Skowron's 390-Foot Homer Lifts White Sox to 3-0 Win
Moose Skowron homered for the first time in six weeks as the White Sox beat Baltimore 3-0, narrowing the gap atop the American League standings. The 24 day round-robin left the Orioles in front by a half game, with Yankees slipping to third after a rough stretch.
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Biela's Comet Split and Vanished in 1856
Historical record notes Biela's comet fractured into two nuclei in 1856 and subsequently disappeared from the sky, leaving astronomers to study its dramatic breakup and disappearance.
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Allen’s two errors spark costly loss for Phillies
Richie Allen committed two errors in Philadelphia’s 10-2 defeat to Pittsburgh. Carty and Hart starred for San Francisco and Milwaukee with big performances in a two game doubleheader. Allen’s 33 errors in 129 games push toward a NL record, while Curt Simmons earned his 14th win. Willie Davis drove in a Dodgers run, and Larry Jackson improved to 10-0 against the Mets. Billy Williams hit his 28th homer for the Cubs.
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Cusack Captures Mid Season Beech Ridge Speedway Crown
Ralph Cusack won the 50 lap mid season stock car feature at Beech Ridge Speedway before 4,000 fans, holding off Bob Libby and Roger Shaw amid four restarts. Buzzy Sta. of Portland took the bomber feature for the New England crown in his first race this season.
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Acorns Rally Past Portland Sea Hawks in Springfield Triumph
Springfield Acorns defeated Portland Sea Hawks 49 23 at Pynchon Park as Jim Traficant directed the offense for a second straight win. Traficant connected with Oscar Lofton and Johnny Janiszewski for key TDs while Mel Meeks added another score and Jim Wakefield returned a punt for six points. Craddock led Portland with three rushing TDs as Janiszewski mishap produced a safety for the Sea Hawks.
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Major League Stars BATTING Moose Skowron and White Sox
Moose Skowron powered a scoreless fifth inning surge for the White Sox, driving in runs to spark a pivotal moment in the game. The clash showcased top MLB stars in a tense matchup as the score remained tight.
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Biddeford Softball Nines Split Tournament Tilts
In the Western Maine Tournament South Portland Merchants Express and Allied Shoe were eliminated but remained in the double elimination. Sportsman's Grill defeated Merchants Express 10 2 as S D Warren blanked Allied Shoe 8 0. Marvin Lee and Jay Rowe led Sportsman's with Dick Robbins Gene Rowe and Norm Payette fueling the win. Dick Dion hit a homer and sacrifice fly for Biddeford while Jerry Mayer tossed a four hitter for S D Warren with Bunky Buette driving in three. Semifinals and finals set for next weekend with Allied Shoe vs Merchants Express Saturday at Henley 2 p m and a final Sunday.
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Arundel Speedway Crowns Nutting Cusack In Feature Wins
Russ Nutting took top honors and Ralph Cusack won the Class A features at Arundel last night as top Maine drivers returned to the track. Beech Ridge cooperation outlined with a $3,000 prize fund and a next stock car contest planned with U S and Canada entries.
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Nutting Leads North Country Sprint Feature in New Hampshire
Nutting dominates multiple heats in Kingston and Somersworth NH races with wins in Class B st qualifying and semifinals. The field includes Shaw, Babb, Horton, Gardner Leavitt, Don Brown, Rivers, Drew, and Harton among others as Nutting captures the feature with Leavitt and Harton in close pursuit.
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CBS Baseball Flavor Lines Up CBS Yankee Premiere
CBS buys the New York Yankees and mounts a star studded line up with Walter Cronkite in left field and Mary Tyler Moore at first base. Danny Kaye Ed Sullivan share double play duties while Jackie Gleason guides the bullpen and Fred Friendly serves as the umpire in chief. The cast blends CBS anchors actors and TV icons in a playful showcase.
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White Sox beat Orioles as homer spree fuels 30th win
His first homer in six weeks helped Chicago edge Baltimore 30 1 to close within half a game of the AL leaders. Curt Simmons pitched well for St Louis, earning his 14th win as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 5 1 with four hits allowed.
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Nichols Captures Carling Golf Tournament Victory
Bobby Nichols won the Carling golf tournament at Oakland Hills finishing 278 to secure the $35,000 first prize. Arnold Palmer finished second with 279 while Gary Player and Ben Hogan tied for third at 281 and 282 respectively.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Highlights from the season show Clemente leading batting with 175 hits for Pittsburgh and Aaron near the top with Milwaukee. Mays secures the runs crown, Santo leads in RBIs, while Koufax dominates pitching decisions and strikeouts for Los Angeles. In the second set Oliva leads batting for Minnesota with 330 at bats and 182 hits, Killebrew tops RBIs, and Powell features in home runs for Baltimore.
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