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Indians sweep Washington in a doubleheader to surge ahead of the Yankees then stumble four straight, dropping two games back. Iowa Wisconsin recruiting clash prompts editors to joke about out-of-state talent. Ames star Ed Mezvinsky joins Wisconsin. others scatter to Iowa Iowa State and beyond. Voigts may become TV color announcer as Big Ten tour names Michigan Purdue as top teams. Nagurski Jr chooses Notre Dame over Minnesota amid family and coach opinions. Governor Hoegh predicts Iowa defense on ground. Lafayette editor calls it a “date.”
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Ione Heavyweight Title Fight Looms in Yankee Stadium
AP report from New York notes Hurricane Ione threatens to force postponement of the heavyweight title bout between Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore at Yankee Stadium. With training near complete, both champions express readiness while Ione’s potential weather impact dominates prep discussions and scheduling.
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Yankees Clinch Nearing Title With Red Sox Victory
New York’s pennant chances rise as the Yankees edge the Red Sox 3-2 to extend their lead, while Cleveland slips further after a seven-run Tigers win. Grim’s seven-inning no-hit relief fuels the triumph. Kaline, Zernial, and Kluszewski also homer, shaping a tight AL and NL race with multiple teams fading or surging.
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All-Big 7 Tackle Benched In Iowa State Preview
Kansas State coach Bus Mertes plans changes after a 38 20 opening loss to Wyoming. All-Big Seven tackle Ron Nery is set to be demoted as K State vows improvements in depth and backfield speed. Mertes notes fumbles and missed opportunities while predicting a tougher test against Iowa. The Wildcats travel to Iowa City Friday for a light practice before the game, then bus to Cedar Rapids for an overnight stay, with a return flight after the clash.
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Franklin Bolts sly scoring mix up confuses scribes
Franklin High School bolted to a 33-6 football win over Iowa City as scoring misattributions prompted corrections. Terry Heald, Eddie Daniels, Kent Barnard Johnson and Tom Beshaw tallied for Cedar Rapids, with Daniels scoring thrice after a coaching note.
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Maentz Out Six Weeks For Michigan With Back Crack
Michigan end Tom Maentz suffers a cracked vertebra in a Saturday scrimmage and is lost for at least six weeks, potentially the season. The injury dampens Michigan hopes for the Big Ten title while rivals Purdue Iowa and Ohio State also report injuries in a rough week for Big Ten football.
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Bliss wins Waveland cup in Des Moines 18 hole golf
Des Moines player Rodney Bliss captured the Waveland cup at an 18 hole golf tournament in Des Moines. The event showcased local talent with Bliss securing the top score amid competitive rounds.
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Waukon Preps Seek Turnaround for Friday Showdown
Waukon coach AUKON-Walter Rixen plans a week to stop the second quarter letdown after a 31-6 loss to Elkader. Elkader scored 19 in Q2, while Waukon, led by QB Bill Bigelow and backs Dean Downing Wayne Martin and James Lippe, totaled 218 rushing yards and 33 passing. Veteran linemen and key lettermen aim to shore up defense as Waukon hosts Summer in a bid to rebound from the recent defeat.
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Grimm Denies Cubs Front Office Move
Milwaukee Braves manager Charlie Grimm denies reports he will join the Chicago Cubs front office next year. He says he has not been approached by anyone from the Cubs and his Milwaukee contract still has one year to run.
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Bowling Quaker Oats Shipping No 1 3
High team series Shipping No 1 2378 and high team game 823. Individual leaders include L Martin with 632 and games 223 221. J Hoppe puts up 212 and 546 in the Other 600s.
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Braves sign 21 year old Donald Peth to 1956 deal
Milwaukee Braves sign outfielder Donald Peth aged 21 to a 1956 contract for their Evansville Indiana farm team in the Three I league based in Tomah Wisconsin.
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Standings and Schedule for Monday Tuesday Games
Standings show New York three Boston two Detroit ten Cleveland thirty eight Baltimore nine Washington zero Kansas City eight Chicago one. Games Monday Kansas City at Detroit 7 30 p m New York at Washington 6 p m Only games scheduled. Games Tuesday Cleveland at Chicago 7 p m New York at Washington 6 p m Kansas City at Detroit 1 p m Baltimore at Boston 11 40 p m
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Alston Assured of 1956 Contract with Dodgers
Brooklyn boss Walter O'Malley assured manager Walter Alston of a rehire for 1956 during a pennant clinching celebration. O'Malley declared there was no doubt about the next year’s manager as Alston spoke to team officials and reporters.
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Morris and Warner Triumph in Iowa Archery Meet
Aron Morris of Cedar Rapids wins instinctive free style with 1,866 points at the Iowa Archery target shoot in Waterloo. Stan Warner of North English takes the Men's Institutional title with 1,763 points amid a field including M B McCurdy, Bob Lindsey, Clem Miller and others across multiple divisions.
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Clinton protests 7-6 grid defeat by West High Rockford
Clinton filed a protest over a 7-6 loss to West High Rockford Illinois after officials disallowed its conversion point. Clinton says the rulebooks lack clarity on the fielding player in the end zone and whether nullifying an extra point is a penalty and should apply.
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Lane to quit as Chicago White Sox general manager
Frank Lane announced his intent to leave the Chicago White Sox and join with club president Grace Comiskey for a meeting within days to seek release from his five year contract. He plans to return to St Petersburg Florida after the season to decide his next step.
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Morally a breach of contract says Chuck Comiskey cited
A remark critiques Chuck Comiskey for alleged private and public indignities and accuses him of lack of allegiance as a breach of contract, legally or morally.
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