White Sox top Orioles as Staley closes gap in pennant race
Reliever Gerry Staley, just shy of 39, fired three shutout innings and scored the go ahead run in the eighth as the Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 5 4 to extend their AL lead to four games over Cleveland. Nellie Fox delivered a two out double for the decisive run.
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Newcombe shines as Dodgers top Giants in NL race
Don Newcombe returns to form for the Dodgers with an eight hit shutout against San Francisco as Los Angeles trims the Giants’ NL lead to two games. Duke Snider and Wally Moon homer, while the Dodgers erase a 5-1 edge then hold off the Braves and Reds pace.
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Moore Bassey Bout Tonight in Los Angeles
World featherweight champion Davey Moore defends his title against Hogan Bassey in a 15 round national telecast from the Olympic Auditorium. The Springfield, Ohio challenger seeks to repeat a March 14, 13 round knockout of Bassey.
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Kid) Bassey
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Little Bird) Moreno
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Portland boxers shine in mixed results across West Coast
Associated Press report records several bouts including Phil Moyer besting Don Fullmer in Richmond California and Lyle Mack defeating Dave Johnson in Oakland. Emil Pietko and Terry Lewis stopped opponents in Seattle and Spokane, while Arthur Persley outpointed Wille Stevenson in Red Cross Louisiana.
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Red Cross
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Boston
Ash Grove Wins Title in Rain-Shortened Final
Ash Grove No. 1 clinched the Minor league season championship by beating First National No. 2 52 in a rain-shortened game. David Davenport earned the win with four hits allowed in 3 4 innings, Ronnie Chase catching. First National started Joe Brock with Gary Nichols catching. Score by innings shows Ash Grove leading 2 0 and 3 0 with the game called in the bottom of the fourth.
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Golf Tournament At Chanute Country Club
The Chanute Country Club Mens Golf Association will hold a handicap tournament on Sunday August 22. Handicaps are based on Men's Golf league scores and a complete list is posted in the proshop. All foursomes must start by 1 pm on the first nine to allow time for trophy and prize presentations.
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Eight Teams Planned For Con League Formation
New York AP report states Continental League leaders plan an eight team circuit by 1961. Founding cities include New York Toronto Houston Denver and Minneapolis St Paul with three more cities to join. Branch Rickey and William Shea expect to hire players and present a plan to AL and NL presidents Cronin and Giles.
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Baseball Event Highlights Tonight's Major League Evenings
Players coaches and sponsors will attend a special baseball night featuring introductions and a sponsor representative. Teams Ash Grove First National Bank Bank of Commerce and Consolidated Oil compete as the second round winner is decided. Also listed are recent scores and upcoming games across the leagues with several doubleheaders and suspended games noted.
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Methodists and St Pats Win in Church Softball Tourney
St Patricks remains undefeated after a 4 0 win over First Baptists. In a 49 win over Stark, Zarazosa pitched for St Pats and B Snart caught, with Jim Anderson earning the Methodists win and Larry Erickson catching. Thursday's game pits Methodists versus First Baptist with winner to face St Pats Friday for the title.
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Morthodist Saving Shop to Reopen Thursday
Morthodist Saving Shop 3 East Main will reopen Thursday August 20 from 9:00 to 5:00 with full clothes and back to school children's apparel. RETA SIGMA PHI hosts a rummage sale at Purity Dairy West entrance on August 20 and 21 with items priced at 98 pm and 95 pm.
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