Cincinnati Redlegs Hit All-Star Schedule at Crosley Field
The Cincinnati Redlegs launch a long home stand at Crosley Field from Friday night August 17 to Sunday September 2, facing Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Giants and Cubs in night and day games. Civic golf tourney at Edgewood links and local baseball notes including Fortville Petty homer and Ruth Mantle watch feature alongside Mid-State standings and Lapel bowling meeting.
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Zionsville
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Frankfort
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Atcatia
Redlegs Take Exciting Doubleheader Over Cubs
The Cincinnati Redlegs swept a Chicago Cubs doubleheader, winning the opener 4-4 on Frank Robinsons single and finishing the night 7-3 with Art Fowler pitching. Jim Hughes, Don Hoak and Smokey Burgess contributed runs as the Redlegs clinched the twin bill, while Russ Meyer struggled for the Cubs.
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Cincinyinati Redlegs
Chicago Cubs
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Art Fowler
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Jim Hughes
Don Hoak
Cubs
Grandview Jr Tourney Opens With Planned Friday Play
The Grandview Madison County Junior Tourney opens Friday at 8 am for players under 18. Ovid Penry chairs the event with Vaughn Petti Gro, YMCA physical director, set to present awards after games. Friday draws list multiple 3-player pairings for both boys and girls with start times from 8:00 to 10:05, though several entries are incomplete.
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Pirates Rally Beats Phillies 5 4 In Eighth Inning
Pittsburgh Pirates staged a four run rally in the eighth to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 4. Roberto Clemente delivered the go ahead run on an unusual play as Elmer Valo misplaced a throw, Creighton Mazeroski and Bill Mazeroski provided key hits. Ron Kline earned the win as Lee Walls and Frank Thomas helped build the rally with a walk and sacrifice flies.
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Elmer Valo
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Velo
Gran Warner
Moveroski
Lee Walls
Frank
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Mazeroski
Hank Foiles
Kline
Foiles
Bob Miller
Jack Mayer
Bill Virdon
Bob Skinner
Walls
Witcher
Ben Flowers
Skinner
Antonelli Shuts Dodgers in Complete Game Victory
Johnny Antonelli outpitched Don Newcombe in a brilliant mound duel to hold the Brooklyn Dodgers to two hits and lift the New York Giants to a 10 run victory. Willie Mays belted his 21st homer as Antonelli became the first lefty to blank Brooklyn this season and complete the game.
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Bailey
Pete Whisenunt
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Jerry Kindall
Ray Jablonski
Rocky Bridges
Johnny Klippstein
Jim Brosnan
Vito Valentinetti
Temple
Kindall
Jersey City
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Don Newtomibe
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
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Antonelli
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Duke Shider
Randy Jackson
Charley Neal
Newcombe
Dodger
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May
World Series of Drag Racing Draws 1500 Entries
Lawrenceville hosts the third annual World Series of Drag Racing August 22 to 26 with 1500 hot rodders expected and 15,000 fans. Notables include Marie Kramer of Chicago and the Arfons brothers of Akron with Lloyd Scott of Long Beach the 1955 champ. Prizes center on the Maremont Trophy and a $1,000 university scholarship. The event unfolds on a half mile strip at Lawrenceville Municipal Airport.
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Frederick, Md
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Chicago
Kuenn Run Helps Tigers To Victory
Harvey Kuenn drove in a run with an eighth inning double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 14 to 4 in Cleveland. Kuenn’s hit scored Bill Tuttle and capped a pitched duel between Frank Lary and Bob Lemon, giving Detroit a win that kept them within reach of the Yankees in the league standings.
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Bob Lemon
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New York Yankees
Top Pros Play At Milwaukee Open Golf Tournament
The nations top players gather in Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Open at Tripoli Golf Club with a 35000 purse. Ted Kroll sits out to return home. Defending champ Cary Middlecoff headlines a field including Burke Fleck Snead Pard Barber Poll JeMarel Toski Wininger Stiller and others.
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Cary Middlecoff
Jackie Burke
Jack Fleck
Sam Snead
Doug Pard
Jery
Edgewood Women Plan Personal Guest Day At Club August Twenty Second
Edgewood Country Club women prepare for Personal Guest Day on August 22 after a stretch of sunny golf. Recent events included Annus Match Tourney winners Flight One Bernice Roby Flight Two Frances Murphy Flight Three Fern Kellegger, and a low net nine hole event won by Lois Pressing Frances Murphy Em Flanagan. The club championship results feature Edith Pitts Amy Dye Em Flanagan and more with plans for an all day program including luncheon and pool entertainment led by Dorothy Walker and a committee led by Mrs Ernest Filbey. Sponsors include local businesses such as Anderson Sporting Goods Kirkmans Heckaman Buick and more with additional events scheduled through August 21 under Roths Olsen Ebann and others.
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Margaret Webb
Virginia Thompson
Donna Diedring
Honnie Brown
Dee Banner
Roberta
Johnson
Hale
Natch
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Nancy Mathews
Amy Dye
Virginia
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Martha DeVol
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Dorothy Miller
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Delores Marsh
Jackie Hood
Ami Brodnick
Emma Gillispi
Margaret
Webb
Emma Brady
Donna
Diedring
Marjorie Clem
Martha Obler
Roberta Carter
Charlottesville Girl Leads In Canada Championship Round
Mary Pat Janssen of Charlottesville Virginia tops a 16 golfer field in the Canadian Ladies Open match play at Niakwa Golf Course near Winnipeg. She defeated Barbara McIntyre of Toledo 3 and 2 to reach Thursday’s third round, as defending champion Marlene Stewart of Fonthill Ontario and Mary Gay of Kitchener Ontario advance in tight wins. Ingrid Walks, 13, German swimming star, will miss Melbourne Olympics due to a broken arm sustained in Verona lodging duties.
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Bright and Phogg Analyze Catcher Bright Phogg Debate
In a dialogue between Bright and Phogg, they discuss the suspended catcher Mangan of the New York Giants and explore issues around player tampering and the reserve clause. They agree Mangan is not acceptable and consider his options, noting baseball’s unique contractual rules. The exchange touches on loyalty, earnings, and the right to switch teams within league constraints.
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Stagg Birthday Wishes Pour In From Adoring Fans
Stockton recalls the famed Stagg as he nears his 66th year of coaching with telegrams from admirers and former players. He criticizes current emphasis on victories over character and plans to continue mentoring at Stockton College while remaining active in football and youth development. President Eisenhower sends a tribute noting a lifetime dedicated to building minds and bodies.
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