Packers Face Hard Tests With Browns In Exhibition Tilt
Stevens Point Daily Journal reports Packers coach Liz Blackbourn delaying final judgment after an opening 31-24 win over the Giants. Key battles include offensive line spots for McGee Hunter and Barry, plus guard Spinks at guard. several rookies and new arrivals compete for roles as Green Bay prepares for Cleveland in Akron.
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United States Aussies Withdraw From National Doubles
With the Davis Cup clash a week away, American and Australian doubles teams pulled out of the 75th national doubles tennis tournament as rain delayed play. Longwood officials postponed indoors until outdoor courts dried, delaying third round matches and forcing Tony Trabert Vic Seixas to exit while Rex Hartwig and Neale Fraser defaulted at match point to Merlo and Gaines.
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Neale Fraser
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Dick Gaines
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N.Y
Quality Trane Rowleys Win Classic League Night
Quality defeated Vice Zahn's Sheet Metal Shop 10-3 at Houska Park as Bob Kloss homered and singled in three trips. The Trane Co. beat South Side All-Stars 12-6 at Trane Park with Hosch totaling three hits. Rowley's routed the Rustic Inn 10-0 behind Syncground's three hit outing, improving to 4-9 in league play.
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Phillies Ace Roberts Ties Modern Pitching Mark
Robin Roberts matched a modern-era record by winning his 20th game for six straight seasons as the Phillies beat the Dodgers 3-2. Newcombe took the loss, while Whitey Ford, the Yankees, and other pennant contenders won. Mantle hit his 31st homer and the Indians and White Sox posted wins. In other NL games, Crandall and Aaron homered for Milwaukee, and Klippstein earned a 7-5 win for Cincinnati.
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Tigers Can Decide Junior League Race
The Detroit Tigers, 10 games behind, hold 21 of 35 games left against top four contenders and can spoil the pennant race. Manager Bucky Harris vows they will not roll over as they finish series with Indians Yankees White Sox and Cubs.
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Baseball standings and schedule highlights across leagues
Major and minor league standings show New York, Chicago and Cleveland leading the American League with Detroit and Kansas City fading. National League leaders Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati are listed with upcoming games and recent results. Minor league notes include Charleston Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Denver St Paul Minneapolis results.
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Palmer Firing Hot Scores In Canadian Open Tournament
Arnold Palmer holds a five stroke lead entering the final 18 holes in the Canadian Open at Toronto. After a Friday 64 he stands 195 21 under par, a 54-hole record, aiming for his first top prize of 15 000 dollars. Jackie Burke Jr. sits two behind with 202 alongside Fred Hawkins Art Wall Jr and Tommy Bolt in the chase.
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Tennis doubles title race slowed by rain delays
BROOKLINE Mass Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas defending US doubles champions and Australians Rex Hartwig and Neale Fraser withdrew from the National Doubles due to three days of rain delays. WILBERFORCE Ohio top seed Al then Gibson reached the women's ATA finals by defeating Jan Glover 6 1 6 3. TORONTO Arnold Palmer fired his second 64 to run 54 holes in the Canadian Open.
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Jan Glover
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Arnold Palmer
Phillies Beat Dodgers as Roberts Ties 20-Win Streak Record
Pitcher Robin Roberts for Philadelphia outdueled 18-game winner Don Newcombe to win 3-2 on seven hits. Hitter Walt Dropo powered a two-run homer for Chicago in a 3-0 win over Detroit to stay in pennant race.
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Visiting Doctor Cards Hole In One Friday
The second hole in one of the season was carded Friday at the Country Club when Dr M Killoren sank his shot on the 16th hole. Dr Killoren is a Bulls Eye Country Club member from Wisconsin Rapids and was witnessed by partner Dr Mark O Meara.
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New York Faces Possible Ghost Town for Baseball
New York City confronts the threat of losing both the Dodgers and the Giants with O'Malley saying one move could force the other. Officials discussed a municipal stadium as a remedy while Wagner authorized a $50,000 study to explore facilities and a possible 1958 shift.
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Board of Estimates
Seattle Hosts First Look at Pro Football Exhibition
Seattle fans prepare for a major league gridiron showcase as the San Francisco 49ers meet the New York Giants in an exhibition game at the University of Washington stadium. About 50 000 seats expected filled amid plans disrupted by Hugh McElhenny’s injury. Don Heinrich slated to start for the Giants with Bobby White replacing McElhenny.
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Wisconsin Teams Lose In Northern League Action
Eau Claire fell 12 8 to St Cloud while Superior lost 4 2 to Duluth Aberdeen beat Fargo Moorhead 6 4 and Winnipeg at Grand Forks postponement due to rain.
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Grand Forks
Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Highlight 300-at-batStats
The season’s top batters include Kaline Detroit 349 and Mantle New York 31 home runs with 24 shared. Kaline 163 hits and Kuenn 32 doubles lead Detroit while Ashburn 331 and Kluszewski 154 hits top other leagues. Pitching leaders show Byrne 113 decisions and Newcombe 184 strikeouts with Donovan 134 appearances and Ers kin 104.
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Braves Shut Out Cubs 7-0 on Burdette Six Hitter
Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette fired six hits for a 7-0 shutout of Chicago as Del Crandall and Henry Aaron powered the Braves with homers. Crandall hit a two run shot in the second, Aaron added a 25th homer in the third, and the defense preserved the win. Burdette earned his ninth win as Milwaukee moved within 13 games of Brooklyn.
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Sammy White
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Braves near two million gate for second straight year
Milwaukee Braves ticket chief claims 2 000 000 paid admissions are likely in a second straight year thanks to no TV cameras at County Stadium and ample parking. Eberly cautions whether record attendance will be eclipsed, noting required averages and upcoming night games.
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Eagles Upset Lions 14-8 In Cotton Bowl Spotlight
Doak Walker honored at halftime as Eagles rookie Ted Wegert outplayed the Lions in Dallas. Wegert scored both Eagles touchdowns including an 83-yard run, while Walker failed to score for the first Cotton Bowl appearance. Lions rallied briefly with a Bobby Layne 23-yard pass to Walker and a Bill Stitts 2-yard TD run.
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Humbert Named End Coach at University of Richmond
Richmond names Dick Humbert a end coach returnee to college ranks. Humbert, a Reading Pa. native, starred in football and other sports at Richmond 15 years ago and coached previously at Arkansas. Since 1952 he worked in a Bridgeton N J shell plant and taught at Bridgeton High School.
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Eight On One Hook Triggers Montana Bull Trout Catch
MISSOULA Mont Eight fish on a single hook were pulled in by railroad dispatcher Roy Vick as a bull trout was reeled in The catch included six sunfish and another partly digested fish for a curious mixed tackle record.
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New Jr. Legion Champ Assured For National Tourney
The American Legion junior baseball finals at St Paul, Minnesota, Aug 30 to Sept 3 will crown a new champion as 12 regional tours wind down. Sectionals begin in Keene New Hampshire Sumter South Carolina Benton Harbor Michigan Enid Oklahoma Oshkosh Wisconsin Scottsbluff Nebraska Billings Montana and Lodi California with double elimination play.
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Monmouth Park to Host Alumni Reunion on Historic Grounds
Old Pari Mutuel Playing Fields of Monmouth in Oceanport New Jersey are described as a potential site for an alumni association reunion. The piece notes that graduates could be invited back to revisit the historic pari mutuel area and play a role in a lighthearted campus atmosphere created by vacationing college students staffing the facility.
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Braves Seek Conley Replacement After Shoulder Injury
The Milwaukee Braves plan to ask Commissioner Ford Frick for permission to call up a replacement for pitcher Gene Conley who will rest his ailing right shoulder for the season. Dr Bruce Brewer diagnosed a ligament injury. Conley had 11 7 record this year. General Manager John Quinn will report Brewer's findings and seek emergency recall under the 15 day rule.
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Hall of Fame to be built at Springfield College
The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for basketball will be placed on the campus of Springfield College in three years. The campaign is financed entirely by the National Association of Basketball Coaches with nearly $50,000 raised from benefit games and donations across colleges high schools and among fans coaches and officials.
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Dads versus Nite-Hawks in make-up Trane Park game
Recreation softball schedule notes a make-up game at Trane Park with Dads facing the Nite-Hawks at 10:00 a.m. The event is part of the Trane Co. Plant League.
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