Yankees Set To Eliminate Nuts From Flag Race
The New York Yankees aim to clinch the American League pennant by weekend using the magic number three to eliminate the Washington Senators and 17 to clinch on Chicago White Sox. Whitey Ford faces Pete Ramos as Detroit visits Chicago and Baltimore heads to Boston with Arnie Portocarrero and Frank Sullivan starting for the Red Sox. Cleveland and Kansas City also meet as the pennant chase continues amid pitching concerns.
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Major League Leaders Snapshot From The Baseball Seasons
The Associated Press tallies top performers in the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Mantle leading runs, Banks and Aaron pacing various categories, and Turley and Willey among leading pitchers with strikeout tallies and win percentages. Also notes fastest finishers in home runs and stolen bases across both leagues.
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Elliott Sets World Mark in 1500 Meters at 3:36
Australian runner Mark Elliott, 20, delivered a world record 3 minutes 36 seconds for 1500 meters in Goetborg Sweden, finishing ahead of Czechoslovakia’s Stanislav Jungwirth who clocked 3:39. The feat follows his 2:58.7 mile earlier in Melbourne and sparks speculation Elliott could challenge sub-3:50 for the mile.
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Last of a Series: Modern Players Better Than Yesteryear
Milwaukee manager Fred J. Haney argues that today’s players are superior to those of Cobb’s era. He credits Ty Cobb and Branch Rickey for guiding his approach, noting the shift to specialists and a patient, adaptive management style.
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Lions Face Giants in Second Exhibition Test
The Detroit Lions and New York Giants meet in a marquee NFL exhibition as both clubs seek to rebound from earlier results. Detroit, 1957 champions, tackles the 1956 titleholders with veterans in a game that follows Rams at Browns and Redskins versus Colts across a weekend slate.
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Braves pitchers roll to 4-0 win over Giants
Yesterday's Stars highlight Bob Rush of the Braves limiting the Giants to four runs? No. The Braves blanked the Giants 4-0 as Rush yielded 10 hits with a triple and a double, walked one, and fanned seven while Red Schoendienst led the Braves hitters with one run-scoring double and four of six hits in the victory.
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Three Advance In Girls Net Play At Corry Tening Club
Loree ices enforee vei tous in the second round of the girls singles division of the Corry Tening Club annual summer tournament yesterday and more were scheduled to do the wise this afternoon and tonight. Theresa Hajec defeated Marcia Myers 6 0 6 1 and will face Colleen Gardner who received a forfeit over Diane Cooklis today. Betty MacKenzie beat Kathy Downey 6 0 6 1. Tomorrow Mrs MacKenzie meets the winner of Janet Muckinhaupl and Carol Chiricuzio postponed from yesterday due to illness. The winner advances to the final rounds and will meet the Hajee Gardner winner tomorrow afternoon for the other finalist berth.
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Pirates Open Crucial Series At Milwaukee Braves Blank Giants
Pirates surge into a pivotal 10 day stretch in the pennant race opening a three game series at Milwaukee against the first place Braves. Bob Friend pitches for the Pirates against Warren Spahn as Milwaukee sweeps the Giants 3-0 in their only game? The article notes several matchups and standings, with pursuit of the Braves in NL pennant chase highlighted.
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Robinson to Face Ultimatum in World Middleweight Plot
California officials plan to pressure the National Boxing Association to force Sugar Ray Robinson to defend or relinquish the world middleweight crown. A September elimination format would crown a challenger, with September 25 San Francisco Giardello vs Mims and September 11 West Jordan Utah Fullmer vs Webb cited as possible bouts.
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Senators Declare No Move On Washington Transfer
Washington baseball talks fade as Senator leaders and President Calvin Griffith deny any vote to relocate the team to Minneapolis. Minneapolis prepares a $9 million stadium expansion while city officials expect simultaneous approvals though the Senators board signals no action.
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Australians Favored In Net Classic
Forest Hills New York opening day of the National Tennis Championships raises questions about Barry MacKay under Jack Kramer, Ham Richardson challenging Australia, Alex Olmedo's eligibility, and Mal Anderson with Ashley Cooper. Anderson seeded No. 1 with Cooper close behind, MacKay vs Shakespeare, Richardson vs Vincent, Gibson leads women's seeds as defending champion.
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Pittsburghs 23 Million Stadium Proposed For North Side
A 1960 start date is eyed for a 23 million municipal stadium on Monument Hill in Pittsburgh’s North Side, with Pirates and Steelers backing needed. The site would host Pitt football and provide parking for about 12,000. project depends on funding and firm commitments from Pirates and Steelers.
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Algerian vs Jordan Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Algerian lightweight Go Go Godin meets Don Jordan in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Jordan rode as 8-5 favorite in his East debut while Godin, 29, hopes to open up and impress fans. Jordan brings a 38-11 record with 14 KOs. Godin stands 47-4-2 with 12 KOs and one stoppage.
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Indians Sign Pitcher and Fielder From San Diego
Cleveland Indians announce the purchase of pitcher Dick Brodowski and outfielder Rod Graber from the San Diego Padres in the Pacific Coast League. Both players will join the Tribe after San Diego ends its season on September 7.
Du Quoin Wins 3-Year Hambletonian Contract Extension
Du Quoin extends its contract for the Hambletonian trotting classic for three-year-olds. Sel insgrove wins at Atlantic City with 17.80. Australia’s Herb Elliot sets a 1 500 meters world record in Goteborg with 3 36.
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Rec Gridders Get Toys Tomorrow
Boys entering seventh and eighth grades are urged to pick up football equipment tomorrow at 1 30 in the Hatch building Wright Street. Ten openings remain for participants as of this morning. First practice is set for Tuesday at 9 30 and late signups will not be accepted after Tuesday morning.
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No Senior Among Geneva Gridders
Geneva College fields a 40 man football squad without any seniors for the coming season. The team, made up of freshmen sophomores and juniors, will again use the nohuddle system with the quarterback calling each play via an intricate code.
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Baseball standings and schedule terse update
A compact sports brief lists team records and standings for the current period, plus today and tomorrow game schedules. It includes results like Milwaukee 52 60 and Pittsburgh 59 83, with teams such as San Francisco Los Angeles and St. Louis in the NL and AL sections, and notes a single result Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 0.
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Four players tie for lead at British Columbia Centennial golf
In Vancouver and Richmond, Koichi Ono of Japan Jerry Magee A Balding and Fred Hawkins posted four under par 68s to share a one stroke lead in the British Columbia Centennial tournament. Bob Butcher stopped Tommy Harrison in San Francisco. von Durelfe outpoints Freddie Mack in Moncton. Boots Monroe stopped Nacho Escalante in Los Angeles.
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