Nuxhall Struggles as Goofs Rattle Reds in NL Tight Race
Milwaukee’s Bob Buhl pitched a four hitter to beat the Dodgers 3-1 and pull Brooklyn and the Braves into a tie for third, while Cincinnati’s Joe Nuxhall admitted a mechanical slump after a 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. In AL action, Detroit beat New York 9-4 as Chicago widened its lead with White Sox idle. Red Sox bats erupted for 11-4 against Kansas City with Dick Gernert driving in six.
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Reds edge Pirates as Law wins in relief
Cincinnati scores twice in the eighth to overtake Pittsburgh 5 to 2. Loretta Post drives in runs while Law picks up the win in relief over Nuxhall, with Freese and Virdon contributing two doubles apiece and Crowe hitting a solo homer. Attendance 11,471 at the game.
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Kluszewski Set To Return As Tebbetts Weighs Lineup
Cincinnati star Ted Kluszewski, after back therapy and optimism about his health, says he is ready to play for the Redlegs. Manager Birdie Tebbetts says the team will wait and see how he looks and feels before activating him following Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Pirates.
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Kickoff Race Set Sunday at Claybanks Speedway
Local cars and outsiders plan entries for the kickoff race at Claybanks Speedway one mile west of Pomeroy on State Route 124. Track owner Bud Wilson says it opens Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Leo Saunders of Gallia County, Jack Nickles of Oak Hill, and Pete Miller of Charleston are expected. Miller drives King's No 14.
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Jets Beat Royals 7-3 in Rochester showdown
Columbus righty Cholly Naranjo earned his fifth win with a five hit outing and two RBIs while Johnny Mackinson took his first loss after three straight wins. Jets Powers, Geiger, and Burgess hit solo homers as the six run sixth inning proved decisive.
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Boxing results from New York and New Orleans cards
In New York Miteff of Argentina at 202 pounds outpointed Beamanoff of Germany at 190. In Johannesburg Holt of South Africa at 164 pounds outpointed Martins of Glendale, California at 1181 pounds, 14 rounds. In New Orleans Vaughn of Los Angeles at 180 outpointed Williams of New Orleans at 15514, 16 rounds.
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Two Messenger Voters Push for Ohio All Star Game
Linda Marschillet of Nelsonville and Div Lambert of Long Bottom advocate an all Ohio All Star game for baseball fans. They argue existing leagues bias against small towns and press for a statewide exhibition featuring notable Ohio players.
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All-Star Ballot Ride Highlights Indians and Reds Fans
Linda and Dick back the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds in The Messenger All-Star poll with straight-ticket support. Stan Musial nears an Iron Man milestone in the National League as Cincinnati leads the poll while Redleg followers debate first base choices.
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Money from World Series game funds builds shrine in Eaton Rapids
Proceeds from the incomplete 1922 World Series game between the Yankees and Giants were directed to a Veterans of Foreign Wars national home in Eaton Rapids Michigan. The VFW received 20000 dollars, the fund was invested and grew to 60000 dollars over 30 years, and the new building honors organized baseball players who served in the armed forces.
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Rotary and Kiwanis Face Off at Kiwanis Playground
City recreation note lists Wednesday 6 p m games at Kiwanis playground Rotary vs Kiwanis, followed by Lions vs Nyes Volkswagen on Thursday.
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Charley Thurn Leads Notre Dame to City Golf Title 1955
Charley Thurn, Notre Dame golf co captain, wins South Bend city championship in 1955 showcasing the Fighting Irish player’s top form and local dominance.
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Braves Bargain With Two Clubs
The Milwaukee Braves near the trade deadline seek help at second base and left field. General Manager John Quinn planned talks with Horace Stoneham of the Giants and Buzzy Bavasi of the Dodgers as the club weighs proposals. The Giants once offered Red Schoendienst for Crone Thomson and O Connell, a deal Braves declined.
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Michigan State coaches total 35 years in three sports
John Kobs in baseball Fendley Collins in wrestling and Ben Van Alstyne in golf have a combined 35 years of coaching service at Michigan State University across three athletic programs.
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