Minneapolis Edges Toward Nine Million Bond for MLB Bid
Minneapolis aldermen vote in favor of a nine million dollar bond to back a major league bid by next year. The plan includes a 1.9 million expansion of Metropolitan Stadium to 41,000 seats and a four million issue to replace bonds tied to the privately built stadium. A firm team commitment is required before final council action. Meanwhile Bill Veeck pushes to reclaim an Indians franchise and notes expansion to five or six teams with Toronto Montreal Houston and Minneapolis possible.
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Orioles Close In On Second As White Sox Slip
Orioles under Paul Richards surged to within three games of third place Boston and four of the White Sox after sweeping Detroit, then Chicago in a two game set. Brooks Robinson drove in two as Milt Pappas and relievers sealed a late win.
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DiMaggio Will Join Manufacturer’s Rep Firm
DiMaggio announced Monday he will become executive vice president of the W. H. Monette Company of Smithfield Virginia. The firm represents 55 manufacturers mainly food processors serving Armed Forces commissary stores and post exchanges. He left the New York Yankees after the 1951 season and will earn more than his reported baseball salary of 100000 dollars per year.
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Baseball scores and schedules across leagues Tuesday
Major and minor league results show Washington beating Cleveland and Baltimore downing Chicago. Cubs and Milwaukee share wins while Cincinnati, Chicago, and San Francisco post results. Schedule notes include Kansas City at New York and Cleveland at Baltimore among others.
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Packers Preseason Hopes Rise Under New Coach McLean
Green Bay faces the 1958 NFL season with Ray McLean guiding the Packers after a last place 1957 39- record in the Western Conference. McLean emphasizes two way linemen and a strong linebacker corps with Sam Palumbo, Ernie Danjean, Tom Bettis, Bill Forester, Jim Temp, and Carlton Massey. Quarterbacks Bart Starr Babe Parilli and rookie Joe Francis compete for the job while Bill Ton and Max McGee mentor the receiving corps with Howton Knahele.
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California UCLA Breaks Debated Over Recruiting Allegations
Berkeley California AP reports UC coach George Dickerson confronted UCLA coach Pete Elliott alleging booster Herman Weiner pressured two UCLA athletes Dean Moore and Bill Kilmer with illegal payoffs to switch to California. Elliott denied the charges and later asked Weiner to cease activities pending investigation.
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Fights Reported From Various Cities In Boxing Roundup
AP dispatch notes outcomes from brief bouts across multiple locales. Willie Vaughn outpoints Clive Stew in Sydney. Pastrano knocks out Thompson in Miami Beach. Sumlin outpoints Dupas in Mobile. Pep vs Baptiste in North Adams postponed by rain.
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Lawrence Crusaders win drag strip Trophy Day top time
The Lawrence Crusaders Club Trophy Day concluded with a Lawrence roadster owned by Don Baxter Art Sommers and Rolland Hueston recording the top time and eliminator honors. Speed reached 108.7 mph over 440 yards with another Trophy Day planned for Sept 4.
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Yesterday's Stars Triumph in Close Victory
A noisy game saw Yesterday's Stars edge their opponent with a late rally. Key players including Courtney and Ben tors delivered strong hits and defensive plays to secure the win on the mound and at bat.
Giants Release Three Players in NFL Roster Moves
The New York Giants cut three players including rookies Frank Mattarocci from California and John West from Mississippi and former Baltimore Colt defensive halfback Joni Hermann. Hermann played last season, while Mattarocci and West were rookies on the squad.
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Mitchell to Star on TV Show
The Jack Mitchell Show will air on KCMO-TV Channel 5 Kansas City at 10 p.m. Tuesday Sept 8. The three week series features Kansas University head football coach Jack Mitchell with filmed 1958 Jayhawk football highlights and scouting reports. Bruce Rice hosts with KCMO sports director.
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Pep to Fight Tonight in North Adams Bout
Former featherweight champion William Pep of Hartford faces Manuel Baptiste of San Francisco in a 10 round bout in North Adams postponed a day by rain. Pep seeks his 219th win against eight losses and a draw in a long career. He planned a later non-title one rounder with feather champion Hogan Bassey on September 20 at Boston Garden.
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Wanhing and Lu Brigation Free Pick up Deliv
Fragmentary ad copy notes free pick up and delivery service. Mentions Maas Ph 44 41-9701 and year 1826. Reads as a damaged business notice with unreadable details.
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Don Lee Makes Comeback Pitching Return With Charleston
Don Lee, a 6 foot 0 inch lefty, returns to form in a comeback effort for Charleston after a tough stint with Detroit. He posted a 1-6 mark this season yet helped Charleston to a strong finish while Indianapolis fell to Louisville as Ros Jones settled in after a rough start.
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All-Stars Fall to Danville 2-0 in Midseason Showdown
In a mid summer feature, Danville defeated the Carolina League All-Stars 2-0, reviving a 1942 memory of the trick by the Danville club. The game highlighted pitching strength and decisive runs for the visitors.
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