All Stars To 'Attempt Gambling Game Against Colts
The article reports Stan Musial hitting a decisive 12th inning homer to lift St. Louis over Pittsburgh 3-2, ending the Pirates seven game win streak. It covers NL and AL results with Koufax striking out 13, and the Cardinals contending with the Dodgers and Giants in a tight pennant race.
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All-Stars Versus Colts Tilt Set For Telecast At Nine
Chicago AP reports the College All-Stars meet the Baltimore Colts at Soldier Field in the 27th midsummer classic. It will be televised on ABC at 10 p.m. EDT with stars Don Meredith George Izo and Pete Hall leading pass-heavy plans against a big Colts front led by Gene Lipscomb and Art Donovan. Unitas, sidelined by cellulitis but claiming recovery, faces potential duty from Ray Brown as Baltimore aims to protect a 20-point spread amid high expectations for aerial offense and a test against a motivated NFL champions squad.
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Campy Says Wife Wants Rid Of Him
Roy Campanella explains the split with his wife Ruthe after 13 years of marriage. He speaks through emotion from a wheelchair claiming she wants to be rid of him and is free to go. Ruthe defends herself saying she tried to keep the marriage intact and cites Campanella’s distrust since his hospital return.
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Ted Williams Plans Last Baseball Season in 1960
In Baltimore AP reports Ted Williams, aged 42 this August, reaffirms 1960 will be his final season with the Boston Red Sox. After sitting out a Cleveland game, he celebrated aboard a Red Sox plane following his 512th and 513th home runs, moving him to third on the all time list behind Ruth and Foxx. He had said he would retire after a “good year,” a decision he reiterated after hitting his 500th career homer in June.
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Oscars and West Vance star duels in Olympic exhibition
Oscar Robertson outscored Jerry West 26 to 12 in the Olympic exhibition game drawing a standing ovation for West. The comparison highlights their inside and outside games, passing, defense, and temper as both rise as elite guards. West’s better jumper and steady leadership draw praise, with Robertson seen as hungrier on offense.
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Miss Kessel Beaten In Tennis Tourney
In Wheeling Dot Ball defeated Linda Kessel to reach the State Closed Tennis Tournament semi finals at Oglebay Park. Kessel and Mimi Knight also lost in doubles to Norma Slaver and Giuliana Peterson 6-4 10-8. Also noted, J R Wein vs Asa Mancess in veterans singles, and Jim Walden set Skyline Conference career average per play.
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Grover Lewis recalls Negro league era and major league near-misses
Tulsa born Grover Lewis reflects on the 1920s Negro National League stars, barnstorming, and his own near entry to the majors with the Homestead Grays. He recalls facing Babe Ruth era teams, beating some major leaguers, and his pride in playing against top major leaguers despite doors closed to him.
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No Pop Up Pills For Olympians
Rome AP reports American athletes will rely on a strict high protein diet in the Olympic Games. Charles Ornstein, head of the U S Olympic department of food and competitors well being, says Italy provides all food with no need to import anything. He notes no sick athletes from food or water in his 32 years handling Olympic nutrition.
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