Braves Rally Over Phillies in Long Doubleheader
Milwaukee Braves shell Philadelphia 8 to 7 and 14 to 3 on a doubleheader at Connie Mack Stadium, amassing 33 hits. Del Crandall hit two homers, Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews starred with multi hit games, while Frank Torre drove in five runs. Cubs and Cardinals split a pair in a fielding heavy set, and Dodgers fell to Giants as seven homers flew at the Coliseum. Pirates swept the Reds with late runs and solid relief pitching.
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Jack Meyer
Mathews
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Labine
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Daryl Spencer
Bob Speaker
Gordon Jones
Duke Snider
Gil Hodges
Clem Labine
Ernie Banks
Bobby Thomson
Marcelino Solis
Larry Jackson
Cards
Bob Skinner
Dick Schofield
Schofield
Frank Thomas
Skinner
Bill Mazeryski
Aussie Mal Anderson Wins Eastern Grass Courts Title
Aussie Mal Anderson defeated Hami Richardson after five sets in South Orange to claim the Eastern Grass Courts men's championship. Anderson prevailed 6-3 6-4 6-8 13-15 6-4 after a four hour match, while Aldea Gibson retained the women's crown with a 9-7 6-2 win over Sally Moore.
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National League plans longer 1959 season
The National League outlined a longer and earlier 1959 season. If approved, the schedule would start April 10 and end September 27, totaling 171 days versus 167. League president Warren C. Giles cited extra days for travel to allow four West Coast trips, with eastern teams making three.
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Warren C. Giles
Only 4 Clubs Left In Softball Event As 2 More Faster
Bill Hartack tops American jockeys with 1,900 career wins in six years. He ranks 10th in active riders for most races won.
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Bill Hartack
America
Asthma Formula Sold Without Prescription Promises Quick Relief
An asthma treatment once prescribed by doctors is advertised as now available over the counter in tiny Primatens tablets. The claim cites rapid attack stopping power and hours of relief, touting Primatene as a three medicine combination with prescription strength. The notice markets easy access at drugstores for 08 cents, claiming safety and effectiveness without injections.
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Unknown Pitchers Shine In Sunday Junior Race Showdown
An article highlights new pitching talents like Bowsfield Woodeshick Hyde and Tomanek. It details Sunday performances across the majors with no hitters, saves, and late rallies, noting Mantle's five hits and Maris’s tie breaking homer as Boston and Kansas City split twin bills. The piece also cites a 36 vote NL All Star scene with Stan Musial at first base.
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Hal Woodeshick
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Larry Doby
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Dick Brown
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Pete Runnels
Jackie Tennjsen
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Mickey Mantle
Cal McLish
Doby
Vic Power
Roger Maris
Woodeshick
Reno Bertoia
Frank Bolling
Jim Rivera
Clint Courtney
Billy O'Dell
Lawrence Juniors Fall to Wichita in Legion Tourney
Lawrence's American Legion Junior baseball team fell 3-2 to Wichita, ending their state tournament hopes. Earlier they rallied to beat Leavenworth 15-8, with Vale Fin es pitching four innings for Lawrence. Key late plays by Leavenworth and Wichita held the line as Lawrence finished 27-7 on the season, with the finals of the Lawrence Invitational possible Wednesday at Municipal Park.
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Lawrence
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Rush
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Bfrass
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Val Finney
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Municipal Park
Topeka
Harris Figures He Owns KO Punch
Ray Harris, unbeaten heavyweight challenger from Cut and Shoot, Texas, speaks calmly about his near term goal. He says knocking out Floyd Patterson would not amaze him and hints at pride in his Texas roots while noting tough odds in Los Angeles.
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Swoon's Son Seeks Horse of the Year After Vance Mile Win
Swoon's Son dominated the $19,150 Vamprase Mile at Artington Bark, winning his fifth race of seven starts this year. Owner Gay Prake and trainer A. J. Witean noted the win raises the colt toward the millionaire circle, with a $934,604 bankroll and potential comparisons to Equi poise and Round Table.
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Round Table
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Chicago horse racer Doug Dodson’s Hyde Park Stakes wins highlighted
The Chicago trainer Dodson claimed the Hyde Park Stakes title three times with High Shine in 1945 Be witch in 1947 and Prine Lypia in 1981. The note underscores his longevity and success across decades while detailing notable career milestones and a long association with the Hyde Park event.
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Bakersfield Youth Tops National Jaycee Tennis Tourney
Richard Ralston of Bakersfield California, seeded fourth, defeated Ned Neely of Atlanta 6 1 in the junior division final at Chapel Hill North Carolina. Charles Pasarell of San Juan Puerto Rico won the boys division title by beating James Parker of Creve Coeur Missouri 4 6 6 3 6 1. Bill Yeoman, Army 1948 football captain, serves as an assistant coach at Michigan State.
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Creve Coeur
Bill Yeoman
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