Pirates Hold Slim Lead in NL Race Amid Long Title Wait
The Pittsburgh Pirates remain five games ahead in the National League, fueling fan optimism for a possible World Series. The article recalls Pittsburgh’s 33-year pennant drought and past pennants and World Series titles in 1903 1909 1925 and 1927, contrasting with the Yankees dominant era and Pirates past playoff heroics.
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Shy Ukrainian Sisters Lead Soviet Track Ahead of Rome Olympics
Tamara and Irina Press, two Ukrainian sisters new to life beyond the Iron Curtain, emerge as the Soviet Union’s premier track and field duo for Rome. Coach G V Korobkov predicts medals in shot put, discus, and multiple events, with hopes of five total golds between them. Tamara, 23, has set world marks in shot put and discus, while 21-year-old Irina shows world record pace in 80 meter hurdles and strong sprinting.
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60 Has Not Been Vintage Year For Major Managers
Detroit AP report notes 1960 features six managerial firings as baseball shows an open season on managers. Key moves include Cleveland Detroit swap of Joe Gordon and Jimmie Dykes and rapid changes with Phillies Cubs Giants Red Sox and more as executives consider new faces and broadcasting roles.
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Dodgers Pinch Hit by Covington Delivers Late Blast
In Milwaukee on July 31 Walt Covington came off the Dodgers bench to hit a three run homer off Don Drysdale in the eighth, but the Braves still won 7 6. Ed Roebuck did not prevent the loss as Cincinnati beat San Francisco 4 3 in the ninth with Ed Bailey delivering the deciding blow. Willie Mays sat out with a cold as the White Sox crushed the Yankees 9 1 and the Senators beat the City 10 7 in a two game set.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule
The standings show Baltimore Detroit tied to the top in the American League with Milwaukee St Louis and Los Angeles leading the National League race. Weekly matchups include Baltimore at Detroit and New York at Chicago while Cincinnati and San Francisco jockey for position.
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White Sox Shell Yankees In Big AL Clash
Chicago overwhelmed New York 9-1 before a 48 323 crowd to pull within a half game of the Yankees and even the season series at 8 8. Billy Pierce earned his 11th win, Minnie Minoso drove in three, and Jim Landis added three hits as White Sox hitters combined for 13. The Senators beat Kansas City 10 7. In the NL Cincinnati edged San Francisco 4 3 and Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 7 6. Earl Battey drove in four for the Sox and Harmon Killebrew hit his 14th homer in the American League night slate.
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Yanks edge Mexico in Davis Cup semifinal clash
United States captain David Freed steered a 3-2 Davis Cup semifinal win over Mexico in Mexico City. Barry MacKay sealed the victory over Mario Llamas as rain interrupted the final. The Americans advance to a zone final against Venezuela in Cleveland September 16-18.
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Red Shield Playoffs Rained Out Replayed and Rescheduled
Rain washed out the first round games of the Red Shield Boys' Club Baseball League playoffs. The Mercury and Exchange game will be replayed from 6:00 Tuesday, Mercury leading 3-2. At 8:00, Rotary seeks a 2-0 series lead over Lions. The championship final two-out-of-three begins Thursday at 7:00 between Wednesday’s winners.
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Logan outpoints Besmanoff in Boise boxing bout
George Logan from Boise, weighing 204, defeated Willi Besmanoff of Milwaukee, weighing 206, by decision in Boise. The Associated Press reports the bout results from Boise, Idaho.
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