Dodgers Extend NL Lead With Big 11th-Hole Victory
Dodgers overpower Reds 9 0 as Johnny Podres stops Cincinnati on seven hits for his seventh win. Duke Snider belts his 20th homer and Brooklyn gains a full game on the Cubs while Giants overpower Harris and Gomez. Other scores include White Sox 1 Orioles 0 and Red Sox 12 44 over Athletics.
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Jackson Defends Trans Miss Golf Tourney Laurels
Des Moines Iowa golfers compete as James Jackson Glendale Missouri defends his Trans Miss golf title at Wakonda course. 63 entrants in qualifying. three tied medalist with 146. Walter Peck New Rochelle NY, George Clark Ottumwa IA, and Rodney Bliss Des Moines tied with others after 36 holes. None broke par.
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James Jackson
Glendale
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Walter Peck
New Rochelle
George Clark
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Iowa
Rodney Bliss
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Pirates Power Past Cardinals as Long Homers Lead
Dale Long of the Pirates slugged a homer a double and a single in a 10-5 victory over the Cardinals.
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Archie Moore Weighs Secret Ahead of Title Defense
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore reportedly weighed about 180 pounds after a workout in Summit New Jersey as he prepares for a title defense against Bob Olson next Wednesday night.
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Archie Moore
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Missions Drop To Third In Texas League Standings
San Antonio drops to third place after a 6 to 3 loss to Dallas. Fort Worth grips second with an 8 to 6 win over Houston. Shreveport beat Oklahoma City 6 to 1, Beaumont and Tulsa split a doubleheader. Dallas, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Beaumont, and Fort Worth all feature in upcoming doubleheaders and singles across the circuit.
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Mike Lutz
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Baseball Standings and Results from Tuesday and Wednesday Workweek
In the American League New York leads with 30 wins and 20 losses while Chicago is 33 and 19. Cleveland at 35-22 and Detroit 30-25 follow. Boston 26-31. Washington 22-34. Kansas City 2-35. Baltimore 18-39. Tuesday results include Boston 12 Kansas City 4 New York 7 Detroit 6 Cleveland 6-3 Washington 4-1 Chicago 1 Baltimore 0. Wednesday slate features Cleveland at Washington night Feller versus Stobbs. Chicago at Baltimore Keegan and Hershman versus Wilson and Byrd. Detroit at New York Hoeft against Bucks. Kansas City at Boston Her bert versus Parnell. Also notes: New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis and Brooklyn Cincinnati games with Erskine Mimarcin Wehmeier Con ley Purkey Arroyo. Texas League shows Deladice Fort Worth San Antonio and Houston results, Dallas 6 San Antonio 3. Shreveport 6 Oklahoma City 1. Fort Worth 8 Houston 6. Beaumont 2 2 Tulsa 1 4. Upcoming: Dallas at San Antonio Tulsa at Beaumont Fort Worth at Houston Oklahoma City at Shreveport.
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Hogan and Snead Lead Open Field In San Francisco
The 1955 National Open begins at Olympic Club with Ben Hogan and Sam Snead favored to win. A 162-player field tees off from 9 am as defending champion Ed Furgol rocks a steady game and eyes a strong test of golf despite critics.
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Sam Snead
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Snead
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Ed Furgol
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Dallas Adds Relief Hurler To Roster
Dallas in the Texas League boosted its pitching by purchasing Hise Pat Patrick from Charleston of the American Association. The right hander, who went 10-3 with Houston last season, will join the Eagles Friday as they open a home stand against Beaumont.
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Velma Comets Hand Childress Colts First Defeat
The Velma Comets defeated the Childress Colts 10 to 4 at Fair Park Field, handing Childress their first loss of the season. Pitcher Joe Diffie allowed eight hits with seven strikeouts, while Jimmy Rogers took the loss for the Colts as Velma built a 5-1 lead through three innings and clinched the win with four runs in the sixth. The game ended after six innings due to a 10 p.m. curfew. Next, Childress faces Wellington American Legion second string and the Wellington A unit schedules.
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Orioles Sign Star Collegiate Pitcher
Baltimore Orioles sign Dick Fitzgerald a left handed pitcher from Lafayette College to a contract with their San Antonio Texas League farm club. Fitzgerald completed his sophomore year and worked out with several major league clubs while praising Oriole pitching coach Harry Brecheen.
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Lafayette College
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Major League Trading Ends Near Midnight
As the trading deadline nears there is little chance of major player deals. The Yankees seek Ned Garver from Detroit, the Indians chase Gene Woodling and Billy Cox from Baltimore, and the Giants pursue Smokey Burgess from Cincinnati. Brooklyn Dodgers and Bob Borkowski act as the lone late addition amid a quiet market.
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Borgstedte Signs Letter of Intent with Seguin School
Seguin Texas Lutheran College announced that Brenham athlete Donald Borgstedte a 185 pound end has signed a letter of intent to attend the college.
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Texas Lutheran College
Donald Borgstedte
Brenham
Rotary Dodgers Tie For First After 8-1 Victory
Rotary Dodgers moved into a first place tie with the Lions Club giants yesterday afternoon by defeating the Veterans Clubs Phillies 8 to 1 behind starter Travis McCain in his first appearance of the year. McCain allowed only a sixth inning triple by Darrell Howard, fanned seven, and walked two. Travis Simmons pitched the distance for the Phils, walking two and striking out none. Jerry Conway provided four Dodger hits with a double. The Cardinals meet the Giants at 5:30 this afternoon, with a make-up game between Phils and Dodgers set for tomorrow at 4. Two Pony League games follow: Els Club Yankes vs Sims Super Service Red Sox at 5:30, then FW&D Chisox vs T-H-E Tigers at 8.
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Stanky Seeks Major League Job After Cardinal Exit
Eddie Stanky, 37, former St. Louis Cardinals manager, says he is open to major league offers and can serve as coach or in another capacity. He has declined a Cardinals scouting position and passes on minor league offers. He stated his preference for a major league role.
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