Two Section 11 Battles Stir Sports Week
In a busy Friday slate Section IT league games loom as Corty High on the road at Millcreek and Warren at Titusville. Meadville, fresh off an upset of Erie East, faces Franklin. a Meadville win would hinge on East’s loss, while Warren-Titusville shapes the crown race. Giants favored in World Series due to pitching depth led by Antonelli. Indians must rely on Wynn Lemon Gavcia as the edge tilts to Cleveland in a short series.
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Sale of Athletics Reported Imminent
Philadelphia Athletics leaders hold closed meetings as reports spread that the franchise will be sold within hours. Rumors say Arnold Johnson of Chicago would buy the club and move it to Kansas City, with Roy and Earle Mack and Connie Mack Sr. involved in the talks.
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Nuxhall blanks Braves as Giants top Dodgers
Young pitcher Joe Nuxhall, now 12 4, tossed his third straight complete game and first shutout, 5 0, over the Milwaukee Braves after a rocky start decades ago. In New York, the Yankees beat Washington 3 1 for their 101st win while Cleveland fell 9 1 to Chicago, and Bob Grim became the first Yankee rookie in 34 seasons to win 20 games. Giants beat Dodgers 5 2, Cubs swept Cards in a doubleheader, Red Sox split with Athletics, and Phillies Pirates rainout. Indians end 11 game streak with five errors. Doby drives in six. Turley and Orioles win to climb to seventh.
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Jim Hearn
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Ralph Kiner
Steve Bilko
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Red Sox
Fig
Stor
St. Louis Browns
Bowling Bracken's Opens Lead In Men's A League At Avalon
Bracken's blanked Peterson Plumbing to start a three point advantage in the Men's A League at Avalon Alleys. Standings show Bracken's 4 0, Peterson Plumbing 4 4, Corry Wallpaper 2 6, Avalon Center 0 0 with match results listing high scores by Bracken's 764 811 831 and Peterson Plumbing 756 721 601.
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Carter to Meet Herman Tonight in Title Showdown
Jimmy Carter meets Freddie Hernan in a 10 round delay replacement title bout at the Cow Palace. The fight fills in for a postponed DeMarco clash with a sore elbow, and will air nationally on CBS at 7 p.m. EST.
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Jimmy Carter
Freddie
Babe
Giants Edge Tribe Infield Play In 51st World Series
The New York Giants, boasting a solid defensive infield, appear to have the edge over Cleveland infielders as the 51st World Series looms. Al Rosen's health is in doubt amid multiple ailments, while Vic Wertz and Avila provide power and consistency for Cleveland, with Strickland a potential obstacle at short.
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al Rosen
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Local Bowling Pace Sets 210 As 200 Club Emerges
Tom Cragg led the league bowling last night with a 210 game to set the pace in the 200 Club. Also reaching the 200 mark were Anderson with 201 and Prugilr with a 201 as the only other double century tallies.
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Tom Cragg
Yankees Rookie Grim Notches 20th Win in Historic Shot
Yesterday’s baseball roundup highlights Bob Grim of the New York Yankees as the first Yankee rookie to win 20 games since 1910, delivering a victory over the Washington Senators. Jackie Jensen of the Red Sox breaks up a tense game with a 10th inning single and drives in the decisive run as Boston sweeps a doubleheader from the Philadelphia Athletics. In the International League semifinals, Montreal leads Syracuse two games to none, with Rochester at Montreal postponed and Syracuse leading 9-2 in its game. Also, Carlos Chater outpoints Bob Woods in New Orleans at 140 pounds, with Woods downed after 10 rounds in Los Angeles.
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Washington Servatirs
Jackie Jensen
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia
Major Standings in the National and American Leagues
National League standings show New York leading Brooklyn with recent results New York 5 Brooklyn 2 and Chicago 4-3 over St Louis 3-2. American League lists Cleveland and New York near top with several games played and results like Boston 4-3 and Chicago 9-7.
Pavella Wins Spa Open At Cambridge Springs
Mike Pavella captured the Spa Open title at Cambridge Springs, shooting a 71 70 for a 140 total. He won the first prize as part of a Washington club team with Mitch McFarland, while Tony Massey led an Alqullppiy entry in the amateur pro event and Carmen Dill won the senior division with a 78 over 18 holes.
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Carmen Dill
Cleveland
Portsmouth Owner Key Figure In Huge Suit
Portsmouth based owner Lawrence of the Partn mouth Club in the Piedmont League faces a multi million dollar suit and accuses Commissioner Ford Frick of acting as baseball’s commissioner. Lawrence says he has backing from independent minor league operators to sue Frick and major league clubs. A veteran ball figure, Walker White, is noted alongside him.
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Beavers Prepare for Millcreek Trip with Defense Focus
Corry Beavers wrap drills with emphasis on defense as they prepare for Friday night road tilt at Millcreek. Coach and squad stress timing, blocking and countering Millcreek’s split T attack while eyeing their 20th straight win. Kickoff 8:15 at Route 20 field near old high school.
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Corry Beavers
Noys
Tony
T Ie Beavers
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Meadville Junior High Set To Host Bulldogs In Night Game
Meadville junior high hosts a second meeting under lights at 7 30 p m as Warren 1 looks to break into the win column The lineup is expected unchanged from last week with Meadville aiming to rebound after a 4 13 showing against a tougher foe The game narrows to a home stand key for both teams in the on campus schedule
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Tusture Bulldogs
Lythts
Gouch Ken Huurvey
Inds
Warren
Theiapid
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