Futile Phils Snap Loss Streak With 7 4 Win Over Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies, after 23 straight losses, stopped the skid by beating the Milwaukee Braves 7-4 in game two of a doubleheader. Pitcher John Buzhardt earned his first win since July 28 as Philadelphia thrived with four eighth-inning runs off Bob Hendley. The day also saw Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Detroit, and Baltimore engaging in pivotal wins or closings of series.
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Slugging duel for Babe Ruth pace heats in baseball notes
BILL HOBGES reports Honus Mantle and Roger Maris push toward Babe Ruth’s 60 home run mark with Nos. 46 and 49. Detroit’s Morton delivers pinch hits as the Phillies end a 23 game skid. Mantle targets 50 plus homers and could join a select club, with past 50 high marks by Mize Kiner Foxx Greenberg Wilson Mays.
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Tigers and Yankees Sweep Opponents in Baseball Doubleheaders
Major League Stars by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS highlights Norm Cash of Detroit with six hits in seven at bats including his 31st homer and four RBIs as the Tigers sweep Boston 6-1 and 7-6. Ralph Terry of the Yankees tosses a four hit shutout with no walks for his 10th win in 11 decisions as New York sweeps Cleveland 6-0 and 5-2.
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Yankees power past Indians as Maris Mantle reach milestones
Roger Maris belts his 49th and Mickey Mantle hits No. 46 as the Yankees sweep Cleveland 6-0 and 5-2. Detroit tops Boston 6-1 and 7-6 behind Norm Cash's hot bat while Cash leads the league with a .364 average with 31st homer.
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Baseball Scores From Sunday Games Across the American League
Sunday results show New York 6 5 against Cleveland 0 2 Detroit 6 7 Boston 1 6 Chicago 5 7 Kansas City 3 0 Baltimore 9 Washington 3 second game postponed due to rain Minnesota 9 Los Angeles 7. Monday schedule lists Baltimore at Washington.
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National League Scores and Schedule Recap
Saturday results feature St Louis beating Cincinnati 7 to 4 and Pittsburgh edging Chicago 4 3 in 11 innings. Milwaukee scores against Philadelphia 5 to 2 and San Francisco defeats Los Angeles 11 to 8. Subsequent games include San Francisco 5 Los Angeles 0 and Cincinnati 3 St Louis 1 with no games scheduled for Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh and others.
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Exchange Wins A.L. Title Tilt
The Exchange Club defeated Mercury Athletic Club 5-2 in 12 innings to claim the American League title in the Red Shield Boys' Club Baseball Program. Gary Holland and Teddy Morris pitched all nine innings plus extra, with Keith Connor and Billy Seism delivering key hits to seal the win.
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U S Wins Davis Cup Zone Final 3-2 Over Mexico
The United States clinched the Davis Cup American zone final 3-2 against Mexico in Cleveland after a weather-delayed day. Chuck McKinley defeated Mario Llamas 6-4 7-5 10-8 to tie the tie, and Bernard Bartzen beat Rafael Osuna 7-3 6-3 7-5 for the deciding point as Osuna struggled on damp courts due to rain and gasoline fires. The U S will face India in the interzone semifinals.
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NASCAR Board To Hold First Formal Meeting
NASCAR's Competitors' Advisory Board will meet behind closed doors in Winston-Salem with three members Lee Petty Ned Jarrett and Fred Lovette. Bill France and Pat Purcell will attend along with Ed Otto. Purcell said findings will be announced immediately after the meeting.
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Weekend Fights In Caracas Bantamweight Bout Ends Early
Eder Jofre stopped Ramon Arias in the seventh round of a bantamweight title clash in Caracas Venezuela. In New York Jorge Fernandez defeated Isaac Logart in a 10 round bout with Fernandez claiming the victory for Argentina over Cuba.
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