Yanks and Braves and the pennant chase tension
Major league pennant races stay heated as Yankees surrender a late lead to Washington 4-3 while Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 4-3 lifting them three games back. Braves blow 3-0 lead, Cubs rally for win. Dodgers gain on Giants. other AL results noted with Maglie debut and relief feats.
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Boxed boxing results and Keeneland sale figures
The report lists Joe Midle of New York stopping Johnny Sax ton of Brooklyn in a boxing bout. It also notes the 1957 Keeneland summer sales where 235 yearlings were sold for a total of 2 770 500 dollars, with an average price of 11 789 dollars per head.
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Tribe Gridders Ready to Swing To One-a-Days
Haskell Indian football coach Eus Llewellyn says the Tribe will switch from two-a-day to one-a-day workouts starting Monday as classes begin. With 35 out of 30 to 60 possible players, four of 11 lettermen remain missing, and Jack Sewell struggles with a back injury. Notable standouts include Dave Herne Hobby McCosar Claude Allenbaugh Ken Bailey Sam Grisholm Lincoln Meeley Joe Chubbee and Don Wright showing strength in scrimmages and practice.
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Indians Open Season Versus Manual High Kansas City
Halfback Johnny Jones fullback Gene Buck and halfback Jim Factor lead the Indians as they host the sizable Kansas City Manual High squad on September 20. Last season the Tribe defeated Manual High, but the task required extra effort to win.
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Tourney of Softball Starts Here Monday
A VFW sponsored double elimination softball tournament begins at 7 30 p m Monday at South Park The six team field includes VFW American Legion Texaco of Topeka Clinton Olathe NAS Clippers and Big Springs Big Springs is favored after winning its own invitational The opener is Lawrence Legion versus Texaco followed by Clinton against Olathe Sailors Tuesday features VFW against Big Springs All games are free and the event runs through Sunday with no collections planned
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Regional Softball Play Starts at Springfield
Western regional softball tournament opens in Springfield Missouri with ten games scheduled today. Only one game finished as rain caused delays, with Omaha beating St Louis 2 1. The Springfield Great Bend Eas game halted in the fifth with Springfield ahead 3 0 and officials aim to finish the tourney tomorrow.
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Haney's tough turnaround lifts Braves in Milwaukee tale
The piece credits Fred Haney for instilling discipline and fundamentals with the Milwaukee Braves, noting a growing team harmony this season. It highlights Jackie's stark critique of prewar habits, fan loyalty, and the spring rush for World Series tickets as momentum factors.
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Hull Moves to Center as Kansas Ends First Week of Practice
Kansas football moves Jim Hull from tackle to center due to a hole after John Wertzberger’s injury. Hull, a Wichita senior, weighed 263 pounds after reporting at 220, then developed foot blisters. Coach Chuck Mather shifted him to center to plug gaps as two-a-day sessions wrap and a 2 pm scrimmage ends the first fall week. Fort Worth Texas Christian opens the season September 21. Merritt shows promise at the running and passing game, while Mather plans to refine defense and timing for upcoming practices.
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Bebe Lee Supports Big Eight Letter of Intent Rule
Bebe Lee, Kansas State College athletic director, says the Big Eight Conference will adopt the letter of intent rule for recruiting. He notes it will intensify recruiting but allow coaches to focus more on coaching. under the rule an athlete signs to attend one college, and loses eligibility if he attends another.
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Bears and Eagles Meet In Pro Game on Sunday
The Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet in a pro football exhibition at 2 p.m. Sunday at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City. Bears are 2-1. Eagles are 0-3. Tickets available at the stadium box office.
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Kansas U gridiron eyes Horner move to end and defense
Kansas University coaches plan to use 230 pound end Tom Horner in multiple spots including tackle as they test defenses for the season. Frank Gibson and Jim Hull bolster line depth while Mather stresses 11 best defenders and wary pass defense as scrimmages proceed toward opening game.
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Lincoln Still Pressing Amarillo for the Crown
Lincoln clung to its Western League lead by half a game as Pueblo beat Albuquerque and Lincoln defeated Sioux City. Albuquerque won for the first time in four nights, defeating Colorado Springs in 10 innings. A Des Moines Topeka doubleheader was rained out with today’s slate featuring Sioux City at Lincoln and Des Moines at Topeka.
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Wichita Maintains Hold on AA Pennant Pace
Wichita Braves hold first in rugged AA race as they beat Indianapolis 34 to 9. Denver's Sam Williams tosses St Pat to win in a key late contest. Bears, Senators, and Millers split doubleheaders while Omaha and Minneapolis also split series, closing in on season end.
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Basilio to End Camp Early Ahead of Robinson Fight
Carmen Basilio plans to break camp Thursday in Alemandria Bay N Y. The welterweight champion aims to claim Sugar Ray Robinson’s middleweight title on Sept 23. He says he is reaching peak condition and needs only light boxing to stay sharp.
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