White Sox Climbing Back Toward the Top
The Chicago White Sox win six of seven to close gap on the Yankees while Sal Maglie and Brooklyn Dodgers topple the Milwaukee Braves, sending Pittsburgh to first place and another tight race in the National League. Maglie earns a shutout. Pierce notches his seventh win.
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Topeka Trails Lincoln in Western League Chase
Topeka stayed hot on Lincoln's heels for the league lead as Lincoln held its distance. The Doubleheader victory over Sioux City helped Topeka by 9-4, keeping them a game back of Lincoln after Lincoln beat Des Moines 5-3. Albuquerque edged Pueblo 7-6, while Amarillo blanked Colorado Springs 2-0.
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Dater Captures Big Seven Batting Crown At 379
Garden City's Eddie Dater won the Big Seven batting title with a .379 average, adding 34 RBIs, 18 runs, and four homers while handling 23 putouts and one assist in the field. In conference play he hit .475 with 22 hits in 56 at bats.
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Boyer Mizell Spark Cards Comeback Push
Ken Boyer provided five runs with a homer two doubles and a single as St Louis beat the New York Giants 11-5. Vinegar Bend Mizell worked the complete game to reinforce the Cardinals rise from seventh place to within one game of first this season.
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Ted Williams denies retirement despite tough season
Boston slugger Ted Williams, 37, declares he will not retire, saying they will never stop his hitting and he can still hit fastballs. He later says his washed up remarks were sarcasm after a 7-6 loss to Kansas City and a slip sidelined him briefly.
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Two 2-Hitters Highlight City Softball Action
Two 2-hit pitching performances highlighted city softball league play at Finnup Park. Andy Guerrero allowed two hits in Latino Americans 9 Coffee Ann 1, while Jerry Schultz and Billy Boles combined for a two-hitter as Southwest Carpet defeated Lutheran Laymen 19-1 in five innings. Guerrero and Hartley each issued several walks, with key hits by Huelskamp, Boles, Roberts, Schultz, and Guerrero fueling the offensive outbursts.
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Lions Win in Knothole Doubleheader Start Season
Lions major and minor teams swept a doubleheader against Knights of Columbus in Knothole league play yesterday. Majors held off a Knights rally to win 7 4 while minors triumphed 18 4. N Guerrero pitched three hits for the minors, G Rich meir took the loss with eight hits. Overton allowed two, Lee Roth and L Rupp pitched three hitters for the losers. Rotary and Kiwanis game slated for this afternoon. Optimist club nines meet Knights of Columbus Thursday.
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Reinsch Appointed Manager for 1956 Democratic Convention
J Leonard Reinsch a 47 year old Atlanta radio television executive was named manager of the 1956 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He was appointed assistant chairman in charge of the convention by DNC Chairman Paul Butler to succeed William Neale Roach who resigned May 18.
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Foreigners a Threat at U S Open Golf Qualifying
The article notes a rising foreign challenge to the U S Open with Peter Thomson winning the Texas International and Henry Cotton leading Rye sectional qualifying. It details players and scores across Dallas and other sectionals, including notable pros and qualifiers for the 162-man field at Oak Hill.
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Thomson Wins Dallas Open in Sudden-Death Playoff
Australian Peter Thomson captured the Texas International Open in Dallas after tying Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler at 267 after 72 holes. Thomson won on the second hole of a playoff with a 12 foot birdie putt, earning $13,478 and moving to fourth in the year’s money list. Littler led after 54 holes but finished second. Middlecoff took third as Finsterwald also earned $610 for fourth.
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Five former champions vie for state golf meet in Wichita
About 90 golfers competed for state qualification at Wichita Country Club. Champions include Harlan Hobbs Darryl Schoonover Jim English Dick Price and Dave Dennis. Nick Stevens led yesterday’s round with a 71 on the 6600 yard course.
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Moore Defends Title Against Pompey in Final Ring Bid
Archie Moore, aging light heavyweight champion, faces Yolande Pompey in London for the last time as a title bout that could prolong his career or end his era. Pompey, a hard-hitting challenger, lacks a strong record but brings power. Moore, over 39, aims to reclaim momentum after a September setback to Rocky Marciano, with no rematch clause in circumstantial contract.
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Garden City Jaycees face Ban Johnson opponent in Dodge City clash
Fortified by two wins over the Bo-Jets the Jaycees travel to Dodge City for their first test against a Ban Johnson opponent. Ron Ellison likely starts after a no hit three inning stint Sunday. Lions visit Garden City for exhibition before league opener with lineup likely featuring Ratliff or Smith at first and Dwaine West in left.
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Konstanty Signs by St Louis Cardinals Veteran reliever joins
The St Louis Cardinals announce the signing of 39 year old relief pitcher Jim Konstanty, a palm ball specialist released by the New York Yankees earlier this season. Konstanty won NL MVP in 1950 with the Phillies, going 16-7 and appearing in 74 games with a 2.65 ERA.
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Middle Ranking Teams Still Trading Places
The Associated Brass notes mid tier teams shuffle in the American Association standings. Louisville sits fourth after a 7-5 win over Minneapolis, while Omaha drops to fifth following a 1-4 loss to Wichita. Denver extends its lead with a 4-2 win over St. Paul and Indianapolis beating Charleston 4-2.
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Baseball Scores From APs Minor League Results
AP wires report minor league results across leagues with city scores. American Association games include Wichita 11 over Omaha 9 and Denver 8 over Indianapolis 5. Western League results show Lincoln 5 at Des Moines 3 and Topeka 3 over Sioux City 4. Other listed games include St Paul and Charleston with varied margins. Amarillo and Colorado Springs plus Albuquerque and Pueblo in minor circuits noted.
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