Tennis Star Barry MacKay Seeks Career Path At Wimbledon
Second seed Barry MacKay hints at future after Wimbledon rounds as he weighs whether to continue in professional tennis or move into business. The 24 year old University of Michigan economics grad from Dayton Ohio has won all three of his matches, with a possible final against Neale Fraser in sight. Perth weather caused delays as matches continued into Thursday. Fraser and Rod Laver advanced, while Lejus upset Fraser briefly before the American and Australian stars pressed on.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results Summary
American League standings show New York 35 23 leading, Cleveland 33 25, Detroit 30 29, and Washington 25 33. Thursday results include Cleveland 7 Washington 6 and Detroit 2 New York 1.
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Jones and Clay clash in final Friday Night Fights main event
In New York at St Nicholas Arena Doug Jones of New York faces Von Clay of Philadelphia in a 10 round light heavyweight main event ending the Friday Night Fights era. Jones, 23, unbeaten with 7 KOs in 14 fights, is a 2 1 favorite over 20 year old Clay who has 11 wins two draws and two defeats in his first 13 pro bouts.
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Dodgers Maury Wills rescues bird at Crosley Field
Cincinnati reports Maury Wills and rookie Tom Davis spotted a bird pinned in a grandstand crack. Wills climbed to free the creature as Dodgers manager Walt Alston quipped it was for the birds.
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AFL Signing Undergrads
Sid Gillman said the Chargers signed three undergraduate players Jack Espinship Florida State Frank Nix Georgia Tech and Ernie Wright Ohio State as hardship cases. Gillman defended the moves calling for eligibility for players with no chance of continuing in college football.
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Doris Phillips and Lois Drafke Vie For State Golf Title
Veteran Lois Drafke of La Grange and Doris Phillips of Belleville reach the Illinois Annual Women's Golf final. Drafke seeks her fourth title and second in a row while Phillips earned her spot by beating Barbara Slobe and Lana Kaye Roberts in earlier matches.
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Veeck to Undergo Right Knee Amputation Today
Chicago June 24 AP Bill Veeck president of the Chicago White Sox is to have the right knee amputated today after a series of injuries and operations. Dr Anthony Guzaukas will perform the procedure. Veeck sustained leg injuries in the South Pacific during World War II when he served in the U S Marine Corps.
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Tigers snap Yankees win streak on Messi gem
Pitcher Don Messi of the Tigers improved to 4-5 as Detroit edged New York 2-1. Eddie Mathews blasted two homers for the Braves, his 15th and 16th of the season, in an 84 victory completing a four game sweep over the Giants.
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Champ Volo Pace Winner in Yonkers International Race
At Yonkers Raceway Champ Volo was declared winner after Caduceus was disqualified in the third leg of the International Pacing Series. Final figures showed Champ Volo paid $98.30 to win, $25.30 to place, and $9 to show amid a crowd of 26,722. Charles Plumb, the presiding judge, confirmed the disqualification.
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Interference Claim Dismissed in Speedy Circuit Race
O'Brien Pick finished third two lengths behind Hanover on the first turn when Champ Volo and Bye Bye Byrd tangled in the stretch. The driver Fred Bradbury, driving Speedy, had his foul claim dismissed.
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