Haddix Snaps Giant Streak: Yanks Top Sox
Harv Haddix threw his third straight shutout as the Giants lost 5-0 at the Polo Grounds. Musial hit his 22nd homer. Newcombe, Hodges helped Dodgers rally past the Giants to trim the league lead. In the American League, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington won with strong pitching and late runs.
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Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Across Cities
Standings show St Louis 5 over New York 0 and Brooklyn 6 over Chicago 3 with Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1 and Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee 1. Weekend matches include Chicago at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Friday results list New York 7 Chicago 6 and Cleveland 2 Boston 0 with Washington 7 Baltimore 5 in 13 innings.
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Father of Del Webb Dies During TV Ball Game
Ernest G. Griff Webb, father of Del Webb co-owner of the New York Yankees, died Friday night at his North Hollywood home while watching a baseball game on television. He was 80.
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Illinois Amateur Golf Tourney Starts Monday
The 24th Illinois State Amateur golf championship begins Monday at Urbana Golf and Country Club. Defending champion Haynes Hawkins of Mt Vernon leads 192 entrants in a 36 hole qualifying round to cut to 63 for the championship bracket.
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Sparta
Edward Zukosky
Lacon
West Frankfort
Harry Mussatto
Macomb
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ITAC
Chicago District Golf Association
Pony and Babe Ruth Leagues Grow From Little League Roots
Jimmy Breslin notes Pony League and Babe Ruth League expand youth baseball after Little League success. Pony League spans 34 states and four Canadian provinces with 2115 teams in 443 leagues. Babe Ruth League has about 2000 teams in 39 states and Canada. Differences include field sizes: Pony League uses three quarter sized diamonds while Babe Ruth calls for a 285 foot foul line and 310 foot center field. Also reported is the death of Detective Michael F. Lione at 44, who guided Stamford Little League to the 1951 world championship and credits coach Frank Leahy for his athletic knowledge.
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American Legion
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Mickey Lione
Stamford
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Sione
Georgetown
Frank Leahy
Washington School
Little Leaguer Magazine Receives Tigers Support
Spike Briggs of the Detroit Tigers has allotted part of his advertising budget to Little Leaguer Magazine, aiding the program. The playoff schedule is being prepared at LL headquarters in Williamsport and should be ready for distribution in a week.
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Detroit Tigers
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Catcher Should Square Up to Outsiders Pitch Tosses
Tips emphasize a catcher should not reach for outside pitches and must step over to stay square behind each throw. Careless reaching for wide pitches often causes the ball to flick off the mitt, leading to miscues.
Orlando Zulueta outpoints Johnny Gonsalves in Havana bout
The Associated Press reports lightweight action as Orlando Zulueta from Havana Cuba defeats Johnny Gonsalves from Oakland California by decision after ten rounds.
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Cuba
Johnny Gonsalves
Oakland
Calif
Littler Leads Open Play By Two Strokes
Gene Littler holds a two stroke lead at the halfway point of the US Open with a 70 69 139 total at Baltusrol. Defending champ Ben Hogan Ed Furgol sit two back at 141 as Littler pursues both the Open title and the legacy of Bobby Jones.
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Oklahoma City
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Lloyd Mangrum
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al Mengert
Bobby Locke
Tommy Bolt
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Dick Chapman
Sam Snead
Billy Joe Patton
Jack Burke
Freddie Haas
Golf Links Plan Set In Chester
Chester sportsmen eye a 9 hole municipal course at Ft Kas Kaskia with plans approved by the Illinois Department of Conservation. The Chester Chamber of Commerce leads the project leasing land from the state and using Menard Penitentiary inmates for fairway work. A steering committee will fund raise and plan layout with hopes to open next spring or summer.
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Oilers and Merchants win in Carbondale league
In Carbondale Adult Softball League action the Merchants beat the Braves 14 to 6 while the Oilers defeated the Dukes 17 to 4. Tonight the Merchants meet Cole Tire at 7:30 p.m. and VFW vs Braves at 9 p.m. Saturday the Oilers face Baskeydell and VFW faces West Frankfort Sports Center at 7 p.m.
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Marciano Eyeing September Rematch With Charles
Rocky Marciano may fight Ezzard Charles in a September rematch at New York's Polo Grounds. Marciano's left eye injury needs healing, with Charles ready after a medical clearance. Gate receipts exceed $543,000 plus radio and theater TV estimates, shaping the pay split for the fighters.
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Weill
London
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Jameson May Break Jinx in Western Open Showdown
Betty Jameson, 37, from San Antonio Texas, seeks her first win of the year in a 36 hole final against Louise Suggs of Atlanta. The winner earns 1000 dollars with 500 for the runner up. Suggs could become the meet’s first five time Western Open champion.
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Tex
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Patty Berg
Betty Hicks
Haddix Fires Third Straight Shutout as Cardinals top Giants
Harvey Haddix blanked the New York Giants for a third consecutive shutout, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 victory. Wally Post collected four hits and drove in both Redlegs runs in Cincinnati’s 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
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St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Wally Post
Cincinnati Redlegs
Redlegs
Philadelphia Phillies
Burns Leads Eastern League Pilots Veteran Senator Manager
Jack Burns, manager of the Albany Senators, is described as the dean of Eastern League pilots. He has managed in the league since 1949.
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Albany Senators
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