Falcons Change Managers Replacing Litwhiler With Blackburn
The Jamestown Falcons of the PONY League fired manager Danny Litwhiler and named Wayne Blackburn as his replacement. Blackburn, a playing manager, last led Wasau to a second place in the Wisconsin State League and will sit out two weeks before entering the starting lineup. Litwhiler may become Duluth manager in the Northern League, pending confirmation. The boxing schedule features a 12-round bout at Madison Square Garden with Percy Bassett vs Gulu Perron, promising a September title shot for the winner.
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Landy Resting After Record Shattering Mile Run
In Turku Finland Jonn Lanay becomes the second man to break the four minute mile with a 3 58 clocking and states he may not compete again this year. He hints at a forthcoming British Empire Games duel with Roger Bannister as Bannister’s 9 894 mile barrier was beaten in Turku Stadium.
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Giants Defeat Cards To Go One Game Up On Dodgers
The New York Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals 8-5 as Willie Mays hit two homers. Giants used three pitchers Jim Hearn Windy McGall and Mary Grissom to seal the win. The result tightens the NL pennant race with Brooklyn remaining close behind. In the AL, Cleveland Lopez era gains confidence as relievers Messi and Nagaleski fill bullpen gaps while Yankees save Aces for upcoming showdown.
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Talineck's fifth straight softball win in City League
Talineck's scored an 8 4 victory over Ajax Iron Works to notch a fifth consecutive win. Chuck Williams drove in the winning run on a triple with G Ames and Joe Hand as the battery. Merle Ottaway and Frank Herberg worked the fielding duties for Ajax. Also noted were Willie Mays homering twice for the Giants in an 8 5 win over the Cardinals and replays from the International and Pony Leagues with multiple games listed.
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Ajax Clinches First Half Tie In Teener League
The Ajax Iron Works tie for first half honors by beating Aero Supply 4 0. Ed Latos led the losers with two singles and a double. The Ajax exploded late with three seventh inning runs to break a 1 1 deadlock. In Little League Corry Jamestown beat the Elks 4 2 as Bailey pitched the win and Steen took the loss. Corry Jamestown used early small ball to tie and then pulled ahead with a Bailey homer in the fourth.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday the National League game featured New York defeating St. Louis 8 to 5. Today’s night games include Washington at Chicago and New York at Detroit among others with several matches across leagues. Players Kinney Dyer and Latos each recorded two base hits.
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WBEN TV Tonight Schedule List and Programs
Local television listing for WBEN showing tonight's lineup from 6:00 PM to midnight including Sagebrush Trail News Cavalcade of America Family Theatre News Caravan Married Joan Arthur Murray Pa Fireside Theatre Top Plays of 1954 Morning Show Local News Girl Talk Learn and Live Garry Moore Ding Dong Arthur Godfrey Fancy Cooking Strike It Rich Newa Philco Love of Life Search for Tomorrow Guiding Light Matinee Playhouse Johnny's Show Double or Nothing Bob Crosby Welcome Travelers On Your Account Outdoor Camera News Arthur Godfrey Television Theatre Weather and Sports The Web Dollar a Bevona Zenith Admiral Television and Appliance.
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Williams wins state open golf title at Hershey
Hershey Pennsylvania pro Williams, a 47 year old veteran from Kutztown, clinched the state open over a field of 420. He shot 71 final to finish five under par 139 for 36 holes at Hershey Country Club, leading from the start with a 70 morning round and sharing top marks with Johnny Welliver and Sam Penceile in the afternoon.
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Last Night's Fights in Los Angeles
A boxing card in Los Angeles featured Maony Rentet drawing with Mario Trigu in a 140 and 199 pound bout respectively. Both fighters represented Los Angeles venues and promoters staged the event with local attendance.
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Corry Legion Seeks Fourth Win in Waterford Start
Corry Legion, led by Patsey Notte and Warren Ross, travels to Waterford for a junior baseball league game. The team aims to rebound and notch its fourth win in five outings as Dick Staples or John Maloney take the mound with Larry Cassett behind the plate.
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