VFW and Giants split as Jets crush Chevrons by 19-2
In a doubleheader action the V.F.W. beat the Giants 10-8 while the Antoni Super Jets routed the Chevrons 19-2. Morton earned the win for V.F.W. with 11 strikeouts, and Robin Aplet led the Jets with six walks and three hits. Giants losses featured Len Mantooth and Ralph Maize.
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Newhouser Tames Yankees to Aid Cleveland in Crucial 4-3 Victory
Hal Newhouser, a veteran pitcher with a fading arm, delivered six strong relief innings to beat the Yankees 4-3 and lift the Indians in the standings. The win trimmed New York’s lead and boosted Cleveland’s edge over the White Sox, while other National and American League results included Dodgers, Giants, Phillies, and Orioles wins. Newhouser’s performance capped a pivotal series, reaffirming his clutch role for Cleveland.
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Bolt, Stewart Face Playoff for Insurance Open Win
Tommy Bolt and Iarl Stewart Jr. tied after 72 holes in the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield Conn. Bolt shot 71 in the final round to finish even par 284 after a 60 in round two, while Stewart fired a 66 to force an 18 hole playoff for the winner's share. Stewart birdied the final hole from four feet. Bolt missed a six inch putt that could have won. Julius Boros, from Connecticut, shot 68 for 273 and third.
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Promoter boosts Basilio bout with big payoffs
Promoter Norman Rothschild touted a $55,000 guarantee to Kid Gavilan for a Basilio title defense and projected total purses around $115,000 plus TV for Basilio Gavilan. Basilio dominated Al Andrews last night, claiming he would beat any welterweight. Rothschild outlined future Basilio threats and offers, while Archie Moore signed to defend against Harold Johnson at Madison Square Garden on August 11.
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Driving Not Mayhem Marks Ukiah Speedway Meet
Deft driving over crashes highlighted the Ukiah Speedway second night of racing. Wes King won the main event and first heat, Fred Chartrand took his jalopy trophy and a heat win, with Dick Dixon, Bill Chalk, and Dave Innes also winning heats or finals. Only jalopies competed on the one fifth mile track as 15 of 16 entrants started the main event amid a late race scramble. Promoter Spurge Henderson announced a break next Friday to build more cars and accommodate the Independence Day holiday.
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Rainiers Top Hollywood Stars In Doubleheader Split
Seattle Rainiers floored the Hollywood Stars twice to split a Sunday Pacific Coast League action. The Rainiers won 4-1 in the first game on three unearned runs, then prevailed 3-2 in the nightcap after Seattle’s three-run seventh.
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Trabert Faces Wimbledon Quarterfinal With Blistered Hand
Tony Trabert, top seed, battles Australian Mervyn Rose in Wimbledon quarterfinals despite a blistered racket hand and a swollen right foot after a 160 minute win over Sven Davidson. Americans, Australians, and Jaro Slav Drobny fill the quarterfinal lineup as Seixas and Patty clash, while Brough Nevad Bradley Bradley hot prospects highlight the women’s fourth round.
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Italy
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Akron
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Del
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Belium
Andrade Digilio Set For Ten Round Lightweight Clash
Unbeaten Cisco Andrade of Compton meets Johnny Digilio of Bayonne in a televised 10 round lightweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena New York. Andrade, 23-1-1 with 23 wins, is favored 3-1 after defeating Bassett Khalfi LaVoie and Chavez this year. Digilio, 23 pro bouts with four losses, is New Jersey lightweight champion.
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Richardson Wins NCAA Tennis Singles Title
Ham Richardson of Tulane, age 20, defeated UCLA's Bob Perry 6-1 6-2 6-3 to win the NCAA singles championship in Seattle. He plans to start the summer amateur circuit and finish with the National Singles at Forest Hills in September.
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Local Club Steamrollers Dodgers? Elks rout Blues in two games
The Ukiah Elks swept Guadalupe Blues of San Mateo in two games at Anton Stadium and Talmage, winning 13-2 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday. Charlie Perkins pitched well in Saturday’s win as Lukias, Bartolomei and Guidi contributed key hits, while Gary Modrell tossed all nine innings Sunday with strong control. The Blues, led by Bob Cerrato and Bill Staley, struggled with control as multiple pitchers were knocked around.
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Sports Calendar TONDAY to SUNDAY events
Daily listings of local baseball and golf leagues with times and venues. Notable games include Elks vs Santa Rosa Rosebuds at Anton Stadium on Wednesday and Elks vs Pomona Tile at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Anton Stadium and Talmage field respectively.
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Talmage Club Wins Redwood Empire Annual Trap Shoot
The Talmage Gun club defeated teams from Point Arena and Sebastopol at the Redwood Empire trap shoot in Talmage. The Class A, B squads each shot 225 of 250, Class C hit 208 of 250. Top trophies went to Perry Austin, Pop Parducci, Bob Fraitas, and Zander Moschetti of Ukiah, with seconds earned by Lando Francis, Cliff Schultz, and Howie Williams. A barbecue followed for over 100 attendees.
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Weightlifters End AAU Championship in Long Beach
Three new national champions emerged at the AAU meet in Long Beach California as Bert Elliott edged Richard Giller to win the middleweight with a 765 total. Yas Kuzuhara claimed the 132 pound title with 668, Charles Vinci won 123 pounds with 620, and Joseph Pitman swept the 148 pound class with 755. Norbert Schemansky set the meet record with 416 12 pounds in the clean and jerk.
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Ken Buck Fund under way after Giants gift in Stockton
A Ken Buck Fund drive started in Stockton to cover medical costs for Ken Buck COP star and Giants No 1 draft pick. The first contribution was a $500 check from the New York Giants. Buck, an end, is fighting a urogenital malignancy and tied for the nation lead in pass receptions last year.
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