Defense Keeps Sox In Flag Race
The Chicago White Sox won 4-1 over Washington behind Early Wynn as defense stifled the error-prone Nationals. Wynn notched his 10th victory, moving the Sox within one game of Cleveland while Ted Williams led Boston past Detroit and New York defeated Kansas City.
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Zeigler Cubs Plan Picnic and Webelos Day
Zeigler Cub Scouts schedule a picnic and a Den Mothers meeting for July 8. Bill Ferketich was installed as Cubmaster on Friday night. Other plans include Webelos Day on July 18 at Little Grassy Lake.
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Baseball legends set early month home run marks
In May 1956 Mickey Mantle hit 16 homers in May, a record for the month. In May 1959 Harmon Killebrew blasted 15 homers for Washington, another May showing of power.
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Dykes's Unbroken Baseball Run Since 1921
Jimmie Dykes, Detroit manager, has never missed a baseball season as player, manager or coach since 1921 highlighting his lifelong commitment.
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Herrin Babe Ruth League Showdown At Ball Park
First place in the Herrin Babe Ruth League will be decided Thursday at 5 p.m. at Herrin Ball Park. International Staple and Machine Co faces Hays Chevrolet in a key division clash as Hays Chevrolet sits 8-2 and International 7-1.
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Menard Cubs Win At Prison
The Menard Cubs a Chester Little League team sponsored by Menard Penitentiary inmates defeated the Cardinals 15 to 3 in a Father’s Day exhibition on the prison diamond. Inmates filled the stands with 1800 plus watchers as officials noted the unique program. Proceeds from a tag sale funded the baseball effort and refreshments were served in the guards dining room. Warden Ross Randolph said Menard may be the only prison nation sponsoring a Little League team.
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Wrestlers Disqualified In Mud Battle At County Fair
Main event wrestlers at the Williamson County Fairgrounds Marion were both disqualified after leaving the ring and throwing mud on the race track. Joe McCarthy and Chris Belkis refused to re enter the ring. Jesse James beat Weingoff in two of three falls and Buddy Hack defeated Eddie Malone who was disqualified for unnecessary roughness. A third match in the series is set for next Tuesday night.
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Zwicks Lose Tightens Herrin Little League Standings
Zwicks and Norge share first place as Zwicks drop three games last week while Norge wins two, including 11-6 over Zwicks and 11-9 over Rexall. Eagles and Elks sit 4-4 for second. Babe Ruth winner Hays atop with 8-2 after a 12-9 win over Engineers.
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Rain Cancels Carbondale Summer Baseball Games
Games in the Carbondale summer league were rained out Monday, with rescheduling to be announced later by organizer Frank Bleyer.
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Patterson Predicted To KO Johansson In Opening Round
Associated Press writer favors Floyd Patterson to knock out Ingemar Johansson in the first round at Yankee Stadium. Patterson’s crouch boxing and rapid body power expected to overwhelm Johansson’s standup style. Potential receipts nearing $700,000 with possible extra 0.5 million from closed circuit TV and radio.
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Herrin Youth Aims for Racing Success Amid Local Debut
16 year old Herrin boy Bob Jones has won 19 horse races in the last three months in South Dakota and set a riding record at Pierre. He is an apprentice jockey under A. G. Lowery and Lynn Wolver, plans to ride primarily in South Dakota this year, and will be a senior at Herrin Township High School next year. His brother Richard "Itchy" Jones plays for Southern Illinois University and was a standout Herrin Tigers basketball player.
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Itchy” Jones
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Umpire School Set for Herrin Training Session
Ray Cox of Herrin with seven years experience leads a Saturday afternoon umpire training session at 1 p m. Managers players and Babe Ruth participants aiming to umpire minor league games are invited per Arvel Phillips.
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Marion Hires Groves Wales as New Coaches In 1959
Don Groves former Marion star named assistant coach in all sports at Marion High School. Danny Wales appointed head football coach replacing Wendell Starrick. Starrick to remain head basketball coach. Board grants flexibility on coaching duties and appoints superintendent, principal, and athletic director to adjust duties. Groves to also teach driver training and he played for Bradley and briefly in Yankees system. married with links to local families. Wally Moon boosts Dodgers, batting .333 in 16 games.
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Martin Teaches Basketball In First Round At Tel Aviv
SIU coach Abe Martin on six months leave to teach sports in Israel writes of teaching basketball first weeks in Tel Aviv. He and his wife stay at Hotel Gat Rimmon, face Sabbath scheduling, and hope for American food.
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