Braves Sweep Phillies as Aaron Drives Streak to 16 Games
Milwaukee Braves rout Philadelphia 4 3 and 6 2 to sweep the doubleheader and climb in the standings. Hank Aaron collects four hits including his 2 000th, drives in three, lifts his average to a .394 during a 16 game hitting streak. Phillies drop to second behind San Francisco in tight pennant chase.
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Phillies
San Francisco
Milwaukee County Board
Eugene Grobschmidt
Hank Aaron
Aaron
Sall
Ake
Giants
Houss
Kelso Mongo Pitted In Monmouth Handicap
The feature Monmouth Handicap at Monmouth Park draws Kelso and Mongo for a first meeting since their Washington D C International clash. Other Saturday races include the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and the Equipois Mile at Arlington Park as well as Delaware Park’s Distaff Big Three opener and the Tidal Handicap at Aqueduct. Miss Cavandish, fresh from the Monmouth Oaks victory, is pegged for the Delaware Oaks on July 26.
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Monmouth Park
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Mongo
Laurel
Arlington Park
New Castle
Delaware Park
Aqueduct
New York
Winchester Golf Club Ladies' Member-Guest Ends In Close Finish
The Winchester Golf Club held its Ladies' Member-Guest Tournament with 22 teams. Wayne Whitman and Mrs Iden won the Low Ball Net with 129, edging Mrs Frank Burk and Mrs Ted Britt by two strokes. Mrs James Swink captured Low Gross Guest, while Mrs Thomas Iden and Mrs Holt Lauder tied for Low Net with a 150.
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Winchester Golf Club
Wayne Whitman
Iden
Frank Burke
Ted Britt
James Swink
Thomas Iden
Holt Lauder
F. L. Largent
Frank Burkholder
Bloomington eyes spring baseball move after smart year
Bloomington reports a decision to pursue spring practice with the Hoosier baseball team, aiming to improve performance. The piece notes a cautious but positive outlook for the program under its current leadership and suggests a strategic shift for upcoming seasons.
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Bloomington
Ind
Fedians Univer
Hoosier
Smith Wins on Seniors at Lower Cascades
Virginia crowned G. William Bill Smith of Charlottesville the new men’s senior golf champion, defeating Don Kelsey of Blacksburg 1 up in 19 holes on the 6,895-yard Lower Cascades course. Both finalists chose to walk the hills rather than use carts.
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Hot Springs
Virginia
Lower Cascades
G. William
Bill” Smith
Charlottesville
Blacksburg
Don
Kelsey
Smith
Cascades
Homestead
Cascade Course
E. D.mustard
Sam McLaughlin
Woodberry Forrest
McKinley Aims to Make It Three Straight Clay Crown
Top seed Chuck McKinley opens defense of his National Clay Courts Tennis Championship title as he seeks a three consecutive singles victory, a feat last achieved by Bobby Riggs in 1936 to 1938. The event draws 128 men and 64 women and previews the Davis Cup Challenge Round in Cleveland September 24-26.
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Bobby Riggs
Cleveland
John Cooney Began Coaching Career With 1921 Braves
John Cooney, 63, longtime coach with the Chicago White Sox, started his baseball career with the 1921 Boston Braves.
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John Cooney
Chicago White Sox
Boston Braves
Eagle Seeks 12th Straight Victory in Cup Trials
American Eagle unbeaten in the Americas Cup Trials aims for a 12th win as it faces Columbia off Rhode Island Sound. Skippered by Bill Cox the 12 meter yacht from New York Yacht Club competes after beating Nefertiti by 4 minutes 23 seconds on a 24 mile windward leeward course. British contender Sovereign observers the fifth race setup.
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Newport
B.I
American Eagle
Rhode Island Sound
Eagle
New York Yacht Club Committee
Bill Cox
Darien
Nefertiti
Sovereign
Barber Wins Wykagyl Round Robin for PGA Stop
Miller Barber, a 32 year old Texan from Arkansas, captured the Wykagyl Round Robin title by beating Ken Venturi in a 90 hole event at Wykagyl Country Club. Barber earned $5,000 for the victory and will join the PGA Championship field in Columbus, though he is not yet eligible for the pros’ private tee party due to nearing completion of his five year apprenticeship.
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New Rochelle
N.Y
Columbus
Miller Barber
Texarkansas
Ark
Ken Venturi
Barber
Venturi
Owe Wykagyl
E. J. Harrison Tops Field as Open Veteran
E. J. Dutch Harrison aged 54 was the oldest entrant at the U S Open at Congressional Washington D C He has played in 18 prior Opens highlighting his veteran status in the event.
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E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Congressional
Washington, D.C
Esso Out Hits Merchants 8 5 In City League
Esso whipped the Winchester Merchants 8 to 5 in City League play on Saturday night. Dickie Longerbeam went 4-5 to lead Esso with Bob Fetter and Bobby Kline homering. Grim earned the win while Donald took the loss.
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Clarke County Esso
Winchester Merchants
ESSO
Bob Fetter
Bobby Kline
Merchants
Rusty McDonald
Dickie Longerbeam
Fetter
McDonald
Donald
Major League Baseball Standings and Results Summary
Weekend results show Baltimore scoring seven to Cleveland four and Detroit defeating Boston one to eight. New York tied Washington two to two with several games decided in extra innings including Minnesota over Kansas City five to four in 10 innings.
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Los Angeles
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Kansas City
Associated Press
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
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Rae Nee
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Houston
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Milwa
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Frank Lary
Roy Sievers
Steve Boros
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Orlo Robertson
Vie
Mickey Wright
Ruth Jessen
San Diego
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McKinley
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Barber Takes
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Surplus Bread & Bakery Products
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