Landy poised for more miles after 3 58 world mark
Turku Finland John Landy rests after his 3 58 mile world record and 1500m best 3 41 8, saying he may not improve this year but eyes the British Empire Games duel with Roger Bannister. Chataway’s pace helped push both records, with Landy finishing in a blaze of speed amid joyful cheers.
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Maureen Connolly Opens Wimbledon Title Defense
Maureen Connolly, viewed as tennis’s near certainty, begins her Wimbledon title defense in London with opponents like J. Scott from South Africa likely unable to trouble her. The two‑week event opened with men’s singles, where Ken Rosewall, Abe Segal, Tony Trabert, and Vic Seixas posted solid results, highlighting Connolly’s continued dominance in the women’s field.
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Ballot for All Star starters poll at Raleigh Register
Fans vote to choose starters for the 21st Major League All Star Game in Cleveland on July 13. Balloting opens June 11 and closes July 3, with ballots mailed to Bob Wills, sports editor.
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Hodges Wins National League First Base Lead In All Star Voting
Brooklyn star Gil Hodges toppled Cincinnati’s Ted Kluszewski to lead NL first base in the All Star poll. Hodges 58,327 votes to Kluszewski 56,492. Dark regains NL shortstop lead over Johnny Logan as voting continues in Chicago. Musial tops individual votes with 71,414, Minoso second with 68,455. Ballots determine starters for the July 13 Cleveland game. voting ends July 3.
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Musial Leads NL in All Star Balloting After Cleveland Duel
Stan Musial remains the National League's top votegetter in the All Star balloting after the interleague game at Cleveland on July 13. The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder drew 51,704 votes to hold his lead.
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Ryff Surges to Top Rating 136 Challenger in NYC
Frankie Ryff, 22, from New York, undefeated in 12 pro fights, defeated Brian Kelly at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway with an eighth round knockdown. Ryff may meet Orlando Zulueta or Ralph Dupas in August after a six week layoff for a left eye cut.
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U S Red Chess Match Erupts In Dispute on Time
New York report on the U S Russian chess tournament details protests by Samuel Reshevsky over a faulty time clock giving Smyslov extra minutes and Yuri Auerbach forfeiting to Donald Byrne for insufficient moves. Referee Hans Kmoch overruled the Russian and the dispute extended late into the night as officials debated draws and outcomes.
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Senators Lose To Leaders 7-0
Indianapolis routs Charleston 7-0 as third baseman Bob Prentice drives in six runs with a homer and a triple. Pitcher Lou Sleater allows all hits and runs for Charleston. Ross Grimsley keeps Indians hitless after relieving in the fifth.
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Boxing results from AP bout cards in New York and Salt Lake City
The Associated Press reports several boxing outpoints: Italo Scortichini 154 pounds defeats Pedro Gonzales 158% at Rankin PA, Frankie Ruff 138 pounds defeats Brian Kelly 140% in Brooklyn NY, and Garth Panter 158 pounds defeats Mickey Rhodes 153 in Salt Lake City. Each bout goes 10 rounds.
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Indians poised for late-season surge as Yanks fade
The Indians, buoyed by relievers Don Messi and Ray Narleski, prep for a crucial weekend series with the Yankees while eyeing an invasion by Philadelphia. Casey Stengel saves his aces for Cleveland as New York Giants pull ahead with an 8-5 win over the Cardinals, with Willie Mays homering twice.
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Joost Reinstates Zernial as A’s Win Streak Grows
Eddie Joost and Gus Zernial quarrelled publicly but Joost reinstated Zernial in the lineup. Since then the Philadelphia Athletics have won seven of nine games. Gus has hit safely five times in ten at bats and helped secure three wins. Joost eyes more against first place Cleveland tonight.
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Six NL batters hit over .350 led by Duke Snider
New York reports a tight National League batting race with six players above .350 led by Duke Snider of the Dodgers at .373. Jackie Robinson rose to .365, Gyranny Hamner fell to .363, Don Mueller .358, Ray Jablonski .354, and Stan Musial .351 as Musial slipped from second. In the American League, Bobby Avila of Cleveland lifted to .384 while nursing a hand injury.
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Football Scoreboard Action From Weekend Games
Indianapolis defeated Charleston 7 to 0 while Columbus beat Kansas City 7 to 3 St Paul won 11 to 7 against Toledo and Louisville prevailed 3 to 2 over Minneapolis in listed fixtures.
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St Louis Beats New York In NL Box Score Thriller
Hemus and Moon power the St Louis offense as Mays homers twice in an 8 to 5 win over the New York Giants. Westrum and Repulski contribute key hits while Hearn goes 4 3 with eight strikeouts in a complete effort. Lefty Grissom and Staley toss for NY as Brazle yields seven runs in relief.
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Standings and schedules feature key MLB matchups
The standings and yesterday's results note New York 8 St Louis 5. Today's scheduled games include Cincinnati at Brooklyn Valen tine against the Padres, Milwaukee at New York with Conley vs Antonelli, Chicago at Philadelphia with Minner vs Roberts, and St Louis at Pittsburgh Haddix against Littlefield.
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Baseball slate with AL matchups across leagues
In American League play Washington visits Chicago with Mc Dermott facing Trucks. New York travels to Detroit as McDonald meets Gromek. Philadelphia at Cleveland features Trice against Wynn. Boston goes to Baltimore with Henry opposing Turley.
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