Major League pennant races resume after All Star break
The Associated Press reports major league baseball restarts the pennant chase after the All Star break with a swift schedule. Boston's last place Red Sox visit New York in a makeup AL game as the NL leads in the early scramble with Milwaukee Braves atop the standings by a slim margin over San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Purse of 1800 Featured At Gorham Track Tonight
The Gorham race meet opens with an $1800 purse and morning line favorites Punch Hanover and Loki Ben in the trotting feature. Gates offer a Class C pace, multiple races, and entries including Stormy Braden, Tiara, and Corby in a busy program led by pacing and trotting events.
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Lightning Club routs Le Voltigeur 22 to 8 in Biddeford softball
The Lightning Club defeated Le Voltigeur 22 to 8 at Memorial Field. Nantel earned the win for Lightning with six runs allowed and 23 hits by Lightning batters produced eight extra base hits including two Lehoux doubles and a triple. Chretien Nolette and Gregoire homered, Bordage went 4 for 4, and Le Voltigeur struggled with four hits.
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Willie Mays Hits .400 In All Star Games
Willie Mays maintains a .400 average in All Star play as the San Francisco center fielder shines at Forbes Field. His eighth inning triple to the ivy wall brought in the winning run in the National League 5-4 victory over the American League. The 2-year veteran star has 14 homers in the NL season and 56 RBIs, with a notable hit off Whitey Ford ending a two game NL skid. Manager Fred Haney lined up regular-season style for the exhibition.
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Bomber Race At Beech Ridge Highlighted By Feud
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association presents an eight race card at Beech Ridge speedway Scarborough. Dick Garrett eyes the A class high point lead as Paul Tardiff and Gene Villacci feud in B bombers. George Welch drives for Shackford in No 11 A class while Brad Baker and Bucky Benson rise through the pack raising title hopes.
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Jordan confident he can beat Mover in welterweight title bout
Portland. Champion Don Jordan, 25, based in Los Angeles, vows victory in a 15 round welterweight title fight with Denny Mover Friday night. He carries a 45-1 record and says he is not underestimating his challenger. NBC will televise the bout at 10 p.m. EDT.
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Pepperell Falls To Portland Police In Season Opener
Pepperell opened its season at Memorial field Biddeford losing 74 to the Portland police department in a seven inning rally. Dodd and Murdock starred for Portland while Ted Clegg had two Pepperell hits. Pepperell to meet Green Lantern at Memorial field next night in exhibition.
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Fiehts Last Nicht Upsets Boxing Cards Across Cities
In Fresno Zora Folley defeated Alvin Williams by knockout in a California bout. Chandler matched in Arizona with a KO over Tony Dominguez. Oklahoma City saw Phil Moyer stop Freddie Blades in Portland, Oregon. Miami Beach featured Jerry Suedee stopping Freddie Blades, while Fort Lauderdale and San Antonio saw Mel Barker win on points over Joe Felan and other results across Oakland Houston and New Haven.
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Stengel Plans Changes For Second All Star Tilt
Casey Stengel of the American League hints at changes for the second All Star game in Los Angeles on August 3 after a 5 4 loss to the National Leaguers at Forbes Field. Willie Mays delivered a key triple driving in Hank Aaron, with Aaron later scoring the winning run. Whitey Ford noted he didn’t pitch well, while Fred Haney credited effective strategy as a team victory with strong pitching and defense across the NL lineup.
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Gillis to Meet Milan in Bangor State Bowling Duel
Maine champion Nick Gillis of Biddeford defends his state title tomorrow evening in Bangor against challenger and former titleholder Charlie Milan. The first half is at Bangor Bowling Academy at 7 pm with the second half at 20th Century lanes to follow. Milan, Bangor’s top rival, recently defeated Western Maine champion Al St Clair by 98 pins, while Gillis aims to extend his state title duel record to 29 matches and maintain dominance after previous 14 consecutive wins.
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Halimi Risks Bantam Title Tonight In Becerra Tilt
In Los Angeles Alphonse Halimi of France risks his world bantamweight crown against Jose Becerra of Mexico in a 15 round title bout televised by ABC at 7 PM PDT. Halimi seeks a second defense. Becerra pursues the crown in the Memorial Sports Arena event expected to draw 15,000 fans.
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All-Star Game Box Score From American League Clash
Official box score from the 26th All-Star game lists players and results. Mentions Terry Downes and Andre Devier with country designations and weights as recorded in this London England event reportage.
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