White Sox surge in pennant race challenged by Yankees
Chicago leads by five games as New York faces a tough test starting tonight. Yogi Berra is slumping, Casey Stengel pressures Mickey Mantle to bunt more, while Al Lopez hails Chicago’s speed defense and mound strength. The White Sox must beat the Yankees twice in three games to cement status as pennant favorites.
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Hogan Favored To Win U S Open As Demaret Questions Course
Bookies list Ben Hogan as a strong 5-1 favorite for the U S Open next week though his form is questioned. Jimmy Demaret says Toledo course changes make it easier for pros, arguing the layout has been overhauled for the event amid rising heat and a field of younger golfers.
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Wimbledon Tickets Sell Higher Than World Series Prices
Sports items show Wimbledon match tickets at up to 75 dollars each while other notes mention Paul Pettit's comeback via hitting, Jake Marvitt running a shoe store in Pittsfield, and various other sports facts and personalities across baseball boxing golf and college athletics.
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California Bears Face Iowa State In CWS Showdown
California, unbeaten with only two runs allowed in three tournament games, meets one loss Iowa State in the fourth round of the College World Series in Omaha. Penn State and Notre Dame, each with one loss, to follow in the double elimination format.
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Hogan Favored To Win National Open At Inverness
Ben Hogan is installed as 5-1 favorite for the 57th National Open at Inverness Toledo Ohio. Jimmy Demaret Peter Thomson and Doug Ford share 8-1 odds with Cary Middlecoff Julius Boros Sam Snead at 10-1. other contenders at 15-1. Hogan seeks a fifth Open title after two consistent practice rounds.
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Major Reapse Resist United Press Baseball Roundup
National and American League game notes summarize scores, batters, and pitchers. Key homers by Mantle Kaline and Mathews highlighted along with losing pitchers and late runs.
Pitchers National League and American League Night Games
Baseball schedule lists NL matchups Chicago at New York with Kaiser facing Gomez and other NL games including Milwaukee at Brooklyn Crone vs Craig St Louis at Philadelphia Dickson vs Simmons Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Arroyo or Smith. AL games feature Boston at Cleveland Sisler vs Tomanek New York at Chicago Shantz vs Wilson Baltimore at Detroit Johnson vs Hoeft WW run at Kansas City Clevenger or Abernathy against Garver.
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Braves Rally Past Dodgers For 3-1 Win In NL Race
Milwaukee Braves top Brooklyn 3-1 as Bob Buhl allows four hits and Ed Mathews belts a two run homer. Bruton Logan and Hank Aaron add runs. Dodgers drop to two back in pennant chase behind Reds. Tigers wallop Yankees 9-4. Red Sox crush Athletics 11-4.
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Keokuk Faces Rainy Challenge in Three-League Meet
Keokuk competes in a three-league event amid rainy conditions as teams from surrounding areas vie for top placements. AP reports uncertain weather impacting events and results.
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