Yankees Clinch 11-9 Slugfest Over Indians
New Yorkers press the pennant race closing in on the Tribe. The Yankees beat Cleveland 11-9 in Cleveland to pull within two games of the league leader and within one game of the second place White Sox. Five players hit homers, including Mickey Mantle and Gil McDougald, with Al Smith driving in three runs.
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Rockets Open Four Game Home Stand At 7 30 P M
Yankees outscore Indians 11 to 9 as Roswell's Longhorn League race tightens with Artesia beating Sweetwater 14 to 3. Wallie Eaves to start tonight for the Rockets as they host two at Fair Park and two at Midland.
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Williams Sparks Red Sox Past White Sox 3-1 in Chicago
Ted Williams returned to the Boston lineup in Chicago and singled and scored as part of a three run effort to end the White Sox five game winning streak. The Red Sox won 3-1. Williams drove in one run and scored another in his 1954 comeback.
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Tigers Nip Senators In Tight Detroit Showdown
June 26. Frank House and Bob Nieman homered as the Detroit Tigers edged the Washington Senators 5-4 to keep a slim lead on fourth place in the standings.
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Orioles Win 5-4 In 10th After Wild Pitch
Dick Kryhoski scored on a wild pitch by Ed Burtschy in the 10th inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics in a rain-delayed game.
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Flying Saucer Speedway July 4 Show Promises Top Season
Promoter Orlando Johnson announced a varied July 4 program at Flying Saucer Speedway in Orlando. The event features jalopy and destruction derby races thrill show and a fireworks display with entry details and rule changes available through Johnson. A pre race meeting at Barrick's Garage near the Air Base Gate is scheduled for car owners sponsors drivers and fans. Tickets are 1 before the race and 1 50 at the gate. Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Redlegs received the most votes for the 1953 All Star game 1 52 803.
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Local baseball scores report rains soaked games
Last night results from Texas and New Mexico reports show Roswell at San Angelo postponed due to rain. Midland beat Big Spring 4 to 1 while Artesia defeated Sweetwater 14 to 3. Odessa won 8 to 5 over Carlsbad, with the end called in the eighth inning due to rain.
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GAMES TODAY STATE AREA SCHEDULE
Sweetwater plays Roswell Artesia hosts Odessa Big Spring meets San Angelo Midland visits Carlsbad. District rivals clash across multiple courts as teams chase wins this Friday night.
Artesia Routs Spuds 14-3 in tense district clash
Artesia pounded 17 hits and exploded for six runs in the fourth to overwhelm Sweetwater 14 to 3. John Goodell, Charlie Watts, and Paul Dobrowski drove key RBI hits as Langford earned the win over Lopez.
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Today’s Games Across Major Leagues
New York at Cleveland Ford and Lemon duel as 6 4 and 9 4. Boston hosts Chicago Brewer and Henry face Trucks Harshman. Washington visits Detroit Porter field Hoeft 3 6. Philadelphia to Baltimore Lima and Trice meet Coleman Turley season stats in play.
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Yesterday's Results Across Major Leagues
A list of scores shows New York 11 beat Cleveland 9. Boston 3 defeated Chicago 1. Detroit 5 over Washington 4. Baltimore 5 over Philadelphia 4.
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Baseball scores roll from three cities with late games
Dallas beat Fort Worth 9 to 6, Houston topped Beaumont 6 to 3, Oklahoma City won 1 to 0 against Tulsa in 13 innings. Shreveport at San Antonio was postponed.
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Baseball doubleheader matchups amid midseason slate
The schedule lists games featuring Chicago at New York Hackers with pitchers Gomez and (2-7) and 6-4. St Louis at Brooklyn Haddix (12-3) facing Roe (2-2). Milwaukee at Philadelphia (2) with Conley (5-3) and Johnson (0-0), gernons (6-6) and Dickson (7-7). Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (2) with Nuxhall (3-1) and Valentine (6-6) or Podbielan (5-2) against Law (6-7) and Littlefield (2-3).
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Baseball and horse racing notes from past games and origins
New York edged Chicago 6 to 4 while Brooklyn beat St. Louis 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Philadelphia defeated Milwaukee 10 to 3 and Pittsburgh won 4 to 3 over Cincinnati. Racing silks originated at Newmarket England in 1762.
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Oilers Rally To Beat Carlsbad In Rain-Delayed 8-5
Odessa snapped a six game drought by defeating Carlsbad 8-5 in a rain delayed game. Miguel Sotelo earned the win with Wes Ortiz finishing as reliever. The Oilers chased Rafael Valdez early scoring eight runs across three innings.
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Midland Indians overpower Big Spring for first win of season
Midland defeats Big Spring 4 to 1 in a four run effort led by Frank Pickens six hit pitching. The Indians scored in the fourth on Bud Hull and Pat Riney and added two more in the sixth on Scooter Hughes and Hull. Hughes steals home as Pickens improves to 11 2.
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Rockets Will Aid In Baseball Clinic For Junior Players
Larry Hess with Pat Stasey and Stubby Greer of the Roswell Rockets will hold a baseball clinic for Little Leaguers and Pony Leaguers tomorrow and Tuesday at Optimist Park. Pony Leaguers report at 9:30 tomorrow with Little Leaguers at 9:30 Tuesday. Demonstrated basics include fielding, glove work, pitching form, batting stance, and base running with Rockets players assisting at each position. Weldon Day, Gene Nalley, Duane White and Ossie Alvarez among helpers. All Roswell and WAFB junior players invited.
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Jockey Rides Four Winners at La Mesa Park
In La Mesa Park racing Dell Lessop rode four winners and placed in eight of eleven races. No Cetera, owned by B. G. Wasson of Meade Kansas, led all the way to win the feature five furlong lith race by a half length in one minute and paid 10.10, 6.10 and 3.60. Pari mutuel handle reached 71 140 dollars.
Thompson Fans Ten As Clardy's Scores In Optimist League
Clardy's whipped Bill Deane 8 to 3 as pitcher Butch Thompson struck out 10 for the win. An Intermediate League game between A&H Homes and Rotary finished 12 to 12 due to time limit. Clark and Hardcastle homered for A&H.
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Truman Doing Okay Says Physician Report
Former President Harry S. Truman was reported by his doctor yesterday to be getting along all right after a recent health check. The update came as Truman rests under care and amid ongoing public attention.
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