Giants Move Up In NL Race On Wins and Key Hitting
The Giants win 7-2 over Cincinnati to pull within 3 games of fifth place as Willie Mays drives in runs and Antonelli earns a 6-6 record. Von McDaniel shines for St Louis with an 18 year old starter role while Milwaukee and Pittsburgh also claim wins in a tight NL pennant chase.
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Zeigler Wins Legion Bout in Florida Rig
Zeigler beat Murphysboro American Legion in a slugfest at Zeigler. Jockey Bill Hartack led the rider standings for the third straight year with 13 stakes wins across Florida winter meet. Six at Hialeah five at Gulfstream two at Tropical Park.
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Frisina Still Winning In State Golf Championship
Jim Frisina defending state amateur title advances to the quarterfinals at Taylorville after two rounds in heavy rain at the University. He defeats former champions Mike Stolarik and Dante Vicini and moves toward his fifth tourney crown with steady scoring and strong performances from other finalists like Sam Stout and Norando Nannini.
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Musial Ties Kiner With 369th Homer For MLB Lead Pause
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals slugged his 369th career home run on Thursday night to tie Ralph Kiner for sixth on the all time list. The homer kept the Cards atop the National League standings as other leaders like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams remained ahead.
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Fight results recap from Boston boxing night chaos
Boston bout results list several fights with knockout and decision outcomes. Rocky Tomssello of Kerio NJ stopped an opponent, Jeannette Stockton of Pittsburgh outpointed Wy man Dawson, and Buddy Turmai of Dallas scored a knockout over Tommy Fields. A rain delay postponed the draw between Mickey Lowry and Drawford to tonight.
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Wesens Nacional chartship tour details and prize update
The report notes results from the Wesens Nacional chartship tour with top prize money of 1,800 dollars. Marlene Bauer and Alice Bauer posted strong scores at Winged Foot East course, aided by consistent putting and trap avoidance. Gloria Armstrong trailed by one stroke entering the second round.
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Wimbledon Championships See Strong American Presence in Singles
Wimbledon opens with a mixed field as Americans lead in both women and men's singles. At mid-tournament six American women and four American men remain, while the event builds toward the title rounds amid fresh fashion and court fatigue.
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Martin Oilers Tie For First In Southern Illinois Softball League
Carbondale defeated 25 1 in a game that moved the Martin Oilers into a first place tie with Coleman Mo sos of West Frankfort in the Southern Illinois Softball League.
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Panthers Star Players Pick Colleges For 1956 57
John Daf selected the University of Missouri with prior interest in Illinois and Mizzou as NU coach V Stalup aided the decision. Maurice Rushing and Max Aulers consider Carbondale while James Lazenby may join SSU under coach Lynn Holder. Itchy Jones may skip basketball next year due to a back injury.
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Boardman Seeks Ring Comeback On TV Showdown
Boston June 28 AP Boardman 21 from Marlborough Conn fights Johnny Busso of New York in a 10 round lightweight bout at Mechanics Building. NBC TV and radio carry the ring verdict tonight with Boardman favored 13 to 5 as the fifth ranked challenger in the 135 pound class.
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Cronin Sets Pinch Hit Home Run Record in 1943
Joe Cronin, then general manager of the Boston Red Sox, set a home run record as a pinch hitter in 1943 by hitting five homers.
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