Reds Clinch Narrow Win as Burgess, Lawrence Spark Rally
Cincinnati Reds stay in the pennant chase by beating the New York Giants 3 2 behind a four hit outing from Brooks Lawrence and two homers by Smoky Burgess. Klu added a two out ninth inning single to seal the victory. lige Brooklyn and Philadelphia also win as the race tightens.
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Rer — Crone
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L—Crone
U—Gorman
Dixon, Burkhardt
Shift Figures To Tell Story Of Dodgers Giants Move
A House subcommittee hears from Dodgers President Walter O’Malley and Giants President Horace Stoneham on whether the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants will move to the West Coast. Warren Giles outlines mileage, costs, and potential load on Pacific Coast League teams amid migration talks.
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House
Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Brooklyn
New York
Giles
Boyd and Castellani Meet in Chicago Stadium Bout
Bobby Boyd of Chicago and Rocky Castellani of Cleveland clash in a 10 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium. The International Boxing Club sponsors the event amid a federal disband order. Boyd holds a 43-7-2 record after three straight wins and is a 7-5 favorite.
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Bobby Boyd
Rocky Castellani
Cleveland
Chicago Stadium
International Boxing Club
New York
ABC
Boyd
Castellani
Joe Giardello
Bell Releases NFL Schedule for 1957 Season
Commissioner Bert Bell announced the 1957 NFL schedule of 72 games. The opener on Sept. 29 features six games including the Giants at Cleveland and Bears versus Green Bay. Other matchups include Cardinals at 49ers and Eagles at Rams with season ending Dec. 29 in the Western champion’s home city.
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Bert Bell
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Chicago Bears
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Chicago Cardinals
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Forty Niners
Rams
Detroit
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Johnson Keys Kiwanis Win on 9 3 Over CIO-607
Johnson Johnson homered twice and drove in seven as Kiwanis beat CIO-607 9 to 3. Woodrow Wilson Clarence Parsons and Phillip Ball added hits for the Kiwanis, while John Clendenin Lynn Nelson Eddie Neihert and Tommy Reynolds had hits for CIO-607. Losing pitcher was Chris Fitzsimmons. In the second game Ned Jones relieved and struck out 16 in a 6 1 win for Jones McNeill over Malleable Iron Company. Jones doubled and homered. Wendell Smith had three hits and three runs for the winners. Don Head scored the Ironmen’s lone run after a walk and steal. A third line notes standings and box details about Crone Lawrence Worthington and others.
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Bob Johnson
Kiwanis Club
CIO-607
Johnson
Woodrow Wilson
Clarence Parsons
Phillip Ball
Kiwanians
John Clendenin
Lynn Nelson
Eddie Neihert
Tommy Reynolds
Chris Fitzsimmons
Ned Jones
Jimmy Roush
Jones - McNeill
Malleable Iron Company
Jones
Wendell Smith
RBI
Danny Love
Corky Gardner
Don Head
Ironmen
Head
Gasco Tops OU Employes For First Softball Victory
Gasco defeated OU Employes 6 to 2 for its first City Softball League win. Hayden allowed four hits in a strong start while Cotterman paced Gasco with two hits and two runs. Gasco improves to 1 3 while OU drops to four straight losses.
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OU Employes
Gasmen
Hayden
Cotterman
McCollister
Hilles
Brown
Kellogg
Swartz
Price
Conrath Electric
Royal
Allen Rankin Seeks 10th Seniors Crown
Columbus bank executive Allen Rankin, 64, targets his 10th Ohio Seniors golf title in 13 years. He faces a record field of 208 plus players in the two day 36 hole medal play at Scioto Country Club.
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Jimmy Gilbert
la Gorce
Miami Beach
Columbus
Allen Rankin
Columbus Bank
Ohio
Capital City Star
Buckeye
Scioto Country Club
Golf Playoff Sets Stage for 60th NCAA Championship
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Roger Rubendall of Wisconsin and Warren Simmons of Syracuse led 11 tied entrants in a sudden death playoff to fill six spots for the 64 finalist field at the NCAA golf championships. Rubendall and Simmons each posted two over par to claim medalist honors on the Broadmoor course as the meet opened.
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Colorado Springs
Colo P
Roger Rubendall
Wisconsin
Freeport
Ill
Warren Simmons
Syracuse University
Pat
Broadmoor
Caravorites
Bescoe Wins Handicap Open in Athens Country Club Relay
Bescoe tops the Athens Country Club Tuesday League with the best 31 handicap. Mashies, Niblicks, Spoons, Wedges and Chippers claim opening day wins while team and individual results list numerous players and scores across divisions.
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Bill Bescoe
Bill Matters
Marty Hecht
Gerald Stauffer
Mashies
Drivers
Kermit Blosser
Robbin Gardner
Ken Kerr
Don Reed
Clarence Starn
John Jones
Jake Kline’s Three Home Run Game for Notre Dame in 1916
Jake Kline formerly coached Notre Dame baseball hit three home runs for the Irish in 1916 helping a 1446 victory over Michigan. He produced a standout offensive performance and led Notre Dame to the win against Michigan.
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Jake Kline
Notre Dame
Irish
Michigan
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