Feels Constant Pressure Bush League Player Can Go Up-Or Out
Bob Garcia, 20, star center fielder for the Keokuk Cardinals in the Midwest League, endures pressure as a bush league pro. The article follows his near constant struggle with failure, the hopes of moving up to higher levels, and the heavy role of manager Frank Cale in shaping prospects at Class D Keokuk.
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Tom Henshaw
Keokuk
Iowa
Bob Garcia
Oaklane
Calif
Bob
Keokuk Cardinals
Ron Nay
Powell
Wyo
Frank
Cliff Politte
St. Louis
Frank Cale
Mike Pankey
Houston
Tex
Mike
Billings
Mont
Winnipeg
Man
Winston-Salem
York
Cardinals
North Syracuse
N. Y
KOKX
Records Fall as Aquatic Stars Shine at AAU Meet
Frank McKinney and Mike Troy set world marks in the 200 meter backstroke and 200 meter butterfly as the United States shows strength ahead of the 1960 Olympics. Indianapolis Athletic Club wins team title with 103 points led by Alan Somers, while Detroit AC sets an American record in the 400 meter medley relay. Lance Larsen adds two wins in the 200 meter individual medley and the 100 meter butterfly.
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Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
Los Altos
Calif
United States
Frank McKinney
Mike Troy
Japan
Tokyo
McKinney
Troy
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Alan Somers
Indianapolis Tech High School
Somers
McKin
Teny
Indiana University
John Monckton
Detroit AC
Lance Larsen
Los Angel
Youth League Standings and Schedule Fray Across Leagues
Youth league standings show Home Insurance, Schiff's Shoes, and Post 70 atop various divisions with multiple matchups listed for Tue Thu Fri and Web. Also included are Beckley Little League results for Indians Yankees Red Sox Tigers and a dense slate of upcoming games and All-Stars practices across several teams and venues.
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Thompson
Duncan Catron
Duncan Catton
Beckley
Indians
Yankees
Red Sox
Tigers
All-stars
Eccles
Little League Indians
Braves
Redlegs
Wed
Beckley Babf
Keatley
Buick
King Photo
Eric's
King
Mullens
Babe Ruth
Giants
Cardinals
Reds
Fri
Sophia
Legion
Chevrolet _ Methodist
Lions
Castellani Returns to Lakers with Baylor Friendship
John ny Castellani named Minneapolis Lakers coach says he will not change plans with NBA rookie of the year Elgin Baylor whom he mentored at Seattle University. They reunite after Baylor helped Seattle reach the NCAA finals in 1958 and Baylor later propelled the Lakers to a division title. Castellani succeeds Johnny Kundla.
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Minneapolis
Johnny Castellani
Seattle University
Minneapolis Laker
NBA
Elgin Baylor
Castellani
Baylor
Seattle
Notre
Lakers
National Basketball Assn
NCC Tennis Tourney Opens with Olmedo and MacKay Favored
CHICAGO AP The 50th annual National Clay Court Tennis Tournament opens with Alex Olmedo top seed in men’s singles, Barry MacKay No 2, and Bernard Bartzen seeded third defending champion. Women’s top seed is Dorothy Head Knode of Forest Hills.
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Chicago
Alex Olmedo
Barry MacKay
Bernard Tut Bartzen
Olmedo
Ice
United States
Wimbledon
England
MacKay
Michigan
Dayton
Ohio
Bartzen
Dallas
Dorothy Head Knode
Forest Hills
N. Y
U S and Russia Track Teams Meet Saturday in Philadelphia
The United States and Soviet Union track teams prepare for a two day meet in Philadelphia with the Americans expected to win more decisively than last year. The 1958 contest saw the U S win 14 of 22 events and lead 126 109, while the Soviet women claimed six of 10 events and 63 44 in scoring. The Soviet team of 40 men and 17 women will arrive in New York Monday and train at Franklin Field before the meet.
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Philadelphia
U. S
Russia
Moscow
New York
Franklin Field
Souchak Wins Western Open After Weight Cut
Golfer Mike Souchak, 196 pounds from Grossinger New York, shed twenty pounds in weeks leading to the Western Open at Pittsburgh Field Club. He clinched the title with a pressure-packed putt on the eighteenth green and earned a $5,000 prize.
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Charles Welsh
Pittsburgh
Mike Souchak
Grossinger
N. Y
Pittsburgh Field Club
Souchak Wins as Palmer Fades in Golf Duel at Field Club
Mike Souchak shot 65 67 73 65 to finish 272 five under par, beating Arnold Palmer by one stroke at 273. George Bayer was third with 274 and Ted Kroll led a pack at 275. The event featured a dramatic finish, record scores, and a box office shortfall.
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Souchak
Arnold Palmer
Ligonier
Palmer
Field Club
Dutch Harrison
St. Louis
Souch
George Bayer
Ted Kroll Caveee
Fred Hawkins
Pete Cooper
Julius Boros
E. J. Harrison
Jack Fleck Ee Ees
Joe Campbell
Doug Ford Eee
Don Finsterwald
Gene Littler
Doug Sanders
Fred Haas Jr
Gardner Dickinson
Paul Harney
Women's Champ Won't Be A Pro
CHICAGO AP Jo Anne Gunderson the 20 year old daughter of a Seattle carpenter wins the 59th Women's Western Amateur title with a 6 and 4 decision over Marge Lindsay. Gunderson, 1957 national titlist and 1958 Curtis Cup member, vows to stay amateur and notes she will face pros in the upcoming Women's Western Open. She made a 60 foot trap shot deuce and a 54 foot chip eagle, finishing on the 32nd hole with a 60 foot birdie chip.
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Chicago
Jo Anne Gunderson
Seattle
Strawberry
Jo Anne
Marge Lindsay
Decatur
Miss Gunderson
Skowron's Back Hurts Yankees Lose to Red Sox
Moose Skowron was sent to New York for treatment as the Yankees dropped their fourth straight, 7-3, to Boston. Casey Stengel fretted over the loss of his leading RBI man while Mickey Mantle struggled and the pitching staff faltered. Boston, riding a four-game win streak, saw Jackie Jensen, Ted Williams, and Sammy White hot at the plate.
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Boston
Moose Skowron
Casey Stengel
Skowron
New York
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Stengel
Norm Siebern
Elston Howard
Marv Throneberry
Casey
Howard
Yogi Berra
Elston
Skewron
Mickey Mantle
Yankee
Red Sox
Billy Jurges
Jackie Jensen
Ted Wiliams
Sammy White
Public Links Golf Features Classy Field
DENVER AP The best 150 of an original entry of 2437 golfers started play today over Wellshire Municipal Course for the U S Public Links championship. Defending champion Dan Sikes and Bob Ludlow qualified without sectional rounds. Don Essig and Gene Towry are among top challengers. Eighteen holes of qualifying Monday and Tuesday trim the field to 64 for six rounds, then two rounds Wednesday and Thursday. semifinals and finals Friday and Saturday.
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Denver
Wellshire Municipal
U. S
Dan Sikes
Jacksonville
Fla
Bob Ludlow
Indianapolis
Don Essig
Gene Towry
Cincinnati Manager Hails Pinson as Power Hitter Like Ashburn
Mayo Smith, manager of Cincinnati, compares rookie Vada Pinson to Richie Ashburn and notes Pinson's power. Smith previously coached Ashburn with the Philadelphia Phillies, drawing a straight line of similarity between the two center fielders and their hitting style.
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Cincinnati
Mayo Smith
Vada Pinson
Richie Ashburn
Smith
Ashburn
Phillies
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