All-Star voting and Florida sports mix face changes
Lou Durkin notes fan voting shifts in the 25th annual All-Star Baseball Game in Baltimore and recalls past promotions like Arch Ward's football polls. He highlights golf figures Tommy Bolt Ted Kroll and local Florida college links, plus upcoming events including a Fourth of July Par 3 Tournament and player moves from Florida State University and Rollins College.
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Baltimore
Johnny Phan
Cincinnati
Gillette “Cavalcade of
NBC
Arch Ward
Chicago Tribune
Bert Montressor
Rto
Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees
Billy Hicks
Sailor and Legion
University of Alabama
Kenny Chapman
Sarasota
Gary Brouchard
Sailors
Rollins College
Fight Stays In LA as Commission Bars Weill Promoter Role
The Floyd Patterson Roy Harris title bout remains in Los Angeles after the state athletic commission denies Al Weill a promoter's license. Cus D'Amato says the match will proceed Aug 18 under new management at Wrigley Field with Hollywood Legion sponsor support. Weill withdraws citing the commission's ruling but vows to clear his name.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Floyd Patterson
Roy Harris
al Weill
State Athletic Commission
Sacramento
Ceslis
Weill
Rocky Marciano
Cus D'Amato
Houston
Tex
Legion
Hollywood American Legion Stadium
Wrigley Field
Athletic Commission
Jerry Giesler
Spahn Remains Open To Learning At 37
Milwaukee lefty Warren Spahn, 37, earned a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on three hits, ending a personal slump with a bullpen self-analysis and proving he can still learn and compete. It was his first win since May 31.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Braves
Warren Spahn
San Francisco Giants
Spahn
Rockets top Port Tampa 6-3 in Sebring show
Sarasota Rockets improved to 4-4 with a 6-3 win over Port Tampa at Venice Airport Field. Gary Brouchard earned the win with 12 strikeouts in a four-hits effort. Bob Brown is slated to start tonight at Sebring as Sarasota seeks to move to 5-4 and beat Ruskin Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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Rockets
Port Tampa
Sebring Field
Sarasota Rockets
Sebring
Bob Brown
Venice Airport
Gary Brouchard
Sarasota
Ken Chapman
Billy Hicks
Trevor Grubbs
Chapman
Hicks
Grubbs
Payne Park
Ruskin
Sports Antitrust Exemption Passes House For Major Leagues
The House voted to exempt baseball and other major sports from antitrust laws, preserving player drafts reserve clauses and team control over broadcasts. The measure covers baseball football basketball and hockey with Senate action still needed. Critics warned of chaos while supporters praised the move as protecting American sports.
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B. L. Livingstone
Washington
House
Senate
Ford Frick
Bert Bell
George Trautman
Clarence Campbell
Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
MacKay Faces Tough Wimbledon Tests as U S Effort Opens
America's weakest Wimbledon showing in years begins with an 11 man U S squad led by Barry MacKay clashing with seeded stars in the second round. MacKay seeks an easy win over Eric Bulmer while fellow hopefuls Earl Buchholz Greg Grant and others face strong Australian and Chilean rivals in a day of high pressure matches.
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Wimbledon
England
America
Barry MacKay
U.S
Althea Gibson
New York
Mimi Arnold
Redwood City
Calif
MacKay
Dayton
Ohio
Eric Bulmer
Britain
Jack Frost
Monterey
Mervyn Rose
Australia
Earl Buchholz
St. Louis
Luis Ayala
Chile
Greg Grant
San Marino
Bob Mark
Nick Car
Budge Patty
Los Angeles
Paris
Bob Perry
State Loop Standings Reversed in Early Half Standings
St. Petersburg and Daytona Beach led the Florida State League in the first half but were toppled in the second half after Orlando and Gainesville surged, with Gainesville beating Tampa 8-3 as Bub Williams faded after five innings. Palatka edged St. Petersburg 1-0 in 10 innings on an Zambrano grounder scoring McGaughey. Orlando and Daytona Beach games at Cocoa were postponed.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Daytona Beach
Orlando
Gainesville
Tampa
Bubba Williams
G-Man
Palatka
George McWilliams
Dick Gray
Redleg
Mario Zambrano
Short
Gene McGaughey
Cocoa
Sarasota Swim Club Competing In St. Pete Meet
Sarasota Swim Club sends 32 swimmers to the Florida State Age Group Swimming and Diving Championships at St. Petersburg Sunshine Pool. The four day meet runs today through Saturday and includes entrants Martha Lou DeWitt Cheryl Morey Pam Morey Bobby Barth Ricky Morehead John Parker Susie Aldrich Jeanne Stephens Trudy Decker Rick Barth Ricky Drayton Bob Lonsdale King Williams Alfie Hager Sharon Procter Donna Drayton Jerry Barth Judy Wood Robert Aldrich John Buchman Betty Van Doninck Liz Allen Cissie Stephens Donna Heath Susan Buchman Pete Combes Bruce Harting John Lewis John Tubbs Jim Wood Billi Johnson Chick Lonsdale.
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Donna Drayton
Jerry Barth
Judy Wood
Robert Aldrich
John Buchman
Betty van Doninck
Liz Allen
Cissie Stephens
Donna Heath
Susan Buchman
Pete Combes
Bruce Harting
John Lewis
John Tubbs
Jim Wood
Billi Johnson
Chick Lonsdale
Bee Ridge and Southside Rally for League Wins
Bee Ridge Baptist crushed St. Martha's 14-2 at City Softball Park as George Gray pitched a one hit game with Chuck Kocur driving in a run. Southside Baptist overwhelmed Pine Shores Presbyterian 12-4 with Orv Fowler throwing a complete game and Ed Blanks slugging two triples, a double and a single.
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Bee Ridge Baptist
Southside Baptist
City
Bee Ridge
St. Martha's
Southside
Pine Shores Presbyterian
George Gray
Chuck Kocur
Warren Eldridge
al Robinson
Bon Williams
Orv Fowler
Ed Blanks
Rich Beaumont
Gene King
Carl Gallagher
Jim Fowler
Braves Seem Ready To Move In N L Race
The Milwaukee Braves push toward the lead with a 2 1 victory over the Giants to extend their NL margin. Warren Spahn pitched a three hitter as Ed Mathews and Joe Adcock homered. The Yankees kept their AL lead while Dodgers and Cubs won big in the NL slate.
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Giants
Warren Spahn
Stu Miller
Ed Mathews
Joe Adcock
Braves
Felipe Alou
Spahn
Cy Young
Reading Between the Lines with Notable Sports Figures
UPI writer Oscar Fraley surveys Jack Dempsey Jack Kramer and Al Lopez for implied comments on boxing Wimbledon and the Yankees. Dempsey notes Patterson's inactivity hurts boxing. Kramer hints at pro tournaments at Wimbledon. Lopez defends his team while downplaying talent.
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New York
UPI
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kramer
al Lopez
Baseball Scores and Standings from National and Minor Leagues
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with a .685 percentage and St. Louis close behind as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia jockey for position. Tuesday results include Philadelphia over Louis, Pittsburgh 2 1 over San Francisco, and Los Angeles 13 7 over Cincinnati in doubleheader action. Minor leagues report Pacific Coast League San Diego over Vancouver 3 2 and Phoenix over Spokane 12 9, with International League Montreal 8 Richmond 7 in 12 innings.
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Milwaukee
St. Louis Ain
Fon Feageteve
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Sd
Somes
Chicago
Philadelphia Ra
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Philagetonia Louis Pittsburgh
San Diego
Vancouver
Phoenix
Spokane
Montreal
Richmond
Rochester
Miami
American Assn
St. Paul
Louisville
Anne
Indianapolis
Sota-Crackers vs Kirby Stewart Post 74 in Bradenton
The Sota-Crackers of Sarasota Bay Post 30 face Kirby Stewart Post 74 in Legion baseball at Braves Field Bradenton. The game is set for 4 p.m. with Sarasota undefeated in district play at four wins no losses.
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Sarasota Bay
Kirby Stewart Post
Braves
Flood and Paine Thrive On Regular play for Cardinals
Pittsburgh notes Curt Flood and pitcher Phil Paine express happiness with steady playing time after Flood hit a ninth inning two run homer to beat the Pirates 2 1. Paine earned his fourth win in two scoreless relief innings as St. Louis moved into second in the National League standings.
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Flood
Pittsburgh
Ron Kline
Cardinals
Gene Green
Curt Flood
Hit Paine
John Briggs
Ft. Wort
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Redlegs
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Sammy Taylor
Cubs
Briggs
Jack Sanford
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Gil Hodges
Joe Pignatano
Duka Snider
Sandy Koufax
Mickey Mantle
Jerry Lumpe
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phil Paine
Savannah
Paine
Miners
Milwaukee
76 Carding Wins For Mitchell Burgun Links Duo
Angie Burgun and Fan Mitchell teamed to win yesterday's Bobby Jones Women's Golf Assa. low net and blind partners tourney at Bobby Jones Golf Club with a 76 carding. Irene Keegan and Pat Bailey took second with a TT while Jane Smith and Sheppard finished third with a 78. A mixed two-ball Pinehurst tourney is planned Sunday at Bobby Jones. Registration requested for starting times.
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Angie Burgun
Fan Mitchell
Bobby Jones
Low
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Irene Keegan
Pat Bailey
Jane Smith
Sheppard
Pinehurst
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Bolt
Ted Kroll
DeSoto Lakes Golf and Country Club
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Kroll
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Litwhiler
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Dennison
Mahoney
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Yank Net Stars
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Fred Down Ups
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Ryne Duren
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Bill Norman
Gail Harris
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Milt Pappas
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Red Sox
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Hoyt Wilhelm
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Oscar Fraley
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Jess Willard
Gene Tunney
Mpsey
Billy Miske
Bill Brennan
Georges Carpentier
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Luis Firpo
Tunney
Patterson
Manassa Mauler
Kramer
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Lopez
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