Cardinals Split with Pirates Tightens NL Pennant Race
Stan Musial sparked a 4 hit day with a homer and four RBIs as the Cardinals split with Pittsburgh, trimming Cincinnati’s lead to 3 percentage points. Herm Wehmeier beat the Pirates 3-0 for his second win, while Brooklyn, New York, Chicago and others closed gaps in a tight National League race.
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Omaha Grabs Fourth in Triple-A Race With Two Wins
Omaha moved into fourth in the American Association after two wins, riding aggressive base running and nine stolen bases in a weekend series. Indianapolis dropped from the first division, while Omaha defeated Louisville and Indianapolis to break a four-game Indiananapolis streak.
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Gophers Beat Arizona 3-1 in NCAA Baseball
Minnesota and Mississippi remain undefeated in the NCAA tournament. Jerry Thomas of Minnesota outdueled Arizona ace Carl Thomas 10 strikeouts to 10 as errors late in the game gave the Gophers a 3-1 victory over Arizona. Mississippi pitcher Buddy Witlchen threw a one hit win over Bradley 4-0.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
American League standings show New York leading with 32 wins while Cleveland and Chicago trail. Sunday results include Washington 6 Detroit 5 and New York in a 6 0 rout over Cleveland. National League lists Cincinnati and St Louis atop the table with several set matchups on the schedule.
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Reynolds' homer lifts Bruins in late rally
Carl Reynolds hit a two out homer in the ninth to drive Des Moines to a 7-5 win over Albuquerque. Lincoln tied Pueblo 6-6 with Dick Stuart homering twice, then Sam Miley delivered a two out single in the ninth for the winning run. Topeka moved within half a game of first with wins over Colorado Springs.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Snapshot
The list shows leaders across batting and pitching categories with players like Mantle Berra and Kuenn topping multiple charts. Batting highlights include Mantle posting a .394 average and 21 home runs while Berra and Kuenn also appear high in several categories. Pitching leaders feature Breer and Wilson at 81 decisions with an .889 mark and other strong showings by Pascual Mizell and Labine.
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Senators Top Detroit In Twin Bill With Strong Bats
Yesterday's Stars Batling Pete Runnls and Sena tors Runnels drove in five runs as the Senators defeated Detroit twice 6-5 and 12-9. Johnny Kucks pitched the Yankees to a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Indians to keep New York in first place and extend their lead.
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Two Runs In Ninth Sends Atlantic Past Casey 5 3
Jim Mailander lined a two run double in the top of the ninth lifting the Atlantic Merchants to a 5 3 win over Casey on the loser’s field. Mailander’s hit scored Bud Jorgensen and Johnny Budd to erase a 3 3 tie from the third inning. Casey rallied in the ninth but Don King closed out the win for the Merchants who improve to 3 1 in four starts.
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Robin Freeman loses parts of two fingers in accident
Cincinnati star guard Robin Freeman of Ohio State suffered partial loss of the middle and index fingers on his left hand in a wood chopping accident Sunday. He underwent surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and was reported in good condition. Freeman Sr. said mobility would remain in the remaining finger section.
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Two Drivers Die In Memphis Arkansas Speedway Race
Lehi Arkansas reports two stock car drivers killed in weekend crashes at Memphis Arkansas Speedway. Thomas Cotton Priddy 27 of Louisville Kentucky died after his 1956 Chevrolet crashed during a 250 mile dirt track race Sunday. Clint McHugh 28 of Biloxi Mississippi died during time trials Saturday when his 1956 Oldsmobile left the turn, crashed through a guard rail into a lake.
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Larson wins Hawkeye Futurity title for second year
Des Moines. Jud Larson of Austin Texas wins the Hawkeye Futurity auto race for the second year, setting a half mile track record in time trials and finishing the main event in 23.55 seconds to add to his $750 purse. A dramatic crash on the opening turn injures none seriously.
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Bluff driver wins 25 lap feature at Atlantic Track
Don Trunkenboltz of Council Bluffs dominated micro midget racing at Atlantic Track last night winning the 25 lap feature in a 15 car field and also capturing the third heat. He was the meet's only double winner with Orville Smith and Jim Lowary taking Atlantic wins in heats and Last Man Out. Other feature winners included Bob Jensen and Maury Borders among several drivers in the 18 car field.
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