Senate kills sports bill to aid Continental League
The Senate defeated a bill to authorize an unrestricted player draft and carve antitrust exemptions for major leagues. By a 73 to 12 vote, the measure returns to Judiciary Committee, clouding the Continental League’s prospects and provoking claims of anti competitive tactics from its backers.
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Washington
Jjune
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Bill Shea
Congress
Supreme Court
Continental
Dodgers Plan On Youths
Dodgers manager Walt Alston described a future focus on young players after a sixth place finish and a loss to Philadelphia. He highlighted Willie Davis and Charlie Smith as bright prospects, while defending veterans Gil Hodges and Duke Snider as potential bench players. He cited injuries to Drysdale, Craig, and Sherry as part of a season setback.
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Philadelphia
Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Phillies
Alston
Dodgers
Dodger
Willie Davis
Charlie Smith
Spokane
Gil Hodges
Duke Snider
Hodges
Snider
Don Drysdale
Roger Craig
Larry Sherry
Herrin Bowl Honors Two Winning Bowling Teams
The Herrin Bowl sponsor honored two winning teams on Wednesday night. Owner W H Kelley holds the trophy as the men’s team, led by captain Cecil Barnes, includes M F Mitchell, Don Wilson and Harry Calcaterra. The women’s team features captain Della Mitchell with member Della Mitchell seated, and others not shown in the snippet.
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W.H. Kelley
M. F. Mitchell
Don Wilson
Cecil Barnes
Harry Calcaterra
Della Mitchell
Casper withdraws from Flint Open Golf Meet
Billy Casper quits the Flint Open a day after winning the first edition. He cites wanting to be with his wife in Chula Vista California as the event with a $52 000 purse continues Friday. Defending champion Art Wall Jr Don Finsterwald and Sam Snead remain in the field with first prize of 9000 dollars.
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Billy Casper
Chula Vista
Calif
Casper
Art Wall Jr
Don Finsterwald
Sam Snead
Browns Sign Three Rookies for 1960 Season
The Cleveland Browns announced the signings of three rookies for the 1960 season. Fullback Bob Jarus and halfback Clyde Washington from Purdue joined the Browns after being drafted last November, and halfback Jamie Caleb from Grambling College was drafted the prior year. Caleb indicated he would remain with the club, while the coach said the team is essentially the same as last year and should perform better.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Bob Jarus
Clyde Washington
Purdue University
Browns
Jamie Caleb
Grambling College
Hoad and Rosewall Win in Masters Net Tourney
In Los Angeles Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall of Australia win their Masters Round Robin semifinal matches at the Jack Kramer event. Rosewall defeats Tony Trabert 3 6 6 4 6 3 and Hoad beats Ashley Cooper 6 3 8 6 as they advance to face off for 3000 dollars first prize. Doubles saw Frank Sedgman and Alex Olmedo topple Trabert and Pancho Segura 2 6 6 1 6 2.
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Hoad
Rosewall
Los Angeles
Lew Head
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Jack Kramer
Tony Trabert
Head
Ashley Cooper
Frank Sedgman
Alex Olmedo
Ed Trabert
Pancho Segura
Phillies pitcher Dallas Green earns first major league win in complete game
Pitcher Dallas Green of the Phillies allows only three hits and secures his first major league win and first complete game in a 20 decision over the Dodgers. Rocky Nelson of the Pirates drives in four runs including a homer in a 7-7 tie with the Giants.
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Associated Press
Dallas Green
Phils
Dodgers
Rocky Nelson
Pirates
Giants
Edgerton Wins Minnesota High School Basketball Title
Edgerton, representing a town of 950 and a school of 130, claimed the Minnesota state high school basketball championship after a 27 game winning streak.
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Edgerton
Minnesota
Rookie Bruce Montgomery Triples Into Notable Debut
Geneva Red Legs rookie infielder Bruce Montgomery debuted in the New York Penn League against Erie Tuesday night in Geneva New York. He hit into a triple play on his first time at bat.
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Geneva
N.Y
Bruce Montgomery
Geneva Red Legs
Erie
U S Tennis Prestige Dips After Wimbledon Setbacks
Wimbledon report notes a slump as Chubby Darlene Hard exits in singles and American hopes dwindle. Althea Gibson hints she may return if the championships open to professionals despite the current downturn.
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Darlene Hard
U. S
Althea Gibson
Uncle Sam
Baseball Standings and Results From Tuesday and Schedule
Standings show New York and Cleveland led by results Tuesday with losses for Kansas City and Baltimore. National League features tight races with Milwaukee and San Francisco in contention and multiple games on the schedule through Thursday.
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New York
Kansas City
Cleveland
Baltimore
Herbert
Coates
Stigman
Walker
Chicago
Shaw
Washington
Clevenger
Detroit
Boston
Monbouquette
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
San Francisco McCormick
Mizell
Buhl
Brunet
Jay
Anderson
Ellsworth
Hook
Sadecki
Koufax
Drysdale
Conley
Roberts
Major League Line Scores National League Games
Reds lose to Cardinals 4 to 1 as O'Toole takes the loss and Bailey homers for Cincinnati. Grammas and Flood drive in Cardinals runs. Phillies beat Dodgers 2 to 0 behind Green declaring the win with Herrera homer. Cubs edge Braves 5 to 3 with Spahn win. Giants and Pirates tied 7 to 7 after curfew with Nelson homer for Pittsburgh. Senators top White Sox 2 to 1 as Stobbs bests Lown. Tigers crush Red Sox 10 to 1 behind Mossie and Wills in Boston.
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Reds
Cardinals
O’toole
Brosnan
Henry
Bailey
Kline
Bridges
Dubba
Smith
L—Kline
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Grammas
Flood
Phillies
Dodgers
Giants
Pirates
Jones
Antonelli
O'Dell
Miller
Sanford
Schmidt
Haddix
Giel
Gibbon
Face
Green
Burgess
Pittsburgh
Nelson
Senators
White Sox
W. Sox
Baumann
Lewns
Staley
Lollar
Woodeschick
Moore
Stobbs
Batley
W—Stobbs
L—Lown
Yankees and Indians Triumph in Baseball Doubleheader Recap
Yankees beat Athletics 5 to 2 as Mantle homers and Turley earns win. Kansas City’s Siebern hits a homer in the loss. Indians edge Orioles 5 to 3 behind Klippstein’s win and Temple’s homer, with Bell and Foiles contributing for the Orioles.
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Athletics
Yankees
B. Daley
Katyna
Kravitz
Turley
R. Shantz
Howard
W—Turley
L— B. Daley
Kansas City
Siebern
New York
Mantle
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Josephine Calcaterra
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Clyde Baggett
Bill Elliott
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Murphysboro
R. L. McCormack
Barney Boren
Mgr
Grand Blanc, Mich
Philco Sales Service
Minneapolis
ST. Andrew's Room
West Grand Avenue
Carterville
Maria Bueno
Christine Truman
Miss Hard
Montebello
South Africa
Sandra Reynolds
Karen Hantze
Miss Truman
U.S
Wimbledon
Miss Gibson
Innnings
National League Reds
Williams
Roebuck
L. Sherry
Roseboro
Neeman
W—Green
L—Williams
Herrera
Braves
Cubs
Spahn
Crandall
Hobbie
Averill
W—Spahn
L—Hobbie
Covington
Tigers
Red Sox
Mossie
Wilson
Delock
Muffett
Wills
Sturdivant
Fornieles
Borland
Sadowski
W——Moossi
L—Delock
Indians
Orioles
Bell
Klippstein
Roma
Foiles
Barber
Courtney
W—Klippstein
L——Jones
Pilarcik
Temple
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Carbondale
B. C. Morton & CO
Mutual Fund
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Pinckneyville
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