Mickey Mantle’s rise from public scorn to legendary status
Sid Ziff argues Mantle endured public booing due to osteomyelitis and draft controversies, then emerged as America’s favorite athlete. He notes Mantle’s limited play this season yet relentless draw for the Yankees and fans, who finally recognize his impact and inspiration despite ongoing health issues.
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Blanchard Sparks Yankees Past Red Sox at Fenway
John Blanchard delivered a grand slam and two run homers as the Yankees beat Boston 10 2 at Fenway Park. The outfielder boosted New York with a five run first inning and remains a Fenway standout despite a .230 average.
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Topeka Nine Defeats Cedar Rapids in Regional Opener
The Topeka Wild Willies beat Cedar Rapids Nebraska 7 to 2 in the opening round of the Women’s Western Regional Softball Tournament.
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Baseball scores and schedules from major games and standings
Thursday results include New York 10 Boston 2 Detroit 11 Kangon City 1 Washington 1 Los Angeles 4 Minnesota 13 Baltimore 3. Schedule lists Detroit at Los Angeles and other city pairings with several games slated across the day and upcoming Saturday matchups.
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Cardinals Fall To Colts In St Louis Four Two
First inning homer by John Batemen keys Houston 4 2 win over St Louis as Ray Sadecki settles after rough start. Don Nottebart retires 13 straight before Ken Boyer homer. Cardinals fail to capitalize on chances.
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Cooling Boosts Kansas Anglers Says Commission
Cooler weather in Kansas is expected to aid fishing, according to the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission. Warmer days earlier left anglers frustrated, with nocturnal fishing producing the best results.
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Rich Golf Aces Absent From Insurance City Open Cut
Hartford AP reports two prominent golfers Julius Boros and Jack Nicklaus failed to impress in round two of the Insurance City Open. Boros carded 37-37 74 while Nicklaus shot 73 for two over par, leaving them far down the leaderboard.
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Blanchard's Two HRs Spark Yankees Past Red Sox 10-2
Johnny Blanchard belts two homers including a first inning grand slam driving in six as the Yankees rout the Red Sox 10-2 in Boston. Lopez Linz and Blanchard power eight Yankee extra-base hits while Stan Williams earns the win. Minnesota Twins top Orioles behind Jimmy Hall and a nine-hitter by Lee Stange.
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Oakland Signs Scummer. Davis Cuts Two Players
Oakland announces the signing of offensive halfback Mike Scummer, a former George Washington star and five year pro veteran. Coach Al Davis also cuts defensive end Dick Davis, formerly with the Dallas Texans, and rookie guard Jerry Fowler from LSU and Northwestern.
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Speedy Scot and Glidden Hanover Rival For Hambletonian
Speedy Scot remains favored for the Hambletonian at DuQuoin on August 28 as Glidden Hanover emerges as a strong rival after winning the Review Futurity at Springfield. Glidden Hanover clocked 1:59 2-5 for the two heat effort, while Speedy Scot nearly tied the Yonkers track record with 2:37 4/5 for the one mile.
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