Bob Sweikert Dies In Salem Speedway Crash
Bob Sweikert, 30, a 1955 Indianapolis winner, died after his sprint car hit a rail at Salem Speedway and burst into flames. Two photographers were injured as the car struck a wall on the fourth lap. Sweikert died minutes after admission to Washington County Memorial Hospital.
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Dodgers Cardinals Tied For First In Chester Little League
Chester Little League standings near June 18 show Cardinals four wins three losses and Dodgers three losses with Cubs four and Yankees zero. Dodgers lost to Cubs 14 4 after edging Cubs 11 2 earlier. Cardinals struggle to win as season progresses. Top batters include Buatte McFaddin Hermes Heuer Eggenmeyer Bargman and Koch of Dodgers with notable averages and hits.
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European Riders Sweep Olympic Horse Contests
Europeans dominated the equestrian events at the Stockholm Olympics ending Sunday. Sweden collected three gold medals, Germany two, and Britain one as European riders swept the medals in eight days of top-class competition. The article notes Europe’s depth and contrasts it with the United States golf scene.
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United States
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No Durocher For Braves
Milwaukee Braves consider successor to Grimm for 1957 despite Haney contract. Leo Durocher denied as prospective manager by team president Lou Perini. Haney says next season depends on performance. vows not to be a placeholder. Olympics dressage and show jumping highlight European results. Canada leads in three-day event.
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Milwaukee Braves
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New York Giants
Lou Perini
Braves
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Durocher
Charlie Grimm
St. Louis Browns
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Boxing Match Scores From Various Cities
In Boston Tony DeMarco 146 from Boston defeated Vince Martinez 146 of Paterson New Jersey by a 10 round decision. In Hollywood Tommy Bain 127 of Hollywood beat Vince Delgado 127 of Los Angeles by a 10 round decision. In Havana Ciro Moracen 124 of Cuba lost to Guije Rodriguez 126 of Cuba by a 12 round decision.
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Vince Delgado
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Ciro Moracen
Cuba
Guije Rodriguez
Gil Turner Philadelphia Welterweight Boxer Profile
Gil Turner a Philadelphia welterweight boxer formerly worked as a plasterer for his grandfather. The note highlights his working class roots and transition from trade to boxing, reflecting early career details and local sports context.
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Philadelphia
Sime Aims for 100m in Olympic Trials Despite Injury
Duke sprinter Dave Sime expects to run the 100 meter dash at the Los Angeles Olympic trials June 29-30 after injuring the inner left leg on a curve in the NCAA meet. Doctors say a straightaway race won't worsen the injury, and Sime qualified second to Bobby Morrow.
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Los Angeles
Sime
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Final Tryouts For Olympics In Los Angeles
The 1956 US Olympic track and field team trials in Los Angeles are set for June 29 and 30. Midwest college qualifiers and marks include Ken Kaye 10.7 sec in 100m, Ed Brabham 21.4 in 200m, Herb Washington 47.1 in 4x? dash, Ted Wheeler 3:50.4 in 1500m, Lee Loewen 14.0 in 110m hurdles, Aubrey Lewis 51.0 and Glenn Davis 51.4 in 400m hurdles, and others across events with Iowa, Notre Dame, Missouri, Morgan State, Michigan and more. Former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey is 61.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Berkeley
Armed Forces
Ken Kaye
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Ed Brabham
Mich. State
Herb Washington
Ted Wheeler
Iowa
Lee Loewen
Mankato
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Braves Hit Three Homers in Brooklyn Double Victory
Major League Stars Joe Adcock and the Braves powered to a 5-4 and 3-1 wins at Ebbets Field, clearing the left field stands with a game winning blow in the opener. Joe Nuxhall spun a two hitter for a 1-0 Redlegs win, keeping Cincinnati within half a game of the NL lead after dropping the opener 7-6.
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Ebbets Field
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