Braves Top Cards as Burdette Echoes Shutout Win
Milwaukee edged St Louis 3 0 as Lew Burdette hurled a four hitter and Eddie Mathews blasted his 40th homer with Jack Dittmar aboard in the eighth. Brooklyn clinched second with a 10 5 Pittsburgh win. Burdette earned his 15th victory and fourth shutout amid a minuscule two Cardinal baserunners.
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Cubs Beat Reds 4 2 In Cleveland Classic
In a rough box score battle Chicago tops Cincinnati 4 to 2 behind moderate relief from Lary and key hits by Davis and Bel. The game features rookie pitching and several scoring chances as both sides exchange blows in a tight attendance.
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White Sox blank Orioles 11 to 0 to close season
Chicago White Sox shell Baltimore 11 to 0 as Billy Pierce hurls five hits allowed in a one sided victory. It caps the American League season finale for both clubs with Pierce earning the win and Lanen taking the loss.
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Convention Names Hodges President and Officers in Greensboro
Managers Name Hodges was elected president at the Greensboro convention. Other new officers include Tommy J of the Capital in Keigh as vice president, L. Miller of the First National Bank Building in Winston-Salem as secretary treasurer, and Tom ffin, manager of the Nissen in Winston-Salem, overseeing a forum on building problems.
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Politics Mixed With Baseball in Syracuse Broadcasts
Onondaga County Republican Committee sponsors radio broadcasts of Syracuse Chiefs and Montreal Royals games from Montreal. The promos will include reminders to listeners to vote this fall.
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Bison Face Burlington After Conference Setbacks Friday
High Point and the Bison prepare for a Friday game against Burlington with coach Ian Huffman leading a squad seeking a second conference win. The Bison, coming off a rough stretch, previously lost to Gastonia and Durham while posting an earlier conference victory over Gastonia, and Durham defeated Burlington 7 0 while High Point topped Burlington 26 14.
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North Carolina College Opens CIAA Season With Stroming Win
In Durham on September 2 North Carolina College defeated St Augustine of Raleigh 658 at O Kelly Field opening CIAA conference play. About 3000 fans watched under sunny skies.
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Red Sox edge Nationals 7 6 to gain AL fourth place
Boston marred Washington with a 7 to 6 victory as Herb Pennock pitched and hitters like Mele Lemon and Busby drove in runs. The win leaves Boston within reach of the World Series money and a share of the AL’s fourth spot.
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Charles Trippi Day Observed by Chicago Cardinals
The Chicago Cardinals will observe Charles Trippi Day during the November 21 NFL game against the Washington Redskins. Trippi is in his eighth season with the Cardinals and is the standout halfback.
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Dodgers Triumph Over Pirates 10-5 in Pennant Drive
Brooklyn revival after fade clinches second in 1954 NL race. Carl Furillo belts two homers while Duke Snider and Sandy Amoros hit one each as the Dodgers crush Pittsburgh 10 to 5. Snider homers with bases loaded in the fifth to tie NL mark for two players with 41+ homers last season and 19 this year.
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Smith Helped Indians Win AL Pennant
Cleveland notes how Al Smith, praised as the big difference for the Indians, became a key hitter with speed on the bases and a strong throwing arm after ousting Dale Mitchell. Reported trade talks with Cincinnati fell through due to White Sox waivers, leaving Smith in Cleveland as the pennant run tightened.
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Iowa Upsets Michigan State 14 10 in Big Ten thriller
Iowa defeats Michigan State 14 10 as Jerry Reichow scores late on a fourth down plunge after a key punt return. Iowa’s defense held late, with 30,000 fans and TV viewers watching a tense clash in near 80 degree heat. Michigan State, led by coach, saw its Rose Bowl hopes dim as Iowa capitalized on a fourth quarter drive.
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UCLA Romps Over Kansas 32 to 7 in Los Angeles clash
UCLA built a 25 point first quarter lead and rolled to a 32 to 7 victory over Kansas. Aaron Moody's 82 yard punt return sparked a feisty Jayhawks fightback while UCLA backs Davenport Decker Bradley McDougall and Elena and quarterback Reich contributed touchdowns and the Bruins dominated with bruising power.
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Early Wynn's Two-Hitter Marks Fifth Win Of Year
Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 11 to 1 as Early Wynn no-hit through eight innings before Fred Hatfield broke the bid with a leadoff single in the ninth. Wynn, 23rd win against 11 losses, walks four and fans four and is likely to start the World Series second game against the New York Giants. Attendance 6,667.
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Mexican Bout To Decide Challenger In High Altitude Arena
In Mexico City a crowd of 65 000 will pack the bullring to watch Aaton Macias challenge Nate Brooks for the North American bantamweight title. The winner earns a shot at Robert Cohen in December or January while both fighters seek a boost in a feverish title race.
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