Harness Races Back After Long Lapse
West Salem Wisconsin harness racing returns to the La Crosse Inter-State Fair with Melody Sister and Ensign Jim winning both heats. Bob Sanders drives Melody Sister to 2:22 and 2:20 in the 2:24 trot. E Magee guides Ensign Jim to 2:18 1/5 and 2:19 in the 2:18 pace. Top horses share $202.50 from a $450 purse per division amid delayed starts and a light crowd.
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Middlecoff Harney Lead Miller Open After Weathered Round
Cary Middlecoff and Paul Harney shared the 36 hole lead at 131 after strong rounds at Tripoli Golf Club. Jay Hebert J C Goosie Bill Collins trailed by six strokes among leaders. Gary Player Jim Turnesa Ernie Vossler Lip Pel Hebert also posted 133s. Weathered cross wind limited scoring Friday with only 35 pros under par as the field neared the weekend.
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Hollywood
Fla
Paul Harney
Worcester
Mass
Jay Hebert
Sanford, Fla
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Knoxville
Chick Harbert
Northville
Mich
Billy Casper Jr
Apple Valley
Calif
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Jackie Burke Jr
Kiamesha Lake
N.Y
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
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ISAC Orders Vone To Explain Statement
CHICAGO AP The Illinois State Athletic Commission ordered Frank Vone co manager of heavyweight Wayne Bethea to appear September 17 to explain his charge that Wednesday nights Chicago Stadium feature bout was fixed.
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Britain Leads United States 2-1 in Curtis Cup Matches
Britain holds a 2-1 lead over the United States in the Curtis Cup at Newton Massachusetts as six 36-hole matches remain in the two day classic. The defending champions aim to extend their advantage on the windup of the event with veterans in strong form.
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Burdick Sets Harsh Pace in Big IMCA Late Model Field
A large IMCA late model stock car field is set for Sunday races at Inter-State Fair Speedway with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. starts. Omaha driver Bobby Burdick, 22, aims for cash and the national title before possible Army service. Time trials begin at 2 p.m. as more than 20 starters, including Jere O Day and Ken Schultz, compete on the stock class 1956 Ford machines on the half mile La Crosse oval.
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Jere O’day
Wisconsin Rapids
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Braves Size Up Yankees in Nothing League Talk
Braves players and staff debated the American League and the Yankees. Johnny Logan called it a nothing league and praised Milwaukee. Hank Aaron and George Susce suggested the Yankees would struggle in the NL. Fred Haney avoided the topic, while Adcock mocked Yankee luck and injuries.
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Fond du Lac Edges La Crosse 2-1 In State Junior Play
RHINELANDER Wis Hub King struck out 20 La Crosse batters guiding Fond du Lac to a 2-1 win in State Junior Legion action. The winning run scored in the ninth on an error after a potential double play was mishandled. La Crosse had led 1-0 in the first as Gary Towsen contributed an infield out amid a walk and hit. King yielded one hit rest of game, finishing with 20 strikeouts despite walks and a balk. Boardman pitched well for La Crosse with 10 strikeouts and five hits allowed.
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Braves Win Tribune League Third Round Championship
The Braves defeated the Yanks 10 to 9 in extra innings to claim the Tribune Carrier League third round title. It was their 11th straight win and a 4-0 record for the round. Dennis Wohlhoefer starred for the Yanks with a homer and three extra-base hits in five at bats. Playoffs begin Thursday with an all-star game to follow as the Braves prepare to meet the Cards in a first-round 3-1 finish implications.
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Indians Trim Braves 25-11 In UAW Game
The Northern Plastics Indians defeated the Rubber Mills Braves 25 to 11 in a UAW makeup game at Copeland Park. The Indians collected 29 hits, with Schultz belting two home runs and Soller slugging two four baggers for the Braves. Northern Plastics improved to 3-8 and Rubber Mills to 4-6.
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Carol Ann Mann Wins Junior Crown
CHICAGO AP power hitter Carol Ann Mann a gangling blonde from Olympia Fields Illinois is the new Women’s Western Junior Golf champion. Miss Mann a 17 year old Friday defeated Sharon Fladoos Dubuque Iowa and 2. Miss Fladoos 15 was able to win only three holes from her opponent.
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Iowa
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Power-Hitting Armstrong Defeats Calhoun in NYC Fight
Gene Armstrong stopped Rory Calhoun in a hard fought 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong controlled the action with multiple knockdowns and solid punching, rising to 15 career wins and drawing mentions of potential title shots against top contenders. Calhoun, heavier, did mount a late rally but could not overcome Armstrong's sustained attack.
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NEW York
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Rory Calhoun
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Madison Square Garden
Willie Robinson
Carmen Basilio
Gene Fullmer
Spider Webb
Joe Giardello
Joey Giambra
Robinson
Elizabeth
N.J
Eddie Thompson
Braves Bring Up Joe Koppe From Wichita
Milwaukee Braves purchase infielder Joe Koppe from Wichita farm in the American Association to replace Mel Roach on the disabled list after knee surgery Koppe is 27 and a right handed batter with .248 average, 10 home runs and 48 RBIs, set to join the team in Philadelphia.
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Baseball Standings And Weekend Schedule Summary
American League standings show New York leading with 36 wins and .664, followed by Chicago Cleveland and Detroit. several games completed Friday include New York beating Boston 6 2 and Detroit defeating Chicago 6 2. National League lists Milwaukee and San Francisco atop with 61 44 and 62 514 records. multiple matchups noted with Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles games ongoing or completed.
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Ford and Yanks Halt Red Sox in 2-0 Tilt
Whitey Ford continued his dominance with his seventh shutout, dropping the Red Sox 2-0 as Boston lacked power without Ted Williams. Pete Runnels led the league with a .335 average while Hank Bauer and Tony Kubek provided early scoring support for the Yankees. Washington beat Baltimore 4-2. Cleveland overwhelmed Kansas City 10-4. Detroit beat Chicago 6-2.
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Armstrong Edges Calhoun In MSG Boxing Showdown
Gene Ace Armstrong of Elizabeth New Jersey outpointed Rory Calhoun of White Plains New York across ten rounds at Madison Square Garden in a newspaper boxing results note. In baseball standings the Pacific Coast League lists Sacramento five one and Salt Lake City four two with other score lines across several leagues including Montreal Havana and Toronto.
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Trane softbal league schedule features two Sunday games
Sunday at Trane Park at 10:00 a.m. T-Squares meet Chiefs while Houska Park hosts Mohawks against Nite Hawks, outlining the day’s matchups in the plant league.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Seeded by Abats and Runs
Batting leaders include Runnels Boston .335 and Kuenn Detroit .328 among 250 at bats. Mantle New York 83 runs. Jensen Boston 96 RBI. Fox Chicago 133 hits. Pitching leaders Turley New York 17 4 and Ditmar New York 8 2. Mays leads batting race with 143 hits across NL. Banks Chicago 90 RBI and Banks 31 HR share. Aaron adds 84 runs and 25 HR for Milwaukee. Stolen base leaders Ashburn Philadelphia and Mays San Francisco 21.
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Witt Shines as Phils Rally Past Braves 7 6
George Red Witt starred with a three hit shutout bid in a 1 0 Pirates win over Cincinnati. Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 7 6 aided by Bob Bowman's late RBI triple and three Phil hits. The Dodgers welcomed back a 19 game home stand as Del Ennis hit a grand slam to spark St Louis past Chicago 6 3.
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