Gentile Leads Orioles Into First Place
Jim Gentile drives Baltimore to the top of the American League with seven RBIs as the Orioles beat Kansas City 9-2. Es estrada ties up a two hitter and White Sox sweep Boston. Yankees split with Cleveland as Maris hits two homers.
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Du Quoin and Chester Fall in Egyptian League Playoff Push
Murphysboro topped Walsh 7-1 as Mike Mileur earned his sixth win with 16 strikeouts. Chester defeated Du Quoin 8-2 behind Larry Costilon's six-hitter and a two-run homer by Jerry O’Connor. Anna edged Neunert 3-1 in the other circuit game.
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Tigers Meet At Summit After Double Header Loss
Detroit President Bill Dewitt and Manager Jimmy Dykes held a hastily called summit Sunday night after the Tigers were swept by the Washington Senators. Dewitt said no changes planned, while players and staff noted the move was poorly timed and could unsettled the team further.
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Cubs Defeat Friend Law In Twin Bill
The Cubs defeated Friend and Law in a two game set. Key contributors and game details are noted in local coverage of the twin bill.
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Joyce Ziske Wins Western Open in Playoff
Joyce Ziske defeated Barbara Romack after 72 holes and a second hole playoff to win the Women’s Western Open earning 1313 dollars first prize. Romack led after final round but missed a five foot par putt on 74th hole. Ziske closed with four footer par for victory.
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Murphysboro City League Atoms Highlight Local Play
Murphysboro City League action features Atoms with Budd, McLaughlin and Colborn power from 3-4-? positions. Detroit slump noted with Richmond Kiely homers and 3,000 meter steeplechase marks. Junior Legion fans question innings in twilight games while Warren Jennings plans teaching move and Billy Herman joins Red Sox coaching staff.
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Dean McCarthy Captures Glen Classic Road Race
Dean McCarthy of Syracuse won the Glen Classic road race at Watkins Glen on June 25 driving a Ferrari Berlinette 12 cylinder. He finished 75 miles in 55 minutes 22.7 seconds at an 82.22 mph pace. John Henderson and Arthur Faust finished second and third with 56:10.4 and 56:16.2 respectively. Minnie Minoso drove in 25th run for the Chicago White Sox.
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New Castle
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Wilkes-Barre
Harris Linked to Red Sox Boss in Tobacco Firm
Dickie Harris, business manager of the Wilson Tobacconists in the Carolina League, is identified as the son of Bucky Harris, general manager of the Boston Red Sox.
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Piersall Sent Home To Rest
Cleveland outfielder Jim Piersall was ordered to rest by team physician Dr. Don Kelly after a second game ejection with the Yankees. Piersall, fatigued and losing weight, said he would await word from GM Frank Lane on when he might return.
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