Cards Knock Giants out Of NL Lead
Cincinnati gained a half game in the National League race as St. Louis beat San Francisco 7 6 and knocked the Giants out of a first place tie. Pittsburgh defeated Milwaukee 8 2 in seven innings due to rain, and the Cubs beat Philadelphia. Smoky Burgess and Groat homered for the Pirates and Cepeda, McCovey, and Alou provided the offense for the Giants in a late rally.
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Griffiths Ortega Title Bout Promises Technical Battle
Emile Griffith says he may not chase a knockout against Gaspar Ortega in their world welterweight title clash Saturday night. The 22 year old New Yorker believes he can stop Ortega if within range, after last April 1 KOing ex champion Paret in Miami Beach. The 15 round bout airs nationally at 9 p m CDT. Neither man has been KOed in pro careers, with Griffith known for skill and Ortega for a sharp, in close style. COAL BELT baseball slate also listed for Sunday games across multiple towns.
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Stars Fitting-Harvey Haddix Leads 82 Victory in Rain
Haddix blanked the Braves for six innings while allowing eight hits and fanning seven in Thursday's game. Hitting Gene Woodling delivered two runs as pinch hitter in the ninth, and Sena tors contributed a two run two nut Scable in a 22 decision over the Angels.
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Whiting Flashes for Ball as Milligan’s Hit Fails
Larry Whiting reaches for a late ball that did not arrive in time to retire Milligan. The play ends with a wasted hit and a critical moment in the inning.
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Sam Snead gives U S the lead in Canada Cup rounds
Sam Snead's 67 put the United States ahead as Ben Arda of the Philippines drew attention with a 69 at Dorado Beach. Arda's 69 followed a personal stress as his wife faced a heart condition, lifting the Philippines to fourth in team standings while Australia and Canada trailed.
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Thomas Bids For Chisox
Chicago report states entertainer Danny Thomas and partners may control the White Sox within a week after Bernard Epton offered 54 percent for the team. Veeck and Greenberg weigh the bid while an option to buy remains unsigned and a decision is promised by Monday.
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Matchups Preview Across NFC North and West Rivalries
Philadelphia plays Pittsburgh Chicago faces Cincinnati St. Louis meets Milwaukee and San Francisco battles Los Angeles as listed pairings set the weekend schedule.
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Marion baseball falls to Wood River in state tourney
Marion Wildcats lose 4-2 to Wood River in Peoria opening game as key players Schafer Lane miss most of the game with illness and injury. Wood River pitcher John Heck limits Marion with seven hits while Marion strands runners and fields falter. In other Thursday games Morton beat Niles 108, Peoria Central over Chicago Kelly 10-2, Canton defeats Decatur Eisenhower 7-1. semifinals set for Morton-Central and Wood River-Denton.
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9-Year-Old Scores Ace At Jackson
Jay Wilkinson aged 9 from Carbondale carded the first ace of the 1961 season at Jackson Country Club on the 111-yard No 4 hole, the longest par 3 on the course. He shot a 43 for the round while playing with his father Jim Wilkinson and Bud Kolstoe Brad Kolstoe.
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Bud” Kolstoe
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Carbondale Hosts State Sport Jam at Weekend
Carbondale will stage its phase of the state wide sports jamboree on Saturday. The track events start at Carbondale Community High at 1 30 pm. Swimming trials follow July 1 at Mar son. Winners advance to sectional and state meets later in summer. Events include short dashes relays baseball throwing and broad jumping for boys and girls in three age groups. Open to youngsters in Carbondale.
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Senators Rally For Three-Run Ninth To Edge Tigers
In a rain-shortenedAL clash Detroit and Kansas City battled to a 4-2 tie after nine innings. Detroit led 3-4 before the A's two walks and AL Kaline single sparked a late rally. Woodling delivered the decisive hit for Washington in a separate game as Earl Averell stole home on a passed ball.
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