Speed and Safety Drive Lorain County Speedway Racing
The Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association programs at Lorain County Speedway draw fans with speed and danger. Safety measures help protect drivers amid crashes and antics, while drivers like Norm Sawl and others compete for season points at Sportsman Park near Bedford.
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Eisenhower may intervene over 1959 Pan American Games in Cleveland
Cleveland officials work to resolve financing for the 1959 Pan American Games with a possible seven member committee to study the $1,900,000 bond issue. The city seeks federal and state funds while Governor Lausche resists a $2,900,900 grant, warning failure could mock the nation. Mayor Celebrezze warns it would be a major humiliation for Cleveland.
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Last NCAA Qualifying Is Today
The final NCAA golf qualifying round began early at Ohio State's Scarlet Course. Players from Williams College, Wesleyan, and Western Illinois started at 6 am. Contenders posted par on the back nine with few bogies and tied for spots as the field tightened.
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Ome
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Dan Coleman
Western Iliners
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Bill Redding
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LaPorte
Redding
Logansport
Marathon Wimbledon men’s first round extends after darkness
American Ham Richardson and Australian Jack Arkinstall extended their marathon first round match into a second day at Wimbledon after two hours and five minutes. Richardson led 6-4 9-7 11-13 4-2 before darkness halted play. Women’s singles begin with top American stars including Louise Brough Shirley Fry and Althea Gibson expected to start action.
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Ham Richardson
United States
Jack Arkinstall
Australia
Wimbledon
Richardson
Westfield
N. J
Arkinstall
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Cal
Shirley Fry
St. Petersburg
Fla
Beverly Baker Fleitz
Jaroslav Drobmy
Rama Krishnan
India
Elyria Dairies Win, Motormen Rally to Beat Knights of Columbus
Elyria Motors edged Knights of Columbus after a third inning deficit, pitching duo Dangerfield and Nielsen limiting KC to two hits. Kenny Dick homered and singled in three trips, boosting Elyria Dairies past Hilltoppers 13-2 as Hays fanned 12 for KC.
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Knights of Columbus
Elyria Dairies
Hilltoppers
Doug Dangerfield
Dick Nielsen
Knights
I. of C
Steve Hays
Motors
Hays
Dangerfield
Nielsen
Kenny Dick
Tim Haury
Cky Spinks
Elyria Memorial Hoenital
Ribands Arrives in New York Amid Retirement Uncertainty
Australian racing champion Ribands arrived in New York after a 10 day flight amid uncertainty whether he will race again or be retired to a stud farm.
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LaGrange Lions blank Litchfield in hot stove win
Denny Downs pitched a two hit ball with 14 strikeouts guiding LaGrange Lions to a 31 0 victory over the previously unbeaten Litchfield in their fifth straight Suburban Hot Stove League win.
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Denny Downs
LaGrange’ Lions
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Berg Hurls No-Hitter in Suburban League Victory
Freddy Berg pitched a no hitter for Oberlin Powers and Dawley as they defeated Columbia 50 in Columbia Station. Jim Krawczyk added two hits for the winners while Berg walked three. Meyer took the loss. LaGrange improved to a five win record and Litehtield reached 41.
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Brough Defends Women's Title At Wimbledon Opener
Louise Brough, the defending champion and four time Wimbledon winner, opened the 68th Wimbledon championships on center court as American players launched their bid for an 18th straight women's singles crown. The Beverly Hills star led off the women's play in England.
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England
Louise Brough
Miss Brough
Beverly Hills
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Mulloy Frays With Fraser As Pro Tennis Tour Opens
The 41 year old Mulloy from Denver was beaten by No 3 Fraser in a tense opening match. Art Larsen from San Leandro beat Ron Holmbert of Brooklyn in a close 63 64. Lew Hoad of Australia skipped past Don Fontana and joined Ken Rosewall as he eliminated John Parrett. Budge Patty defeated Sinton Humber and Vic Seixas beat Mal Fo.
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Budge Patty
Los Angeles
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Austria
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Mal Fo
Baltimore
Baltimore at Cleveland in Early Baseball Broadcasts
The schedule notes WEOL and WERE broadcasting Baltimore at Cleveland with early coverage planned. The report also mentions a college golf NCAA match with Joe Campbell on a defending champion LSU roster and a field nearing 64 for match play starting Wednesday. North Texas leads golf standings at halfway with a seven stroke edge over Oklahoma A M and Southern Cal.
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Tulane Aguero and USC Olmedo lead NCAA tennis survivors
In Kalamazoo Michigan 32 players remain after the first round of the NCAA tennis championships with top seed Jose Aguero of Tulane and USC’s Alex Olmedo advancing. Aguero, Rio de Janeiro native and defending singles champion, had a bye and will face Sanford Kaplan of Detroit. Olmedo, Peru native, defeated Mike Field of Indiana 6 2 6 2 and meets Dave Brogan of Michigan State.
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University of Detroit
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Schoendienst Sidelined With Right Shoulder Calcium Deposit
New York Giants second baseman Red Schoendienst, acquired from St. Louis Cardinals, will miss extended action due to a calcium deposit in his right shoulder. The injury raises concerns for the Giants' infield and lineup.
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Indians Seek Seventh Straight as Wynn Faces Orioles
Cleveland hosts Baltimore at Lakefront Stadium aiming for a seventh consecutive win. Early Wynn will oppose Connie Johnson as Cleveland's hot stretch continues while the Yankees lead the league and Baltimore moves into town for a key weekend with Chicago White Sox.
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Local Baseball League Standings And Scheduled Games
The Diamond Docket lists standings for multiple leagues including PONY LEAGUE EAST AND SOUTH divisions, LITTLE LEAGUE across East West and North, and CITY SOFTBALL. Numerous teams such as Indians Dodgers and Red Sox are shown with venues at Lappin Field East Kiwanis Field and Diamond Nos. 1 and 2. The schedule notes game times around 6 to 7 pm.
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