Braves Seek Help As Trade Deadline Looms
Brooklyn June 11. The Milwaukee Braves hunt for second base and left field help before the midnight Saturday trading cutoff. GM John Quinn says he will confer with Giants and Dodgers officials to propose moves. The Giants once offered Red Schienienst for Crone Thomson and OConnell, a deal Braves refused. Now Thomson and OConnell have hurt the Braves lineup, complicating a possible deal.
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Louisville Wins IHL Bid to Replace Huntington Franchise
The International Hockey League accepted Louisville’s bid to join the six team circuit, replacing Huntington West Virginia. Huntington’s franchise was taken over by the league and suspended for one year as Louisville prepares to enter the league this season.
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Spahn Targets 300 Wins Through Leanness and Endurance
Warren Spahn argues that staying lean keeps him durable and psychologically sharp in heat. The Milwaukee Braves ace, 36, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds, notes his conditioning and long complete games as keys while chasing 300 career victories.
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Major League Stars Shine in 11-4 Sox Win and Four-Hitter Duels
Dick Gernert drove in six runs with two home runs and a double as the Red Sox defeated the Athletics 11-4. Vern Law of the Pirates and Bob Buhl of the Braves each pitched four-hitters, with Law besting first-place Cincinnati 5-2 for Pittsburgh’s first win over the Redlegs in 16 games.
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O Connor Among Race Participants at Fairgrounds Sprint Event
Nationally notable sprint car drivers appear at the Fairgrounds for the season opener. Pat O Connor of North Vernon Indiana leads a list including Bob Cleberg Red Renner Pete Allen Wayne Als paughn Bill Peters Tom Mc Cullen and Tony Bettenhausen with others considering entry. Qualifications start at noon with heats around 230 PM and a 30 mile feature. Reservations are available by phone and several stock block drivers are expected to race. Bettenhausen won the last Fairgrounds race in a midget car.
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New Milestone For Musial
Phillies report that Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals will play his 822nd consecutive game, tying the National League Iron Man mark set by Gus Suhr. The enduring star already leads in extra base hits and is poised to add runs, RBIs, total bases, and two-base hits as he continues a remarkable streak dating to 1952.
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Granger Leads District Championship Round In Indianapolis
Don Granger of Anderson shot one under par Monday to lead the first round of the District Championship in Indianapolis. Royer Crawfordsville Nessler Speedway and Morey Indianapolis tied for second at 71. Harrington Matey Petrie Patsue each stood at 72 for third place.
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Indiana Uni Swimmers Voted to All American Team
In Philadelphia on June 11 85 men were named to the National Collegiate All American swimming team. Bill Woolsey Tanabe and Honda earned spots in the 220 440 yard freestyle 100 yard butterfly and 200 yard butterfly events.
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Suggs Wins PGA Championship in Striking Comeback
Louise Suggs of Sea Island Ga defeated field at Churchill Valley Country Club near Pittsburgh to win $7500 Ladies PGA title. She fired a two under par 68 tying the course record for women and posted a three under par 31 on the final nine to claim the top prize of 1316 dollars, amid disbelief and celebration.
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Bold Ruler Favored in Belmont Stakes Field
With early competition dwindling eight to ten three year olds were headed for the Belmont Stakes next Saturday for the $100 000 added race. Bold Ruler from the Wheatley Stable is listed as the 7 5 favorite following his Preakness win.
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Bituminous Materials Nets 12-9 Victory in Babe Ruth Game
Bituminous Materials beat 500 Platolene 12 to 9 as Earl Shaker allowed four hits for the win. Bill Dove doubled and singled to pace the winners while Bill Pestoff added two singles. Terre Haute Concrete toppled Local 157 11 to 4 at Schulte diamond. Optimist Club and Lumber Dealers tied 11-11 in six innings with a replay planned.
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Visking Loses to Manor Decorators 1-0 in Indy
Visking of Terre Haute was defeated 1-0 by Manor Decorators of Indianapolis in a June 11 match in Indianapolis.
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Yankees Open Three Game Series With White Sox
Chicago hosts New York in a three game set as the White Sox try to extend their lead while the Yankees seek a momentum swing. Jim Wilson faces Bobby Shantz tonight, with Jack Harshman and Billy Pierce lined up for the remaining games.
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