Glide named Thomasville's speedster Dirk Smith shines on basepaths
Thomasville outfielder Dirk Smith, a 6-1 200 pounder from Glide Oregon, tops the circuit in triples and RBIs as Dodgers coach Rudy Rufer notes his rapid baserunning. Smith's June surge lifts his average to .305 with 34 RBIs, while fielding and throwing remain work in progress for the Class D level standout.
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Gam es results and schedule from regional league
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia 9 Los Angeles 64 and Pittsburgh 6 San Francisco 1. St Louis 10 Cincinnati 4 and Milwaukee 6 Chicago 3. Today's games list Los Angeles at Philadelphia San Francisco at Pittsburgh Chicago at Milwaukee St. Louis at Cincinnati. Regional matchups include Little Rock Memphis Mobile and New Orleans Chattanooga with various city pairings.
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Sports Bill Backed by Club Owners Across Major Leagues
Washington AP report says baseball officials back a new sports bill exempting major leagues from antitrust laws for contracts and certain practices. Critics worry self‑regulation and loopholes could harm minors and trigger endless lawsuits while extending antitrust limits to concessions and stadium rentals.
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Tim Tam Seeks Return After Leg Surgery
Tim Tam undergoes major leg operation at University of Pennsylvania as 14 bone fragments and ligament damage are addressed. Surgeons say recovery for racing is six to eight months with a possible return, trainer Jimmy Jones remaining hopeful after initially predicting retirement.
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Rosewall Tops Pro Net Tourney Buzz At Forest Hills
Ken Rosewall, 142 pounds, is the talk of the $18,000 Tournament of Champions at Forest Hills. He and defending champ Pancho Gonzales each hold 0 records as the event heats up.
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Yankees Beat Indians To Snap Losing Streak
Whitey Ford fired a three hitter to improve to seven straight wins as the Yankees ended a four game skid with a 4-0 victory over Cleveland. New York padded its AL lead by one game while Detroit and Chicago rallied.
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Burdette Shuts Cubs as Milwaukee Extends NL Lead
Lew Burdette pitched a nine hit shutout through eight and a third as the Milwaukee Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to widen their National League lead to 24 games. Ted Kluszewski Ramon Mesias and Bill Virdon contributed big hits in a five run second inning. The win followed San Francisco and St Louis wins, keeping the Braves atop a tight NL race.
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College coaches warn on big signing bonuses
Omaha AP report quotes Charles Maher of Western Michigan University and three other NCAA College World Series coaches saying huge undergrad bonus contracts threaten college baseball. They warn it robs players of education and could bankrupt the sport if trends continue.
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Dodgers and Braves set for twin bill in Thomasville
Weather permitting the Dodgers and Braves meet in a doubleheader at Municipal Stadium tonight starting at 6 p.m. after last night’s rainout. Field is a likely starter for the Dodgers with a 2-2 record since joining the club. Howie Collins rejoined the team yesterday to attend his sister’s wedding.
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Duren Emerges as Yankees Bullpen Ace
New York AP reports Ryne Duren has become the Yankees relief standout. Under Casey Stengel and mentor Lefty O'Doul, Duren refined control and velocity, posting 26 2/3 innings with 40 strikeouts and 1.83 ERA while collecting three wins and eight saves.
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Golf Tourney Slated Sunday At Bainbridge
A one day golf tournament at Bainbridge Country Club is set for Sunday. Harold Weisel chairs the committee and 72 players max can enter for a $5 fee by 6 p.m. Saturday through Bill Morgan. The 27 hole medal event features nine flights with prizes for winners runners up and consolations. Championship flight begins 8 a.m. with other flights at 9 a.m. Luncheon facilities will be available.
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Burdette Regains Form With Nine-Hitter Victory
Milwaukee ace Lew Burdette, back in rhythm with a hippety hop finish, tossed his first complete game win since May 22 in a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He owns five wins and four losses, matching a calmer approach as Sanctioned by his own admission.
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Match Play Open In Kansas Meet Opens at Prairie Dunes
Trans Missisippi Men's Amateur Golf Tournament action began at 6,526 yard Prairie Dunes Kansas with medalists Bill Hird of Fort Dodge Iowa and John Farquhar of Amarillo Texas posting identical 7 34 71 scores. Five players tied at 84 contesting two title flight berths as Jerry Krause Kansas City and Howard Carey Jr Hutchinson earned spots. Defending champ Rex Baxter Amarillo Tex led practice before qualification.
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Owner Declares Silky Sullivan To Race Again
Silky Sullivan remains active at Hollywood Park and will race again in about a week. Trainer Reggie Cornell notes the horse tends to lag early but has a strong fan base nationwide and previously won the Santa Anita Derby by a large margin.
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Creed Rutherford Paired in Feature NCGT Quarterfinal
Creed, a 19 year old Lamar Tech representative from Beaumont Texas and medalist winner, faces Ann Rutherford of Penn State in the feature match of the quarter finals of the Women’s National Collegiate Golf Tournament. Rutherford, whose father is the Penn State coach, reached the semifinals in 1937.
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Albany Defeats Brunswick 4-1 To Retain Lead
Albany beat Brunswick 4-1 to hold a half game lead in the Georgia-Florida League. Warren Roddenberry pitched a four hitter with six strikeouts and one walk as Moe Shannon drove in two runs. Brunswick’s Mike Arrizola took the loss after six innings of work.
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Gavilan Fights Bahama Tonight in Miami Beach
Former welterweight champion Kid Gavilan faces Yama Bahama in a 10 round middleweight bout in Miami Beach. Gavilan trims to return to welterweight after bouts in heavier classes. Bahama, 25, from Bimini, has 8 wins 8 losses and one draw, riding a three fight win streak. Televised nationally by ABC at 10 p.m. EDT.
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Virgil Breaks Color Barrier for Tigers at Detroit
In Detroit at B Stadium, 29,794 fans witnessed Ozzie Virgil become the first Black player to appear in a Tigers uniform. The moment marked a historic milestone in Detroit baseball history and Major League Baseball.
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