Yankees Hold Pace But Trail Indians By A Game
Casey Stengel marks his 64th birthday as New York fans watch a 10 0 win over Chicago lift the Yankees to 67 33. They still trail Cleveland by 1 1/2 games as observers note a 37 12 record over seven weeks and Chicago’s chase tightens. Whitey Ford pitched well against the White Sox while Raschi and other starters spun shutouts, shaping an open pennant race across the league.
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Standings and Friday Night Schedule in Major League Play
Standings show Milwaukee at Brooklyn. Priday games feature Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York with several 7:15 pm and 7:30 pm starts. Weekender slate includes Washington at Cleveland New York at Baltimore Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Detroit plus Sunday shows.
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Unheralded Pro Opens Lead at Kansas City Open
Mike Krak of Louisville shoots 65 to lead first round of the Kansas City Open as his first career hole-in-one marks a standout start. Ed Oliver, Earl Stewart Jr, and Fred Hawkins sit at 66 while a host of players at 67 include Henry Ransom Doug Ford Jim Turnesa and Jack Fleck. Oliver was last year's champion who set a 19 under par record for 72 holes.
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Curtis Cup Players Reach Semifinals in Sun Western Amateur
In Indianapolis the Sun Women's Western Amateur semifinals feature Curtis Cup member Pat Lesser of Seattle failing to advance after a 1 up loss to Barbara Melia of Toledo. Lesser had earlier set a 72 qualifying record but misled by missed greens as Melia advances to face Beverly Gammon and defending champion Claire Doran meets Mrs. Mac Murray Jones in the other bracket.
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Athens Stars Rout Logan in Little League Classic
The Athens All Stars collected 15 hits to rout the Logan All Stars 14 to 5. Blaine Cornwell Boyd Cornwell Pil Biggers and Davis led a nine hit effort. Williams homered. Logan scored all runs in the final inning as Athens built a large early lead. Eighteen Athens players contributed in the victory.
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Cockell Has Edge To Stop Matthews In Heavyweight Fight
In Seattle tonight Harry Matthews stands 5 11 and 180 pounds with a 74 inch reach, but Don Cockell of London holds the clear edge in chest neck and arms through most measurements. Cockell is 5 9½ and has the reach advantage and longer arms in the 10 round bout.
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Kid) Matthews
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Raschi Quietly Dominates Giants In 8-0 Win
Vic Raschi allowed only three hits as the St Louis Cardinals shut out the New York Giants 8-0. Jackie Jensen slugged two homers and a single, driving in six as the Boston Red Sox defeated Cleveland 10-2. University of Dayton announces signing to play Holy Cross on November 5, 1955 at Fitton Field Worcester Mass.
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Charles and Marciano agree to title rematch dates set
Ezzard Charles and Rocky Marciano near a second fight for the heavyweight title with Sept 15 or 21 eyed in New York. Marciano holds a 1-3 edge in early betting while the IBC works out venue TV plans and financial splits. Charles recovers from a bloody bout with 10 stitches healing well.
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Golf Lessons Highlight Five Iron Technique
The lesson explains the five iron as the key to progressing with irons through wedge. It notes ball placement between feet, squared stance, downswing contact, and shortened backswing as the club tightens the sequence. This is the seventh of twelve NEA Service lessons by the U S Open champion. Next: The 6 iron.
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Browns Trim Rookie Roster Ahead of Season
The Cleveland Browns released three rookies yesterday as they prune the squad for the upcoming season. Ed Madgiak from William and Mary was the first cut, with halfbacks Chuck Fisher of Evansville College and Mike Maccioli of Purdue and fullback Paul Anders from Penn State also exiting.
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August sports bonanza for Buckeye fans in Ohio
A brisk August slate features tennis, golf, football, rifle, pistol, shotgun, Soap Box Derby and baseball across Ohio. Highlights include the National Junior Tennis Tournament in Springfield Aug 3–7, the National Left Handers Golf Championship in Dayton Aug 9–12, and the Soap Box Derby in Akron Aug 15.
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Tennis Players League proposes five member committee
Sidney Wood president of the Tennis Players League announced a five member committee to oversee activities of players on the tournament circuit. The panel would include two top players, two USLTA executives and one former amateur player. The move follows rumors of expense money demands tied to the Baltimore tournament, which was scheduled for this week and subsequently abandoned.
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Saints Sweep Senators in Twin Bill for Two Wins
St Paul Saints pitcher Bob Darnell limited Charleston to four hits in game one and Don Bessent scattered seven in game two as the Saints swept a doubleheader 7-1 and 1-0 to end Charleston's nine game string against St Paul.
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Boxing Night Results From Syracuse and Brooklyn
Pat Manzi of Syracuse stopped Chuck Foster of Omaha in six rounds. Johnny Busso of New York stopped Frederico Escalera in five rounds at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn. Rex Layne of Salt Lake City knocked out Garris Alle of Los Angeles in two rounds in West Jordan Utah.
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Midget Auto Race Set for Lancaster Saturday Night
Promoter Charlie Macioci announces unsanctioned midget auto race in Lancaster this Saturday at 7 p m with a guaranteed $500 purse. Free round and square dancing follow the races with music provided by the hosts.
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Save the A's Move Faces A Philadelphia Backlash
Philadelphia business leaders ignore a drive to keep the Athletics in the city as fan support wanes. A forthcoming mayoral report says attempts to boost attendance at Connie Mack Stadium meet apathy or resistance.
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OVL Race Schedules Four Games This Sunday
The Ohio Valley League resumes its schedule Sunday with four games. Aikins leads the second half as Roy Armes Rockets chase their third win against Reedsville. Athens hosts McArthur at Incey High School Field after switching venues. Albany visits Nelsonville and New Marshfield plays at Middleport with results pending league ruling.
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Corky Valentine Shuts Out Phillies in Four-Hit gem
Cincinnati pitcher Corky Valentine blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0, delivering four hits and scoring twice. He joined the offense with two doubles and a single, aiding an 8-9 season record as Reds pile up 10 hits off Dickson through eight innings.
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Rotary and Point win two Little League games
Rotary beat Hartley Sales 6-4 in six innings as Bobby Blessing earned his second straight win with a five hit gem and 12 strikeouts. Jason Jackson's fifth inning triple broke a 4-4 tie to seal the victory. In the second game Point Service upset Jones McNeill 8-6, with Larry Stewart earning the win in his first round appearance and Musgrave pitching the late innings.
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Field of 14 At Arlington
Fourteen 3-year-old and up Thoroughbreds head the Arlington Handicap field including Sir Mango and Iceberg II. If all start the race offers $159,000 in purse with $102,050 to the winner, making it the world’s richest grass course event. Sir Mango is the 5-2 favorite while Iceberg II is 3-1 with Sadi II Turgeneff probable entries.
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