Major League Clubs Face Rough Home Records Across Leagues
AP sports report notes seven of eight NL teams struggle at home with Giants first at 13 wins 8 losses and Dodgers 9-10. Indians lead AL with 16-6 at home opening an 18 game stand after a 13-5 win over Boston. Cubs beat Pirates 6-5 as Sauer homers with Kiner aboard to decide.
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Congressional Game Set At Washington Stadium
The annual Congressional base ball game blends politics and sport at Griffith Stadium under lights. Nixon to throw first ball as Democrats defend a six year win streak against a Republican team. Key players include Rep. Davis and Rep. Wheeler in a long standing Capitol wager.
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Don) Wheeler
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Trade Talk In Air As Deadline Nears
New York moves focus to final hours before the deadline as Pittsburgh pitchers Max Sarkent and Vern Law draw interest from the Cubs. The Cubs and Pirates discuss deals while the Cardinals eye one ace, and the Yankees seek added pitching from Sid Hudson or Alex Kellner. Rumors swirl about Johnny Pesky and Freddie Yost trades but denials surface.
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Williams Sidelined For Indefinite Time
Ted Williams, Boston's power slugger, is confined to his hotel suite with a viral infection. He has been ill for nine days and will miss the Red Sox for an undetermined period while doctors assess a right lung condition near pneumonia.
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Costa Scores Upset Win Over Baby Ortiz
Costa, a 20 year old Brooklyn lightweight, upset top featherweight contender Baby Ortiz in a ten round bout at Eastern Parkway. Costa was the 8 to 5 underdog but won the decision as Ortiz claimed he failed to fight his best. Costa weighed 128 pounds to Ortiz’s 128. Livio Mixelli won his debut as a US citizen with a set decision over Luther Rew lings at St Nicholas Arena.
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Chubby) Costa
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Patty Berg Leads Western Open Medalist in Illinois
Veteran Patty Berg claimed the $100 medalist prize with a 70 at Glen Flora Country Club. Her fifth qualifying medalist honor comes as she pursues a fifth Women's Western Open title, with Betsy Rawls Louise Suggs and Joyce Ziske among top contenders after rounds.
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Atlanta's Crackers Top Nashville, 5-1 in 5 innings
Tall pitchers figure prominently in Southern Association action as Jim Pearce of Chattanooga and Jim Bunning of Little Rock deliver strong outings. Pearce blanks New Orleans 9 hits allowed while Bunning shuts out New Orleans 11-0. Atlanta builds its lead to three games with a 5-1 win over Nashville. Memphis tops Mobile 7-2 after a five run second inning.
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Golfer Aims for Fifth Western Open Title Record
The player seeking a fifth win targets a historic mark, matching a 25 year old feat. She and Patty pursue the unmatched record as they compete for the Western Open title.
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