Yank Lead Shrinks Chicago Nips Braves
The Yankees blew a two run lead and lost 4 3 to Washington as Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 4 2 behind Dixie Howell ninth inning homer. Braves' lead shrank to 62 games after Milwaukee fell 5 4 to the Cubs while Dodgers won 3 0 over the Giants.
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Miceli Wins With TKO In Capitol Arena Bout
Joe Miceli, a 28 year old New Yorker, knocked out ex welterweight champion Johnny Saxton in three rounds at Capitol Arena. Saxton, coming off a fragile comeback, faced a crushing defeat as he anticipated a TV audience and announced possible retirement after the bout.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues
The latest AP Baseball update shows National League leaders Milwaukee Brooklyn and Cincinnati with scattered results and Saturday schedules. In the American League New York leads despite a 4 8 loss to Washington while Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Detroit and Boston post various scores across the day.
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Former Comets Join Baker University Football Squad
Bill White and Carl Anderson are named to the 1957 Baker University football team at Baldwin. White, a quarterback from 222 EF 11th, graduated high school in 1955 and Independence Junior College this year. Anderson, a 1955 high school graduate, also completed junior college studies in May and played football, track, and basketball. Baker marks its centennial year and 50th year of intercollegiate football.
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U.S. Confident of Davis Cup Team Despite Absences
The United States enters December Davis Cup play at Forest Hills without top players Dick Savitt and Ham Richardson yet remains confident of victory. Captain Bill Talbert announced a six man squad amid changes, with Herbie Flame substituting for Savitt and Vic Seixas pursuing his eighth challenge round appearance alongside Gardnar Mulloy Barry MacKay Ron Holmberg and the reserve team. The American lineup faces Australia’s star quartet Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Mal Anderson and Roy Emerson.
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Fall River Duck Blind Drawing Set for Sept 22
A public drawing at the Fall River Reservoir dam at 10 a.m. on Sept. 22 will award duck blind locations. Applicants submit three preferences, then receive the highest remaining site or a government chosen blind. Applications accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the dam or by mail. no notice if not drawn.
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Letter of Intent Expected in Big 8
Kansas State College athletic director Bebe Lee says the Big Fight Conference will adopt the letter of intent rule for recruiting. He supports it, noting it will intensify recruiting yet free coaches to focus on coaching in the year. The rule binds athletes to a college. switching would end their eligibility.
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Jackie Robinson Triggers Braves to Renewed Fight
The piece recalls Jack Robinson challenging the Milwaukee Braves last season for nightlife behavior and a tougher managerial stance by Fred Haney. It notes the team’s decline, Haney’s discipline, and a shift this year to harmony and improved form amid strong fan support. Denver’s three-game stumble backs this season is also mentioned.
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Wichita Nails AA Pennant Clinched By Narrow Win
Wichita Braves clinched their first base ball pennant since 1930 with a 5-4 victory over Denver. Indianapolis and the Bears split a doubleheader, 9-3 and 5-10, affecting near term standings. Omaha and Minneapolis split their twin bill 2-1 and 6-2, while Charleston saw Louisville beat the Senators 3-1 after an initial 4-3 loss.
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Basilio Ready For Robinson in Camp Return
Basilio plans to break camp in Alexandria Bay on Sunday rather than Thursday and aims for peak condition as he targets Sugar Ray Robinson’s middleweight title bid on September 23. The welterweight champion says he is ready for Robinson and needs only more boxing to stay sharp. In other news, Keeneland summer sales in Kentucky sold 235 yearlings for $2,770,500, averaging $11,789 each.
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Eight-Man Football At St. Pat's Begins
About 21 players joined eight-man football practice at St. Patrick's School under Coach Herbert Swender. Twenty new uniforms were bought. Three or four games are planned with Jola and Parsons. first game in about three weeks. Seventh to ninth graders eligible. Practices 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mon Wed Fri at City Park. First scrimmage around Sept. 20. Assistants Frank Rodriguez and Michael Verdin.
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Miceli Stops Saxton in Fourth Round Victory
Washington bout ends when Joe Miceli of New York stops Johnny Saxton of Brooklyn in the 4th round. Browns roster lists Len Ford Joe Amstutz and Tom Gulan as 260 pound linemen.
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