Look Out Above Here Come The Brooklyn Bums
New York report notes Brooklyn Dodgers surge into National League first division amid strong batting by Robinson Furillo Carew and Jackson. Roy Campanella benched for weak hitting as Doc Newcomer wins his ninth. Dodgers beat St Louis 9 to 6, move one game ahead of Milwaukee as Philadelphia tops the Braves. In AL, Boston tops Cleveland 5 to 1 with Breyer three-hitter. Kansas City, Baltimore, Detroit, and Philadelphia also noted. box scores on page 9.
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Machen Set for Ten Round Bout in Salt Lake City
Eddie Machen, a sharp punching local heavyweight, trains under Sid Flaherty for his 14th professional bout. He faces Matt Jackson of Salt Lake City in a 10 round match next Monday in San Francisco, coming off a unanimous decision over Nino Valdez two months ago.
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British Riders Win Olympic Dressage Team Title
Three British riders led by Queen Elizabeth’s horse Countryman win the dressage portion at Stockholm, provisional scores place Britain ahead of Germany for the team title. Hill rode a brown gelding with 106.3 penalties, finishing sixth individual.
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How They Stand Coast Leagues And American League
Baseball standings and pitcher matchups across the coast leagues and American League. Schedules show no games for some teams while others list multiple showings, with records and upcoming clashes noted for Cleveland Boston Chicago Detroit Kansas City and New York among others.
Bilko Extends Lead In Coast League Batting Race
Steve Bilko of Los Angeles boosts his batting average to .414 after a three point rise and adds a home run for a season total of 24. Jim Bolger leads the pitching table with a 1.77 ERA while Seattle’s Elmer Singleton and Bud Podbielan push the Rainiers toward the pennant as Singleton posts a 9-3 record and a seven game win streak.
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Tourneys Slated for Divisional Baseball in California
The National Baseball Congress announced two divisional tournaments in California for July in Lodi and San Luis Obispo. Winners of the four short tourneys meet later for the state non professional title, with the California winner advancing to the 22nd annual national tournament in August in Wichita.
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Don basketball team to receive United Press Trophy
The University of San Francisco Dons will be honored tomorrow with the United Press Trophy as national college champions for the 1955-56 season. Coach Phil Woolpert and players will accept the 18 inch gold trophy, then depart for a goodwill tour of the Far East.
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Athletic Group Shakeup Seen in California
Governor Goodwins and Knight suggest possible reorganization of the State Athletic Commission after a recent investigation into boxing gyms and wrestling. The move follows scrutiny of athletic regulation and related facilities in California.
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Track Clinic Kicks Off With Global Representation
Berkeley hosts the first inter national track and field clinic with 28 representatives from 29 nations. Bud Winter of San Jose State leads sessions through Thursday as governors aim to reform the state commission amid reports of fixed fights and purse-splitting. James Cox and Otto Saymiczel of Greece participate in the exchange of coaching ideas expected to benefit Olympic teams.
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Leandro Rec Second Round Playoffs At Thrasher Park
Leandro Recreation League second round games open at Thrasher Park with a 4 50 p m start and another match slated for 7 77 p m Keystone Market and Vultures game follows while Governor Knight discusses boxing strategy and Haul hauling plans Brutus Hamilton wins first round title in net play and Cantrell suggests payoffs for participants amid medical protections and school ties including Ken Doherty Payton Jordan and Emmett Brumson in various contests
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Czechoslovakia Envoys At Track Session Amid European Coaches
Coaches from many counties gather for a world track and field meet with England and Russia absent. Curtgin from a Czechoslovak county represents the nation. Bavelke and Emil Zatopek are noted as key figures, with Zatopek training for the long distance event tomorrow.
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Mantle Aims for Ruth Home Run Pace Amid Slump
Baseball writer notes Mickey Mantle, age 21, trails Babe Ruth's single season record pace as he nears the end of the season. The piece compares Mantle's early surge and late-season struggles with Ruth's historic 1927 and 1920 campaigns, highlighting August as Mantle's best month and September as Ruth's decisive finish.
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Elorde TKO's Velarde in Bloody San Francisco Bout
Gabriel Elorde the fifth ranked featherweight halted Gil Velarde by technical knockout in a bloody main event in San Francisco. Both boxers weighed 130 pounds, Velarde cutting weight around the midsection while Elorde controlled the bout with steady punches.
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Flash) Elorde
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Abernathie Joins Seals as Southpaw Arm Joins Season
Seattle reports say righthander Abernathie has been discharged from the Marines and signed by the San Francisco Seals. He will join Jack Thomas and Jerry Casale in the pitching rotation as Seattle hosts Tacoma Rainiers, with the career comeback highlighted by his Orient service and prewar barnstorming clash with the Yankees background.
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Gophers Play In College Series See Double Elimination Tie
Minnesota faces Bradley in the NCAA college world series as Arizona and Mississippi aim to rebound after losses. Konight appears in the fourth round of the double elimination contest, with two top teams already tasting defeat in the event.
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Smith Wins Again for Alameda Team in 8 1 victory
Smith pitched a three hitter as Pickett Telephone and Telegraph defeated Cal Teen by an 8-1 score near Hayward. Hayward teammates aided with solid defense and timely hits while opponent walked three.
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Moore Patterson Sept Bout Talk Sparks Chat Today
New York promoter Norris plans preliminary talks with managers of Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore about a potential late September bout for the vacant heavyweight crown. Patterson, 26, sustained a right hand fracture last Friday while defeating Tommy Jackson. doctors differ on surgery need as X rays assess fracture alignment.
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Overlap Race Dates Okayed In California 1957 Schedule
The California horse racing board approves a 1957 racing calendar that overlaps Santa Anita and Northern California meetings. Bay Meadows plans five race days weekly during overlap and a summer three day overlap with Hollywood Park. North tracks may lower purses under $2,000 to boost stakes. Santa Anita runs Dec 26 1956 to Mar 11 1957. Bay Meadows Feb 22 to May 11. Hollywood Park May 9 to Jul 23. Tanforan Sept 9 to Oct 28. Golden Gate Dec 29 to Dec 4 (42 days).
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Vernon Downs Driver Suspended by New York Harness Board
The New York State Harness Racing Commission suspended a driver for three days for allegedly slowing the field while driving in a Vernon Downs race in June. Chesbro is named among those charged.
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