June Proves Cruel In Willie Mays Career
Jimmy Cannon reflects on Willie Mays in 1954, noting a brutal June as expectations rise. The piece traces Mays's rise, the public adulation, Durocher's praise, and the current slump amid mythic comparisons to Ruth DiMaggio Speaker Cobb and the burden of fame on a young star.
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Wilkes-Barre Barons face money troubles and board meeting
The Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern League, in sixth place 11 games behind Williamsport, await a decisive meeting called by League President Thomas H. Richardson in Williamsport, Pa., to address reported financial troubles. A recent 8-7 win over Schenectady drew 948 fans.
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Thomas H. Richardson
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Binghamton
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Albany
Bartzen Rolls Toward Sixth Southwest Open Tennis Title
In Little Rock the defending champion Tut Bartzen reached the semifinals with a 6 1 6 3 win over Johann Kupferburger of Johannesburg. Semifinalists also include Gustave Palafox, Whitney Reed, and Robin Willner. Women’s singles also saw semifinals set with Falgeros, Ramirez, Mills, and Turber advancing.
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Bernard
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San Angelo
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Johann Kupferburger
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Gustave Palafox
Mexico City
Whitney Reed
Tinker Air Force Base
Okla
Robin Willner
Los Angeles
Karl Falgeros
Miami
Fla
Yola Ramirrez
Judy Mills
Chickasha
Sara Mae
Turber
Evansville
Ind
Finigan Regains Lead In All Star Baseball Poll
Finigan of Kansas City overtakes Stan Musial for NL first base while George Kell of the White Sox trails in AL third base race. Finigan leads Kell 379,588 to 364,243 as Milwaukee All-Star voting runs from June 36 to the upcoming Friday.
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Ted Kluszewski
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Jim Finigan
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Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
George Kell
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Kell
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Quillian Opposes Tulane Hope in Net Finals
In Chapel Hill El Quillian of Washington, seeded fifth, faced Tulane’s Jose Aguero, seventh seed, as the National Collegiate Tennis Tournament concluded. Doubles saw Contreras and Reyes of Southern California advance to the finals after a straight-set win to reach the last round.
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Mark Sete
Barry Mackay
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Virginians fall. Tribe rally tops Syracuse in 14th inning
In a 3-2 14 inning comeback at MacArthur Stadium, Richmond defeats Syracuse 12-3 with a late rally. Westlake, Mierkowicz, Bowman key for the Tribe as Lovenguth earns the win after Morehead starts. Bow man drives decisive run, Micelotta sacrifice, Bowman error helps tie before Lonnell delivers.
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Martinez Wins Clean Sweep over Varona in Jersey Show
Vinnie Martinez 147 pounds defeated Chico Varona of Cuba in a clean sweep decision at War Memorial before 1,701 fans grossing 4926 dollars. Basilio called Martinez good yet beatable, and Martinez heads to Camp Drum for Army Reserve duty.
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Mark Conn
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Wiltse Leaguers Set For Morning Tryouts At Grant Field
The George Wiltse Baseball League North section will hold its first practice tomorrow at Grant Field. Carmen Costa co coach says all boys within the boundary Teall Ave to Onondaga Creek are eligible if under 19 before July 1. Assisting Costa are Angelo Mancini and George Zingaro.
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George Zingaro
Bellevue Sweep Stakes Golf Winners Named in Bellevue
Mrs. David Manion won the Bellevue Sweep Stakes with a net score of 74 after rounds of 86 12 74. Class B leader was Mrs. Sarsfield OConnor while Jr. 92 20 72 finished strong. Mrs. Harold Thomas led Class C with Bonet.
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Australian Swimmer Sets Long Course 100m Freestyle Record
Jon Hendricks of Australia wins the Keio Nakama meet in Honolulu with a 55.8 second 100 meter freestyle, beating Richard Cleveland who clocked 58.0. William Woolsey of Honolulu and Indiana University places third while Al Wiggins of Ohio State wins a photo finish in the 100 meter backstroke over Jack Wardrop and Wardrop finishes second.
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Golf Loop Ends First Half Play in Herald-Journal League
Al O'Brien led the Irvings to an 11 58 40 shutout win over Ed Kelly. Art Pichette and Bill Kelly each posted 4-0 wins as Moshers beat Kellys 11-9. Larry Grinnall and Tony Viggiano also won 4-0. Next week a best ball tournament is set for Battie Island Golf Course in Fulton.
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Milwaukee Braves Sign Two Young Players
The Milwaukee Braves announce the signing of two more players to club contracts. Robert Theiss, 20, a left handed pitcher from Salem Ohio, will join the Evansville Indiana club. Sam Elder, 19, from Avon Park Florida, a six foot shortstop, signed to a Jacksonville Florida farm contract.
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Minor League Results From Pacific Coast and Associated Leagues
Brief, garbled report lists several minor league scores including Portland Sacratpento Oakland and Denver with unclear details. Mentions American Association and International League with scattered team names and numbers. Poor OCR yields fragmented standings and random words.
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Newport Star Wins Vernon Downs Trotting Feature
Vernon harness fans saw Newport Star, five-year-old son of Axemite, sweep both dashes of the Vernon trot feature at Vernon Downs last night. Owned by Octave Blakes and driven by Del Cameron, the full brother to last year’s Hambletonian winner Newport Dream led wire to wire with 2:02.4 and 2:02.2 records, while Bud Gilmour’s Thistle Dean was second in the first dash. The cofeatured pace was won by Sturdy Dean. Jimmie C. paid $119.30 for the final. A crowd of 3,256 wagered $116,906.
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Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament Gains Joint Sponsorship
The 30th annual Los Angeles Open, held January 6 to 9 at Rancho Municipal in West Los Angeles, will feature a purse of 35000 dollars up from 32000. Sponsors Bill McDonald Jr. and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce unite after a feud and prior red ink totaling about 62000 dollars.
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Bill McDonald Jr
GE Girls Triumph as Simms Leads 18-5 Win
Marie Simms collected four singles to spark the General Electrics girls to an 18-5 victory over Jets in the Women's Commercial Softball League. Postponed games are rescheduled for June 21 at Kirk Park on June 2. Hello Girls face Halcomb and Crouse-Hindsire to meet Carrier.
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