Braves Face Giants In Crucial NL Showdown Tonight
The first place Milwaukee Braves lead the second place San Francisco Giants by a full game in the NL pennant race as the clubs enter a decisive series. Milwaukee downed the Dodgers 4-1 behind Juan Pizarro’s four hitter while San Francisco coughed up a 9-4 lead to Cincinnati in a 10-9 loss. All around, Giants Leon Wagner and Willie Kirkland connected for late power, but Pete Whisenant’s bases loaded single in the ninth sealed the Reds win.
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Braves box, Banks ties NL lead after key homer
Braves chase for Chicago ends with Pittsburgh error and a wild pitch enabling the tieing run after Bobby Thomson's eighth inning single. Banks hits his 15th homer to lead the NL, tying Jackie Jensen for the league lead. Hearn returns with five Cardinals hits allowed through seven. Harry Anderson belts his 15th homer in the first off Larry Jackson, giving Philadelphia the early lead they hold.
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Burdette to Start as Braves Meet Giants in Key Series
Milwaukee will start Lew Burdette against the San Francisco Giants in the opening game of a four game series that could decide who faces the Yankees in October. Burdette seeks to rebound after a midseason dip and will be opposed by Mike McCormick or Ruben Gomez. The Braves lead the NL race by one game as both teams contest the critical stretch.
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Major League Baseball Friday games and results
Friday schedule includes Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Cincinnati San Francisco at Milwaukee Results show Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 4 1 Philadelphia defeated St Louis 4 3 Cincinnati won 10 9 over San Francisco Chicago edged Pittsburgh 6 4 with the game called due to rain Saturday pairings list St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Cincinnati San Francisco at Milwaukee
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Spring Grove Spills Winona Behind Ghelfi
Spring Grove defeated Winona 8 to 1 as pitcher Dick Ghelfi fanned eight and walked six in his third straight brilliant outing. Winona’s lone run was unearned in the seventh, and Bud Smith Earl Johnson and Jim Meiners collected two hits each for Spring Grove. Ghelfi, who threw a no hitter two weeks earlier against Rollingstone, also contributed on offense with a double. Jim Rogneby and Bob Rogneby batted for Winona.
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Gasper Witts 18 Strikes Out 18 as Sparta Beats La Crosse
Sparta defeats La Crosse Newburg 5-2 in a Western Wisconsin League game. Gasper Witts fans 18 with one walk for Sparta, while Newburys pitcher Dick Dahlby strikes out six. Key hits include triples by Wolf, Pengratz, Jenkins, and Schmitz. Sunday’s game at Copeland Park features Bangor against La Crosse.
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Major League Leaders in the American and National Leagues
Baseball statistics highlight top performers in batting pitching and fielding. Leaders include Goodman and Fox of the Chicago clubs for batting, Jensen of Boston for home runs, Turley and Wynn among top pitchers, and Mays Banks Ashburn and Aaron among notable RBI and hit leaders.
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Pairings set for final 18 holes in County Amateur golf
The 1958 County Amateur at Maple Grove will finish Sunday with 128 golfers. Pairings and tee times are published in Saturdays La Crosse Tribune. Jim Burns leads with 71 while Don Iverson Gale Weiss Don Paul two behind at 73 and Bunk Arneson 74. Trophies and prizes awarded after play.
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Wallin Ineligible for State Am Play in Milwaukee
Archie Wallin of Madison was ruled ineligible to continue in the Wisconsin State Amateur Golf Tournament for not meeting the one year residency requirement after moving from Winnetka Illinois last December. Le Roy May of Racine will take his place against Bobby Brue in the semifinal round.
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P & J Clinches 20th Tavern League Victory
P and J Bar moved closer to the Tavern League title by beating Sportsman's Bar 17 to 5 at West Avenue for its 20th win in 23 games. Rossman Ness Preeschl and Boma each had three hits, with Boma belting two home runs.
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Scores Across Four Minor Leagues Highlight Tight Play
In a packed scoreboard update, Toronto edged Richmond 4-3 while Montreal beat Columbus 1-0 and Rochester routed Havana 5-0. Seattle crushed Salt Lake City 10-2 as Spokane swept Portland 6-1 and San Diego won 2-4 in Phoenix.
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Norm Jarock Breaks Ankle In Pro Drills
AP report from De Pere notes Green Bay Packers rookie Norm Jarock, standout at St Norbert College, broke his ankle and dislocated ligaments during a drill. Dr Henry Atkinson said season over with no chance of return this year. Also update: Veryl Switzer rejoined camp after Air Force discharge, taking part in scrimmage before 1,000 fans.
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Best Players In Youth Ball Tourney Named Best Players In Youth Ball Tourney Named
Horace Moran announced all star selections for West Salem Little League and Pony League after the tournament. Awards went to top offensive and defensive infielders and outfielders, pitcher, catcher, and outstanding player in both divisions with names across multiple towns and teams.
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Tigers Lary Lives Off Leaders In AL
Detroit right hander Frank Lary thrives against top clubs while struggling against lower teams. He won his 10th game over the Red Sox and Yankees, with 5 wins vs the Yankees and 3 vs Boston, plus a 2-9 mark against the rest. The Yankees beat Kansas City 8-3 behind Maas and Bucks.
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Bangor Defeats Soldiers Grove in Western Wisconsin game
Bangor defeated Soldiers Grove 9 to 4 in a Western Wisconsin League clash as Dick Zack delivered three hits including two home runs. Mussinburger and Corky Shillings added two hits apiece for the winners, while Soldier Grove’s Dick Halverson and Shelly Schoville led with multiple safeties. Cashton beat Westby 6 to 2 in their second half opener, with Mike Schmitz pitching all nine innings and Harvey Jarnanders and Gordie Love adding Cashton doubles.
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Western Wisconsin Open tennis begins in La Crosse
Competition in junior boys and girls divisions opened the Western Wisconsin Open tennis tournament sponsored by the La Crosse Tennis Club. Matches Friday at Myrick Park and Hogan School. weekend events shift to La Crosse State College courts with semifinals Sunday morning and finals Sunday afternoon.
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Quality vs Raymonds In Tournament Opener
Four teams compete in the La Crosse District Amateur Softball tournament at West Avenue diamond with the winner advancing to the state meet in Oshkosh. The event opens Saturday at 7 pm with Quality Lumber & Coal facing Raymond Bros. and Richland Center meeting Wiggert Bros. on the grounds.
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Babe) Weigent
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West Salem beats Holmen 7 4 for league win
West Salem rips Holmen 7 to 4 as Mahlum lasts eight innings with eight strikeouts. Haverly finishes the eighth and ninth, fanning four in relief. Holmen’s Granum and McHugh pace the visitors with two hits and a triple respectively.
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White Sox versus Auto-Lite Giants make-up game
The make-up softball clash at Lueth Park Heileman’s features the UAW Classic League matchup between the White Sox and the Auto-Lite Giants scheduled for Friday, August 1.
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Miceli Bahama Set For TV Boxing Bout
Veteran boxers Joe Miceli and Yama Bahama clash in a 10 round match tonight in Syracuse with national TV and radio coverage but limited local excitement is expected.
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