Roberts Eyes 30 Wins Pace Set By 1952 Ace
Phils ace Robin Roberts continues a blistering pace toward what could be baseball history as the first 30-game winner since 1934. He won his 19th on Tuesday, defeating St Louis 8 1. Roberts struck out seven, walked two, and lowered his ERA to 2.38. The Yankees’ Raschi drove in seven runs against Detroit in a 15 0 rout, a record by a pitcher battering performance.
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Baseball Jets Highlight Batting and Pitching Leaders
National League leaders include Schoendienst St Louis .341 Irvin New York .337 Kluszewski Cincinnati Furillo Brooklyn .327. Notable runs by Snider and Dark 80, Musial 79. Campanella 96 RBI Hodges 90 Mathews 89. Hits Ashburn Schoendienst 130. Doubles Musial 32 Bell 28 Snider 27. Triples Bruton 10 Gilliam Fondy Bernier O Connel Hemus 7. Home runs Mathews 33 Kluszewski 30 Campanella 27. Stolen bases Reese Bruton Gilliam Snider 16 13. Pitching Burdette 82 oe ye Milwaukee 14.4 Haddix St Louis AMERICAN LEAGUE batting Vernon Minoso .325 Kell .323 runs Minoso 83 Mantle 81 Rosen 68. Runs batted in Rose 9 Minoso 75 Mantle 4. Hits Kuenn Vernon 134 Philley 127. Doubles Kell Vernon 31 Jensen 23 Triples Piersall Fox Rivera Boone Philley Vernon 7. Home runs Rosen 27 Zernial 25 Gernert Doby Berra 17. Stolen bases Rivera 18 Minoso 15 Philley Jensen 10. Pitching Lopat 10-2 Brown 10-3 Ford 12-4
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Mangrum tops PGA earnings amid strong season mix
Mangrum led the PGA earnings list after winning the Tom O'Shanter All American and eyeing a World Championship in Tam. Hogan placed second with 16704, Ford third, with Harrison Kroll Middlecoff and Snead among top earners. Kansas staff hires added Reich Gish Hoag to coach, while Pettit left the Pelicans for Charleston. Caddy Titman wins Tulsa regionals. Tom Fool earns 10925 in Wilson Mile at Saratoga. Giant fans expect a comeback as they face Dodgers and Indians.
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Regional Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues
Baseball standings and results from a multi-league page show Team W L Pct. Ardmore 68 36 .654 and Sherman 54 52 .509 in Sooner State League. Other leagues list Dallas 69 49 .585 and Chicago 64 40 .615 with numerous daily results including rainouts and postponed games.
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Umpires Told to Remove Wild Pitchers in Beanball Row
NL President Warren Giles warned Braves manager Charlie Grimm and Dodgers skipper Chuck Dressen that umpires will eject any pitcher they deem throwing bean balls. The directive, prompted by Monday night near fight between Lew Burdette and Roy Campanella, aims to curb dangerous pitches and shifts the focus from intent to action. Walter O’Malley supported rule change to empower umpires to remove wild pitchers without proving intent.
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City softball finals set after Tuesday rainout at Mattie Beal Park
Tonight at 7 15 the Lawton Fort Sill league resumes with a doubleheader to decide the city title. In the opener the 264th faces Cagle's to meet Dalton in the nightcap. A Dalton loss ends the tournament. a win clinches the title for Dalton. If Dalton falters a final game could be played Thursday. Midget and Pee Wee baseball start delayed to Thursday amid unsettled schedules.
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Hogan and Harrison Decline 1953 Ryder Cup Berths
Walter Burkemo and Jim Turnesa standout players on the 1953 Ryder Cup team announced in Chicago. Ben Hogan and E J Harrison declined invitations to join the squad, which also includes Sam Snead Jack Burke Jr Lloyd Mangrum Ted Kroll Cary Middlecoff Ed Oliver Dave Douglas and Fred Haas Jr. The PGA disclosed the roster Tuesday.
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Oklahomans Featured in Major League Action
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit a double and a single and scored both times as the Yankees overwhelmed Detroit. Randy Jackson of the Chicago Cubs doubled in a run over four at bats as Chicago defeated New York 5 to 3.
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Tennis Deadline Set For Friday
Lawton Fort Sill tennis tournament entries close Friday at 5 p.m. with Bob Graves. The deadline covers 13 and under through 16 18 brackets, with over 18 due Monday at 5 p.m. Open to all ages. singles and doubles in all brackets. An entry fee of 1 dollar per bracket funds trophies.
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New Winter Cover Crop Trial for Orchards in Geneva
Field brome grass from Sweden is being tested as a winter cover crop for peach and cherry orchards at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. The trials explore alternatives to permanent soil management systems for improving orchard health and yield.
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College All Stars Polish Dodd Says Defense Stronger Than Offense
Lafayette Ind August 5 Coach Bobby Dodd said the 1953 College All Stars face a rough week as they prepare to meet the Detroit Lions August 14 at Soldier Field. He notes defense is solid but offense must improve timing with three quarterbacks Scarbath OConnell and Samuels. He also praises running backs Reynolds Bruney Olszewski and others and outlines potential player usage.
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Australian teens Rosewall and Hoad face strong foes in New Jersey
In South Orange at the Eastern Grass Courts, Australia’s Rosewall meets Grant Golden of Chicago while Hoad faces Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo. Rosewall, top foreign entry, battled Eisenberg before victory. Hoad beat Bill Quillian 6-2 6-2. Gardnar Mulloy meets Rose Kamo of Japan after defeating Richard Doss.
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Aragon Davis Set For CBS Televised 10 Round Bout
SAN FRANCISCO August 4 Art Aragon and Henry Davis, top featherweight contenders, meet in a 10 round bout at the Cow Palace on CBS. Aragon weighs about 143 versus Dav is 138. Aragon seeks a future shot at Chuck Davey or Kid Gavilan, while Davis aims for Lightweight Champion Jimie Carter. The bout, starting 8 p m EST, is expected to draw a $10 000 to $15 000 gate with both boxers predicting victory.
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Fights Tuesday Night In Los Angeles Event Summary
Foreign contenders Phil Kim of Honolulu stopped Elmer Beltz of Los Angeles while Brooklyn Ridgewood Grove-Hein Ten Hoff in Germany defeated Bill Wilson of Charlotte. Freddie Herman of Los Angeles and Bobby Woods of Spokane fought to a draw in a separate bout at 10 rounds in Montana.
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Lawton Launches Four-Game Tour
Lawton Redlegs begin a four game road swing at Ada facing Nunzio Izzo or Gene Fedak on the mound. Tuesday’s Lawton game was rained out and will be replayed as a doubleheader later. Other scores: Shawnee beat Sherman 12 2 Ardmore 12 11 Gainesville beat McAlester.
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Fort Sill Faces Sheppard In Red River Showdown
Fort Sill all star baseball team meets Sheppard Field in a Red River Valley league tilt at Butner Field set for 8 p m. Fort Sill defeated Chickasha 8 6 Tuesday night as Fred Razagna fanned four and drove in three runs.
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