Kaiser Shares Thrill Of Dodger Start Not No-Hitter
Chicago Cubs rookie Don Kaiser, 21, explains his first major league start against the Brooklyn Dodgers was a bigger thrill than any of his high school no hitters. He recalls Sam Jones and Dutch Leonard coaching him and credits Hobie Landrith for catching signals. He notes a tougher follow-up outing against the Phillies and plans to be a five-day starter.
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Ott and Frisch Clash Over Mantle in Baseball Row
Baltimore fans hear Mel Ott and Frankie Frisch dispute whether Mickey Mantle can top Babe Ruth and Joe Foxx in single season home runs. Ott doubts Mantle’s reach while Frisch argues he has a solid chance, with discussion touching on pitching styles and era changes.
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Buffalo Bisons Acquire Shortstop Jimmy Clark
The Buffalo Bisons purchase shortstop Jimmy Clark from the St. Paul club in the American Association in a cash deal. Clark, 29, comes from Fort Worth where St. Paul had assigned him after his All Star Texas League season with Oklahoma City, batting .289 in 98 games.
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Name Sake Great Neck Golf Ace Named for Owner
Great Neck golf ace Name Sake Great Neck finished second in the Flamingo to Needles. He was named for Phil Weinster one of the horse's three owners and a star at Fresh Meadow Country Club. Weinster's brothers Randy and Armand Cantor partner in Winding Way Farm.
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Yugoslavia Leads Egypt in European One-First Round
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia up 1-0 after day one of the European first-round competition. Ivko Plecevic won the opening match against Bard Din El Sayed with scores 26 64 26 1 3 as the Yugoslav team took the early advantage.
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Ashenfelter weighs Olympic plans amid West Coast trials
Horace Ashenfelter doubts a Melbourne trip this year as he seeks a spot on the Olympic team. He will trial on the West Coast during the National AAU championships, while acknowledging not being in peak form yet. He recalls his 1952 Olympic steeplechase win and questions the five month pre Games tryout policy.
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Athletics Sign Up Rip Radcliff's Son
Kansas City Athletics announce signing of Raymond Allen Radcliff, 22, infielder from Dallas Texas for their class D farm club in Grand Island Nebraska. Son of former majors star Rip Radcliff, he played at Southern Methodist University and can handle second base or shortstop. He is six feet tall, 180 pounds, bats left throws right, and earned all state honors in football and baseball at Enid Oklahoma High School.
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Stance for the drive in a golf lesson
The text explains a golf drive stance with heels shoulder width apart and the right foot back from the direction line. It notes the closed stance, ball opposite the left heel, and the hips slightly behind the ball at address. It mentions standing upright with knees unlocked for balance.
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Dana Irving Extends Vernon Lead in Racing Standings
Vernon Downs driver Dana Irving extended his lead to 33 points over Syracuse rival Charlie Shaver as of June 9. The 32-year-old Prattsburg resident earned 41 points last week and rode three winners in five starts, including a ninth race victory aboard Our Scotchman. Shaver, 64, from Peterborough, moved to second with two firsts, two seconds, and a third for 28 points.
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Ring Officials Training Expanded by Illinois Commission
Chicago June 16 The Illinois State Athletic Commission expands rim of the ring training for referees and judges led by Johnny Behr and Frank Gilmer. About 20 officials attend a scoring clinic at Chicago Stadium with three referees per show planned to improve consistency and reflexes. Gilmer notes NBAs possible shift to a must scoring point at the Miami meeting this August.
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Suspensions Won't Damp Roosevelt Race Tactics Probe
New York harness racing officials suspended three drivers after tactics in the third race at Roosevelt Raceway Tuesday night. Richard Thomas is sidelined May 9 through 15, while James Cooke and Malcolm Weaver face May 9 to 14 suspensions.
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Statistics Prove Baseball Horsehide In Use this Season Is Hopplied Up
Big league observers debate if the horsehide is livelier this season. Home run totals rise over four years, with 794 homers this year versus 555 in 1952. The American League paces toward a 1950 club mark and the National League shows 425 homers, near 1955 levels, as power climbs across most clubs.
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