Chisox Edge Yankees 7 4 in Tight pennant scramble
Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 7 to 4 as a five team pennant battle tightens with Detroit, Cleveland, Boston and Chicago leading the American League. Ex-Yankee Harry Byrd started for New York before giving way after four runs.
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John Chandler
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
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Cleveland Indians
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Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Four Games Scheduled In Babe Ruth Tourney
Four Selma games are on tap as the Babe Ruth tournament continues in Union Springs Alabama. The Montgomery Grays defeated Clanton 62 earlier, Phenix City beat Tallassee 5 2, and Montgomery edged Talladega 2 1.
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Montgomery Grays
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Talladega
Big Giants Pirates Crowd Sets Stadium Attendance Record
At Forbes Field Pittsburgh the largest crowd in the era filled the stands on a doubleheader day August 31 1938 with 43586 fans watching the Giants face the Pirates.
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Pirates
Dropo Back In Form Hitting Like 1950 For Sox
New York report notes Walt Dropo, 6-5 220, Chicago White Sox first baseman, has shed bad batting habits since the All-Star Game. Manager Marty Marion praises his improved stance and power, with Dropo saying Fenway Park swing is gone. In 16 games since July 12 he increased average to .291 and drove in 17 runs.
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Walt Dropo
Chicago White Sox
Dropo
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Walt
Marty Marion
White Sox
Fenway Park
Boston
Walter
Sox
All Star Cage Coach Roster Now Complete
South squad coaches for the Alabama all star game August 11 were named. D L Bulger of Chilton County High and John Windham of Suttle will direct the South team. Windham led Suttle to the Third District Class A title, while Bulger’s Chilton squad topped the Third District Class AA. Edmund Littlejohn, Bulger’s former standout, and Travis Watters of Suttle, both locals, join the South lineup. The North will be led by Billy Henderson of Tuscaloosa’s Class AA champs and Robert Ryan of Priceville’s Class A titlists.
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Alabama High School Athletic Assn
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Chilton County High
John Windham
Suttle
Windham
Bulger
Chilton
Troy State
Jacksonville State
Edmund Littlejohn
Travis Watters
Billy Henderson
Robert Ryan
Priceville
Potter Moves Ahead In Tennessee Open
Gubce Potter of Anniston Alabama advanced in the Tennessee State Open Tennis Tournament by defeating Buddy Gomez of New Orleans 6-2 6-3 in the men's singles. John Guerry of Chattanooga beat Dan McDougal of Birmingham 6-2 6-2.
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Anniston
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New Orleans
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Joe Smith
Knoxville
Carter Lenoir
Athens
Wheeler
Piersall Emerges as Key Playmaker in Boston Push
Boston column credits Jim Piersall with timely hits that sparked the Red Sox in a stretch toward the American League lead. Teammates Ted Williams Jackie Jensen Norm Zauchin Billy Goodman Billy Klaus and Grady Hatton are highlighted for contributing when needed, with Klaus rising after an injury to Milt Bolling and Eddie Joost.
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Red Sox
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Jackie Jensen
Norm Zauchin
Sox
Piersall
Billy Goodman
Billy Klaus
Grady Hatton
Cleveland
Indians
New York
Milt Bolling
Eddie Joost
Women's Western In Quarterfinals
CHICAGO A set of quarterfinal matches highlights the 55th Women's Western Amateur. Notable showdowns include Carol Diringer against Mae Murray Jones, Wiffi Smith versus Anne Quast, Scott Probasco against Mary Patton Janssen, and Pat Lesser against Vernice Pico as strong field action unfolds in near 100 degree heat.
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Scott Probasco
Chattanooga
Tenn
Betty Rowland
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Seattle
Vernice Pico
Galesburg
Florida Southern
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Ruth Jessen
Kenmore
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Dwight Anneaux
Pat Gammon
St. Paul
National League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show Philadelphia at 15 wins and 51 losses with St Louis at 21 behind. Wednesday results include Chicago defeating New York 2 to 8 and Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3 in nine innings. Thursday schedule features Philadelphia at Milwaukee and New York at Chicago at Cincinnati with Pittsburgh at St. Louis. The column lists other league notes and late scores such as Detroit 8 Baltimore 4 and Mobile 7 New Orleans 4 in 12 innings.
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Cotton Bowl matchups show Alabama Georgia Tech and Tennessee
Three Southeast Conference teams have faced off in the Cotton Bowl twice each with one win and one loss for each school, reflecting a balanced series among Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Tennessee.
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Ware Captures Future Masters Championship
Cobby Ware of Augusta Ga won the 1955 Press Thornton Future Masters title in a sudden death playoff at Dothan Country Club after a 212 total in regulation. He defeated Joe Eubanks of Daytona Beach Fla who led after 36 holes and finished 212.
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Florida
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Orlando
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Andalusia
Billy Dobbs
Anniston
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Snider with 85 runs and 104 RBIs, Aaron with 124 hits, Snider with 35 home runs, Boyer 17 stolen bases, and Newcombe 171 innings pitched with a .344 average. American League batting leader Kaline is listed based on 250 at bats.
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Milwaukee
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St. Louis
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Chicago
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Bolt Begins Defense of Akron Golf Title
Akron Ohio Tommy Bolt the Texas pro begins a four day defense of his Rubber City Open title at Firestone County Club in a 130 player field. Bolt said the redesigned 6700 yard par 72 layout played tougher than last year and the opening rounds will trim the field to 60 pros and 10 amateurs for the weekend chase. Akron amateur Andy Hlas shot a 64 in yesterday’s practice round.
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Andy Hlas
Barons Sweep Bears as Southern Race Heats Up
The Mobile Bears extended the league lead with a 7-4 12 inning win over the Crackers after a long road trip. Birmingham tightened its hold by rallying past New Orleans 9-8 while Atlanta dropped to slump. Lookouts sold Al Stringer to Tulsa and Jim Solt moved to Beaumont as rosters shift.
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Pastrano Tops Spieser In Ten Round Battle
Willie Pastrano delivered a sharp left jab and controlled the pace to defeat Chuck Spieser by unanimous decision in Chicago. Referee Frank Gilmer scored 98-94, with two judges at 95-91 and 97-88, showcasing the New Orleans native's rise as a light heavyweight contender.
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