Indians rally lifts them to first place tie with Yankees
In Cleveland, Bobby Avila hit a three run homer and Bob Lemon delivered a pinch hit sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to rally the Indians to a 7-6 victory over the Yankees. The win ties Cleveland with New York for first place in the pennant race.
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Braves Complete Sweep With OConnell Walkoff Homer
Milwaukee pitcher Danny O Connell belted an 11th inning homer to lift the Braves 5-4 over the New York Giants and seal a three game sweep. The win kept Milwaukee in second place while the Dodgers led the NL and Philadelphia moved within a half game of the Giants. O Connell drove in two runs, including a two run blast, as the Braves built a three run third inning and held off New York’s late rally.
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Williams Grand Slam Lifts Red Sox Over Tigers 4 3
Ted Williams hit a ninth inning grand slam with two outs to rally the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers 4 3 in Detroit. Williams erased a 3 0 deficit offering his 14th homer of the year and third grand slam this season as Tommy Hurd earned the win and Al Aber took the loss.
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Chisox End Losing Streak With 11-1 Win Over Senators
Chicago White Sox 11 Washington 1. Manager Marty Marion reshuffled the lineup as Lefty Jack Harshman allowed eight hits, walked five, and struck out five for his eighth win. Minoso extended his American League hitting streak to 20 games, while Jim Rivera and Bob Nieman contributed in the victory.
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Cubs Rally To Beat Pirates 4-3 In Ninth Inning
The Chicago Cubs erased a three run Pittsburgh lead to win 4-3 behind Walker Cooper at bat with a ninth inning homer. Pitching saw Jim Davis Hal Jeffcoat and Howie Pollet allowing four Pirates hits while Surkont took the loss. The Pirates were limited to five hits as Eddie O’Brien and Gene Freese produced early runs.
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Phillies Top Cardinals 8 2 as Lopata Lopez homers high
Stan Lopata blasted a three run homer and Murty Dickson pitched effectively to power the Phillies to an 8 2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Philadelphia's offense exploded in the fourth inning scoring four runs and adding three more in the sixth as Arroyo struggled. Dickson earned the win to improve to 10 8 while Arroyo took the loss dropping to 1 4. Attendance was 6 822.
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Dodgers Rookie Koufax Fires 14 K Shutout Over Reds
Brooklyn sends Sandy Koufax to a 2 hit 14 strikeout complete game as the Dodgers end a three game skid with a 7 0 win over Cincinnati. Robinson and Furillo each homer to provide early and steady support behind the 19 year old rookie, who improves to 1 0 on the year.
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Australians clinch Davis Cup victory in doubles drama
Hartwig and Head defeated Seixas and Trabert 12-14 64 6-3 3-6 7-5 to give Australia a 3-0 lead and seal the Davis Cup. The match drew about 12,000 fans at the West Side Tennis Club as Hartwig's backhand passing shot ended the marathon duel.
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Rich Streak Ended in Doubleheader Loss for Hi-Toms
Fayetteville Highlanders defeated the league leading Hi-Toms twice to delay the pennant race. Hal Wood earned the opener 4-0 with six hits allowed, while Joe Cristello slugged three homers and drove in seven as Fayetteville won 11-7 in the nightcap. Rich entered 19-2 but saw his streak end.
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Second Ace Recorded In Tourney at Blairrk Golf Meet
Mercury Athletic Club announces its second hole in one in the annual Blairrk event. Cliff Dilland joined Harvey Rice as aces in three years. Don Spencer, Coke Trimnal, and Frank Faircloth won nightly prizes with notable distances from the cup.
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Russians Top Whiz Kids In Ring Feature
In Lexington on August 27 the Russians Al and Joe defeated an Australian team over Whiz Kids Guy Brunetti and Joe. Tangaro accused unfair tactics after a fall by pinning John, but John reversed to even the match. Chris Velkas debuted with a Grecian back breaker against Jack O’Riley, and John Tolos defeated Walter Kameroff with knee drops and a body press.
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Lesser Wins National Am by 7 and 6 at Myers Park
Patricia Ann Lesser of Seattle captured the 55th U S Women's Amateur Championship at Myers Park Golf Club in Charlotte NC defeating Jane Ann Nelson of Indianapolis 7 and 6 in the 36 hole final. Lesser led early and pulled away after the ninth, aided by a 90 foot eagle on the 20th hole and steady putting on Bermuda greens. Nelson, a vacation golfer and history teacher, struggled on the greens as Lesser built a commanding lead to clinch the title.
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