Podres Eyes 20 Wins Despite June Setbacks
Johnny Podres, 7-2 in June, reflects on past seasons marked by injuries as he and Dodgers manager Walt Alston stay cautious about a 20 win goal. Podres cites a history of back trouble since 1953 and a steady 11-7 or 12-9 finish when ailments flare, while Alston praises his mix of pitches and potential for a strong season.
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Billy Pierce Misses No Hitters In White Sox Win
Billy Pierce failed to complete a no hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 3 1 to seize a share of the AL lead. Pierce gave up a third inning double to Ron Samford then walked three straight to drive in the run. Cleveland beat Baltimore 2 1 as Rocky Colavito drove in the decisive eighth inning run. Detroit over Boston 8 1 moved to fourth while Kansas City dropped New York to fifth 9 5.
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Sam Snead Opens Open Round In Frustration At Mamaroneck
Sam Snead shot 73 in the first round of the U S Open at Mamaroneck, four back of the leader, venting at himself for failing to win the title. Defending champion Tommy Bolt posted 75 as 16,100 spectators filled the opening day gallery, the largest in Open history.
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Needs Two Catchers Needs Two Catchers
Pudgy Hoyt Wilhelm credits his nine straight wins for the Baltimore Orioles to the knuckle ball helped by catchers Gus Triandos and Joe Ginsberg. Wilhelm uses four knucklers, two speeds and two arm angles, while Triandos and Ginsberg deal with the demanding pitches and occasional injuries.
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New Qualification Mark May Be Set Tonight At Micro-Midget Speedway
A new track record may be established tonight at Route 41 fairgrounds over the Micro-Midget Speedway. Top drivers expected include Wild Bill Fuqua Cliff Prince the Stanford brothers Arnie Waters Dave Moon Duke Henman Little Bobby Anderson Big Harry Weger and John Crichfield with events featuring time trials trophy dash heats and a 30 lap feature.
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National NCAA Track Meet Opens In Lincoln 1959
In Lincoln Nebraska the NCAA track meet opened with a U S Olympic committee representative in the stands. The hammer throw trials began the day at 4 30 p m EDT and the final event is set for about 10 p m EDT Saturday.
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Tennis Clinic Opens At Rea Park For Youths
Youngsters aged 10 to 15 are reminded to bring tennis rackets and wear tennis shoes for a free tennis clinic starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rea Park. Sessions continue weekly through summer with Bill Welch supervising. boys and girls are urged to register at the tea courts.
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Interleague play urged over second All Star game
Cleveland columnist argues inter league rivalry should replace a second All Star game, noting it would count as regulation games and boost interest. The piece cites Hank Greenberg and suggests limited, early season inter league matchups to benefit fans and gate receipts. A second item promotes Vlad Evanoff how to make fishing lures with fully illustrated techniques and tools.
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Baseball box score highlights Cleveland vs Baltimore and Cincinnati vs Chicago
In Baltimore Cleveland 171 against 000 010 000 in favor of Baltimore with Ferrarese and Pappas pairing in pitching and Gard ner hitting a homer. Cincinnati edges Chicago 9 to 0 as Newcombe and Bailey hold the Cubs with Drabowsky charged with the loss and McMillan homering.
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Burnside Wins Indy Club Golf Tourney with 67
Fred Burnside fired a three under par 67 at Highland to win the Indianapolis Athletic Club event in Indianapolis on Thursday. John Hare finished second with 71.
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Amick and Ramsey Win Top Honors in Seniors Open
Ken Amick of Indianapolis captured overall net honors with a 70 while L. W. Ramsey of New Castle was the low gross winner with 74 at the Indiana State Seniors Open held Thursday at Kokomo Country Club.
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Chicago mulls return of college football
University of Chicago officials study practical questions on resuming college football. Dean John P. Netherton told a C banquet for letter winners that the office is evaluating specific issues involved in a possible return.
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Standings and Friday Probable Pitchers Roundup
Major league standings list Kansas City and Detroit leading with New York and Boston close. Friday night matchups feature Messi Bronstad Cleveland Kemmerer Donavan Wilhelm. Detroit New York and Chicago Baltimore games also slated. Thursday results include Milwaukee St Louis Pittsburgh San Francisco and more with several night contests.
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Yale Harvard Regatta Set For Thames River Showdown
The Yale Harvard regatta, oldest intercollegiate crew race in America, will be rowed on the Thames River Saturday with Harvard favored for its first victory in six years. It marks the 108th anniversary of the rivalry started in 1852 and features a four mile downstream course.
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