White Sox Face Rugged Going In Next Six Days
The second place Chicago White Sox face a tough stretch in six games five against Cleveland and Boston? Wait, four with third-place Cleveland and two with fourth-place Boston in the next six days. Manager Marty Marion hopes his club can stay within striking distance of first-place New York as they try to turn momentum after a rough streak.
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Christensen Wins By TKO In Six Round Upset
Christene n defeats Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls New York by technical knockout in the sixth round after Poirier leads early and bleeds from a deep gash above the eye. Referee Bartley Felix and Drs Schiff Nardiello stop the bout as Poirier receives six stitches. Poirier had been 11-9 favorite but Christensen secures his 90th career win and Poirier’s third defeat by KO in six rounds.
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Avalon Ladies B Loop Organized Amid Season Plan
Avalon Ladies B Loop is reorganized for the 15 56 year season. The circuit will comprise seven terms and bowtie style events. Two weeks from tonight on September 13 the league will open with Pony League games featuring Jamiltan 13, Corning 6, fractured 10, Olegys 6.
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Amateurs Qualify For National Amateur Golf Championship
About 1500 golfers nationwide competed in sectional qualifying for the National Amateur Golf Championship. A total of 187 berths remain for the September 12-17 event at the James River course, Country Club of Virginia in Richmond. The USGA accepted 1907 entries, a record, with exemptions for major titles and Walker Cup players.
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Leader Lifts PA Boxing Ban After Investigation
In Harrisburg Governor Leader announced Pennsylvania will lift the professional boxing ban after new code gives the State Athletic Commission tighter control. The move follows a May 6 drug-tinged title fight in Philadelphia and a commission probe into drugging allegations and fitness disclosures involving fighters Dobryson and Johnson, who faced suspensions for not reporting fitness.
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Hunting Licenses Expire Tomorrow in Commonwealth
The current hunting license period expires tomorrow September 1 1955. Licenses must be owned and worn for lawful hunting or trapping of wild birds and animals. Department of Revenue notes 1955 licenses issued and available statewide through issuing agents. Social archery license requires prior 1955 license. $2 fee deposits to Revenue in Harrisburg. Team scores listed: Minneapolis 5, Omni 4. Toledo 6, Louisville 5, Indianapolis 4, Charleston 3, St. Paul 4, Denver 4.
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National League Standings and Daily Schedule Recap
National League standings show Brooklyn leading at 83 45 with a .648 pace, Milwaukee 72 58, Philadelphia 09 63, New York 65 63, Cincinnati 65 68, Chicago 63 23, St Louis 29, Pittsburgh 50 79. Today's NL schedule includes Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York with suspended games completed July 17. Yesterday Brooklyn defeated St Louis 10 4 and Chicago beat New York 6 3. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4 3. Tomorrow's NL games feature Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching-Big Pollen Grint
Yesterday's stars dominated the mound as pitchers held opponents to few hits. A standout performance by Redlees and Dit led to four home runs, delivering a 4-3 decision over the Phillies with late offense sealing the win.
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Perfect Track Conditions Seen For Match Race
Chicago previews a Nashua Swaps duel between two top 3-year-olds with $100,000 prize and TV coverage by CBS. Nashua and Swaps, both trained for peak form, collide at the Derby distance under equal weights as Willie Shoemaker and Eddie Augutn lead jockeys in a high stakes showdown in Washington Palie.
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Pierce And Buhl Lead Major League Hurlers
The report highlights pitchers Pierce and Buhl as top hurlers in major leagues. Pierce dominates American League ERA with a 14 strikeout mark and 167 games, allowing 34 runs in 167 innings. Buhl tops National League with a 4 270 earned run average, while Whitey Ford and other stars post strong records.
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Billy Martin Rejoins Yankees In World Series Push
Billy Martin plans to rejoin the New York Yankees as they prepare for the World Series. He had been away with rumors of a return in a 80 day period, with the team targeting a September 2 opening and a late October Fall classic.
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Probe TV boxing matches under investigation in Cleveland
Federal inquiry targets televised boxing on WHWE and associates in New York. Investigators examine if fighters violated age limits and if participants tampered with bout outcomes amid a probe led by government authorities. The report cites unnamed officials and references a controversial boxing program linked to a national federation.
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St Thomas Wins Series Opener In City Baseball Final
St Thomas wins the opening game of the City Baseball League championship 1-0 behind a one hit pitching gem by Hank Roskowski. Roskowski limited the opponent to one hit while driving in the lone run in the first inning. Archie Wetmort made a notable error in the sixth inning. The second game is scheduled for tomorrow evening.
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