Redlegs Sweep Cards as NL Race Hots up to Wire
Cincinnati's Redlegs sweep St Louis in a doubleheader to stay within 1 game of Milwaukee. Ed Bailey hits his 28th homer to spark a 3-2 opener. Gus Bell and Wally Post homer in the nightcap. Don Gross wins game one. Acker and Freeman hold in game two as Cincinnati ignore a day off to face Braves. Dodgers stumble into a pennant push as rain and curfew shuffle NL standings with Dodger power from Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. Yanks clinch AL title with 7-4 win over Boston. Braves beat Cubs 7-4.
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Home run record notes for Redlegs and Yankees
The report lists home run records for major league teams including Cincinnati Redlegs breaking 220 and New York Yankees at 184, with national and American leagues totals. It notes AL and NL marks and combined records around 1950s figures, citing historic benchmarks and updates.
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National League standings and Monday baseball schedule
National League table shows Milwaukee 90 60 600 leading Brooklyn 88 59 599 by one game with Cincinnati 89 62 589 and St. Louis 73 75 493 in the chase. Monday’s games list Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Chicago, Philadelphia at New York, Cincinnati at St. Louis, and Milwaukee at Cincinnati with other matchups noted.
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Stewart Wins Amateur Title By 2-1 Count
Stewart defeats Joanne Gunderson two up with a 2 and 1 margin to win the Women's National Amateur Championship at Meridian Hills. Gunderson, 17, emerged as a breakout talent, ousting two Curtis Cup veterans and top players on her way to the final.
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Indianapolis
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Joanne
United States
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Maridian Hills
Joanne Gunderson
Gunderson
Pat Lesser
Philip Cudone
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Ann Casey Johnstone
Ohio State Opens Card At Home With Nebraska
Ohio State hosts Nebraska in a season opener as part of a large early schedule. Nebraska and Holy Cross, Tulsa and Louisville highlight a slate that features 20 games with nine outside the state and 11 in conference play as OSU seeks a third straight Western Conference title away from its Big Ten duties.
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Polio Threat To Hoosiers
BLOOMINGTON Indiana University will continue football practice despite the hospitalization of guard Mert Hoagland formerly of Fremont Ohio with a suspected polio Crimmins says Hoagland blood temperature checked daily and a close watch will be kept for symptoms Indiana plays Town here Saturday Hoagland 21 year old third string senior guard showed no signs of paralysis Sunday and his temperature had dropped from the 104 peak Doctors said a definite diagnosis could be made Wednesday
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Falcons Rout Kent 17-0 in MAC opener
Bowling Green ground game outweighed Kent State as Vic DeOrio scored twice from two yards and Bill Spencer set up the first touch down with a 47 yard run. Giroux added a second score and Perry kicked the extra point, securing a 17 0 win in the opening MAC game for both teams.
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FSU Domination Of Ohio U In 47-7 Show
Florida State University routed Ohio University 47 to 7 in Tallahassee. Bobcats opened strong but FSU countered with a precision I Formation attack led by Lee Corso and Bobby Renn. Corso piled up 104 rushing yards and connected on several passes to exploit OU’s secondary as the Seminoles pulled away in the second half.
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al Christopher
Florida
Ae Leggett Cocci
Reds Open World Series Ticket Orders to Fans
Cincinnati officials announced Sunday that World Series tickets will go on sale with mail orders accepted starting Tuesday afternoon. All orders must be postmarked by Sept. 25. An official notice will detail ordering procedures. Jockey Johnny Longden rides for his 30th straight season at age 46.
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Early decision in East Pitt Syracuse rival for mythical crown
Pitt and Syracuse, the section’s powerhouses, meet in Pittsburgh with a possible unbeaten run for the winner. Notre Dame, Army, and Maryland loom as obstacles as teams shift into early-season conference and national championship talk. Duke and South Carolina also shake up the ACC with an upset potential.
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George Washington Fumbles Miami For 7 6 Victory
George Washington University capitalized on a late fumble by Miami University to win 7 6. The Colonials recovered at their own 1 yard line and drove nine plays for a touchdown. Miami's 10 game winning streak ended as a late extra point failed.
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Tommy James Could Be Cut by Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns must trim five players from the 40 man roster by Tuesday midnight. Massillon redhead Tommy James, with the club since 1947, faces possible release as rookie Lowe Wren, 25, from Missouri, challenges for his roster spot. Browns favor youth and speed as aging defenders Lahr, 33, and Paul, 40, loom.
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British Champ Makes Debut at St Nicholas Arena
Joe Bygraves the British Empire heavyweight champ makes his American debut Monday night at St Nicholas Arena. Matchmaker Teddy Brenner lists Wayne Bethea as a strong test, Bethea 24 with wins over Ezzard Charles Harold Carter and Jim Kelly Slade. Bygraves holds 2-1-0 with 14 knockouts and is the third British subject on the card in weeks with TV coverage. The British have won the last two TV bouts with John L Sullivan and Pat McAteer.
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Coalton Wins HVA Crown in Sweep over Sunnyhill
Coalton defeated Sunnyhill 86 to win the Hocking Valley Association baseball title in a clean sweep of the best-of-three series. Sanford Lambert earned the win in relief as Coalton clinched playoff access by topping Sunnyhill in the second round.
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Cremeans Paces Devils In 37-0 Marietta Rout
Rutland routs Marietta 37-0 as Jim Cremeans scores three touchdowns and Rutland builds a 19-0 halftime lead. Darrel Dugan, Larry Dugan, Jerry Schoonover and Vennari coach and rotate players as Rutland improves to 2-0 in the Southeast Ohio Buckeye League.
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Exhibition play over as West wins again
The NFL preseason ends with Western Conference teams posting strong marks led by Chicago Bears five straight wins before a loss to Cleveland Browns. Green Bay, Detroit, Baltimore also above .500. Giants lead Eastern with 4-2. Eagles, Redskins win as Baker kicks four field goals in a comeback victory. Steelers beat Rams 20-17 in Saturday action.
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Fred Hawkins Wins Oklahoma City Open Golf Tourney
Fred Hawkins of El Paso Texas captured the Oklahoma City Open, his first 72 hole victory, earning 2400 dollars with rounds of 71 71 68 69 for a 279 nine under par. Gardner Dickinson Jr of Panama City Florida finished two strokes back with 281, while two local pros Jimmy Gaunt and Bud Exton Ud tied for third.
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Philo Beats Chauncey Sun Kings 26th Win of Season
Philo extended its season victory total to 26 by defeating Chauncey’s Sun Kings on Sunday. Tom Bramlish struck out 18, while Sun Kings pitcher Bill Sanders took the loss. University of North Carolina players contributed notable doubles, and managers cited 1888 and 1899 as historic precedents for the Sun Kings.
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