Weir's Creek Flood Delays Park Board Games At Washington Park
Heavy rain flooded athletic fields with only minor damage reported by recreation supervisor Howard Scott. Park Board baseball and softball games tonight are postponed due to wet grounds, while the Ban Johnson Bears set to play Boonville at 8 p.m. today at Washington Park, with director Bill Higgins confirming the field should be playable. The game was postponed from last night.
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Floods Damage Washington Park Sports Complexes
A 39 inch downpour caused partial destruction of the backstop at Eagles Field and flooding along Lions, Kansas Street, and Duensing. Washington Park fields escaped major flooding except for minor water coverage near home plate and first base, while other grounds suffered extensive inundation. Central Missouri Bats and Jefferson City teams faced postponed or canceled events, including intercity tennis matches and golf rounds, with limited play resumed where possible.
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Bears Can Finish No Worse Than Second With Two Wins
The Bears can clinch at least runner up by taking both of their remaining games after ending the first half Thursday at Maberly. Their path to a top two finish hinges on victories in the final contests.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Monday and Sunday Results
AP reported National League and American League results with standings. Milwaukee led in the NL at 34 220 807, Cincinnati 34 26, Brooklyn 22 7, St Louis 37 30 524, Chicago 24 29 4, New York 23 56 -30, Philadelphia 25 95, Pittsburgh 31 28 82. Sunday games included Milwaukee 7 New York 1, Cincinnati 10 2, Brooklyn 6 1, Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 2 1, St Louis 3 2 Philadelphia 4 3. AL leaders show Baltimore 31 33 4 9, Detroit 27 34, Kansas City 28 38 397, Washington 24 36 2. Monday schedules featured New York at Kansas City and Washington at Detroit with various pitchers and weather noted. Sunday’s results include Chicago 1 6 New York 2 9 and Cleveland 7 Washington 2 after a rain-shortened game.
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Minor League Results Roundup From Various Leagues
A compact report lists scorelines from multiple minor league games including Omaha 7 3 Louisville 36 Charleston 4 10 Denver 2 1 St Paul 10 2 Indianapolis 8 3 Minneapolis 33 Wichita La Texas League Austin 3 Shreveport 1 San Antonio 4 Ame It Tratlas 6 Fort Worth 12 Oklahoma City 5 Southern Asst Teepe 9 2 Atlanta 32 Birmingham 9 Lite Ravi 4 Chattanooga 2 Mobile 1 Nashville 4 3 New Orleans 22 Western League Colorado Springs 14 3 Sioux City 1 2 12nd game innings Lincoln Amarillo Albuquerque 12 7 Topeka 1 3 Des Moines 10 15 Puchto 63.
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Trans-Mississippi Title Goes To Charlie Coe In Oklahoma City
Charlie Coe, 32, of Oklahoma City, captured the 53rd Trans-Mississippi Championship at the Oklahoma City Gas and Country Club by defeating Ronnie Wenzler of Memphis 11 and 9. Coe added this over the 134-hole event, earning his fourth Trans title following wins in 1947 1949 and 1952, and also won the 1949 National Amateur. The 6,852-yard course played to a par of 71.
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Philley Fined 250 After Fight With Grim
Chicago White Sox infielder Dave Philley was fined 250 by AL President Will Harridge for a sixth inning brawl with New York pitcher Grim in Saturday’s game. Philley swung after being hit by a pitch, sparking a benches-clearing incident near home plate. umpires Berry and officials from both clubs intervened.
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Missouri Coach Faurot Predicts Strong 1956 Tigers
Dan Sifford reports Missouri coach Bon Faurot plans a tougher 1956 squad with experienced backfield and stronger line. Sophomores Feird Kuhlmann James loom as key prospects. Hunter injured last season to be aided by Doane and St Bierre. End position questions linger as Hopkins converts. Rumors of Faurot retirement persist but no decision given.
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Thoughts of Runaway Vanish White Sox Sweep Series From Yanks
The White Sox sweep the Yankees in a two game set, building leverage toward first place. Three run leads, strong hitting from Dooby and a win for Billy Bierce boost Chicago as Whitey Ford falters for New York. Gerry Staley and Dix Howell finish the nightcap.
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Cards Split Doubleheader as Boyer Breaks Slump
In a doubleheader the St. Louis Cardinals split with the Philadelphia Phillies. Boyer ended a long batting slump with a three RBI performance including a homer and triple in five trips, while Herm Wehmeier and Murry Dickson contributed. The Phils won the later game 3-2 aided by Simpson and Power.
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Mokane Edges Brazito 8 6 In Ozark League Clash
Mokane edged Brazito 8 to 6 as Buddy Howard earned the win and Sommerer took the loss. Pritchett doubled twice for Mokane while Rutherford and Engelbrecht added three hits each. Dan Towles, Rams fullback, was named pastor of Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church in Pasadena.
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Gleeson Named Scout For Kansas City A's
Former outfielder Gleeson is appointed scout for the Kansas City Athletics. He previously played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Blues. The details of dates and achievements are unclear in the fragment.
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Champs to Defend Two Boxing Titles Outside the United States
World title bouts este week include Flyweight champion Perez of Argentina defending against Oscar Suarez in Montevideo Uruguay the first world title match there. Bantamweight champ Conten of France meets Mario D Agata in a home title bid in Italy. Ludwig Lightburn returns at St Nicholas Arena facing Jake Josato in New York. Yema Bahama from Bahamas meets Gil Turner in Madison Square Garden. Costa defends against Chestnut in Washington on TV.
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Final Tryouts Set This Week For Olympic Team
Los Angeles hosts final tryouts as 17 events marshal 15 athletes each through armed forces, college, and AAU trials. Notable performances include Jack Davis 310 meters in 14.4 seconds and Haunlled’s 10.2 in the 100. Veterans face injuries, while legends like Bud Meld and Lindy Remigino miss key events. Duke sprinter Dave Sime may enter 200 meter if cleared, amid a record-smashing AAU meet in Bakersfield.
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Miss Hagge Wins PGA Golf Crown
Miss Hagge, 22, from Asheville, N C, defeated Patsy Berg, 34, of St Andrews Calif in a sudden death playoff at Forest Lake Country Club to capture the LEGA title and $1 050 in prize money. Hagge sank an 18 inch putt on the first extra hole after Berg failed from seven feet.
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Brookfield Clinches First Half B Title in Missouri
Brookfield defeated Moberly 6 to 2 to clinch the Central Missouri League first half pennant. Moberly’s pitching miscues aided Brookfield as they won their last 13 games. Thomas Cleveland earned the win on the mound with seven innings of work. In Brooklyn, Don Zimmer of the Dodgers will undergo a facial procedure after being beaned. Williams of the Orioles was sent to Long Island College Hospital for a left cheek fracture.
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Legion Bombs Fulton In 11 2 Victory In Baseball Meet
The Secorts Junior Legion Sexton Motors rallied past Fulton 11 2 to raise their Eighth District record to 5-1 while Columbia leads the standings. Ray Scott hit a homer, Ray Mentges and Bobby Lammers added triples, and Higgins pitched eight strikeouts as Fulton struggled with eight Legion hits. Fulton’s Toft hamner and Wickell allowed most runs in the later innings. Fulton scored three runs in the sixth and seventh. The Legion travel to Jefferson City tomorrow to meet Glasgow, then idle until Friday at Mexico as Columbia maintains first in district.
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Harris Rumored Out as Manager
Detroit season turmoil grips the Tigers as Harris faces rumors of dismissal amid a sixteenth place finish and an eighteen game losing streak. President Brigwe Jr and team veteran players criticize lack of hustle while calls rise for sharper leadership and accountability in the clubhouse. The owner’s muddled stance sparks debate over next steps as insiders note Harr is one of baseballs most reserved tacticians.
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White Sox ride Doby power to four game streak
Larry Doby powered Chicago with seven homers in his first weeks, driving the White Sox to a 14-2 and 8-2 doubleheader sweep of the Yankees. The manager praised Doby for lifting the offense as Chicago moved within one game of the league lead while Doby boosted his average to .273 with a four-for-four opener performance.
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Bears Back Home In Losing String
The Denver Bears return home amid a six game slide, dropping two to Charleston as Indianapolis edged St Paul and Louisville beat Omaha in a set of pro baseball actions. Wichita defeated Minneapolis twice, with Jon Margeron holding the visitors to two hits in one game. Lob Talbot delivered a bases loaded triple to cap a late rally.
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Eagles Lose Two to Springfield in Softball Doubleheader
SPRINGFIELD Special report Jefferson City Eagles were swept in a softball doubleheader by Springfield News-Leader Paralx with scores of 4-0 and 3-1 on Saturday.
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