pennant race twists as teams pivot this weekend
The Cleveland Indians head to Kansas City for a day night doubleheader then stay for three more games. Detroit looms as Chicago visits, Boston hosts Washington, and New York travels to Baltimore. The White Sox face a tough run as Detroit presses home. The Red Sox and Yankees chase wins against seventh and eighth place teams.
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Banks On Top In Home Run Derby Race
Banks on top eye June seve bations sophomore shortstop of the Chicago Cubs took the lead in the home run derby by belting his 1st of the season as his teammates lost 6-6 to the Cincinnati Redlegs. Banks edged Duke Snider by one, Ted Kluszewski by two, and Willie Mays by three, tying the modern major league mark for shortstops with Vern Stephens who did it in 1949. Banks, Snider, Keluswewsk and Mays all homered as the chase continued toward Babe Ruth’s 60.
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Philadelphia
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Stan Musish
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Corry Area gridiron pre season scrimmages planned at new practice site
Corry Area high school football coaches plan two to three pre season scrimmages as drills begin at a new practice facility behind the east Pleasant street school while Loveland Field remains the home for all home games. Erie Lions Club Labor Day Save an Eye game expected to draw large crowds with Coach Lol Hanna guiding county stars.
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Australia Italy In Tennis Finals at Davis Cup
Australia and Italy reach the Davis Cup intergone finals to challenge the United States for the mug. Captain Harry Hopman picks Lew Houdinist in one singles, Hod to face Pausto Gardin at Germantown. Ken Rosewall meets Nicole Pietrangell, doubles set for tomorrow with Hod and Rex Hertwig vs Pietrangell and Orlando Baroia. Final singles on Sunday.
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Indians Defeat Detroit Tigers To Retain Lead
The Indians beat Detroit 3-2 as early lead battles in the American League intensified. Al Lopez and Casey Stengel shuffled lineups. Wynn earned his 14th win while Tomas Tajuns supplied a three-run homer in the sixth, helping Cleveland maintain pace atop the pennant race.
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Browns College All Stars Clash At Chicago Tonight
Chicago tonight features the College All-Stars, 49 top players from the 1954 college season, versus the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. The game starts 8:30 pm EST, telecast by ABC and Radio Mutual, under pro-style rules with free substitutions. Led by Curly Lambeau, the staff aims to harness passing, wide-open play, with stars like Ralph Guglielmi, Alan Ameche, and Bud Brooks on the roster. Cleveland, minus Ott Graham, is a two touchdown favorite with George Ratterman stepping in at quarterback.
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Dick Bielski
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Oklahoma
Dick Syzmanski
Bud Brooks
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George Ratterman
Wellsboro Edges West Newton In Little League Opener
In Williamsport, Wellsboro powered by four homers beat West Newton 11 7 to start the ninth annual state Little League Baseball Tournament. Al Spree homered for Wellsboro, with Monks Desbert land Patt also going deep as Wellsboro built an early lead. Harrisburg Ol City defeated Suburban National 43, Morbville and Mitton face off later, and the tourney winner will advance to the Little League World Series starting August 23.
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Steelers and 49ers Clash in Exhibition Tilt
SACRAMENTO Calif Cowoh Red Strider says Hurryin Hugh McElhenhy will be at regular half back tomorrow night when his San Francisco 49ers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in a pro football exhibition. McElhenny, Tittle, John Henry Johnson and Joe Perry form the backfield for the first time since his shoulder injury last season. The Steelers arrived last night and coach Walter Seinting led a brief workout. A crowd of about 24000 is expected.
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Corry Golfers Meet Randolph on Local Course
Corry hosts Randolph in a two match golf series at the focal course tomorrow afternoon with an estimated 25 to 30 visiting players. Matches use a three point system per player for first nine, second nine, and overall score, followed by a hosted lunch. A return match is set for Sunday, September 1.
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Savage Beats Holly Mims In Salt Lake City Bout
Milo Savage wore down Holly Mims of Washington D C with a steady barrage to win a unanimous decision. Savage weighed 158 1 4 pounds, the judges scored 8 5 2 1 and 8 3 2. The referee had no say in the outcome.
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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh faceoff in mixed league schedule notes
In a scrambled schedule card, Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn while Pittsburgh visits New York at night. Milwaukee plays Chicago as St Louis hosts carell, with Wednesday results showing St Louis and Milwaukee tied 1-0. Additional notes list American and International League standings and upcoming games including Cleveland at Kansas City and New York at Baltimore.
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World Tourney Opens With Fast Start From Three Youthers
Chicago report shows Rosburg Littler and Kirk shooting 66 to set pace in the opening round of a World Tour event. The field features strong showings and prize money totals amid a large, talent-rich field from Argentina to Buenos Aires with many notables listed.
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Rivalry fuels four day AAU swimming meet in Petmont Park
The four day International Rivalry marks AAU swimming meet opens in Petmont Park with Heavy emphasis on the Pan American clash. Carolyne Green of Port Lauderdale wins her fourth straight 1500 meter freestyle as Wanda Warner of Washington faces Helen Stewart of Montreal in the 100 meter freestyle rematch from Mexico City. Mary Ann Marchino of Indianapolis sets a junior record in 10 meter backstroke as Joy Alderson of Chicago eyes defending titles and April events unfold at John B Kelly Olympic Pool.
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Bradford Beats Hamilton Erie Jamestown 0 in 12 innings
Tony League game recap shows Bradford scoring in a nine inning early lead, Hamilton Erie rallying to tie late, and Jamestown failing to plate after 12 innings. Bradford exits with a 7 run total while Erie accounts for 8 and Jamestown is shut out.
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