Demaree, Former MLB Slugger, Dies After Illness
Frank Demaree, 48, once famed slugger for the Cubs Braves Giants and Cardinals, died after a long illness. His major league career spanned 1930 to 1950 with Sacramento and Los Angeles in later years. In 1936 he hit 35 with the Cubs while his 1984 Los Angeles average stood at .385. his lifetime major league average was .299.
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Cubs Win 8-5 Behind Long Ball Besting Cardinals
Walt Moryn hit his 21st homer with Al Dack aboard in the seventh as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5. Cubs slugged six runs on homers and added key plays from Blasingame and Muraal.
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Thompson bid fails at speed trials in Utah
Two California drivers, Mickey Thompson of El Monte and Dave Ryder of Los Angeles, failed to launch at the Bonneville Salt Flats trials as their streamliner engines caught fire and exploded in separate incidents. Both men were unharmed after the attempts to set a new fastest American car record.
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Braves blank Pirates as Willey earns ninth win
Rog kie Carlton Willey pitched a two run shutout against the Pirates, striking out nine in a 2-0 Milwaukee victory. Red Schoendienst and Johnny Logan sparked the scoring with a first inning run and a seventh inning rally, while Milwaukee left eight runners on base but still held on for the win that pushed Pittsburgh eight games back in the pennant race.
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Gunther Sets Track Marks in Pacific Coast Motorcycle Meet
At San Jose Fair Grounds Gunther of Monterey Park won the 20 mile race at the Pacific Coast Motorcycle Championships and also finished first in the trophy dash, setting a track mark. John Rich of Los Angeles finished second in both events, Wayne Bias of Richmond third in the 20 mile race. Rangy Emini of Menlo Park won Class 8 10 mile Taco. Francis Stanley, second in that event, set a track record in the Class Ta trophy dash.
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Wynn Blanks Bengals on Two-Hitter
Wynn Howe Wyn fires a two-hitter to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over Detroit in a three game series rubber tilt. Singles by Groth Koenn Landis Fox and Battey production, plus a sacrifice fly, account for all Sox runs in a clean pitching gem. Bunning takes the loss for Detroit while Wynnes earns his 12th win against 13 losses.
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Turley Wins 20th As Yankees Edge Senators 7 5
Rod Turley won his 20th game to become the first major leaguer with 20 victories this season. The Yankees held off the Senators 7 to 5 as Turley left with two outs in the seventh and Washington rallied briefly in the ninth before Ken AsDeb? promonte baserunner error ended the game. Turley became the first Yankee pitcher to reach 20 wins since 1954.
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Harter Upset in Class B Mid-City Tennis Action
Kathy Harter aged 12 stunned South Gate’s Claire Fadions 8-6 6-2 at Recreation Park in Sunday Class B Mid-City tennis. Recreation Park triumphed over South Gate with a high-scoring meet while several matches showed mixed results and partial scores from the event.
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Indians Rally Past A's In 11th To Take Split
Cleveland outslugged Kansas City 22 in 11th inning after Rocky Colavito hit his 34th homer in the seventh and Minnie Minoso contributed key hits. Morrie Martin earned the win as Ralph Terry took the loss in a bullpen dominated game. A chaotic box score surfaced with multiple player mentions and a note on a national minor league writers survey predicting financial trouble for the circuits.
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Howe Leads Santa Ana City Championship at Willowick
Bob Howe of Rancho and the SC golf team shot his second straight two under par 69 Sunday to take a two stroke midway lead in the Santa Ana City Championship at Willowick. The day's low score 63 was turned in by Jerry Gallardo Griffith Park and Tora Me Fadden Montecito CC.
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Giants Hammer Dodgers in Stinging defeat at home
The Giants crushed the Dodgers 4 2 as Schmidt belted his 3rd homer of the year off Koufax. Dodgers pitcher miscues and walks fed the Giant rally while Koufax walked four in the first inning. Cepeda and Spencer contributed errors, ending with a lopsided August game that left the Dodgers 4 2 behind in the standings.
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Crawford shocks MacKay in U S National tennis romp
Chris Crawford a 19 year old from Piedmont California upset fifth seed Barry MacKay 6 3 3 6 6 4 6 3 in a dramatic Forest Hills Davis Cup context. Savitt defaulted then reinstated in a late afternoon match while Australia’s top players posted easier wins.
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Elliott Rejects IPRO Offer From U S Promoter
Malmow UPT reports Herb Elliott of Australia the world's fastest miler turned down a 924000 offer from an American promoter Leo Lea vitt phoned Elliott from Australia. Elliott said he is not interested and aims to win Olympic gold, adding money is not everything as he plans five more years in the sport.
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Red Sox edge Orioles as Brewer helps stop slide
Boston capitalized on a seventh inning single after Hoyt Wilhelm balked at the plate, Werner Brewer earned his 10th win in a 3-2 Boston victory over Baltimore. Dick Gernert hit his 19th homer of the season, delivering two runs and lifting Boston's offense.
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Reds Sweep Phillies In Doubleheader With Strong Defense
Cincinnati Reds limit Philadelphia to a 6-2 win in the nightcap after a 12-hit attack and solid fielding. Harvey Haddix and Don Newcomer lead the pitching, with Reds players Lynch Bailey and Temple contributing key hits as Cincinnati wins both games.
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L B Racer Cups Title Fred Russell at Long Beach
Fred Russell returns to action at Gardena Stadium racing 360-lap jalopy event from last to first, defeating Bob Simmons. Wayne Weiler wins the 100-lap midget race with a track record 2806.56, narrowly beating Allan Heath. Welter drives a Ferguson tractor-powered midget as 40 cars aim to qualify forCRA sprint cars with action starting at 15 dollars.
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L A Racer Wins Midget Crown at Du Quoin
Rodger Ward of Los Angeles won the U S Auto Club 100 mile National Championship Midget Auto Race at Du Quoin State Fair in 1 hour 10 minutes 18.25 seconds. Bil Cheesbourg of Tucson finished second and Don Bransen of Urbana third. Exhibition football San Prague 38 Chicago Cardinals.
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