Brooklyn Dodgers Hold Slim Lead as Giants Loom Close
Brooklyn owner Walter O Malley warns against cockiness amid a 12 game lead and memories of 1951 while Duke Snider cautions about big leads. Dodgers eye a three game series with the Giants at Ebbets Field as Leo Durocher faces uncertainty regarding his contract.
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Padres Regain Fourth Place With 12 11 Win
The San Antonio Missions moved back to fourth in the Texas League after a 12 to 11 win over Beaumont. Dallas widened its lead with a 4 to 1 victory at Fort Worth as Shreveport beat Houston 7 to 5 and Oklahoma City defeated Tulsa 5 to 3. Kal Segrist led San Antonio with two homers and two singles.
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Majeski Returns to Orioles in Non Cash Waiver Trade
Orioles manager Paul Richards questioned the impact of last winter’s 18 player deal with New York as he assessed the club’s position. He noted insufficient view of Hal Smith Gus Triandos and Don Leppert and revealed Orioles have spent over 550000 on prospects this year. The club made a non cash move by acquiring Hank Majeski from Cleveland on waivers and sending Bobby Young to the Indians.
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Pirates Sign Fayette City Right-Hander as Fifth Bonus Player
Pittsburgh Pirates add 23 year old Charles Martin a right handed pitcher from Fayette City Pennsylvania as their fifth bonus player. He signed a contract on Monday and joined the team immediately Tuesday.
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San Francisco Adds Mark Duncan Ex A&M Coach to Staff
San Francisco announces the hire of Mark Duncan formerly with Colorado A&M to the Forty Niners coaching staff in the National Football League.
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Cardinals Sign two quarterbacks Heath and To jointo
Chicago Cardinals announce 1955 contracts for quarterback hopefuls Stan Heath and Bob To jointo. To jointo played at Santa Clara and San Francisco City College, while Heath starred for the University of Nevada.
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Top Hitters Based on 150 Official At Bats NL
A compact listing highlighting the top National League hitters by batting at 150 official at bats. This brief summary notes strong performances and key players leading in average and power categories. It emphasizes standout individuals from the NL lineup.
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Ennis Regains Lead In All Star Balloting
Ennis moves ahead in the National League left field race with 694 728 votes to 683 404 for Lockman as Campanella leads the overall poll while Kaline sits second and Berra slides to third. More than 2 5 million ballots tabulated since June 10 with voting ending Friday midnight.
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