Mantle's 21st Homer Spurs Yankee Rally Loss
Mickey Mantle hits his 21st homer as the Yankees lose to Kansas City 7-7 in New York. Lou Kretlow wins for the Athletics, aided by five New York errors and a defensive shift against Mantle. Berra and Collins homer for the Yankees, but a late rally falls short.
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Indians Beat Orioles Behind Averill Big Homer Riot
Earl Averill hit his second homer in 24 hours and drove in three as Cleveland pounded Baltimore 8-3. Bob Lemon pitched seven strong innings, allowing eight hits to improve to seven wins. Chico Carrasquel, Al Smith, and Vic Wertz added multiple doubles in the early scoring spree.
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Ancient Archie Admits Slow Start In Title Defense
London dispatch reports light heavyweight champion Archie Moore acknowledging a slow start against Yolande Pompey. Moore says he aims to take his time against young challengers, praises Pompey as a great gam e opponent, and hints at a possible future London bout while awaiting heavyweight division clarity. Pompey’s doctor plans X rays after a rib injury suspected from the bout.
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William and Mary names 1956 captains
William and Mary announced seven 1956 57 team captains led by Jim Ian Windber Pa basketball and Phil Secules Williamsport Pa baseball Junior Duff Lynchburg Pa track Walt Fillman Pottstown Pa track Jim Shuster Homer City Pa cross country Ed Phillips Richmond Pa tennis Walt Lawrence Richmond Pa golf Fritz Trinkler pom West Indies swimming Jack Yohe Columbia Pa football captain previously announced rejected unclear text continues.
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Moore Retains Title With TKO Of Pompey In Ten
Archie Moore staged a dramatic late rally at Harringay Arena to stop Yolande Pompey in the 10th round and retain the light heavyweight title by technical knockout. The 39-year-old challenger was ahead on points entering the seventh, then overwhelmed Pompey with 14 unanswered blows in the ninth and finished with a stoppage at 2:50 of the tenth. The crowd near 10,000 watched a brutal classic as Moore, weighing 174 1 2 pounds, improved to 129-20-5 with 87 KOs. Promoter fees totaled about $125,000 to $130,000. Moore's purse around $35,000 to $40,000.
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Ford’s Sinker Pitch Revolutionizes World Series
Cle Labine describes a one finger grip sinker he developed three years ago. He explains the overhand throw and finger placement that create a grounder tendency and notes its key role in wins across the World Series. He emphasizes mastering control before experimenting with speed changes.
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