Amateur Pledge Requires Olympians to Declare Amateur Status
Chicago reports on a new 1956 Olympic pledge intended to prevent athletes from using the Games as a path to professionalism. Avery Brundage states the oath reinforces personal honesty, with IOC chancellor Ato Mayer noting adoption after years of consideration.
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Second Division Is Showing a New Life
The Associated Press reports renewed activity in the American Association with Minneapolis Millers turning late innings into wins to chase Denver. Minneapolis swept Louisville 4-2 and 7-6, pulling nine games off the pace, while Denver held the lead. Charleston beat St. Paul 6-5 as Indianapolis lost to Omaha 4-2 and Wichita routed the Millers’ rivals 9-1.
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VFW Faces Budges In District Meet At Municipal Park
The VFW softball team, City League champion, meets Budges Hardware of Ottawa in tonight’s feature at 9 15 p.m. in District tournament play at Municipal Park. Earlier, 7 45 p.m. sees Olathe vs Emporia as Emporia advanced Wednesday via the district commissioner. Wednesday results include Lawrence American Legion 4 0 over Baldwin Merchants and Skelly Oil 11 7 over Fort Leavenworth with box scores incomplete from the district event.
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Cholera Kills 2,000 in Bihar July Toll
Unofficial reports from across Bihar, reaching Patna, indicate about 2000 deaths from cholera during July in the East Indian state. The figure is an estimate and not an official tally.
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Dodgers Win Tight Game Behind Maglie and Mitchell
Brooklyn moves within three games of the Braves as Sal Maglie and Dale Mitchell fuel a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee. Mitchell drives in the deciding run off the bench, while Maglie falters late but still earns his 100th loss avoided in spirit. The Braves stay two games ahead as Cincinnati falls to New York. Willies Jones belts a grand slam for Philadelphia in a 10-8 win over Chicago.
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Carter Knocks Out Satterfield Sights Scrap With Moore
In Syracuse Harold Carter, 22, stops veteran Bob Satterfield in the fifth round after dominating the bout. Carter, from Linden New Jersey, eyes a title shot and a clash with Archie Moore if Patterson does not fight next month. Carter improves to 19 wins 2 losses 2 draws. he weighed 194 pounds to Satterfield's 185 1/2.
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Safety supervisor dies in Alamosa incident
Alfred C. Goddard, a 50 year old safety supervisor from Denver, died in an incident in Alamosa, Colorado, while employed by the Civil Aeronautics authority. The report notes his role and location, outlining the tragedy and immediate details available.
Crosby Will Hold Onto Detroit Stock at Least Until Frick Cites Rule
Hayden Lake Idaho reporter records Bing Crosby stating he will keep both his Pittsburgh Pirate stock and his Detroit Tizer shares until next spring. He cites Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick expected ruling on a timely sale but says the decision will not be made before spring.
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Colorado crash kills two motorists in rain slick crash
In Colorado another motorist and Goddard died yesterday after a two car collision on rain slick Colorado 17. Zelma Mae Vanmeter, 24, of Hooper Colo, died at Alamosa Hospital several hours after the wreck. Also noting Jimmy Demaret averaging 71.42 strokes per 18 holes for his first 38 rounds of the 1956 tournament.
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