Rome Readies For Opening Of Olympic Games
Rome gears up for the 17th Olympiad with a papal audience for all athletes, the torch lit at City Hall, and Khrushchev sending a goodwill message. Elimination events begin in boxing and water polo as 8,000 athletes from five nations prepare for a multi-sport program starting with track next week.
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Burdette Sparks Braves with Another Complete Game Win
Lew Burdette pitched his fifth consecutive complete game and third straight shutout as the Milwaukee Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. He tied Warren Spahn with 157 career wins, striking out four in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Hank Aaron Mel Ott Mathews and Johnny Logan homer for Milwaukee.
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Ed Mathews
Johnny Logan
Dick Ellsworth
Bikinis Ban Considered by Olympics Body
Rome AP reports the International Swimming Federation discussed relaxing swimsuit rules that could allow two piece bikinis but voted against the plan. Max Ritter of Jenkintown Pennsylvania defended the federation stance urging one piece suits high under the arms and without transparency.
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Pitt C Men Seek Quarterback
Pitt coach Johny Michelosen searches for a replacement for quarterback Toncic as Dave Kraus leads the signal callers in training at Allegheny College Meadville. Ed Sharockman remains a recruit with limited recent action as Pitt faces a tough 1960 schedule.
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Pa Leads In 61st Grand American Trapshoot
In Vandalia Ohio more than 1,000 shooters compete as the 61st Grand American Trapshoot holds 900 clay target events at 16 yards. Class winners include Frank Dissenger Lebanon Pa and Susan Hare Devon Pa and Ruth Conover Quakertown Pa with Pennsylvania’s five man team posting 987 of 1,000. Town finished second with 980.
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Burdette Extends Scoreless Streak With 7-0 Braves Win
Lew Burdette of the Braves extended his scoreless inning streak to 29 with his third straight shutout. He allowed seven hits and walked none while fanning four in a 7-0 victory over the Dodgers. Charlie Maxwell of the Tigers delivered a two run homer in the 11th after a two strike fight to reach base in the ninth.
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Bills Sign Jack Scott And Joe Kulbacki From Youngsville
Buffalo Bills coach Buster Ramsey announced the signing of defensive tackle Jack Scott and running back Joe Kulbacki of Youngsville Pa. Kulbacki, a six foot 185 pound former Purdue star, impressed in the Bills East Aurora camp as they prepared for an exhibition with the Oakland Raiders at War Memorial Stadium.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Batting and Pitching Highlights
Major League Leaders list top performers by category in batting and pitching. Highlighted names include Maris Mantle and Skowron for runs and RBIs, Fox and Robinson for triples, Banks and Aaron for home runs, Aparicio and Wills in steals, plus edge figures for pitchers Coates Perry Drysdale and others across American and National Leagues.
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Little League trip to Pittsburgh doubles bill
LL Members plan Labor Day excursion to Pittsburgh for Pirates Brewers double header. About 40 players age 12 from four teams join 16 local Little League umpires. 10 and 11 year olds are not attending. Sam Baresi urged to confirm attendance by August 31. Eligible umpires listed.
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Minor League Results Across Leagues and Scores
In the American Association Dallas Fort Worth beat Charleston 2 to 0. Indianapolis defeated Louisville 1 to 0. Houston topped Denver 15 to 1. Eastern League saw Springfield 5 Lancaster 4. Binghamton beat Allentown 7 to 6 in 10 innings, Williamsport edged Reading 9 to 3. Wellsville defeated Auburn 5 to 3. Geneva 4 Corning 3 in 19 innings. Erie 7 Dimira 4.
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McKnight Edges Mulvin In Final Showdown
McKnight takes the title in a five set dramatic final against Mulvin at Mead Park. The American player fought back from a 2 0 deficit to win 6 3 6 8 7 8 despite Mulvin’s strong serving and late surge to force the decisive frame.
Tribe Trips Bosox In 10th
Cleveland completes a 10 inning comeback to defeat Boston 3 to 2. Tito Francona sparks the rally with a double and score, Mike La Hoyga delivers the game winning hit as Mikey Fornieles is charged with the loss.
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Early Becomes Surly Sox Slice Yanks Lead In Tight Tilt
Chicago White Sox starter Early Wynn silenced the New York Yankees 3 1 to 1 as Detroit beat Baltimore 5 3 in 11 innings. Wynn improved to 10 8, allowing four hits, despite a balked injury scare after a hit by Hower Coates. The Yankees protested a rule dispute over pitcher eligibility. The Tigers climbed into second place behind the Sox with a 7 game win streak dating to 1956. Washington defeated Kansas City and Cleveland edged Boston in ten innings.
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Wednesday Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games Across Cities
The page lists numerous game results including New York 67 over Chicago 51 and Baltimore 68 over Washington 59. It also shows scheduled Thursday games with Cleveland at Boston and Kansas City at Washington among others, reflecting a busy midweek slate.
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Pittsburgh Milwaukee Stages in Thunderous City Showdowns
Recap of Tuesday basketball clashes with Pittsburgh versus Chicago and St. Louis versus Philadelphia guiding a lively night. Key scores feature Los Angeles over Milwaukee and San Francisco over Cincinnati, while Chicago edges Pittsburgh and Philadelphia tops St. Louis. Thursday slate promises rematches in Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Los Angeles.
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Baseball scores from Coast and International leagues
In the International League Miami fell to Jersey City 1 to 4 while Montreal defeated Rochester 9 to 3 and Toronto beat Buffalo 3 to 0. Richmond edged Columbus 6 to 3. In the Pacific Coast League Sal Lake beat Vancouver 3 to 0 and Spokane routed Vancouver 8 to 0, with a rain delayed nine innings tied.
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Doris and Boris Match Across East West Romance
Doris G Fuchs 22 of Rochester New York and Boris Nikorosy 21 a Moscow boxer flirt at the Olympic Village club. They say they get along though language barriers hinder conversations as she hopes to watch him train and wonders about safety.
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Acton Opens Tennis Tourney with Early Matches
The boys tennis tournament at Mead Bark court began with several opening matches. Harrison Cole defeated Jim Paulson 8-3 and 7-5 in the day’s action. Other first round pairings include Mike McLaughlin vs Jim Rengie, Mike Blair vs Chuck Sandberg, Jim Davidson vs Ronnie Brown, and Bob McVicker vs Art Perkins with Doug Stewart vs Pele McLaughlin also listed.
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Doubt About Spying Fades As Doris Claims Affection
Doris smiles away rumors of espionage saying she simply likes Boris and notes he seems to reciprocate. They acknowledge tension but insist affection is the truth.
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Landscaping and Tree Services in Warren Pa
Local foliage service advertises shrubs evergreens and shade trees for wholesale and retail. Tony Tomassoni Nursery offers tree care at 4 South South Street Warren Pa with phone contact Randolph 3-3833 for quotes and service options.
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Boxing Notes From Miami Beach and Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Jimmy Hornsby, 138, was knocked out. Oscar Ortegon, 188, from Robstown Texas, scored a knockout. In Miami Beach Fred die Blades of Fort Lauderdale outpointed Sonny Ray of Chicago in a light heavyweight bout, ten rounds.
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