Ezzard Charles Holds Top Contender Ranking In Ring Mid Year
Ring Magazine mid year ratings confirm Ezzard Charles remains the top heavyweight contender after his June 17 thriller with Rocky Marciano. Marciano named Fighter of the Month for his come-from-behind win. Additional moves include Costa rising to 10th in welterweight and Espinosa overtaking Campo to lead flyweights.
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Major League Stars Shine in 7-0 and 14-5 Wins
Jim Wilson of the Milwaukee Braves pitched his fifth straight win and third shutout as Milwaukee beat Chicago 7-0. Mickey Mantle led the Yankees with four hits including a triple in a 14-5 rout of Boston.
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Fisherman uses cigar oil to catch bass after perch
Molino Missouri ap Forest Weaver caught six sun perch but the fish ate his worm supply. He then used a piece of tintoil from a cigarette package on the hook and caught a black bass.
Cardinals and Reds Clash In Run Heavy Fans
St Louis totals 2321-2 scorelines 4 to 11 as Cincinnati ballpark battle ends with Musial and Bell homers. Brazle and Presko work long relief stints while Judson secures the win for St Louis.
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Hall's Take 7-4 Win In Carbondale League
The Hall's beat the Barkers 7 to 4 in a Teen-Age League softball game at Carbondale Tuesday night. The Adult League game Martin Oilers versus the Braves was rained out. A makeup Hall's vs Barker's game is set for 6 p.m. with the Oilers-Braves slate at 1:30 p.m. and the Braves facing the Baptists at 9 p.m.
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Carrasquel regains shortstop lead in All Star voting
Chicago reports Carrasquel of the White Sox regains the AL shortstop lead in fan balloting with 431539 votes to 420621 for Harvey Kuenn. Yogi Berra leads overall voting with 464201, Stan Musial 462381. Balloting ends July 13 at midnight.
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Florence Chadwick to Wed Big Game Hunter
Hollywood announces distance swimmer Florence Chadwick will marry F Wallace Taber an African game hunter lecturer and former newsman. The couple both from San Diego expect marriage in the fall after confirming plans at a cocktail buffet Tuesday night.
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