Continental League plans move ahead toward 1961 major league
New York AP report says Continental League leaders Branch Rickey and William Shea vow to establish an eight team circuit by 1961 and add three cities to the current five. They seek MLB players and will work with Cronin and Giles to meet stadium, financial and population criteria. Commissioner Frick backs the plan if requirements are met.
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New York
Tursday
Branch Rickey
William A. Shea
Toronto
Houston
Denver
Minneapolis St. Paul
National League
Joe Cronin
Warren Giles
Shea
Ford Frick
Major League Committee
Moore and Bassey clash for feather title in Los Angeles
Moore, the reigning featherweight champion from Springfield Ohio, defends his crown tonight against Nigeria’s Hogan Bassey in a 15 round bout at Olympic Auditorium. The title fight airs nationally on ABC at 7 am Pacific Daylight Time after Moore stopped Bassey in a March rematch.
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Los Angeles
Davey Moore
Hogan
Kid
Mareh
Moore
Bassey
Nigeria
Cheri Hamla
France
Prarilo
Little Bird) Moreno
Mexico
Little Bird
Northwest Sportsmen’s Club Sees Game Rules Advance
C Paul Blair reports on the Northwest Division sportsmen’s club close ties with the State Fish and Game Commission. After a May meeting at Forest Hills Inn, the commission approved licensing changes and a six eight ban on rabbit imports for restocking. A resolution to remove political interference in hiring game officials was endorsed for the next federation meeting at Hardenburg on September 18, with three of six resolutions already acted favorably.
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Halson
Northwest Division
Fish and Game Commissions
Forest Hills Inn
Forest County
Game Commission
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvany
State Federation
Hardenburg
Rams Eye Title Threat In NEL With Proven Veterans
Redlands California AP report says the Los Angeles Rams project as a strong title threat with veteran stars and promising rookies. Bill Wade guides a mature offense alongside Jon Arnett and Ollie Matson while Sid Gillman fields a deep defense led by Gene Brito and Will Sherman. Rookies Sami Williams John Guarke Ed Meador Tom Franckhauser Bob Reifsnyder and Buddy Humphreys join a battle for five other backers and three quarterbacks Wade Ryan and Humphreys chart the QB trio as concerns over secondary depth and losses at tackle Ken Panfil and kicker Paige Cothren loom.
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Redlands
Calif
Los Angeles Rams
Bill Wade
Jon Arnett
Ollie Matson
Tom Wilson
del Shofner
Jim Phillips
Joe Marcolti
Lamar Lundy
Clendon Thomas
Sid Gillman
Gene Brito
Lou Michaels
Les Richter
John Baker
George Strugar
Jack Pardee
Don (Blade) Burroushs
Will Sherman
Jack Morris
Jimmy Jones
Michigan State
Sami Wilams
John Guarke
Pittsburgh
Haifpnck
Ed Meador
Little Arkansas Tech
Tom Franckhauser
Purdue
Bob Reifsnyder
Navy
Buddy Humphreys
Baylor
Rameo
Gillman
Wade
Frank Ryan
Humphrey
Ram
Ken Panfil
Paige Cothren
Corry Country Club Finishes Junior Golf Day Season
Corry Country Club held closing Junior Golf Day with a large turnout. In Class A, Donald MacKenzie won with a net 48 from a 4 gross, while Jeffry Brown and Vicky Dyckes tied for second net at 33. Denny Dyckes and John Xander shared low putts with 17 strokes. In Class B, Mary Davidson led the low net for the two hole event, followed by Tom Xander, Louise Butters, Ellen Hooks, Barbara Keppel, and Cynthia Chiltoock. A club picnic will occur next week to present trophies and awards.
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Corry Country Club
Donald MacKenzie
Jeffry Brown
Vicky Dyckes
Denny Dyckes
John Xander
Mary Davidson
Tom Xander
Louise Butters
Ellen Hooks
Barbara Keppel
Cynthia Chiltock
Last Night's Fights in Portland and Richmond
In Portland Phil Moyer outpointed Don Fullmer over ten rounds at 158 to 157 pounds. In Richmond Lyle Mackin and Dave Johnson fought to a ten round draw at 149 and 150 pounds respectively.
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Portland
Ore
Phil Moy
Don Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Richmond
Calif
Lyle Mackin
Oakland
Dave Johnson
San Francisco
Drew
Major Loop Stars Edge Giants in 7-0 Win
Unclear text describes Don Newcombe and the Feds defeating the Giants 7-0 in an eight-inning game. Nellie Foa and White Sox are mentioned in a separate comeback 6-4 win with a two-run hit in the eighth inning.
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Anuwciated
Preet
Don Newcombe
Feds
Giants
Jrene
Mone
Nellie Foa
White
Sox
Crinies
Cup of Joy for U.S. Tilden Named Greatest TAS Competitor
Alan Mavei reports Tilden is hailed as the greatest player to appear in TAS competition, inspiring fans with a celebrated performance. The article emphasizes Tilden's skill and lasting impact on the event.
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Tilden
Jones defers Davis Cup doubles team selection in finals
U S Davis Cup Captain Perry Jones said the doubles pair for the finals against Australia will be named about an hour before the match at Forest Hills. He retained Olmedo and Buchholz as potential doubles options after listing Bartzen as a replacement for Ham Richardson and noting Nagler and Fox as doubles challengers in earlier rounds.
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Brookline
Mass
U.S
Perry Jones
Australia
Forest Hills
N.Y
Jones
Giants May Host World Series at Caldestick Stadium
The Giants could host the World Series at Caldestick Stadium if they win the National League Pennant. The 1 million dollar ball park on San Francisco Bay likely won’t be completed in time for the Series third game on Oct 2, with a mobile public address system and limited amenities.
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Caldestick Stadium
Giants
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Giants
Charles Harney
Seals Stadium
Sox Pad American Lead As National Race Tightens
The Chicago White Sox, led by a near 39-year-old Jerry Staley in relief, built the AL pennant push with three shutout innings in a 4-0 win over Baltimore. Staley drove in the tying run in the eighth as Nellie Fox and others fueled a six-game gap over Cleveland, while the Yankees edged Detroit and Boston beat Kansas City in a crowded standings picture.
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Gerry Staley
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Jover Baltimore
Cleveland
Staley
Wismine
Nellie Fox
Indians
Washington
New York Yankees
Baltimore
Detroit
Boston
Kansas Reds
Jim Baxes
Senators
Jim Perry
Lenore Green
Roy’ Stevers
Russ Kemmerer
RAW
York Berra
Hector Lapex
Don Mossi
Art Ditmar
Tigers
Whitey
Ford
Gene Stephens
Red Sox
Mike Fornicles
Wort
Ray Herbert
Oper
Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues
A garbled recap shows American and National League results with teams like New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston Kansas City and Chicago. Highlights include Newcombe returning to form for the Dodgers with an 8 hit shutout of San Francisco, Dodgers closing in on the Giants, and Braves pitching changes in Milwaukee. Also notes Philadelphia and St Louis games, plus scattered references to standings and upcoming schedules amid noisy OCR.
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W. IL
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Kansas City
Washington
Detroit
W. L. Pet
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Milwaution
Pittsburgh
Shiewper
Cincinnati
Lillis Anh
Pradorpina
Chenke
Philadelphia
Iauhit
Loute
Pitsburlon
Toe Angeles
Ginehma
Milwaukee
Philadeleia
St Lois
Bun Francisen
Los Anniales
Milwauther
Don Newcombe
Businss
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Big Newk
Giants
Eluscu Tu
Sc Jtors
Milwartges
Twuf
Dearing Southpawnee
Warren Spuhni
Braves
Ify
Seteppen
Milwaniker
Aosur
Spatin
Duke Snider
Blocvers
Kinor
Brymesy
Billy Preuton
Derueter
Auran
Richie Ashhunys
Sawle
Ruthie Bel Miller
Jiyg Owens
Phils
American League Leaders Balling Amid Turbulent Season
A rough OCR list names Kuenn and Kaline of Detroit along with Fox of Chicago as leading hitters and Killebrew of Washington Col, Colavito of Cleveland among home run leaders. Pitching standouts include Shaw of Chicago and Wynn of Cleveland with notable strikeouts. The item also mentions Lomb notes and Red Cross activity in Pittsfield, Mass.
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Kuenn
Detroit
Fox
Chicago
Kaline
Baltimore
Yost
Power
Cleveland
Washington Colievia
Willams
Kansas City
Rugniele
Boston
Fox Chiesza
Ei Btrikcotts
Wynn
Chienna
Score
Mary B Keppel Tennis Winner at Corry Club Trials
Mary B Keppel advances in the Corry Tennis Club event after defeating Margaret Frisina to reach the semifinals at Mepet Park courts. Janot Muckintaupt and Mary Downey set to open first round play tonight with Keppel facing Belly Mackienaie in tomorrow’s match.
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Mary Per Reppel
Corry
X Warner
Sty
Margaret Frisina
Mepet Park
Janot — Muckintaupt
Mary Downey
Miss Keppel
Dempsey Returns to Promote Johansson Patterson Fight
Jack Dempsey, age 4, was hired as promotional director and adviser to Rosen soln Enterprises to help stage a world heavyweight title bout between Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson on Sept 22. Dempsey, a former champion, stressed he has no stock in the company and signaled willingness to travel to discuss the plan.
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Eee Run
Jack Dempsey
Rosensohn Exterprises
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Joe Ihansson
Patter
Dempsey
Doge
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Baer
Pauline Uzendun
Reno
New York State Athletic Commission
Bill Rosensotin
Rosensoln Enterprises
Anticle “Law
Demupsey
Johans- Fon
National Batting Standings Highlight Tough Slugging Leaders
Fragmented data shows players from Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles St Louis Pittsburgh and San Francisco listed with various batting averages and counts. Names such as Aaron Pinson Mathews Winker Banks Tapies and Cunningham appear amid scattered figures and team affiliations.
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Aaron
Miwaukee
Cunningham
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Awenh Minwaukge
Rin
Banks
Chicago
Rutnsan
Chrciunati
Milwaukee
Pinae Cincinnnati
Pinson
Anyon
Tapies
Nol
Los Angeles
Mathews
Mile Winker
St Louis
Monetins
Chasteo
Malyeaakee
Stale Baser
Mase
Ban Princixen
Calpada
San Framcisco
Puutsburgh
Antu
San Pranetaco
Sirtkeauts
Crvstle
Blair Richay ton leads Halifax stop ped Hank Mercer in NS
In Halifax Blair Richay ton from South Bar stops Hank Mercer at 163 Vuidests Ga 5. The scene notes a precise target and local timing, reflecting a compact regional incident with named participants and location.
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Halifax
Blair Richayton
South Bar
Hank Mercer
Vuidests
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