TCU set for Kansas opener as Dike leads backfield
Texas Christian coach Abe Martin reports the Horned Frogs show strong drill work and a hard hitting backfield led by Buddy Dike for the September 21 kickoff with Kansas in Fort Worth. Martin praises the first unit, notes depth issues, and plans three evenly timed squads against KU while Kansas bets on a tougher test this season.
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Denver Bears Take 2-0 AA Playoff Lead
Denver bears moved into a two game lead over Minneapolis last night as Ryne Duren pitched three hits and Marv Throneberry belted a homer to power the Denver Bears in a playoff win. Wichita held a 1-0 edge early in the action.
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Amarillo and Lincoln Keep Web of Tie in West League
In a tight pennant race the Amarillo and Lincoln teams swept doubleheaders, extending their neck-and-neck contest into the final stretch. Amarillo required 12 innings to clinch a win, while all four games produced tense results as the race remained undecided.
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Baseball pennant chase tightens with late wins and slates
Lincoln trails by one and a half with four games left as Amarillo closes in after 2-1 and 3-2 wins over Pueblo. Lincoln beat Sioux City 3-2 and 4-3, Ken Hamlin delivering a decisive three-run homer. Colorado Springs and Albuquerque split tense battles while Topeka at Des Moines games were postponed by wet grounds.
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