FASTER TRACK READY Big Car Races Set At Inter-State Wednesday
Dirt track racing stars from IMCA will race at the La Crosse Inter-State Fair speedway near West Salem on a Wednesday program. The fast, semi-banked dirt surface, improved since last year, is expected to produce high speeds with Johnny Pouelson leading a strong field driving an Offenhauser. The afternoon trials start at 2 p.m. with racing at 2:30 p.m. and a floodlit evening program to follow.
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Major League Baseball Standings Snapshot
Fragmentary standings show teams Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Los Angeles with won lost records and win percentages. The data appears garbled but indicates key franchises and their performance in a league table.
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Ban Francisco
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Los Angeles
Portland beats San Diego 7 to 3 in MLB action
Scores show Portland topping San Diego 7 to 3, Sacramento over Phoenix 4 to 2, Salt Lake City routing Seattle 14 to 4, and Spokane 4, Vancouver 3 in league play. International League Havana 11 5 Toronto 10 11 highlights dramatic results across standings.
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Columbus
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Richmond
Montreal
Miami
Charleston
Denver
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Indianapolis
Omaha
Louisville
Wichita
Minneapolis
New Golf Course To Be 8 005 Yards At Suprenant Club
Bolton Massachusetts reports a near completion of the Suprenant National Golf and Country Club course. It will measure 8 005 yards with a par of 72.
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Carol Sorenson Fires 82 To Qualify In Junior Golf
Carol Sorenson from Janesville Wisconsin shot a six over par 82 on Monday to earn a spot in the first round of match play at the Women's Western Junior golf tournament staged in Chicago.
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Pirates Rise as New Challenger to Braves in NL Race
Pirates defeat Braves 4-3 at Milwaukee County Stadium after Roberto Clemente homer in the ninth tied the game. The win tightens the NL pennant race as Pittsburgh narrows the gap to six games behind the Braves and keeps pressure on the Giants. Meanwhile San Francisco beat Chicago 6-4, Willie Mays hits first homer since July 2, and Stan Musial helps St. Louis edge Los Angeles 3-2 with 12 strikeouts by Larry Jackson.
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Venturi Wins Chicago Open by One Stroke
San Francisco's Ken Venturi, 20 months pro, sails to a one stroke victory at the Chicago Open with an 8 under 272 at Gleneagles Country Club. Julius Boros and Jack Burke tie for second at 273 as Venturi earns $9,000 and heads to Milwaukee and St. Paul title defenses.
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400 Club Triumphs Over P J Bar 13-11 at Trane Park
The 400 Club moved within a half game of first place by beating league leader P J Bar 13-11 at Trane Park. Bud Smith, Craig, D Smith, Marco, and Latshew homered, while Ness and R Otto led the losers with three hits apiece as P J Bar fell to 20-4 and 400 Club to 20-5.
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City Tennis Tourney Set for Weekend Competition
Deadline for entries in the La Crosse City Recreation Department Tennis Tournament is Thursday at 6 p.m. The event features five divisions including men’s and women’s singles and doubles plus junior singles for girls and boys. Finals Sunday will award the Joe Cribben Memorial Award to this year’s outstanding young player. last year’s winner was Margo Loveland. Call William Baker at 4-5107 to enter.
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Yankees aim for early clinch as Mantle stars in win
The Yankees beat the Orioles 9-4 as Mickey Mantle hit his 29th homer and the team moved within reach of the 1941 pennant with 50 games left. Don Larsen started, Ryne Duren closed after a fourth-inning walk, and six players drove in runs in a late surge.
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West Salem Hosts Grove Nine In Makeup Game
West Salem in Western Wisconsin League action hosts Soldiers Grove tonight at 8 15 p m. John Ankney faces Grove pitcher Mark Dilley as West Salem sits 5 0 in the second half.
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Major League Leaders Lead National and American Leagues
The Associated Press lists top NL and AL players by batting, pitching, and fielding. Notable figures include Mays and Ashburn in the NL, Banks and Aaron in power stats, Mantle and Jensen in the AL, with pitchers Turley and Ditmar posting strong win records.
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Rigney Tells Willie Mays Not To Fret
In Chicago Willie Mays sparked a 6 4 Giants win over the Cubs with three hits including his first homer in over a month. Rigney urged resilience, noting Milwaukee losses and urging the club to win a few while others stumble. The manager highlighted pitching woes and lack of timely hitting as a factor in recent defeats.
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Rogers Hornsby Leaves Baseball After Long Career
Rogers Hornsby, famed for a lifetime batting average of .358, retired from baseball at age 46 after a storied career spanning the majors.
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Pirates defeat Braves as Clemente's ninth inning homer seals win
Roberto Clemente hits a bases empty homer in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4 3 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. The win snaps Milwaukee's six game streak and places Pittsburgh six games back of the leaders. Murtaugh is ejected in the fourth after arguing a call.
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Roach Placed on Braves Disabled List by Frick
Milwaukee Braves receive Commissioner Ford Frick permission to place Mel Roach on the disabled list and seek a replacement infielder after Roach tore a ligament in his left knee from a second base collision. Roach faces season end and an operation with a six week cast.
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Aquinas Grid Prospects Gear Up for August 18
La Crosse Aquinas High School football candidates will receive 1958 grid equipment starting at 9 a.m. Monday August 18. Coach John Michuta said medical cards are available at the school office. The Blugolds begin their first workout August 18.
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Braves Not Yet Clinched in Pennant Race Says Friend
Milwaukee AP notes Pirates ace Bob Friend saying the Braves do not have the pennant locked up. Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 4 3 to end the Brewers six game win streak, with George Witt Curt Raydon and Elroy Face starring. Murtaugh cautions Giants series still leaves a tight finish.
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Paul Shwaiko Expected Back By UW Coach
AP Madison Wisconsin reports Paul Shwaiko of the 1952 Rose Bowl UW team is expected to return to the Badger roster this fall after a two year Army tour. Coach Milt Bruhn said Shwaiko plans to resume studies next month and he has three letters for Wisconsin with key kicking and guard roles in 1954 55.
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