Julo Cartuqui
Argentina
Races and Derby Add Thrills at Oswego Speedway
Oswego Raceway fans prepare for two big features as eight late-model cars compete in the Seat Demolition Derby in front of the grandstand alongside the weekly stock car program. Eddie Bellinger and Lee Bliss duel for early-season supremacy, with Nolan Swift and others promising strong showings. rain date set for tomorrow.
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Eddie Bellinger
Fulton Daredevil
Jost
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