Babe Ruth Remembered as the House That Ruth Built
New York writers recall Babe Ruth on the seventh anniversary of his death. The piece lists Ruth's records, his 60 home run pace, and his impact at Yankee Stadium, noting his life, World Series pitching, and his final Babe Ruth Day farewell speech.
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Babe Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Babe
Ernie Banks
Ted Kluszewski
Duke Snider
Willie Mays
Ruth
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Boston Bees
Braves
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Lawton Braves seek 19th win in McAlester doubleheader
Lawton and McAlester clash in a twin bill as Dale Hendrickson aimed to extend his 18-6 record and George Miller prepared to start. The Rockets halted Lawton’s streak last night behind a five‑hitter from Jim McKinney, while Ron Piche struggled in a 9-hit, six-run outing.
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McAlester
George Miller
Dale Hendrickson
Braves
Jim McKinney
Redhot Braves
Lawton
Piche
Ron Piche
Rockets
Bill Jackson
High Craig
Lee Freeman
Vic Caradonna
Tony Asarro
Caradonna
Dick Lindsey
Lindsey
Williams
Dan Staniec
Blacky Miller
Bob McClish
McKinney
Craig
Dennis
Asaro
Larry Weller
Noil
Jimmy Brown
Ardmore
Chuck Staniland
Jerry Chadwick
Purtle
Aramore
Paris
Orioles
Seminole Oilers
Ron Glasgow
Oilers
Bob Waggoner
Frank Minton
Ponca City
Cubs
Frank Pecci
Bob Moore
Kaycee Owner Seeks Award for Boudreau as Manager of the Year
Kansas City Athletics owner Arnold Johnson pressed for Lou Boudreau to be named American League manager of the year. He credited Boudreau with priming the Red Sox for a strong season and praised his infield, including Hector Lopez Joe DeMaestri Jim Finigan and Vic Power. Johnson outlined plans to sign more players and aims to finish sixth, preferring value over big-bonus signings.
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Arnold Johnson
Lou Boudreau
Kansas City Athletics
Mike Higgins
Boston
Johnson
Boudreau
Red Sox
Hector Lopez
Joe DeMaestri
Jim Finigan
Vic Power
Baseball Standings and Schedule Excerpt
The AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore with yesterday and today games listed. National League and Western League results outline Brooklyn New York New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Milwaukee St Louis and Sioux City Des Moines Colorado Springs Pueblo with upcoming matchups and scores.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Kellner
Johnson
Wynn
Hoeft
Bunning
Larsen
Sullivan
Palica
Porterfield
Brooklyn
St Loe
Philadelphia
Chica
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Padres
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Gomez
Wehmeier
Friend
Vicames
Sioux City
Des Moines
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
NorthwesternGets NCAA Cage Meet Field Expanded
The NCAA Executive Council increased the national basketball championships field from 14 to 17 conference champions plus eight at large entrants. Northwestern University was named host for the event set March 23-24. Regional tournaments were assigned for March 16-17 to Iowa, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Oregon State.
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NCAA
Northwestern University
Ohio Valley Conference
California Basketball Assn
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Oregon State
Omaha
University of California At Berkeley
U. S. Naval Academy
Yale
Tulsa and Jones win in sandlot state tourney
Tulsa defeated Sayre 8-4 and Jones beat Madill 9-3 to advance to the second round in the state sandlot baseball tournament. Winners bracket action continues with Chickasha facing Geary and Bethany meeting Cushing, while Sayre and Madill meet in a losers bracket game.
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Okla
Tulsa
Jones
Sayre
Madill
Geary
Bethany
Cushing
Baseball Roundup Links Bauer Mantle and More
Associated Press notes Monday home runs across major leagues featuring Bauer Mantle Yankees Sievers Sena tors Williams Plersall Red Sox Matthews Spahn Hemus Cardinals and Braves.
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Bauer
Mantle
Yankees
Sievers
Senators
Williams
Plersall
Red Sox
Mathews
Spahn
Braves
Hemus
Cardinals
Congress May Help Too in Boxing Clean Up
Detroit report on the National Boxing Association asking Congress to investigate professional boxing after FBI probes since June into the sport. NBA plans a seven man committee to draft nationwide uniform boxing laws as state laws vary. George Barton cites DOJ involvement and potential Senate testimony. Leader backs a national code.
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Anthony Petronella
NBA
George A. Barton
Minnesota Athletic Commission
Canada
Department of Justice
Barton
Washington
Senate
Julius Helfand
New York Athletic Commission
New York
FBI
United States
Abe Green
New Jersey Boxing Commis
Sion
Albert Klein
Gov. Leader
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Leader
Yanks and Bosox Clash Tonight in Tight AL Race
The Yankees and Indians share seed on a tight American League race as both teams win six of seven. New York moved a half game ahead of Cleveland after sweeping Baltimore in two doubleheaders, 5-4 and 12-6, to reclaim the lead.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
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Survey Shows Baseball Tilts Are Too Long
An Associated Press survey finds 1955 major league games run longer than in 1930 1940 and 1955 averages with more than 30 minutes extra over 25 years. Frick promises action at winter meetings to shorten wasted time while fans seek shorter faster paced games.
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Associated Press
Ford Frick
Frick
Hopman Eyes Davis Cup Shot Against United States
Australia's captain Harry Hopman moves toward the challenge round in Forest Hills as Italy’s Pietrangeli and Sirola challenge the Aussies. Hartwig and Hoad sparked the win at Germantown, while Pietrangeli praised Australia and predicted a 3-2 Aussie victory in the Davis Cup.
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Harry
Happy) Hopman
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Wolves
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Italy
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Lew Hoad
Orlando Sirola
Nicola Pietrangeli
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Hoad
Sirola
Ken Rosewall
Tony Trabert
Vic Seixas
Hopmann
Hartwig
Trabert
Forest Hills
Oklahoma City and Wichita win regional games in OC Legion event
Oklahoma City trimmed Overland Missouri 8-5 as James Thompson slugged a three run homer in the seventh to break a 4-4 tie and Bill Owens added a homer. Wichita rolled State Center Iowa 12-1 delivering a strong win in the American Legion regional tournament in Enid Oklahoma. Overland and Wichita meet tonight for a shot at Oklahoma City Wednesday in the double elimination tourney.
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Bill Owens
Losers To Play In Softball Meet
Two games in the loser's bracket of the YMCA church softball tournament are set for tonight at ABC Park. Centenary Methodist seeks its first win against First Methodist, which has one loss. The nightcap pits First Baptist, 0-1, against Cameron Baptist, 1-1, after two round-robin games.
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Braves Hit and Hurl HITTING
Braves display strong hitting and pitching, overpowering opponents with timely bats and solid mound work. Key players contribute runs and strikeouts as the team seeks momentum in the pennant race.
Negro Champion Can't Find Work in Flint
Herb Odom former National Intercollegiate boxing champion of 1954 and 1955 told the Flint City Commission he cannot get a job in his hometown due to racial prejudice. A MSU graduate in chemistry he starred on the university boxing team that won the NCAA title. He is the father of three.
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Herb Odom
Flint
Odom
Michigan State University
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Davis Cup lands in Australia led by Hoad Hartwig rout Italians
In Philadelphia, Australia seized the Davis Cup challenge round by taking a 3-0 lead over Italy as Lew Hoad and Rex Hartwig defeated Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola in straight sets.
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Nicola Pietrangeli
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Boxing results from New York and Austin show two point decisions
In New York Neal Rivers 156 outpointed Jimmy King 154 at 10 rounds in Niagara Falls. In Austin Johnny Ramos 127 outpointed Joe Govea 127 of San Antonio over 10 rounds.
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Tex
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Joe Govea
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Reed Favored in Air Force Tennis Open Singles
Airman Whitney Reed of Alameda California entering the second round is favored to win the open singles title for the third straight year in the worldwide Air Force tennis tournament held Tuesday.
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Dunn Shares Lead At Midway Marker Of Golf Qualifying
In Columbus Georgia Billy Dunn of Duncan Oklahoma and John Liechty of Iowa City Iowa led the International Jaycee Junior golf championship qualifying after 36 holes with 69s three under par at the Columbus Country Club 6 537 yard course. Georgia tops the team standings with 303 while California and Oklahoma are tied at 304.
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