Off the Cuff Arizona May Be Mental Case
Arizona sports chatter notes J. F. McKale praising the Wildcats as mentally tough in Alumni Bulletin. UA coach Frank Lancet’s ten year record sits at 342 victories, 106 losses, two ties, with a suggestion of a top national win-loss mark. Also recounts Frank Lane’s apology to Webb and Topping over charitable receipts and Big Ten friction over Rose Bowl funding amid conference tensions.
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Wildcats Chase National Track Honors On West Coast Mission
Arizona lacks long distance stars as Ray Hiscok faces top 60 footers at Compton Invitational in California while Jim Burke and George Young pursue NCAA and AAU targets. Walt Mince leads decathlon hopes with past top five national finish as UA camps for Kingsburg meet.
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Cepeda's homer fuels Giants talk of pennant finish
Giants star Orlando Cepeda belted a towering 450 to 500-foot homer for seven RBIs as San Francisco beat Milwaukee 11 5. Manager Bill Rigney and Warren Spahn differed on the pennant race with Pittsburgh and Milwaukee pushing for the NL title. Spahn warned of a third place finish, citing strong Giants bats and key Braves hitters Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron.
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National Syndicate Seen Behind Attack On Boxing Promoter
Police said a national syndicate is suspected in the assault on Jackie Leonard promoter of Hollywood Stadium who was beaten outside his home and reported in serious condition. Leonard had told the California Athletic Commission that underworld figures including Frankie Carbo and Frank Palermo tried to intimidate him to control welterweight champ Don Jordan. Police seek suspects as Chief Parker says local forces are limited against a national syndicate.
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Tucson Boxing Showdown Tests Davis and Aragon
Arizona officials label Monday’s Hi Corbett Field bout a test for Tucson boxing as Art Aragon and Hank Davis prepare to fight. Promoter Ketonen and manager Paul Caruso back the match while Edson promises strict weigh ins and potential suspensions for no-shows. Aragon and Davis arrive with public workout planned at Tucson Garden.
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Phillies trade Jones to Indians for Bolger and cash
Philadelphia trades third baseman Willie Jones to Cleveland for outfielder Jim Bolger and an undisclosed cash amount. In Camden Frank Carbo, described as corrupt influence on boxing, is remanded to jail pending extradition proceedings after a bail bond is canceled.
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Newhouser scouts Midwest talent for Orioles in Illinois tourney
Hal Newhouser former Tigers great and Orioles supervisor scout travels 1000 miles to watch high school players in Akron Nashville Lexington and Bradley University Illinois He preaches watching pregame drills to judge running throwing and poise and notes batters time to first base He ranks curve speed and control and sets bonuses after reviewing each prospect with a clear price tag
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Littler Indicates 1959 Sprint Toward Golf Peak
Gene Littler, 28, of Singing Hills California, fired a 65 in the Eastern Open opening round, signaling a potential year for a major breakthrough as USGA Championship week approaches. He leads a field of 130 while rivals Ed Oliver and Tony Lema close with 66.
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Porky) Oliver
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White Sox Rally Past Orioles in 17th to Top AL Standings
The Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 6-5 in 17 innings, with Earl Torgeson delivering a two‑out homer in the 17th. Boston’s Gary Geiger drove in three runs as the Red Sox toppled the White Sox, while Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Cincinnati won in the NL and Whitey Ford led the Yankees past Detroit.
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KOLD Plans To Broadcast Cat Games From Omaha
KOLD will air all University of Arizona baseball games from Omaha during the College World Series. Sports Director Bernie Perlin announced live coverage with Jack Payne returning for play by play. Arizona opens June 13 at 6 p.m. Omaha time versus the District 3 winner yet to be determined.
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Mexican League Scores Split Part of Roundup
Sports scoreboard shows Mexico City Tigers beat Nuevo Laredo 3 to 2 in game one and Nuevo Laredo 4 beat Mexico City 3 in game two. Poza Rica 5 edged Mexico City Reds in one game while Poza Rica 9 defeated Mexico City Reds in another. Monterrey and Vera Cruz results are incomplete.
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