Red Sox sweep Yankees 4-2 and 10-5 in doubleheader
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees in both ends of a July doubleheader 4-2 and 10-5. Ted Williams homered in the opener, Willard Nixon earned the win in relief, and Jackie Jensen added a homer in the ninth of the nightcap as Boston surged in the American League race.
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Williams Reconsiders Retirement as Red Sox Beat Yankees
New York. Ted Williams, age 37, says he is glad he changed his mind about retiring. The Red Sox slugger, after recovering from a muscle ailment, homered for his 10th of the season and helped Boston to a 4-2 win over New York, while his average rose to .386.
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Open golf history made as Jowle shoots 63 at St Andrews
In the Open qualifying at St Andrews, 19 players broke 70. Frank Jowle, a 43-year-old Yorkshireman, fired a remarkable 63 on the New Course, amid a field of 270. The 95-year Open saw a record level of scoring with Americans among the high scorers.
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Redlegs beat Cubs as Kluszewski homers. Giants split doubleheader
Art Fowler held Chicago to four hits while Ted Kluszewski drove in the decisive homer for Cincinnati. Warren Hacker finally earned a win after eight straight losses. Willie Mays tied the second game with a 11th inning homer for the Giants. Pittsburgh won on a ninth inning walk and Baltimore ended a 13 game slide with four eighth inning runs led by Miranda and Moore.
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Crowds Attend Athens Motorcycle Races Victory by Dottley
About two to three thousand spectators watched Mike Dottley of Birmingham win the Expert Class at the Athens Races, four miles in 4.52 with an average of 60 mph. Dan Hopkins of Bessemer was second in the Expert Heat, while Bob Herring of Columbus and Jack Anderson of Nashville finished third and fourth in the Expert finals. Don Byars of Beaumont swept all three amateur events, with Byron Wise and John Walker placing in the finals. John Fidler of Hopkinsville won the Novice final. Thirty four riders took part. one spill occurred to A E Ledyard who returned after first aid. Heavy rain a hour before racing slowed the track.
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Brooksville Crushes Slipup 16-0 in Big Win
Brooksville blasted Slipup 16-0 as Shirley Quattlebaum threw a three hitter at All-Day picnic. John Thompson led Brooksville with four hits in six at bats while Max Blankenship added three, prep for Wednesday’s game against Union with Fred Betterton on the mound.
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Holt Eliminated Meridian Player In Northwood Invite
Sonny Holt of Selma Alabama fell in the semifinals at Northwood Country Club. Holt lost to Eddie Merrins of Meridian 4 and 3 to end Robbins second straight Northwood title bid.
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Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
Digest of top season stats with leaders in batting runs, RBIs, home runs, hits and strikeouts. Notable leaders include Kaline Detroit 373 at bats and 114 RBIs, Mantle New York 69 runs and 18 homers, Aaron Milwaukee 102 hits, Snider Brooklyn 84 RBIs and 27 homers, Newcombe Brooklyn 141 innings pitched and 93.3 era, Jones Chicago 110 strikeouts.
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Wolverine Battle Tonight in City Softball League
WEW, Wolverine clash at 7 30 p m in league play at Delano while Elks meet Chemstrand at 8 30 p m The Chemstranders last loss was May 12 to the Elks 42 0 and Herb McElroy’s crew has since won 10 straight as they chase a second straight City League crown It was the Elks who handed Chemstrand their only league defeat ahead of the tournament.
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Kitty League president forecasts end of minor leagues
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports the Kitty League president says highly dramatized major league broadcasts harm minors and warns most leagues will fail unless owned by major clubs. He cites weather television and low crowds as factors and predicts only leagues owned outright by majors will operate.
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Funeral Services for Local Negro Citizens
Funeral services for Henry Campbell 91 who died in the Valdermosa community Saturday will be announced later by Reynolds. Services for Dave Cowan who died in Cincinnati Ohio will be announced by Reynolds on arrival of the body in Decatur.
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DeBardeleben Wins Birmingham Invitation Golf Crown
Buddy DeBardeleben captures the 1955 Vestavia Country Club Men’s Invitation title after an all Birmingham final in rain. He defeated Walter Wood 2 and 1. Semifinals saw DeBardeleben beat Walter Mander son 1 up while Wood eliminated Jackie Cummings 3 and 2.
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Shaving Lather Canned Under Pressure in U S Output
More than 42 million cans of shaving lather were packed under pressure to be sprayed out last year in the United States.
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Mirror Writing Among Children and Adults Noted
Some people both young and old tend to practice mirror writing, spelling words as they would appear reversed on a surface. This unusual habit draws curiosity from educators and researchers studying writing styles and cognitive processes.
Welch Debuts Against Carlos Rodriguez At Coliseum
Herb Welch, a leading South heavyweight and former junior world champ, debuts tonight at the Coliseum in a match with Carlos Rodriguez. The card includes a midget tag team bout with Little Beaver and Cowboy Brady vs Fuzzy Cupid and Irish Jackie, all best two of three falls with 60 minute limits, under DAV sponsorship.
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Dr Evans Wins C C Tourney Championship Flight
Dr C B Evans captured top honors in the Championship Flight of the 50 hole Country Club tournament with a 216 total. John Babis placed second at 219 followed by Jimmy Wiley with 220 and Al Jones at 225.
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Barons Edge Memphis 4 to 3 in Southern League action
In a doubleheader disrupted by rain and suspensions, the Barons edged Memphis 4 to 3 in the nightcap as Cal Howe secured both Nashville wins. Paul Rambone starred for Atlanta with two RBI in each game, while Birmingham widened their lead atop the standings.
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Sanders champion at Piney Woods with 284 total
Doug Sanders of Cedartown won the Piney Woods championship in Thomaston Ga finishing four strokes ahead at 284 after 36 holes. Bobby Dunn Camilla was second at 288 and Mickey Gallagher Augusta third with 291. Frank Boynton Orlando set 208 in the B division’s top flight, Austin Jones Jr. Orlando won the B with 309.
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