Beauchamp Leads IMCA Stock Car Races at La Crosse Fair
A strong IMCA field with Beauchamp and top rivals gathers for two sessions at the La Crosse Inter-State Fair speedway near West Salem. Time trials begin at 2 p.m. with seven sprint races and a 100-lap feature under lights at 8 p.m. Beauchamp seeks more points toward the national title as White Derr Burdick and Funk also race.
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Iowa
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Ernie Derr
Pontiac
Bob Burdick
Omaha
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Chevrolet
Johnny Beauchamp
Harlan
Lenny Funk
Otis
Kan
Beauchamp
la Crosse
Derr
White
Paul Newkirk
Cedar Rapids
Newkirk
Sparta Blanks BRF 10-0 For 25th Win
Sparta defeats Black River Falls 10-0 in an exhibition as Billy Richards and Wayne Hallingstead combine for a three hit pitching effort. Ron Novak drives in eight runs with a three run homer and two singles. Stone and Kowitz add two hits apiece.
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Wis
Billy Richards
Wayne Hallingstead
Black River Falls
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Ron Stone
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Black River
Two Kentucky Tilts Headed for TV Airing
Kentucky expects two home basketball games to be televised nationally next season but within a 100 mile radius of Lexington. Athletic Director Bernie Shively said NBC will televise the Dec. 13 St. Louis game and the Jan. 17 Tennessee game. The telecasts are planned for afternoon starts.
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Kentucky
Bernie Shively
National Broadcasting Co
St. Louis
Tennessee
Standings shuffle in National League race
Milwaukee leads with 61 wins and 55 losses while San Francisco sits at 55-53. Pittsburgh at 52-52 and Philadelphia 49-62 trail, with St Louis and Chicago both 50-54 and Cincinnati 52-56 in the tight NL rundown.
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Spring Grove Defeats Caledonia in Exhibition Tilt 9 Hits
Spring Grove clubbed Caledonia 9 to 1 in an exhibition in Caledonia. Arlen Solie pitched five hit ball for Spring Grove, while Dick Ghelfi went 3 for 3 and Earl Johnson 2 for 4. Caledonia’s lone run was unearned as Caledonia used three pitchers.
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Arlen Solie
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Gus Werthein
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Meiners
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McCauley
Renslow
Staggelmeyer
Spahn Near Mark Cards Down Giants in Braves Win
Milwaukee pitcher Warren Spahn, age 37, nears 20 wins for the ninth time as the Braves rally to beat Pittsburgh 3-2. Spahn earns his 15th victory after a three-run seventh, while the Cardinals crush the Giants 12-1 and Sam Jones.
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Bob Friend
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St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Jones
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Don Cardwell
Dave Philley
Chico Fernandez
St. Cloud Rallies In Ninth To Beat Eau Claire 11-4
St. Cloud pushed eight runs in the ninth to defeat Eau Claire 11-4 after trailing early. Gaylord Perry pitched a complete game for St. Cloud, earning his fifth win as the Northern League produced heavy offense across several games including Winnipeg, Aberdeen, and Fargo-M Moorhead in wins over Minot, Duluth-Superior, and Grand Forks.
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Minot
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Fargo- Moorhead
Grand Forks
Gaylord Perry
Herm Starrette
Duluth Superior
Duane Kinart
Fargo-Moorhead
Glen Merklen
Landy predicts Elliott near 3 50 in mile run
Former world mile champion John Landy says Elliott could reach about 3 50 or slightly better. He doubts a yearly improvement is likely but sees potential for a better time next year depending on conditions and performances.
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Elliott
John Landy
Landy
Scandinavia
Reese Declines Dodgers Manager Job Ambitions
Peewee Reese says he is not ready to manage and prefers to continue playing, noting the toll on Walter Alston during tough seasons. He doubts managerial careers should hinge on team success, citing the players’ impact on a manager. The Dodgers return from the East after a 3-1 win over the Cubs.
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Calif
Walter Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Peewee Reese
Dodger
Alston
Reese
Cubs
Chicago
New Football Rule For Fans Says Neely
Rice coach Jess Neely, a member of the football rules committee, said the new rule allowing a two point conversion after touchdown when scored by run or pass was designed to boost fan interest. He noted coaches supported the change but complained about not being consulted.
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Football Rules Committee
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David N. Nelson
Delaware
On the Wings
Michigan State Dominates Big Ten Showdown Record
Michigan State's Big Ten mark since 1953 stands at 20 victories against 10 defeats, highlighting a solid conference performance over the years.
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Michigan State
Williams Aims for 500 as Bosox Pummel Senators
Ted Williams homered for the 20th time this season and added a two run single as Boston crushed Washington 84 to 5. Williams, with 476 career homers, remains in reach of 500 while batting .311 and cooling in the chase for the batting crown behind Pete Runnels. Frank Sullivan earned his ninth win, Roy Sievers and Jim Lemon each homered for Washington, and Don Buddin also connected for Boston. Hal Griggs took the loss.
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Boston Red Sox
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Roy Sievers
Jim Lemon
Don Buddin
Clevenger
Hal Griggs
Quality Hosts Seneca Team Saturday Night
Quality Lumber and Coal Co. hosts the Blackhawk Milling Co. team of Seneca in a 12 inch softball exhibition doubleheader Saturday at West Avenue Field. Starting time is 7 15 p.m. Quality's mound starters will be Willie Taylor and Rolf Syno ground.
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Seneca
West Avenue Field
Quality
Willie Taylor
Rolf Synoground
Janesville Pro Leads Wisconsin Field in Miller Open
Brien Charter of Janesville shot 34 30 for a 64 total to lead Wisconsin entrants in the Miller Open Golf Tournament at Milwaukee. Charter trails leaders Paul Harney and Ernie Vossler by one stroke with 24 pars. Tommy Veech placed second among state players with 67.
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Tex
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Manitowoc
Howie Johnson
Glenwoodie
Ill
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Shreveport
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Elmsford N.Y
Bill Johnston
Provo
Utah
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
Jackie Burke Jr
Kiamesha Lake
N.Y
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
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Albert Thomas Sets New Two-Mile Record
Australian Albert Thomas shattered the world two mile mark with 8:32 at Santry Stadium after Herb Elliott set a swift mile of 3:54.5 on the same track. Elliott finished second in 8:37.6 as Thomas led from the sixth lap to claim the record. England’s Derek Ibbotson, once the king of milers, ponders a clash with Elliott in Edinburgh.
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England
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Ibbotson
Hungary
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London
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Australia
Race Driver Fined On Speeding Charge
Indianapolis AP Johnnie Tolan a 39 year old race driver who finished 13th in the 1958 Indianapolis 500 mile race was fined 25.25 and paid costs 14.75 after pleading guilty to driving 80 mph on West 16th Street near the Indianapolis Speedway on July 22.
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Johnnie Tolan
Tolan
West 16Th Street
Indianapolis Speedway
Harney And Vossler Lead In Miller Open After Round One
Paul Harney and Ernie Vossler shared a one stroke lead at the Miller Open after opening rounds of 63 at Tripoli Golf Course. Harney from Worcester and Vossler of Midland posted strong putting with 26 greens in regulation. Brien Charter and Sam Snead tied for third with 64, while several veterans and rising players chased the early pace in Milwaukee.
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M&ss
Tripoli Golf Club
Tripoli
Harney
Mass
Vossler
Collegians Challenge Packers Veterans in Tryouts
Green Bay coach Scooter McLean said rookies were pushing for spots on the NFL club. four college graduates named are Ken Grey Ed Culpepper Mike Hadock and Harry Horton as veteran center Jim Ringo rests at home recovering from a blood infection.
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Portage Tops Hillsboro to Take Scenic League Lead
Portage defeated Hillsboro 10 to 7 to move into sole possession of the Scenic League lead with a 6-0 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated, while Hillsboro dropped to 4-1 in the league.
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Wis
Portage
Hurley Umpire Resting After Leg Surgery
Ed Hurley American League umpire rests in St Francis Hospital Evanston after surgery on his left leg. Hurley from Holyoke Mass joined the AL in 1946 and was injured May 25 in Cleveland and again June 11 in New York.
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Ed Hurley
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Evanston
Hurley
Holyoke
Mass
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