Landy grateful after Bannister Miracle Mile at Vancouver
John Landy of Australia praised Roger Bannister after Bannister won the Miracle Mile in 3:58.8 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver. Landy ran 3:59.0ish to finish second as the 35,000 fans witnessed a blistering pace that barely beat the four minute mile. Landy led early, Bannister surged, and Landy clocked 3:41.9 at 1500 meters, beating the prior metric mile record on the way to the dramatic finish.
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Roger Bannister
England
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Empire Stadium
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Bannister
Oxford
Indians Braves World Series dream fuels late season surge
Cleveland and Milwaukee spark a possible World Series bid with sharp gains over two weeks. Lemon Houtteman and Doby power a 7-2 and 5-2 doubleheader sweep as the Indians widen their AL lead, while Mathews and Spahn shine for the Braves in a Polo Grounds win.
Major League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show New York leading with 66 wins and 44 losses, Brooklyn 60 47, Milwaukee 60 47, Philadelphia 64 52, St. Louis 52 57, Cincinnati 62 58, Chicago 44 85, Pittsburgh 39 72. Latest results: Milwaukee 5 New York 2, Brooklyn 20 Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 12 St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 8 Chicago 4. American League standings list Cleveland 78 32, New York 73 37, Chicago 71 41, Detroit 59 40, Washington 50 42, Boston 52 41, Baltimore 12 38, Philadelphia 9 71. No games scheduled today. yesterday’s scores include Detroit 10 New York 8 in 10 innings, Washington 7 0 Chicago 8 3.
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Sportsmen Push Statewide Antlerless Deer Permits Plan
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvanian sportsmen seek state level control of antlerless deer permits through PFSC action. A 43‑item agenda includes revisions to the game code to end county issued licenses and place them with the state. PFSC secretary Charles H Nehf notes the issue as a long standing hunters’ concern. Separate notes cover many hunting and fishing topics. Pony League results from Wellsville Wellsville 11 portic 0 Erie 8 Hamilton Jamestown 7 peated 4 Bradford 13 Hamilton 9
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Charles H. Nehf
Allentown
PFSC
Wellsville
Portic
Erie
Hamilton
Jamestown
Peated
Nine Are Added To Hall Of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes nine new members at the plaque dedication. Bill Dickey and Bil Terry will attend in person. Posthumous honorees include Rabbit Maranville Ed Barrow Bill Kem Chief Bender and Harry Wright. The Yankees and Reds play an exhibition at Doubleday Field. The event also notes Wong Perez boxing bout in New York.
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Terry
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Redlegs
Associated Press
Gooperstown
N. Y
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Toi Connally
Bobby Wallace
Rabbit Maranville
Ed Barrow
Bill Kem
Chief Bender
Harry Wright
Baseball Writers Association
Maranville
Tee
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Redlegs
Doubleday Field
Legion Alumni Edge '54 Team in Eight-Run Frame
Legion Alumni defeated Patacy Notte's junior Legion 7 to 5 at Loveland Field fueled by a five-run eighth inning on two hits and two walks. Brumagin surrendered 11 hits but benefited from ninth-inning action as the Alumni closed out the win with timely defense and a final out after Brumagin's fourth hit.
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Chicago
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Ennis
Phils
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Danny Schell
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
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Redbirds
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Patacy Notte
American Legion
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Loveland Field
Brumagin
Ted May
O Nee
Ed Hatch
Don Wood
Bob ‘Miller
Erie
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Dick Swulres
Cleveland
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Toledo
Hatch
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Bogden
Chasett
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B. Staples
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Buell
Amoroso
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Hannan
Kinney
Wood
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Williamsport Hosts 25 000 for L L World Series Week
Williamsport expects 25 000 fans for the Little League World Series starting Thursday with eight Pennsylvania teams vying for a berth to the August event. The state tournament features about 6 000 youths ages 8 to 12 from 250 000 participants nationwide and beyond.
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Larry Doby
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Honolulu
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St. Nicholas Arena
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Phoenix
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Cuba
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Los Angeles
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Portland
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