Carr Leads ASU Nominees for WAC Athlete of the Year
Arizona State looks set to dominate AP nominated athletes for the Western Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year with Henry Carr, Tony Lorick, and Joe Caldwell leading a strong ASU slate. The trio boast world records, top college marks, and Olympic prospects, while Skip Hancock offers potential in the College World Series.
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Associated Press
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Henry Carr
Tony Lorick
Joe Caldwell
Skip Hancock
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Lorick
Caldwell
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Baltimore Colts
Oakland
Joe
Detroit Pistons
Hancock
Loricks
New Mexico
Adolph Plummer
Plummer
Alis "Williams
Ira Harge
Utah
Brigham
Young
Bob Tobler
Tobler
BYU
Flynn’ Robinson
Flynn
Tom Wilkinson
Wyoming
Rain Cancels ASU Air Force Series in NCAA District 7
Arizona State University split a baseball win over Air Force Academy before showers and cold weather canceled the second game of the best of three NCAA District 7 title series. The Devils head home to await a final decision on where the series will conclude with a Monday deadline before the next round in Omaha.
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Tern Athletic
Yankees Still Confident Despite Loss to Twins
Yogi Berra, unshakable in belief, predicts a Yankees win amid a 2-1 defeat to Minnesota. Dick Stigman pitched a five-hitter, Elston Howard homered in the eighth, and Don Mincher plus Zoilo Versalles provided the decisive runs. Orioles, Red Sox, and Indians also won while Pittsburgh postponed.
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Belmont Stakes Field Shrinks Ahead of Triple Crown Test
Northern Dancer dominates buildup to Belmont as only Dancer and Hill Rise appear likely rivals for the 1 1/8 mile race. Dancer trainer Horatio Luro exudes confidence after a 4 1/2 furlong workout, with Hartack again named to ride. Hill Rise, piloted by Willie Shoemaker, matched the Dancer's workout pace, while Harbor View Farm's Roman Brother looms as a strong possible starter alongside Determined Man and National as outsiders in the $125000-added event at Aqueduct.
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Aqueduct
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Herbert Allen
Reginald Webster
Conley released by Cleveland Indians after minor league stint
Gene Conley, who played both pro basketball and major league baseball, has been given an unconditional release by the Cleveland Indians following a 1-1 record with the Burlingon farm club in the Class A Carolina League. Nancy Richey of Dallas prepares for the Wightman Cup, defeating Dorothy Campbell 6-0 6-2 in the Northern Tennis Tournament. J Foyt confirms entry in the 200-mile Mosport race. Bill Straub of Mt. Kisco receives the Army Athletic Association Award as Army tops contributor to intercollegiate athletics.
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Houston
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Army
Army Athletic Association
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Baseball Scoreboard Highlights Major League Pairings
A dense scoreboard rundown shows results and upcoming games across MLB divisions. Key matchups include St Louis at Chicago and Houston at New York with night lines noted, plus schedules for Milwaukee, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and others.
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Kansas City
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New York
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Chance
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Matt
Osteen
Detroit
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Chiease
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McDowell Ateniente
Tomorrom
If Angeles
Williamaport
Portland
Dallas
San Diego
Fifth Heavy Raps Rascon In 2nd Round
Irish Wayne Thornton of Fresno, ranked fifth light heavyweight, stopped Bobby Rascon of Tucson in 35 seconds of the second round after chasing him in the first round. Thornton will fight Eddie Cotton in Seattle in July for a shot at Willie Pastrano. Preliminary results include Chappell Finneye KO Raul Trango and Al Andrews decision Tino Arias.
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Wayne Thornton
Bobby Rascon
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Rascon
Thornton
Seattle
Seventh Boyer Eyes Major League Path From Alba High School
Len Boyer, the seventh Boyer brother, predicts a two to three year window to reach the majors before college. The 18 year old infielders standout at Alba High School near Joplin, Missouri, has worked out with the Cardinals and A's in Kansas City as scouts watch his high school game. If he signs, Len would join brothers Cloyd Wayne Ken Lynn and Clete in MLB lineage, with potential five sons in majors if Ron and Len succeed.
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New York
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Hank Bauer
St. Louis Cardinals
Wagner Rips AL Lefties At Hot Clip
Cleveland outfielder Leon Wagner continues a power surge, homering for the 11th time off a lefty this season in a 3-0 win over Chicago. Jack Kralick earned his fifth victory as Wagner’s RBI push lifts Cleveland to a four game winning streak, with Wagner boosting his average to .309 and driving Indians toward Hal Trosky’s RBI record.
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Chicago
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White Sox
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Daddy Wags
Indians
Arizona Captures District Six Opener 1–0 At Bryan
In Bryan on June 2, 1953 University of Arizona defeated Texas A&M 1–0 to take advantage of Charlie Shoemaker’s double and Jim Ward’s six hit pitching in the NCAA District 6 playoff opener. The game highlighted a tight pitching duel and a pressure win for the Wildcats.
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Charlie Shoemaker
Jim Ward
University of Arizona
Texas A&m
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