Braves Edge Phillies Twice in Tight Race
Braves rally to sweep a twi night doubleheader against the Phillies winning 2 1 in 13 innings and 4 3 in 12. Hank Aaron powered Milwaukee with four runs and a 12th inning sac fly for Spahns 200th win as Cincinnati trails. Yankee M Mickey Mantle hit his 48th homer as pennant race tightens.
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Johnny Logan
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Don Newcombe
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Fred Haney
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New York
Mickey Mantle
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Pierce Notches 20th Win For White Sox
Chicago lefty Billy Pierce earned his 20th victory with a 4-3 ten inning win over the Boston Red Sox. Pierce, 29, became the first White Sox pitcher to reach 20 wins since 1941 and said he expected to reach the milestone this season against strong competition.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From The Associated Press
American League results and standings show New York leading with 90 losses 648 games behind. Cleveland at 78 60 .565. Boston 77 62 .554. Detroit 72 66 .522. Baltimore 60 79 .432. Washington 57 82 .410. Kansas City 44 94 .319. Thursday and Friday schedules list matchups including New York at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland. National League standings show Milwaukee 86 55 .610. Brooklyn 83 56 .597. Cincinnati 82 58 .586. Philadelphia 63 75 .457. Pittsburgh 61 80 .433. Multiple games noted including St. Louis at New York and Milwaukee at Philadelphia, plus playoff results in the International and Texas leagues.
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Boxing Results From West Coast and Midwest Cards
In Los Angeles and Oakland bouts, Los Angeles fighter Young Jack Johnson outpointed Ben Wise over 10 rounds in California while Donnie Freeman of Dallas edged Ted Poole in a 10 round Wichita clash. In Philadelphia Frankie Anselm defeated Otis Woodward on points over 8 rounds.
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Ted Poole
Wichita
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Frankie
Kid) Anselm
Otis Woodward
New York
Bowling Scores Major League Versus Legion Numbers
Dense bowling score sheet lists teams Legion No 2 3 4 5 6 and Vernon Sports with high totals for Carlison Ahring Jensen Beck and Neeley. Standings show individual game scores and team highs across multiple lanes with listed contact numbers.
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Humboldt Cubs Face Moran in Sept opener lineup
Humboldt coach Harry Merriman outlines a 27 player squad with seven lettermen returning. Only Jim Jackson from last year is a regular starter among the seven, as he prepares for a Sept. 21 opener against Moran.
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Kenny Ostrander
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Steve Barlow
Jim Leonard
James Croisant
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Keith Ostrander
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Courtney Moles
Phil Wolford
Young Texan Leads Fort Wayne Open After Round Two
Bill Trombley of Dallas shot 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the Fort Wayne Open as second round action began. Jim Turnesa and Gardner Dickinson posted 66s, while defending champion Don Finsterwald opened with a 73 amid strong winds and heat.
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Gardner Dickinson
Don Finsterwald
Ward Still Favored In Golf Amateur Semifinals
In Lake Forest Illinois two top amateurs faced off in the National Amateur Championship semifinals for a 36 hole match. Harvie Ward again shows the advantage with steady play as peers question whether Ward can repeat last year’s success.
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Peak game sets title clash in tournament with Joe Campbell
A high stakes match pits a rising star against Joe Campbell, a confident college kid, as the tournament heads into the late rounds. Detroit veteran Chuck Kocsis, 43, plays for amusement while Toronto’s 22 year old Jerry Magee, an auto salesman blinded in a hockey accident, competes as a surprising challenger.
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Mizell Blanks Giants and Mantle Belts 48th Homer
Wilmer Mizell shut out the New York Giants 5-0 at the Polo Grounds for his 14th win against 12 losses and a second straight shutout. Rip Repulski and Ken Boyer homered for St Louis. In Kansas City Whitey Ford beat the Athletics 3-2 as Mickey Mantle hit his 48th homer, Ford's 18th win tying his season total.
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Whitey Ford
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U S Nine Wins Global Series Championship in Milwaukee
The United States beat Hawaii 2 0 to clinch the 1956 Global World Series title in Milwaukee. Pete Olson pitched a brilliant three hit shutout as the U S nine delivered its best game of the tournament. Fort Wayne Indiana squad provided the national team, with John Townsend listed as assistant line coach of the Cowboys.
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Iowa State Eyes Football Renaissance at Denver Opener
Iowa State, under third year coach Vince Di Francesca, opens the 1956 football season vs Denver in Denver with a lean roster of 10 seniors and 23 juniors. The Cyclones face speed and inexperience but aim for early wins to fuel Big Seven hopes after a 1-7-1 previous season and a 1-4-1 league mark.
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New Course Record Set By Betty Dodd At Whittier
Betty Dodd set a new 68 two under men's par course record at Clock Country Club Whittier in the second round of the $5,000 Ladies PGA tournament. She topped last year’s mark by Mary Lena Paulk. Patty Berg began today with a 70 after a 70 first round.
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Patty Berg
Comet B Team Shows Promise Under Stowell
The Comet B squad under coach Dick Stowell shows promise despite inexperience and hot weather. Frank Hess of Royster assists. several sophomores and freshmen populate the roster and two players, Haskins and Hole, stand out at guard and end. The Bees schedule five games beginning Oct. 9 at Chanute, with opponents including Independence, Parsons, Iola freshmen, Coffeyville, and Lola.
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Tom Donovan
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Babe) Parilli
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Practice Game Set For Tomorrow By Blue Comets
The Blue Comets held two weeks of drills and will stage a full dress practice game tomorrow at 4 p.m. under official conditions at the stadium. Coach Noah Allen will run the session and fans may attend free.
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Tiger Jones Favored In Bout With Greaves
Yonkers veteran Tiger Jones a strong favorite to halt rising Wilfie Greaves in a 10 round middleweight bout at Capitol Arena tonight. Jones resumes campaign for a title shot at Ray Robinson and is rated No 3. Greaves, a 19 year old Canadian fighting out of Pittsburg, seeks upset.
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Tigr) Jones
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Jones Greaves Fight Featured on NBC Telecast
In a 59 bout career Jones holds 40 wins with 11 losses and 3 draws while Greaves posts 9 wins 2 losses and 1 draw with three knockouts. The Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob Rush is identified as the son of former major leaguer Harry J. Rush of the St. Louis Browns era.
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