Phillies climb to second in NL as wild card race tightens
Philadelphia Phillies surge into second place in the National League behind strong front-line pitching and clutch hitting. The Reds split with Chicago after Bob Thurman's grand slam keyed Cincinnati. Pirates beat the Giants twice, while Detroit and Cleveland split a twin bill. Yankees, Orioles win as Boston and Washington stumble. The Phillies' defense shines with multiple double plays led by Chico Fernandez, and Dick Farrell homers in relief.
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Baseball and boxing notes from midcentury leagues and fights
Summary of 1956 baseball standings and results for the American and National Leagues with daily schedules and scores. It also covers boxing news including bouts, contenders, and television listings with matchup notes and venue details.
Lopez Mum As White Sox Hold 5-Game Lead
The White Sox split a doubleheader with Detroit, losing 4-1 and winning the nightcap 4-1. Lopez notes suggest the team faces questions about a midseason collapse while top performers Pipst Bol Keown and Tuck Hirshinas push the rotation, with strong pitching and defense cited as keys to stability.
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Fullmer Faces Tiger Jones In Week's Top Bout
Tiger Jones, Yonkers ranked challenger, meets Gene Fullmer in a key week bout after Fullmer’s knockout win over Sugar Ray Robinson. Jones aims to rebound from a split decision loss to Fullmer in Cleveland on April 20, 1950, as experts rate him a strong contender with title hopes.
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Villanova Clinches IC4A Crown With Seven Event Wins
Villanova captures its first IC4A track championship crown as seven events go to the Wildcats. Coach Jumbo Elliott shuffled sprinters and distance runners to maximize points, with Ed Collymore switching to sprints and Alex Breckenridge contesting both the mile and two mile. Ron Delany swept the mile and 880, Charlie Jenkins won the 440, Don Bragg vaulted, and Phil Reavis cleared in the high jump, yielding a meet record and 48 points.
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Diamond Action Tonight In Local Baseball Cards
Teener league action features Corry Jamestown versus WEW and Raymonds against National Bank. City softball brings Keystone against McInnes Steal and Moose against Elks. Corry Jamestown also listed vs Blchynski's in the city league.
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Teener League Slate Changes in Week Schedule
The Teener League shifts its week schedule from tomorrow to Thursday due to class picnics. Tonight Aero Supply faces National Bank in a top matchup as Aero upset Ajax and Bankers beat Columbus after rainouts. Tomorrow Bank vs winless Raymonds. Pitcher leaders include Bob Casler 2 0 and hurlers Bailey Houser Rieck Williams 1 0.
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Boston Powers Past Senators On Williams Homer
Yesterday's Stars report Williams blasted his 12th homer with two on in the eighth to lift Boston over Washington after a 3-2 deficit. Purkey tossed a four hit shutout for Pittsburgh, ending Mays 21 game streak as Giants fall 2-0.
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Wildcats topple Manhattan as Jasper trio shines
The Wildcats dethroned Manhattan, the five year champ, with three winners. Ken Bantum won the shot with 56-5, Don McGorty triumphed in the javelin at 209 314, and the mile relay clocked 3 18.1 as the Jasper team tallied strong points.
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Corry Skeet Team Edged by Erie in Close Shootout
The Corry sae and Gun Club traveled to Erie and fell 238 to 235 as the Erie club edged ahead. L Kubas led Corry with a perfect 50, while several Erie shooters matched or exceeded that score. Highs and partial scores appear for multiple shooters, with Shopene and Rogers among top contributors.
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Pirates Sweep doubleheader end skid with shutout win
The Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader against the New York Giants, winning 3-2 and 2-0. Bob Purkey pitched a two day rest shutout in game two, marking his first major league shutout as the Pirates turn hopeful after a poor start.
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Will Bowden Break Four Minute Mile In Stockton Meet
The article reports Don Bowden running the two mile and a four minute mile pace, claiming the United States first four minute mile triumph at the AAU Meet in Stockton California. It notes Bowden’s performance, the crowd’s reaction, and Bowden aiming future races to match or beat world record pace. Ronald Kline adds the Giants season start with Pat Purkey pitching and Willie Mays hitting streak, while Jose Calif focuses on track plans including the Pacific Coast Conference meet and Bakersfield Central California AAU event. Bowden’s run shatters Wes Santee U.S. mark of 400.5 for the mile.
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Snead wins Wykagyl Round Robin in final 18 holes
In New Rochelle Snead shot five under par 66 on the last 18 to win the Wykagyl Round Robin by eight points over Doug Ford. Gallant Man with Wille Shoemaker aboard captured the Peter Pant Handicap by two lengths over Premsey Land. In Paris the doubles team Darlene Hard and Shirley Bloomer defeated Lola Ramirez and Anne Maria Reyes 7-5 4-6 in the French Internationals final.
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