Busch Denies Cardinals Sale Rumor Amid Denunciations
St Louis Cardinals owner August A Busch Jr dismissed a New York Herald Tribune report that the team and Busch Stadium were for sale. He called the claim ridiculous, saying there is no truth to it and noting Anheuser Busch would sell only at cost or with a loss.
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Banks Tops All Star Ballot Lead in Major Leagues
Banks of the Chicago Cubs moved into first in the All Star ballot race on June 14, edging Johnny Logan of the Milwaukee Braves by 232 votes. Gus Zernial passed Minnie Minoso for left field in the American League, while Stan Musial overtook Ted Kluszewski for first base in the National League. Bobby Avila moved ahead of Nelson Fox for second base in the AL.
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Marion Little League Polio Foundation Day Games
Marion Little League teams host Polio Foundation Day at Marion City Park with two games tonight. The Elks face Marion City Dairy at 6 p.m. followed by Pepsi Cola vs Bank of Marion, with proceeds to the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation.
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Carbondale Opening Games Postponed
Wet grounds postponed all Carbon dale Junior Baseball and Softball Leagues opening games slated Monday. Recreation Director J. T. Moake said the games will be moved to Saturday while most diamonds are expected to be playable today for a later start.
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Wohlwend Dominates Lions In Marion Babe Ruth Clash
Wohlwend crushed a 12 to 1 win over the Lions as the Legion exploded for an 11-run sixth inning to beat the VFW 13 to 8 at Marion City Park. Owens doubled and tripled on 5 hits. Lee matched with three singles and a no hit bid prior. Sixteen Legion batters produced the big inning while the VFW relied on just three hits for its runs. Tonight the little league and Babe Ruth schedules include polio day events and Friday rematches Wohlwend vs VFW and Legion vs Lions.
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The Umpire Question and Baseball Interference Calls
Umpire Arm strong explains wild throws and interference risks on a batter swing with a runner advancing. If interference is ruled the batter is out and runners may return. In the second scenario the runner must hold, not count as the third out unless the fielder holds the ball.
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Carterville Names Jim Sells New Basketball Coach 1955 56
Carterville High School appoints Jim Sells as head basketball coach and teacher for 1955 56 replacing Jack Archer who resigned to private industry. Sells, 26, SIU graduate in physical education, previously coached at Camp Gordon and played at McKendree and Washington University. He aims to stay in Southern Illinois for graduate work at SIU. Leroy Siville coached football last year and may seek a teaching post upstate.
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Engineers and VFW win in Herrin Ruth Loop
The engineers defeated Hays Chevrolet 3-1 while the VFW outslugged J. W. Walker's 14-10 Monday night in Herrin Babe Ruth League play. No games tonight due to Shrine circus. Wednesday is kept open for church activities.
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White Sox outfielder Riv era notches three assists in game
White Sox outfielder Jim Riv era recorded three assists in a single game against the Kansas City Athletics, approaching the major league record of four. The performance highlights defensive versatility for the season.
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Michigan State Teams Adopted the Spar tans Nickname in 1926
In 1926 Michigan State athletic squads adopted the Spar tans nickname marking a new era for the university teams. The change reflected campus culture and athletic branding of that period and tied to school history and traditions.
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Marion Unit Board Hears Frictions Over New Coach Plans
The Marion Unit Board postpones tonight’s meeting to hire a new football coach due to a missing member and uncertainty over candidates. The board recently dismissed Mathieu and Hunter after longstanding athletic leadership, while Athletic Director Cass Wilson faces tension with the board as harmony is pursued before any new hires.
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Durocher Blasts Giants On Complacency After Narrow Loss
Giants manager Leo Durocher blasts complacency as the defending champions fall behind in the standings. He cites lazy plays and a shaky lineup, blaming guys for easy errors. Sal Maglie figures in a costly odd play in a 13-inning Cardinals win that tied the game on Stan Musial’s homer.
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Money Collected at Little League Games for Charity
Money collected at Little League games across the nation today goes to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to support medical research and patient aid.
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Notre Dame Moves Old-Timers Game From Stadium
The spring Old-Timers Varsity Game was not played at Notre Dame Stadium for the first time since 1930. It took place at School Field in South Bend where the event was held.
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Michigan Pilot Wins Women's Air Race
Bernice Trimble of Flint Michigan won the sixth Washington to Havana Women’s Air Race earning the Batista Trophy. She finished the 90 mile Key West to Havana hop with co pilot Joan Rhubee of Cleveland. Bad weather knocked out six of the 33 starters in calm sunny conditions. Frances Bera Ruth Thomas Laurien Griffin Louise Smith and Barbara Jenison followed in order.
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Brooklyn Dodger Kellert Started In Basketball On Scholarship
Frank Kellert, later a Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman, began his athletic career as a basketball player and earned a 1943 scholarship to Oklahoma A&M.
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Mitchell hits first fair ball over Forbes Field
Mike Mitchell of Cincinnati became the first batter to loft a fair ball over Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, accomplishing the milestone less than a month after the park opened in 1909.
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