Showdowns Loom in AL Pennant Race Tigers Yankees Clash
The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees open a three game set as the top two chase Babe Ruth’s 60 homer pace. Colavito and Cash pace Detroit while Maris Mantle lead New York. Detroit seeks edging the Yankees for the pennant while claiming hits and records in a big weekend series.
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Associated Press
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Rocky Colavito
Norm Cash
New York Yankees
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
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Minnesota
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Chicago
872 Standard Breds Expected At Rockingham
Salem NH Race Secretary Glenn Gibbons expects 872 standard breds on the Rockingham Park grounds for the 38 day fall harness meeting starting September 8. About 1,306 applications were sifted to 1,112 with around 240 arriving after opening day from Brandywine and Monticello.
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Dads To Face Sons In Little League Clash
Fathers and sons from Sace-Old Orchard Beach Little League meet on the field this week. Bou couvalas faces the dads on Thursday at Sace field, and Western Auto plays Friday.
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Sace Field
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International Stock Races Set At Dover
A full card of stock car racing is planned for Friday at the Dover Speedway in New Hampshire. The International Stock Car Racing championship returns Sunday with a 50 lap feature offering a $1,000 first prize. Time trials begin at 6 30 p m with over 25 top cars expected to start. An added parachute contest features two men dropping from 7 000 feet onto the track. Professional teams will compete. San Francisco Alejandro Lavorgante of Argentina knocked out Willi Besmanoff of Far Rockaway New York.
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Awards Given To Kennebunk Fry Leaguers
Small Fry Awards Day at Kennebunk Playground honors name players and teams. Scotty Stevens led batting with .701 and 47 hits in 67 at bats while Stephen Fisher earned most improved. Dennis Lamontagne and Scotty Stevens named outstanding players. Scotty Smith top sportsman. Pirates win Small Fry League with 15–8 record. Final standings note Red Sox and others with partial records. Mothers donated gear ahead of All-Star event. proceeds funded equipment and baseballs.
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Scotty Stevens
Pirates
Stephen Fisher
Tigers
Dennis Lamontagne
Scotty Smith
Gregory Jackson
David Knight
Mark Cuneo
Michael Jackson
Alan McBride
Joey Faragitano
Gerald Stone
Robert Stone
Robert Lizotte
Davie Larue
Leon Lindquist
Dudley Donovan
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Kenneth Cuneo
Wayne Thompson
Michael Jack
Dick Ashley
Ken Cuneo
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Daytona 181 MPH lap nets $10000 for Malone and Osiecki
Art Malone the fastest closed track driver and Bob Osiecki builder collect $10,000 for a 181 mph spin at Daytona International Speedway. Malone 26 from Tampa exceeded 180 mph after weeks of testing in the Mad Dog IV, with a wobble in turns but no scare. France funds prize. Malone 25 percent plus endorsements and track appearances. The car resembles an Indianapolis racer with a large rear stabilizer and small side wings to grip the high speed run.
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Bob Osiecki
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Bill France
Fights Last Night Report From Miami and Chicago
In Miami Al Taylor of Nassau Bahamas outpointed Harry Bellefonte while in Chicago Allen Thomas stopped Ike White. Middleweight bout results are listed with weights 153 and 151 pounds respectively and 9 rounds noted.
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Associated Press
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al Taylor
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Harry Bellefonte
Chicago
Allen Thomas
Ike White
Philadelphia
Lions Rally to Take Opening Win in Biddeford Series
Old Orchard Beach Lions defeated Council Chagnon 7-0 at Waterhouse field in the opener of a best of three Little League championship series. Mike Santo pitched a three hit shutout with 10 strikeouts, aiding a quick 7-0 margin with key hits from Gillis, Pushaw, and Pepin. The Lions lead 1-0. a second game is set at Saco field tonight, with a possible third game tomorrow by coin toss.
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Spahnie the Wonder Extends Streak with 7th Win
In spring training action in Florida Warren Spahn, nearing 20 victories for the 12th time, earned his seventh straight win to push his career total to 304. The Braves beat Philadelphia 7-1, with two early runs and a Roy McMillan homer highlighting a string in which Spahn allowed no more than two runs per game. The NL Phillies loss marks another entry in Spahn’s historic left-handed mound run as the Braves sit near SF in the standings.
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Hambletonian contenders set in 13 horse field at Du Quoin
At Du Quoin Illinois AP the Hambletonian for 3 year old trotters drew a compact field of 13 with Caleb Matastar Duke Rodney and Harlan Dean among top contenders. Post positions assigned and purse about 131573 with winner around 77346. Mantle remarks on power of today’s bats and pitching as he weighs distance against average in Twins game lineup.
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Hambletonian Future In Doubt As Du Quoin Fights
In Du Quoin Illinois speculation swirls around the Hambletonian future as 18 of 21 society directors near a decision on renewing the race contract with the Du Quoin State Fair. East Coast opposition and track suitability dominate the debate ahead of a Thursday vote. Caleb the favorite drew post one as drivers stay tight lipped about the prize.
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Ruth Teammate Dugan Opposes Maris Mantle Home Run Race
Jumping Joe Dugan, ex-Yankee third baseman and Boston Red Sox scout, says he hopes Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle do not break Babe Ruth's 1927 record of 60 homers. He praises Ruth's greatness, recalling Ruth’s 60th homer off Tom Zachary versus Washington.
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Mickey Mantle
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Hitting Jake Wood hits grand slam to cap Tigers big win
In a 7-3 Tigers victory over the Sen ators, Jake Wood delivered a five run fifth inning grand slam while Hal Brown and the Orioles beat the Angels 8-1 on the day. Babe Ruth calmly reflected on another day's work after the moment.
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Johnson Defends Light Heavy Title in Seattle Bout
Harold Johnson the NBAs 175-pound champion is a 2-1 favorite to defend his title tonight at Sick's Stadium Seattle. challenger Eddie Cotton, 33, ranked No 4, seeks his first major upset in a 15 round outdoor bout beginning at 10 p m PDT. The fight will not be nationally televised.
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Baseball Standings and Results Summary
American League standings show New York leading with 86 wins and Detroit 84. Daily results include Detroit 7 Washington 3 and Boston 4 Kansas City 3. National League action lists Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 9 and Milwaukee 7 Philadelphia 1 with several late games slated.
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