Indians and White Sox battle for AL lead in seesaw race
The Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox duel atop the American League as New York Yankees slip to fourth. Cleveland leads by a razor-thin margin after a split doubleheader while the White Sox drop a twin bill. The Yankees open a three-game set in Cleveland as the pennant chase tightens.
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Meeting Slated By Biddeford Softball League
Biddeford softball league will discuss playoffs postponed games lights and plans for the State softball tournament at a meeting tomorrow night at Le Voltigeur club. Vice President Adrien Petit calls the meet after tomorrow night’s game. all coaches managers and umpires are urged to attend.
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Dodgers Near Sunberth After Edging Giants
In San Francisco the Dodgers edged the Giants 3-2 as Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter for his 12th win against six losses. Los Angeles closed to within a game of first place San Francisco with an 8-7 season record head to a three week home stretch at the Coliseum.
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Maine Harness Sets First Double Quinella Payoff
Bangor AP reports a historic double quinella in a single Maine harness race. Herbert Harmony and Albert Dares dead heated for second to trigger the payout. Numbers 1 and 4 paid. numbers 1 and 6 paid $6.
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Herbert Harmony
Albert Dares
Heavy Rain Slows Scarborough Downs Opening
Rain marred the Scarborough Downs tenth anniversary opening night as Lechey Philip Ernst of Covington Kentucky rode Seven O Hearts to win the inaugural handicap, paying $6, $3.80 and $3. The same rider won the third race on Scargo Hill, while bettors earned $281.00 on the Greg and Frog Legs combo.
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Vargas Machen Fight Tomorrow in Portland Show
Heavyweights Vargas and Machen square off in a 10 round bout at the Oregon Centennial Exposition arena in Portland. Vargas, 27, predicts victory and plans to marry Mary Taborez, 22, the day after the fight. Machen, 26 victories, 1 draw, 1 loss to Ingemar Johansson, seeks a Swede bout later this fall.
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Mary Taborez
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Injury Laden Red Sox Start Long Road Trip
The Boston Red Sox head to Chicago for a lengthy road swing following a mixed home stand. Key injuries cloud the lineup as Ted Williams unspecific status, Jackie Jensen listed with a bruised foot, and Pete Runnels Vic Wertz Don Buddin with various maladies may affect lineup. The trip opens against Chicago with Tom Brewer facing Dick Donovan.
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Junior Legion Playoff Dates Set for Maine Berth
The best of three series between Owen Davis post of Saco and Harold T. Andrews post of Portland determines a Maine Junior American Legion tournament berth at Togus next month. Game one is Saturday at Saco Memorial Field at 4 PM, game two Sunday at the Oaks in Portland at 2 PM, with a Monday night if needed at a neutral field. Bob Couture, York county champion pitcher from Sanford, is expected to start Saturday, with Paul Chenard and Ben Frothingham available.
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York County
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Bulky Billfold Holds 31 Years of Licenses
Elk City Oklahoma AP reports Mond McVeigh keeps a bulky billfold with hunting and fishing licenses spanning 31 consecutive years. The item highlights a long-standing habit and the persistence of license records carried daily.
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Tucson School Chief Hanged In Effigy Over 10 Month Term
Reaction to Robert Morrow's proposal for a 10 month school term was swift. A crowd hanged his effigy a few blocks from Tucson High School in a marked protest.
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Drysdale Leads Dodgers to Narrow Win and Playoff Push
Dodgers ace Don Drysdale stars in a 3-2 win over San Francisco to sharpen the pennant chase, his third straight win since the All Star break. Hodges and Neal homered as L A closes to 12 games behind the Giants while St Louis tops Chicago 2-0 on Broglio’s nine hit effort.
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A fragmented score summary shows Little League totals and a run by innings. It lists players with hits RBIs and bases on balls, cites winning pitcher Ed Camire and losing pitcher Beaudoin, and names a symphonic conductor Leopold Stokowski in full. The text also references New York at Cleveland and other MLB matchups.
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Gomes Seeks Neutral Rematch With Jorgenson
Harold Gomes, after a hard earned 15 round decision over Paul Jorgenson at Pierce Memorial Field in Providence, urged a rematch at a neutral site. Gomes, knocked down four times, praised Jorgenson’s left hook and said he would fight again anywhere but Texas.
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Moore-Durelle Title Fight May Be Postponed
Montreal AP Moore and Durelle light heavyweight title bout set for July 29 may be postponed again due to deteriorating condition of Mrs Moore. Moore left for San Diego Monday. manager Jack Kearns said no postponement request will be made until Moore’s status is known. Mrs Moore underwent mastoid surgery after a bruised heel followed by surgery.
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Hawaii Supreme Court Bans Aloha Quiz Bingo Type Game
Hawaii’s Supreme Court upholds nine convictions in a game labeled Aloha Quiz. Despite naming differences the court rules it functions as bingo and is illegal in the state, as winners must answer questions before receiving cash prizes.
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