Victoria Park Set As Favorite In Leonard Richards Stakes
Victoria Park ridden by Bill Hartack aimed to extend a rich streak as the 3-year-old Canadian bred seeks his first U S stakes win of the year in the Leonard Richards at Delaware Park. Tompion is his top rival with other probable starters including Divine Comedy Conestoga Irish Lancer Joy Joy Topperdopper Lisa s Gem and Incanto. The card also features the Chicagoan at Washington Park and the Ohio Derby at Thistledown.
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Associated Press
Victoria Park
Canada
United States
Leonard Richards
Delaware Park
C. V. Whitney
E. P. Taylor
U.S
Bill Hartack
Tompion
Divine Comedy
Conestoga
Joy Joy
Topperdopper
Lisa’s Gem
Incanto
Washington Park
Thistledown
Big Bonuses Shaped For Five Teens In Major League Signings
In a flurry of signings within two weeks, the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, St Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants paid about 420000 to acquire five teenagers. Giants spent 170000 for two players Chuck Peterson and Randy Hundley, while the Indians shelled out 75000 for Sam McDowell. Cubs invested 125600 for Danny Murphy and Cardinals 50000 for Jerry Marx, with Dick Deitz also counted in Giants total.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
San Francisco
Giants
Chuck Peterson
Tacoma
Wash
Randy Hundley
Martinsville
Indians
Sam McDowell
Pittsburgh
Frank Lane
Herb Score
Cubs
Danny Murphy
Danvers
Mass
Cardinals
Jerry Marx
Cincinnati
Dick Deitz
Carbondale Bantam Baseball Scores and Pairings
Scores show the Stags 18 over Pros 6 and Bats 4 over Eagles 3. Browns 11 defeats Jays 4, Cats 8 over Aces 3. Juvenile Phils 8 beat Cards 2.
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Stags
Eagles
Browns
Jays
Cats
Aces
Tigers Beat Red Sox 6 5 in Tight MLB Fight Card
In American League action the Tigers edge the Red Sox 6 to 5 behind Sisler's win relief and Berberet. Boston Williams hits a solo homer as Sturdivant, Borland and Hillman contribute for Boston.
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American League Tigers
Red Sox
Tigers
Casale
Sturdivant
Borland
Hillman
Nixon
Foytack Aguirre
Sisler
Berberet
W—Sisler
L— Hillmen
Boston
Williams
Jim Brown signs two year Browns contract to end quitting talk
Cleveland notes Jim Brown signs a two year deal with the Cleveland Browns ending speculation he might quit football. The star fullback who led the league in rushing last season and set the 1958 record reportedly received a raise in line with being the best running back in the game. Cincinnati Reds steal 23 bases in spring training is noted in today’s recap.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Jim Brown
Brown
Paul Brown
Jimmy
Marion Plans Jaycee Junior Sports Jamboree
The Marion Jaycees announce a July 16 junior track and field jamboree for William son County youths ages 10 to 15, in cooperation with the Marion Park District and School Board. First-place in Marion advances to Carbondale August 6. entry deadline July 9. events include sprints, relays, jumps, throws and swimming with AAU registration.
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Marion
Jaycee
Marion Jaycees
Tom Wimberly
The
Jaycees
Marion Park District
Williamson County
Springfield
Amateur Athletic Union
Wimberly
Gophers Meet USC Omaha June 17 in NCAA Baseball
Minnesota and Southern California, both former champions, face off for the lead in the NCAA baseball world series with 2-0 records. USC joined the Big Ten champions by winning 5-2 over Boston College after rain halted play. Oklahoma State vs Boston and St. John's NY vs Arizona also play today to decide who departs the double elimination.
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Minnesota
Southern California
Boston College
Oklahoma State
Boston
St. John’s
New York
Arizona
Major League Standings and Thursday Results Summary
American League standings show Baltimore leading with 34 wins and 24 losses. Thursday games saw Baltimore 3 Cleveland 2 in 11 innings. Detroit defeated Boston 6-5 in 10 innings. Chicago beat Washington 10-4. Kansas City topped New York 9-1. Today's schedule includes NY at Chicago and Washington at Kansas City among others. In the National League Pittsburgh leads with 35-20, followed by San Francisco 32-25 and Milwaukee 27-22. multiple game results include Milwaukee 10 Chicago 7 and St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 5.
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Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Samsas City
Boston
Kansas City
Ditmar
Chiago
Pierce
Pascual
Herbert
Walker
De‘oit
Lary
Sullivan
Clevelnd
Hawkins
G.B. Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Morehead
Umpire Conlan Hit By Several Plays in LA Game
In Los Angeles on Thursday night a Philadelphia Los Angeles game saw 29 hits. Umpire Jocko Conlan was struck three times by balls during the contest, first when catcher Jim Coker toppled his mask in the fifth inning, then on the knee and later on the shoulder.
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Los Angeles
Jocko Conlan
Philadelphia
Jim Coker
Conlan
Red Sox’s lone complete game by Jerry Casale in eight starts
In eight early games the Boston Red Sox produced only one complete game pitcher, Jerry Casale delivering that lone complete game. Casale stood out as the sole hurler to finish a game for Boston in the opening stretch.
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Boston Red Sox
Jerry Casale
Dodgers Sour Goodbye Note From Clem Lagine After Trade
Dodgers defeated the Phillies 10 to 6 as Clem Lagine left a note on an empty locker. The veteran pitcher, traded to Detroit, wrote of his lifelong Dodger loyalty and wished the team success. Players read the message in silence before continuing.
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Clem
Clem Lagine
Detroit
Tiger
Dodgers
Murphysboro Bantam League Cardinals Slug 3-Run Loss
In Murphysboro, the Cardinals fell 3 runs to 0 as the Dodgers blanked them 0 to 3. Key plays featured Wright driving in the only runs and Duffield earning the win while Wills took the loss.
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Cardinals
Dodgers
Duffield
Wills
Wright
Area Golfers Enter State Amateur Meet
Four Southern Illinois golfers join 180 entrants for the 30th Illinois State Amateur at the University of Illinois course opening Monday. Qualifying runs Monday and Tuesday with 63 players advancing to finals Wednesday through Saturday. Defending champ Bob Scherer from Decatur plus six former champions are in the field.
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Southern Illinois
University of Illinois
Jansco
Pipes
Connell
Wood
Bob Scherer
Decatur
Unclear tally of animals and competitors listed
The fragment shows counts for geese cows and other animals, followed by individual names such as Williams Mitchell Hunt and Maxey with various numbers, but no clear event or context. The text resembles a ledger or score tally missing explanatory details.
Jersey Legend Named Via Radio Contest
Jersey Legend, a full brother of Vertex, earned his name in a radio contest run by equine enthusiasts. The event drew interest from local breeders and fans, highlighting the upcoming racing season and the legacy of Vertex.
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Jersey
Vertex
Zeigler Legion at Carbondale Saturday Game
Zeigler American Legion baseball team visits Carbondale Saturday at 2 p m after their 8 7 win over Benton. Zeigler rallied for seven runs in the seventh inning to seal the victory.
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Zeigler American Legion
Carbondale
Zeigler
Benton
Clyde Sukeforth Named Maine Delegate to Democratic Convention
Clyde Sukeforth, a former major league catcher and ex-coach, will serve as a Maine delegate to the Democratic national convention in Los Angeles. He brings lengthy baseball and coaching experience to the delegation.
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Clyde Sukeforth
Maine
Los Angeles
Lausse Meets Pigou in TV Fight Tonight
New York June 17 AP Marcel Pigou makes his American debut to challenge Eduardo Lausse in a 10 round middleweight bout at St Nicolas Arena. Lausse seeks to extend a 15 fight win streak after a fourth round KO of Wilfie Greaves at Madison Square Garden on March 18. Pigou has won four of five fights this year, including a four round KO of Gunter Mase in Bordeaux on April 9. The bout will air with Friday TV coverage.
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New York
France
Marcel Pigou
Eduardo Lausse
St. Nicholas Arena
Lausse
Argentina
Wilfie Greaves
Madison Square Garden
Pigou
Pierre Langlois
Gunter Mase
Bordeaux
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Orioles
Fisher
Triandos
Bowsifield
Klippstein
Latman
Romano
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Hansen
Yankees
Athletics
Ford
James
Howard
Daley
Chiti
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L—Ford
Herzog
White Sox
Senators
Stubbs
Moore
Clevenger
Battey
Baumann
Donovan
Staley
Lollar
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L—Moore
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Allison
Phillies
Buzhardt
Robinson
Farrell
Coker
Padres Palmquist
Roebuck
N. Sherry
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Moon, Howard
Reds
Broglio
McDaniel
Sawatsky
Smith
Purkey
Brosnan
Grim
Bailey Dotterer
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Freeman
Schafferroth
Averill
Hogan
Pizarro
Jay
Picke
Crandall
Zimmer
Pirates
Mizell
Face
Burgess
Sanford
Lees
Antonelli
Shipley
Schmidt
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Cincinnati Reds
Oldsmobile
Olds
Swindell Motors Inc
North Illinois
Palm Beach
Dad
Ceming
Salm Y
TM. Goodall Sanford Incorporated
South Illinois Ave
Fere’s
U.S. Royal
Goodyear
Goodrich
Silvertown
U. S. Royal
Firestone
Elgar Tire Guide
Gates
U. S. Royal Safety
U.S. Royal Safeway
U.S. Royal Air
TYREX
Tyrex, Inc
Sumner
Illinois Ave
Marioni
Gophers
USC Omaha
Acstars
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodger
Murphysboro
Egypt
Jan Jansco
Johnston City
Pursie Pipes
Mt. Vernon
Connie Connell
Mounds
Larry Wood
Salem
Mitchell
Maxey
Hunt
Herrin Barnyard i
John Arnold Murphysboro
ST. Andrew's Room
Crab Orchard Golf Club
West Grand Avenue
Carterville
Murphysboro Speedway
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