Shantz Helps Yankees Pose as Pennant Contenders
Manager Casey Stengel praised Bobby Shantz for his role with the New York Yankees as a key stopper in the pennant chase. The southpaw, traded from Kansas City, has rebounded from earlier arm doubts to post strong form, following a 24 win MVP season in 1952 and earning trust as a versatile, quick, and productive pitcher.
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Bobby Shantz
Athletics
Shantz
New York Yankees
Bobby
Yankees
Kansas City
Lou Boudreau
Boudreau
Independent League Leaders Clash Sunday in Vital Showdown
Chewsville Orioles host Funkstown as the Independent Baseball League leaders collide for undisputed first place. The top two co leaders meet in Smithsburg tomorrow afternoon, aiming to settle the pennant race amid a large crowd.
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Funkstown
Smithsburg
Independent Loop
District 12
Weverton
Orioles
Everything Set For Potomac Boat Regatta At Folomet Club
Potomac regatta opens tomorrow with hundreds of enthusiasts converging on Folomet Fish and Game Club near Williamsport. Delphey notes entries from District 12 clubs, two top teams hold 6-4 splits, program features ten events on a 1 2 mile course, races start at 2 PM, open to the public.
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Big League Leaders by The Anuoeinted Prom
American League leaders include Mantle of New York hitting .387 with 82 runs, 53 RBIs, 21 homers and 9-1 pitching for Shantz. Malzone of Boston tops hits with 90 and doubles with 18 alongside Minoso. Pitchers Wynn and Rupp among strikeout leaders. National League stats show Aaron leading runs at 83 and RBIs with 58, 96 hits, 20 homers. Musial doubles, Bruton and Mays triple leaders. Schmidt 6-1 with 7-0? 7-? win. Sanford 43 strikeouts.
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Pittsburgh
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Milwaukee
Mays
Musial
St. Louis
Bruton
Fights Last Night Report From Ring Card
Boston Johnny Russo 138 facing New York Larry Boardman 130 while Marlborough Conn 10 and Edmonton 5 feature in a setpointed boxing card at Jackie Headon arena. Pittsburgh pugilist Eanignen feene 1S appears in results with Edmonton 5.
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New York
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Pittsburgh
Jackie Headon
Edmonton
Jets Rally Past Pony Express in Close Pony League Game
Jets scored all runs in the first and fourth innings to defeat Pony Express. Bowman led Jets with 2 for 3 while Pony Express pitcher Fishack homered in the second. Tonight two games on the slate: Jets vs Pirates at 2 and Tigers vs Jaycees at 6.
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Jaycees
Woodmen edge Fairchild in West End Little League thriller
Powers delivered a go ahead single in the eighth as Woodmen beat Fairchild 14 to ? in a high scoring West End league tilt. Wyand scored on an error, Powers and Dofflemyer added hits, while Haugh led Fairchild with two hits and a homer earlier.
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Colvin
Wray
R. Haugh
J. Carter
Doftlamyer
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Pitchers Battle As Athletics Edge Indians 24 6
In a Conococheague Little League game the Athletics edged the Indians 24 to 6 in a close pitcher's duel. Young struck out nine on one hit for the A's while Martin allowed three hits and five strikeouts for the Indians. Moser added a standout defensive play for the Athletics.
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A’s
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Moser
Athletica
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McKinney
Nacco Wins Prep League Clash With Optimists
Nacco racked up 12 runs as Skip Vance and Bill Nutter each had three hits. The duo joined Janet in driving in two runs apiece while Nacco collected 18 safeties off two Optimist pitchers Gossard and Phillips. Tom Martin hit a two run homer for Optimist. Next game Monday at Reservoir Park pitting Hoffman Chevys against Nacco.
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Bill Nutter
Nacco
Gossard
Phillips
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Vance
Nutter
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Hoffman Chevys
Basilio Promises Knockout as Robinson Fight Planned
New York June 29 Basilio vowed to settle scores with Sugar Ray Robinson in a September middleweight title bout. tentative dates target Sept 16 17 at the Polo Grounds or Sept 23 24 at Yankee Stadium. Basilio cedes five percent of gate and TV to meet Robinsons 45 percent demand and eyes a $1 million potential gate. Robinson offered cautious outlook planning termination likely but not definite.
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Ralph Bogart
Perky Cullinane
Bethesda Country Club
Chevy Chase
Big Changes In All Star Voting Seen
Commissioner Ford Frick vetoed a plan to give managers control of the All Star starting lineup after a Cincinnati surge. Voters can cast many ballots via designated regional papers, tipping the balance toward Musial Mays and Aaron, while five Reds remained starters in St. Louis. The 1958 controversy echoes prior calls for reform.
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Donkey Game Carded in Funkstown Benefit
The Raritan Club of Funkstown sponsors a donkey baseball contest Monday at 9 PM at Funkstown Community Park. Proceeds will aid the Funkstown Raritan Junior baseball team.
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Raritan Club
Funkstown Raritan
Orioles Near Pitching Mark As Rays Moore Shuts Out Indians
Baltimore edged Cleveland 6 0 as Ray Moore pitched five shutout innings in the win and the Orioles pushed their scoreless streak to 41 innings. Manager Paul Richards praised pitching depth as Billy O Dell and Bill Wieht prepared to start the first game of a doubleheader while Al Pilarcik continued a hot bat.
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Bill Wieht
Yam
Chicago
Sox
Glick Wins Cumberland Country Club Women’s Golf Tilt
Mrs. Glick wins the seventh annual Cumberland Country Club women’s tournament with a total of 186 strokes after firing 77 yesterday. Mayer Bibby of Cumberland and Mrs Edward Ferriday of Chevy Chase tied for second with 161 after a playoff.
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Yar
Comserland Country Club
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Edward Ferriday
Chevy Chase
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