Batting crowns hot as season nears end in two leagues
The article notes eight players contending for batting titles, with Duke Shider and Stan Musial neck and neck in the National League and Try Noren leading the American League. It discusses other contenders, potential milestones, and related sports notes including televised games, local football prep, and NCAA membership gains.
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Duke Shider
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Don Mueller
Wade Mays
New York
Try Noren
Minnie Minosy
Chicago
Bob Avile
Cleveland
Ted Willams
Boston
Inter
Muchal
Honus Wagner
Nuren
Minosa
Hekely
Williams
Gil
Little League Title At Stake In Williamsport Showdown
In Williamsport Pa Colton California and Schenectady New York face off to decide the Little League Baseball champion for next year. A capacity crowd is expected at the stadium to watch the 8 to 12 year old stars vying for the top prize. Earlier Melrose Park Illinois and Mason Town Pennsylvania met in a consolation game in the Williamsport event, birthplace of Little League Baseball.
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Giants Braves Open Two-Game Series Tonight
Milwaukee nips Phillies as Giants split with Cubs while Antonelli wins 19th. Thomson ready after spring injury, Braves seek dividends in two-game set at County Stadium. Yankees pound Tigers as Indians edge Senators on Smith homer. other AL results noted.
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Johnny Antonell
New York
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St. Louis
Cardinals
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Jerry Lynch
Laurin Pepper
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Washington
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Yankees
al Smith
Early Wynn
Irv Noren
Ruuaway
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Yankee
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White Sox
Bill Renna
Joe DeMacatti
Orioles
Bob ‘Turley
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Williams
Baseball standings and results from the National and American Leagues
National League standings show New York leading Brooklyn behind Milwaukee St Louis and Philadelphia in pursuit with Chicago and Pittsburgh mid pack. Yesterday’s NL results: Chicago 4 New York 1, New York 3 Milwaukee 2, Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 1. American League lists Cleveland New York and Chicago near top with Detroit Boston and Baltimore following. yesterday’s AL results: Cleveland 2 Washington 1, New York 11 Detroit 2, Chicago 8 Philadelphia 1, Baltimore 5 Boston 3. Upcoming games feature cross-league matchups and night contests across major cities.
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Three Teams Advance In Legion State Junior Tourney
Coplay and Valley View led advances in the American Legion State Junior Baseball tournament as Coplay blanked Philipsburg 4-0 in a four hitter by Ray Tremba and Valley View won twice, beating Nazareth 8-3 and Philipsburg 6-5, with Curtisville defeating Souderton 5-2 to set a Coplay Curtisville matchup. Vandergrift won twice, eliminating Lock Haven 5-2 and Weedville 2-1, while Nazareth toppled Jonestown 14-6 and Jonestown beat Milroy 6-2. Weedville also defeated Philadelphia 6-4. Willie Mays collected four hits in the opener and Ralph Kiner contributed the tying run in the Chicago lineup.
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Russia's track progress noted but depth lacking for Olympic showdown
In Bern, Switzerland, Soviet track stars shine yet lack depth to challenge the United States at Olympic level. No Russia runner reached the 100 meters final as Germany's Heins Futterer led with 10.5. Although athletes like Leonid Scherbakov and Yury Litney show individual strength, Russia lacks a broad, decisive team across events such as the 600 and 1500 meters, long jump, and high jump. The report, dated during the European Championships, notes two more years before Melbourne 1956, with hopes for future results against the outside world. International League scores follow: Toronto 8 Syracuse 1. Buffalo 4 Rochester 2. Montreal 6 Richmond 5. Havana 5 Ottawa 2.
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TV Guide Highlights for WBEN Buffalo Tonight and Tomorrow
Channel 4 schedules list Sagebrush Troll at 5 45 and news at 6 15 8 45 sports 11 00. Saturday lineup features Range Rider Abbott and Costello films and Western theatre with a Lumber Co building materials note.
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Sweeny and Palmer Reach Amateur Golf Semifinals
Detroit coverage notes Robert Sweeny surviving a 4 and 3 win over Dale Morey and joining Arnold Palmer, Eddie Meister, and Dr. Ted Lenczyk in the 154 National Amateur Championship semifinals. Palmer and Meister loom as top young contenders as the event narrows to four, with Lenczyk also advancing.
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Ike Takes Off Early On Trout Fishing Trip
President Eisenhower begins a rapid Trout fishing excursion with an early start for a 400 mile drive to Pine Colorado on the South Platte River. He plans to fish with a friend at Swan’s ranch and may supervise outdoor cooking of the catch. He left the White House after clearing his desk and signing a foreign aid measure worth 3.25 billion dollars.
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Braves rally past Phillies on bases loaded hit in ninth
Yesterday's Stars show Danny O'Connell driving in Hingh with a bases loaded single in the ninth as Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 4 to 3. Pitcher Buly Wynn allowed two hits for his 11th win, beating Washington 2 to 1. Brooklyn's Bobby Moore stopped Larry Villeneuve in Newark.
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Brooklyn
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Newark
Larry Villeneuve
Providence
Cohen Auto Supply Promotes Expert Car Maintenance
Your dealer to service station for EXPERT maintenance or repair and nationally known parts accessories and supplies for your car. Cohen Auto Supply at 48 W Main St offers expert service and a full range of auto parts.
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