Indians poised for pennant drive as Reds split with Giants
At Crosley Field the Reds swept the opener 6-4 with Wally Post homering and three singles by Post. Cincinnati dropped game two 4-1 as Johnny Antonelli shut them down. Cleveland won two from Baltimore and stayed within reach of the pennant race behind Ray Narleski’s relief work. The White Sox blanked Boston 4-0. Philadelphia and St. Louis split, with Ennis driving in runs in the nightcap. The Pirates belted Chicago twice behind Dick Hall and Vernon Law, while the Yankees keyed a late rally to beat Cleveland.
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Johnny Bucks Toy Fer
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Yo Berra
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Don Bessent
Henry Aaron
Ray Crone
Chauncey Plains Rally Secures Narrow Win In HVA
Chauncey and The Plains reversed late in the game to defeat Albany 7 6 in 11 innings. Longstreth and Bobo led with key hits while Erdy, Thompson and Knowlton contributed, as Merchant pitchers Comb and Shuttleworth struggled to contain the rally and the Linings.
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Swinner
Macak
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Plait
New Marshfield
Dick Armstrong
Vexsale
George
Kaulsociation
Xipang
Larry Morrison
Pires
Longstreth
Albany
Merchants
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Hubert
Bobo
Mle Cooksey
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Plains
Satie
Knowlton
Joe Erdy
Plaine
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Dick Macek
Abr Patton
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Dawley
Sanborn
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Shuttleworth
Fick
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Rf Cunningham
Canter
Earneh
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Howard Bobo
Cooksey
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Hunter
Dickens
Kaul
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Paul Cecil
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Beatty
Snider
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Bolt Next for Cary in PGA Final
Tired Dentist Burke reach a 40-hole semifinal tale with Middlecoff as Bolt and Ford clash in a tense match. After two holes to go Saari squared the affair with crucial putts on the 36th and 37th holes. Burke and Middlecoff tied twice before Burke’s rough trouble and Middlecoff’s steady play sealed a double tie, leaving the big match in Sweden still unsettled.
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Ford
Mayfield
Saari
Sweden
Burke
Detchtarag
Sassney
Burkes
Western Am Vor Women Starts Today
The Women's Western Amateur begins today at Fieldas with 32 players advancing to match play after open rounds. Notables include runnerups Bevary Amman Laa and Marjorie Lind, plus Mae Murray Jones and Jane Nelson among contenders. The event starts on a 6400 yard par 73 course, with Miss Doran stepping aside for marriage and Claire Sewood of Ohio honored as organizer.
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Minnesota
Marjorie Lind
Hare Rotor
Clairesewood
Ohio
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Mae Murray Jones
Jane Nelson
Scott Probasco
Mary Anes
Wall
Wom en’s Golf Victory At Hot Springs Draws $6500 Prize
Jameson of San Antonio Texas and Faulk of Thomasville Georgia won the $6300 four ball event at Hot Springs with a two under par 72 Sunday finishing two strokes ahead of Beverly Henson of Indiana and Mickey Wright of Wichita Kansas who totaled 284 for 72 holes.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mary Lena Faulk
Thomas
Ville
Hot Springs
Race Store
Tal Beverly Henson
Indo
C Cau
Mickey Wright
la Wichita
Kan
White Sox Giv Marion New Contract On Test Basis
White Sox announce a two year contract for manager Marion on a test basis for 1960 and 1961. General manager Frank Lane says the move makes Marion the highest paid White Sox field manager, with details withheld.
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Marion
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Waite Pilot
Lendrds
Baltimore
Frank Lane
Brilliant Rally Wins Western for Merrins
Eddie Merrins of Meridian Massachusetts rallied from a late deficit to beat Hillman Robbins of Memphis State 1 up at the 37th hole in the Western Amateur. Robbins misfired a 3-foot putt on 36 leaving Merrins to seize the final hole with a sand shot from the trap to two feet and seal the victory as Robbins missed.
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Eddie Merrins
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Western Golf Assn
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Hillman Robbins
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Robbins
16-Year-Old Cops Publinks Tie for Sixth Spot
In a windy Brookside Course finish, Ralph Santangelo Spanier ICS tendered a strong showing as George Zagrave, Canton, Marchand, and Mike Muratall racked up scores. Danials, Be
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Lumi
Ralph Santangelo
Canice Socee Eer Spanier Ics
Bob Zw
Dee
George Zagrave
Met Marchand
Canton
Mike Mural
Cleveland
Poirier Meets At St Nick's In Tight Rookie Race
The article outlines Poirier and others contending for Rookie of the Year honors at St. Nick's. Amid shaky play and a rough start, leaders such as Gacek and Daniels posted solid rounds. Axton finished with 286 on home course to place third, as Weather and Weather-related factors influenced the day.
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Shy Assocmion
Gene Porter
Knoc Mores
Carevorett
Pas
Vonight
Poers Knockout at Plaat Su Arena Ends Short Bout
The Niagara Falls NY event saw a tight knockout round with the winner lasting only minutes. A misstep left the opponent unable to continue as the crowd witnessed an abrupt finish. A New York promoter is connected to the card featuring Pere, Christensen, and Dem fark among others, with management by Bendel noted.
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Plaat Su
May
Niagara Falls
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Pas Heney
Tata
St. Nick
Moeta Peree
New York
Secon
Pere ‘Ib
Cats Christensen
Bendel
Aussies Move To Montreal Tennis Team Progresses
Australia’s junior and boys tennis squad advances toward Montreal as they reach the semifinals at the Western Australian Junior Championships. Ken Rose and Bart Bucholtz win in singles, while the U S doubles pair of Rubel and Senkowski claim junior doubles, with Canada looming as next opponent.
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Hopdrawer
Lew Hoard
Seemyere Tiny Ronald
Poeta
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Im Sraight Ste
Athen
South
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Norman Perry
Les Montreal
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Neely
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Don Rubel
Brooklyn
Athens Country Sub Sunday Handicap Tour Results
In a tied event the combined scores were 66 and 64 to finish. Dick Rutkoskie and Harry Beckley posted 72 163 with Don Reed. Tom Evans Ken Bega and Alpe recorded strong scores. five under par marked the event. League actions resume tomorrow with teams The Long Hitter Happy Hackers Fairway Flyers Putting Jessen and others facing off.
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Dick Rutkoskie
Harry” Beckley
Don "Reed
Rutkoskie
Tom Evans
Ken Bega
Tind Alpe
Happy Hackers
Fairway Flyers
Jessen
Bogey Boys
Pat Busters
Sand’ Blasters
Fight Results From Hollywood to New York Upsets
Enos Airps and Kidavian Mexico both scored in Hollywood while Jonny 7 percent from Phoenix topped Aria. In Los Angeles G ome Richardson defeated Buddy Evatt and New York’s Al Stevens beat 164 in a televised bout.
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Mexico
Hollywood
Jonny
Phoenix
Aria
Buddy Evatt
Los Angeles
Ome Richardson
New York
al Stevens
Outcast May Scope Battle In 1955 Handicap Circuit
Social Outcast rose from far back to win the Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park while facing the No 1 contender in the handicap division. Helloscope beat High Gun in the Monmouth race as Swamns Sou claimed the Arlington Futurity with a purse of $88,140. The horse has $106,890 from seven races with three wins, three seconds and one third.
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S-Year-Org
Helloscope
High’ Gun
Todge
Hollywood Pak
Beates Swamns Sou
Arling
Monmouth Park
National League Club Wok re ot Brooklyn
Brooklyn and Milwaukee results feature in a busy baseball recap with standings and Sunday scores. Key games include Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Milwaukee, plus scheduled matchups and a note on a birth in Cincinnati.
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Chicago
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Funeral services for Mrs Clarinda Durocher Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Mrs Clarinda Durocher mother of New York Gl Jimig. Durocher management at a Chicago nursing home.
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Trabert Wins Tennis Championship in Straight Sets
Noted American star Trabert defeated his unnamed opponent 6-2 6-3 to claim the lawn tennis championship in a clear straight-sets victory. The match highlighted his dominant returning and volleying at the event, and plans for upcoming showdowns with top rivals were discussed.
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Oye Ve Warrald Hs Breed Nittache Pasores
Staio Ton
Post Steady .314 Pace Steals Spotlight From Klu
Wally Post of the Cincinnati Redlegs, despite Ted Kluszewski’s colossal clout, leads the American League with 25 home runs at this date. The St Henry, Ohio native, known for his quiet demeanor, has consistently hit for power and averages, earning praise from manager Birdie Tebbetts who recalls Post’s 33 homers and 120 RBI as a breakthrough season.
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Wally Post
Cincinnati Redlegs
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Babe Ruth
Post
St. Henry
Ohio
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Right Felder
Ernie Banik
Chicago
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Bnt
Tebbetts
Cincinnati
Ant’ Birdie
Red Jegs
Gee Walker
Columbia
Baseball Almanac Top 65 Players and Highlights
A fragmented list highlights top 65 players by home runs, runs, doubles and stolen bases. Names include Mantle New York Kline Detroit and Kim Finigan Kansas City among others with assorted team affiliations. The text references pitching and decisions tied to Newcombe and other pitchers in a rough standings-style feature.
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Detroit
Kaline
Mantle
New York
Smith
Cleveland
Finigan
Kansas City
Kucnm
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Beetroit
Rivera
Chicago
Jensen
Boston
Minoso
Bailey Seeks Browns Spot After Pro Football Trials
Bailey, 25, a Hamilton High alum and former Miami University halfback, returns to the Browns training camp weighing about 190 pounds. Coach Paul Brown says he has speed and size, possibly moving to halfback or fullback as he challenges veterans for a roster spot. Bailey previously played for the Rams and Giants before a foot injury sidelined him.
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Cleveland Browl
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Pred Morrton
Bill Reynolds
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