Giant-Killing Braves Set to Battle Pirates in Key Series
Pittsburgh trails in National League pennant chase as the Pirates visit Milwaukee for a three game set with the first place Braves. The Pirates, 7-8 against Atlanta this season, hope to close gap in a 10 game stretch. Bob Rush pitched San Francisco loss, while Red Schoendienst drove in runs for the Braves.
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Baseball results and schedule across leagues
Thursday and weekend results highlight Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 60 and various matchups. Pirates vs Giants coverage notes Del Crandall and Willie Mays errors. Giants nine games back behind Dodgers. Later games include Dodgers at Giants and Cubs at Cardinals in all-night slate.
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Redlegs Hover Near Fourth as Purkey Hosts Phils
Cincinnati trailed in the National League standings by 1 game of fourth and 242 games from last with a four game set against Philadelphia. Bob Purkey (14-9) pitched for the Redlegs against Don Cardwell of the Phils, aiming for his 20th win as Cincinnati fights to gain ground. The Tigers note mentions brothers Frank and Milt Bolling on Detroit with farm club George and Jerry Thomas at Augusta.
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Fishing Outlook for Ohio Prospects Mixed in Weekend Forecast
The Ohio Division of Wildlife reports fishing conditions vary by region. East Central and Southeast show light pressure with many waters in poor condition. Forked Run Lake Atwood Reservoir Lake Hope and Lake Alma in good shape. Central South see high waters and muddy streams, while Southwest lakes Kiser Stonelick Cowan Indian and Laramie are in perfect condition but with very low fishing pressure.
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Senators Spokesman Denies Move to Minneapolis
President Calvin Griffith stated no vote would be taken on moving the Washington baseball franchise to Minneapolis. The Senators’ spokesman said the idea of a transfer was not being pursued as the board would not move the team.
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Tribe Battle Kansas City For 6th Spot
Cleveland opens a three game series with Kansas City as Hal Woodeshick faces Ned Garver in a bid to leapfrog the Athletics into sixth. The Indians announce additions to the roster and spring training plans including Naragan Raines Brodowski Graber Hardy Jones Averill Moore Altobelli Pitual.
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Howard Named League MVP and Top Rookie
Frank Howard of Green Bay received the class B Three I League rookie honor with 19 of 20 first place votes. He also won the league MVP award, honored by sportswriters radio TV broadcasters managers and umpires for the 22 year old former Ohio State athlete.
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California presses Sugar Ray Robinson I to defend title or quit
California will pressure the National Boxing Assn. to force Sugar Ray Robinson to defend his world middleweight crown or surrender it. Proposal calls for an elimination tournament to select a challenger. Bennie Ford suggests a Sept. 25 San Francisco bout between Jo ey Giardello and Holly Mims as one eliminator. A Sept. 11 Utah bout between Gene Fulmer and Spider Webb is another potential eliminator.
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Phillies sign Alaska born pitcher Henry Pratt
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a right handed pitcher Henry Pratt born in Kanaka nak on the Nushagak River Alaska. Pratt, 17, will report in 1959 to the Brunswick Georgia farm club of the Phillies. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.
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Fight Results From Multiple Venues Across Regions
In Fairmont West Virginia Ezzard Charles outpointed Johnny Harper over ten rounds to win a decision. In Richmond Bob Butcher stopped Tommy Marrion in nine rounds in San Francisco. Yvon Durette outpointed Wreddie Mack in Moncton after six rounds. Boots Monroe stopped Nacho Pesante in Los Angeles as the Mexican bout ended in the fourth.
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Australian 1500m star shatters world record at 3 36
In Goetborg Sweden experts debated if Herb Elliott can match the new 1500 meters world record of 3 36 set by a 20 year old Australian. Many men refused to venture low.
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Record pace set in Dublin mile as Elliot eyes 4 minute mark
The article notes Elliott's rapid rise with a 3:53 to 3:54 mile equivalent after a 3:54.5 mile in Dublin, comparing to Bannister and Landy era records. It mentions prior 3:59.4 mile and 3:38.1 mile world marks, highlighting ongoing push toward the four minute barrier.
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Inevitable Death Taxes and Stengel Men in Series 17
The New York Yankees hold a magic number of three to clinch the pennant over the Washington Senators, with 17 as the marker to clinch against the Chicago White Sox. The club leads the AL and faces pitching concerns as Casey Stengel emphasizes getting the staff back on track ahead of a potential World Series run.
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Ohio University Bobcats Begin 1958 Football Preparation
About 50 candidates for Ohio University football report Sunday for uniform fitting exams and photo sessions. Monday two a days start under Head Coach Bill Hess with four varsity and two freshman assistants. The roster lists 14 lettermen among 12 seniors 15 juniors and 23 sophomores. The opener is September 20 against Youngstown University with five home games on the nine game schedule in the Mid-American Conference. Hess takes over from Carroll Widdoes who moves to athletic director. Last season the Bobcats went 2 6 1 and finished tied for fifth in the league.
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Hambletonian to stay at DuQuoin through 1962 after vote
The Hambletonian trotting classic for 3-year-olds will remain at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds through 1962 after a 9-7 directors vote. Gene and Don Hayes own the DuQuoin plant with jockeys Bill Hartack and Howard Grant, who ride a three-year extension that runs through 1959. Emily's Pride set a 1:59 4-5 mile heat in the win.
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Rutland Faces Big Task After 22 Game Unbeaten Streak
Rutland High School enters the 1958 season with a 22 game unbeaten run and only five lettermen. Coach Vennari relies on four nucleus players including Bob German and Roger Turner as he develops a large freshman and sophomore group to fill key roles in the Single Wing offense. The Red Devils’ schedule opens September 12 at Middleport with a lineup led by quarterback Robert Romine and linemen such as John Brogan and Jerry Eads.
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Anderson Favored But Tennis Questions Await Answers
Forest Hills opens the National Tennis Championships with questions over Barry MacKay under Jack Kramer and Ham Richardson facing Australians. The event tests whether MacKay can challenge for the title and if Richardson can prove he can beat top Australian players.
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Nelson Sure Bet For IS Triple Crown Lead
Toronto’s Rocky Nelson strengthens his grip on the International League triple crown as he collects three hits and three RBIs in a doubleheader split with Rochester. His .325 average leads the league by 14 points and his 39 homers top Luke Easter by four. Other results include Montreal over Buffalo and Columbus over Richmond. Bennie Daniels won the Jets’ fifth inning barrage, while Pettit hit his 10th homer with two aboard.
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Indians Acquire Brodowski and Graber From San Diego
The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of pitcher Dick Brodowski and outfielder Rod Graber from the San Diego club of the Pacific Coast League. Both players will join the Tribe when San Diego finishes its season on Sept. 7.
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Successful Spartans Michigan State Football History
Michigan State University's football program has posted a .667 winning percentage over 61 seasons, reflecting sustained success across three decades of play and multiple conference eras.
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Browns Blend Experience and Youth for Winning Football
Paul Brown of the Cleveland Browns explains a phased approach to building a winner. The Browns, tying with the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum, chase cohesion by mixing veterans with newcomers under a staged offense. Leroy Bolden and Jim Ninowski are highlighted as impactful newcomers.
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Pity the Poor Boxer Jailed for Roadwork Run
In Albuquerque a young middleweight boxer Jim Hegerle from St Paul Minnesota working out for a 10 rounder with Jimmy Martinez of Glen dale Arizona was locked out of the State Fair Grounds. He climbed the fence to continue roadwork and was jailed when a cop could not verify his identity. After manager Danny Spunt intervened Hegerle was released.
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Kaiser Leads St Johns of Brooklyn to 70 Wins in Three Seasons
In three seasons as baseball coach at St Johns of Brooklyn Jack Kaiser has steered the team to 70 victories and 19 defeats. The squad has finished twice as runner-up in the Metropolitan College Baseball Conference and once in a tie for second.
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Marietta Gun Club Downs Skyline Shooters in Shootout
Last Sunday the Marietta Gun Club defeated the Skyline shooters by 36 targets. John Good and George Hooper each hit 25 of 25 targets, while Hill Musser broke 50 of 50.
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