Rex Mays Memorial Classic 100 Mile Race Won by Thomson
John ny Thomson the Flying Scot from Boyertown Pa led from start to finish to win the Rex Mays Memorial Classic 100 mile big car race. He averaged 98.612 mph and set a qualifying record of 103.523 mph earning 4650 dollars from an 18600 purse. Johnny Boyd finished second with a field of notable drivers including A J Foyt Jud Larson and Al Keller. Thompson also boosted his national driving title bid while Jim Rathmann suffered a practice crash. Jimmy Dagwalt received severe burns in a preliminary race. Rodger Ward challenged Thomson before engine trouble ended his run with two miles left.
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Wilhelm to Get All-Star Berth
Hoyt Wilhelm, Baltimore knuckleball pitcher, named starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star game at Pittsburgh on July 7. Gus Triandos urged as first-string catcher. Wilhelm’s 9th straight win and 0.999 ERA headline strong AL performance as Orioles chase White Sox.
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Snead Seeks First Open Title At Winged Foot
Open championship week begins with Sam Snead eyeing his elusive major as he posts a 69 in practice on Winged Foot. Ben Hogan, a year younger, also pursues a fifth Open title while fellow pros doubt anyone will reach 280 across four rounds.
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Corey First In Trapshooting
In Clinton Indiana O Lee Corey of Kingman won the 100 handicap target event at the Check Gun Club shootoff beating W W Hines of Mt Carmel Illinois Both broke 97 of 100 with Corey at 20 yards Hines at 24 yards Anna Dell Satcup led women with 89 100 in 100 handicap A flip of a coin gave George Kirtner the doubles trophy after a tie with Leo Kivits Three shooters hit 100 birds in the 16 yard event Wayne Reynolds Earl Tolliver and Paul Middletown each scored 100 Reynolds won the trophy on a draw Fred Hushaw took Class B and L H Morris Class C in the same event Helen Hoffman and Dorota Walker tied 90x100 in 16 targets Hoffmans shootoff won the trophy The two day shoot drew 125 contestants and scores go to Vandalia Ohio for certification.
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Marshall Tops Shelburn 10-3 in Legion action
Marshall's American Legion team used five hit pitching from John Bush to defeat Shelburn 10-3 in Sundy afternoon action in Marshall Illinois. Bush improved to 2-1 on the year while fanning five and walking four. Dave Bennett collected four of Marshall's 16 hits with four hits in five trips. Bush was 2-4 and Larry Pennell also 2-4. Jim Stahl went 2-5.
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Tag Team Mat Card Tonight at the Armory
A mixed tag team headlines this evening at the Armory with Kathy Starr and Bull Brummel facing Kay Noble and Lord Littlebrook in the semi windup. The feature has Bob Ellis vs Angelo Poffo as Poffo seeks the belt, while Broncho Lubich meets Farmer Marlin in the 8:30 opener.
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Music Team Triumphs Over North Terre Haute Merchants
J. B. Music defeated the North Terre Haute Merchants 42 in a Western Indiana League clash. Dick Hanley and Bill Norris led the offense with two singles each as J. B. Music piled up the runs.
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Cubs Ride Fine Relief Trio to Third as Cards and Phillies Clash
National League managers praise Chicago’s Bill Henry and Don Elston for key eighth inning work aiding John Buzhardt Elmer Singleton in two Cubs wins that lift them to third place. Henry saved Buzhardt in the first game 2 0. Elston closed the shutout in the nightcap.
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Major League Baseball Wins and Losses Reported Inconsistent Format
National League results summarized with game scores and lineups. Chicago Pirates win both games against Pittsburgh with Burhardt and Singleton earning decisions. Los Angeles Dodgers over Milwaukee with Drysdale and Buhl http. Contained multiple home runs by Thomson Hodges Spencer Cepeda and Freese. St. Louis and San Francisco clash in a high scoring affair. Philadelphia and St. Louis pitchers listed with Merr and Meyer getting decisions.
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Baseball scores and home runs from multiple games
Baseball results show New York and Cleveland in a 5 to 4 line, with Lopez Francona Slaughter homering for New York. Maas wins for New York over Cleveland 6 to 3 with Berra and Throneberry homering. Washington loses to Detroit 7 to 4 with Sievers Yost Maxwell and Lemon homering. Kansas City beats Baltimore as Triandos homers. Boston defeats Chicago twice with Rivera Jensen and Rivera homering, and F Sullivan wins another game while Pierce and Latman homer.
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Eastern Open Champion Dave Ragan Wins by One Stroke
Dave Ragan 23 from Daytona Beach and Chattanooga wins the Eastern Open by one stroke over Gene Littler. The victory marks his first tour triumph in three years and caps a string of surprise champions on the current golf season.
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Major Standings and Schedule From Weekend Baseball Results
Weekend standings show Philadelphia leading several matchups with St. Louis and San Francisco close behind. Sunday results include Philadelphia 11 over St. Louis 4 and Cincinnati 3 over San Francisco 5 among others. Monday projections list Chicago at Milwaukee Morehead and Burdette with San Francisco at Pittsburgh Miller vs Kline. Tuesday games set Los Angeles at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Chicago with Milwaukee at St. Louis at night.
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Probable pitchers and schedule for Monday to Tuesday
New York at Cleveland and other scores list teams with daily matchups. Monday night Detroit visits Boston with Bunning facing Brewer. Tuesday features Chicago at Washington, Cleveland at Baltimore, Kansas City at New York, and Detroit at Boston.
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Merchants triumph in Western Indiana League clash
The Terre Haute Merchants defeated the U. S. Prison 13 to 6 after collecting 16 hits. Tom Pestoff had four singles and Ralph Weeks added three, while Morrison blasted a home run, a double and a single for the Warriors.
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