Phillies surge narrows pennant race with Dodgers looming
The Brooklyn Dodgers threaten the NL pennant race while the Phillies inch toward second place behind the Giants. Manager Eddie Sawyer steadied the Phillies mid July, and the club has posted strong form, challenging Giants, Cardinals, Braves, and Reds as the stretch drive begins. Color TV baseball debuts locally tomorrow with Dodgers at Braves on CBS Color System, though only in the metro area.
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All-Star Gridders To Clash Tonight
Erie City County All-Stars meet the District All-Stars at Meadville tonight with kickoff at 8 15. Rex Spaulding a star back for Corry High will start at left halfback for the city county team while Joe Bach of St Bonaventure coaches the Erie eleven and Dick Coleman coaches the District squad from Princeton background. The game closes the Edinboro Coaching School and Clinic and is expected to draw over 3000 fans to the North Street stadium.
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Bums Sweep Series as Dodgers Open 1242-Game Lead
Dodgers complete a clean three game series sweep over New York to extend their lead in the National League to 1242 games. Roy Campanella hits two homers as Brooklyn wins 6-6, while New York and Cleveland battle for the top spot in the pennant race. Boston and Chicago trail, with several key results from Fenway Park and St Louis impacting the American League standings.
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Mainliner Wins Hambletonian in Narrow Heat Victory
Mainliner, owned by Ralph H. Krosning of Milwaukee and trained by Guy Crippen, won the Hambletonian at Good Time Park in 2:02 2/5 and 2:04 9/6, earning 851,247.26 from a 95,203 purse. Crippen, a veteran sulky rider, led the 15,000 crowd as Mainliner defeated Spennik and two outsiders after a late surge.
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Major league results and tonight's schedule notes
Yesterday in the American League New York defeated Washington six to four and Philadelphia edged Boston nine to five St. Louis beat Detroit six three While Chicago and Cincinnati parted with Chicago winning five four Brooklyn toppled New York eight to five and Boston won four to one Over in the National League St Louis shut out Pittsburgh four to zero Chicago won five four and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati four to three Matchups listed include New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at New York with night games indicated
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Sailors Narrow Niagara Falls Gap In Close Series
The Erie Sailors edged Niagara Falls 6-5 to move within a half game of the Middle Atlantic League lead. Butler won 4-1 at Lockport in the twin bill opener, while Butler pulled away with a four-run sixth inning in the nightcap to clinch the victory.
Little League World Series Looms as Regional Playoffs Open
Thousands of youths in 37 states chase eight regional titles for the fifth Little League World Series in Williamsport August 21 to 25. Texas defends, with Houston winner Billy Martin noted for a one hitter. Pennsylvania leads in leagues while Canada Puerto Rico and others hold charters. Local playground activities in Chester and Philadelphia feature crafts and boxing as regional playouts proceed.
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Phillies Pitcher Bubba Church and His Nickname
Phillies right hander Bubba Church earned his nickname from his baby sister mispronouncing brother. The lighthearted detail reflects team lore and the pitcher’s early life origin.
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Ott And Downs Battle For Club Championship Title
No 1 golfer Ty Vin Downs faces Bob Ott in a Corry Country Club championship match to decide the 1951 club champion. Play begins at 10 o clock with a 16 mile stretch and a brief tune stop, Downe favored after recent sensational form.
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Timers Hold Fast Practice Ahead of Puchday Night
Sixteen QLD Timers turned out at Love land Field for the initial practice against the Old Timers. Another drill is set for Sunday at 2 40 p m with hopes of 10 to 14 more players joining. The Old Timers aim for at least 30 in uniform to aid Little League medical and International League coverage as Rochester M 7 and Syracuse 9 2 lead the standings.
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Falconstop Batavia Stay Out In Fmnt
Olexa pitcher Johnnie Gates shut out the Hormel Dodgers as his team rolled to a 15-0 Pony League win. Corning’s Herman Osburn limited Bradfond to three hits in a 10-0 victory for last-place Athtetics. Hornell’s loss to Segond keeps the Otters atop the standings while Mull and Cobniy welcomed Eagles officials to the game.
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