Injuries Thwart Tiger Title Bid Harris Says
Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris cites injuries to key players like Harvey Kuenn Ray Boone Ferris Fain and Steve Gromek as limiting a potential championship run after a 5 to 4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Harris praises Duke Maas Frank Lary and Earl Torgeson while asserting Al Kaline leads the league in hitting and Harvey Kuenn will rebound.
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Bay Haven Girls Down First Methodist In Softball
Bay Haven Baptist girls defeated First Methodist 11 to 8 in a softball tilt. Barbara Long led Bay Haven with three hits in three at bats. Nancy Sunday and Sandra Scafidi added two hits each. Cynthia See led First Methodist with three-for-three, with Patty Gan and Virginia Rankin adding two hits each.
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Moyer Pitches And Bats Lions To A Victory
Little Joe Moyer scored in the first inning and pitched a three hit shutout as the Lions defeated Rotary. Palmer Bank Merchants won 3-2 behind a pair of home runs and a late rally, while Citizens Bank beat the Elks 4-1 on a fifth inning burst. Kiwanis topped the Dairies Club 4-1 as tight defense supported Dozier’s mound effort.
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Tarpon Spotlight as Sarasota Anglers Crown Big Catches
The Sarasota small-fish tournament showcases a string of notable catches from tarpon at New Pass and Longboat Key. Entries include a 3 lb 4 oz ladyfish by Larry Atkins and a 370 lb blue shark by Wallace Lawrence Jr, plus multiple redfish trout and snapper tallies from various camps around the area. Weather and tide details accompany the fishing notes along with radio hours for Herb.
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Fight Results Miami Beach and Richmond events
Harold Carter of Newark outpointed Julio Mejleros of Ocean Park in Miami Beach. Kawalia of Winnipeg defeated Willie Lucero in Havana. Baby Vas Vana from Richmond fought Petequez of Mexico City with Art Ramponi of Oakland also in action.
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Oakland
Baseball Leaders in the American and National Leagues
American League batting leaders include Kaline Detroit and Kuenn Detroit with high averages. Mantle leads runs, Jensen and Kaline top RBIs. National League highlights show Ashburn and Mueller high batting success, with Snider and Campanella leading home runs and RBIs, and Newcombe leading wins with 13-1.
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Snider
Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
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Philadelphia
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Bruton
NYU fencer Belk wins two NCAA titles in 1947
Abraham Belk of New York University became the only fencer to win two National Collegiate individual titles in a single year by taking both the epee and foil crowns in 1947. In 1949 the rules were changed to allow competition in only one weapon.
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Sanford To Stay In League Embracing New Stock Plan
Sanford will remain in the Florida State League as 125 supporters form Sanford Enterprises Inc to take over when current owners quit June 30. A new group needs about $2,000 capital with 15 buyers already committing $100 each. Roger Cook earned a four hitter for Sanford in a 4 0 win over West Palm Beach as the league races continue with Cocoa, Daytona Beach, Lakeland and St. Petersburg also winning and Orlando leading the standings.
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Pastrano Beats Maxim in 10 Round Boxing Return
Willie Pastrano, 19, from New Orleans now based in Miami, won a unanimous 10 round decision over former light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim of Cleveland. Both fought at 175 pounds, Pastrano weighing 176 to Maxim's 183, as Pastrano eyes Archie Moore’s title.
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Bowlers Draft New Regulations at Sarasota Meeting
Over fifty five association members from Sarasota Fort Myers Bradenton and Venice attended the Sarasota City Bowling Association annual meeting. A key motion allowed a bowler on two teams to bowl twice with his teams in the City tournament and an awards dinner with prize money distribution was added. Trophy changes include individual awards for handicap and scratch champions and a fifteen game average for the City Tournament. New officers include vice presidents from Braden ton Venice and Sarasota and tournament secretary Norman R Johnston.
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Drake Relays coach Morriss released from Drake contract
John Morriss who was named last month as Drake track coach and Director of the Drake Relays has been released from his contract at his own request. Drake University athletics director Jack McClelland announced the move in Des Moines.
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Baseball Rule Shifts Since 1845 Highlight Historic Changes
New York details early baseball rule changes drawn up by Cartwright in 1845 and key later reforms. The piece notes a 1887 misconception about Duffy’s 1894 hits, cites 1895 when foul tips became strikes, and 1901 and 1903 shifts for foul balls outside lines becoming strikes in the National and American Leagues, respectively.
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Daytona Track Plans Holiday Weekend Events
Daytona traffic for the Volusia County Kennel Club weekend features Miss Dixie Parade of beauties and a lineup of tributes with matinee and night performances. The annual Fourth of July festivities include a HandiCap and a Derby drawing crowds, while champion contenders Nichias Bright Trio Fable Fame Free Copy Wayside Moonglow and Wayside Deborah vie for season honors.
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