Redlegs Extend Winning Streak Behind Robinson’s Power
Cincinnati rides a 12 game surge fueled by Frank Robinson who cost 3000 after Oakland high school. He drives in four runs and hits .398 in the latest three game set with the Cubs and Pirates while anchoring the cleanup spot as Cincinnati shares first with Milwaukee.
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Phillies Depend On Youngsters In Tight NL Race
Pittsburgh AP Mayor Smith says the Phillies rely on young players including pitchers Jack Sanford and Don Cardwell, first baseman Ed Bouchee, and outfielders Harry Anderson and Bob Bowman. He credits the farm system and luck, praising Sanford and Cardwell for potential pitching futures.
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Evansville Braves Sweep Davenport in Doubleheader
Evansville pounds 25 hits to sweep a doubleheader from Davenport 9 3 and 11 9 to move within a game and a half of the Thyree s league lead. Tony Diaz earns his fourth win, Hal Trosky Jr. loses both games, and Davenport builds a big early lead before Evansville storms back.
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Substate baseball delays from rain impact Sumner and Dysart
Rain postponed Monday substate games at Dysart and Sumner with plans to play Tuesday if weather allows. Other matchups include Tama vs Marehailiawn St. Marys at 6 30 and Dysart vs Central City at 8, New Hampton vs Calmar at 6 40, Readyn vs Winthrop at 3. Whitey Ford resumed throwing in Baltimore after shoulder troubles.
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Iowa Hawkeyes look to match 1956 Rose Bowl strength in 1957
Iowa coach Forest Evashevski summed up spring drills noting offense could match last year’s Rose Bowl strength while defense shows gaps. He highlighted losses from 1956, praised freshmen like Merz, and warned depth concerns at tackle though backfield depth improves.
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Keystone Shooter Tops Marshalltown Field in Trap Event
John Miller of Keystone posted the high overall score with 48 of 100 targets as rain limited the field to 15 shooters at a Marshalltown registered trapshoot. James Fox of Jesup finished second with 49 of 80, while a tie followed between C J Chapman of Cedar Ids and Dr Robert Weber.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face tougher offense as breakaway threats return
The piece recalls Bob Flora’s view that Iowa must replace easy touchdowns with longer drives. It notes 1954-56 stars Smith and Vincent, Kenny Ploen’s breakout runs, and a stronger defense. yet questions linger about tackle depth and new guard talent while signaling upcoming intrasquad assessments.
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Council Bluffs Bowler Rises to Second in Iowa Tourney
Herb Sales of Council Bluffs moved into second place Sunday in the singles division of the Iowa Men's Bowling tournament. He opened with games of 225 199 and 4 The leaders include Melody Lanes Davenport Starz and others with high series totals across several cities.
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Raiders Hit Road for Three-I League Action
Cedar Rapids Raiders rained out four straight days at home and travel to Peoria for three games before returning home Thursday for a three game series with Evansville in the Three-I league. Frank Traff announces arrival of right handed pitcher Thomas Sheridan from Pueblo in the Western league cellar.
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Nats Post Is Accepted By Dressen
Washington Senator president Calvin Griffith named Chuck Dressen as assistant to the president, succeeding as front office executive. Dressen, previously dismissed as field manager of a last place AL team, signed a contract through 1959 after a meeting with Griffith and the board. His duties include scouting nationwide and negotiating player moves. Presson, 58, longtime baseball figure, led the Brook Troutgers to two NL pennants before leaving in 1953.
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Gallant Man Out of Preakness After Derby Finish Flap
In Baltimore the Preakness field was set without Gallant Man following the Derby finish dispute. The entry was ruled out while Iron Liege remains a point of contention. Ray Perry’s Reno team previously faced a setback with Lant Man’s absence and Harvey Mills was moved to Great Falls to clear room for other roster moves.
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Collins Radio Teams Low in Golf League
Collins Radio's Nos and two tears posted the low net totals in the YMCA Allied Industrial golf league at Ellis Park last week with four-man totals of 168 for ten holes. Standings show Collins Radio near the bottom with Cherry Factory, United Fire, and Penick-Fard also listed in the Tuesday-Thursday results.
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Rain Postpones Opener in MJ League
The MJ league opener at Lauiels Park was postponed by rain. President Bob Brooks said the match with Man uacturing and Midland Supply may be rescheduled for next Sunday afternoon. League play now opens Tuesday with Hall Clothes versus Wlisan and Ca.
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Luther Iowa Wesleyan Doubleheader Split Into Two Games
The Luther and Iowa Wesleyan doubleheader in Decorah was shifted to two single games. The first game is set for 2 30 pm Friday at Dreoromh with the second game at 2 pm Saturday. Coach Hamlet Peterson will likely start his aces Dave Rainnes and Kay Bachman against the Wesleyan Tigers.
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Rain Delays Softball Action At Ellis Park Monday
The Major Open league game between Armstrong's and Nordstrom and Twilight league in Slo-Fitch are postponed due to rain and wet grounds at Ellis Park.
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Wisconsin at Northwestern in Big Ten baseball clash
The article previews a Friday Big Ten baseball game featuring Wisconsin against Northwestern with notes on likely pitchers and key players. It highlights regional matchups and mentions other standings within the conference.
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