Milwaukee Braves Farm System Shines With Promising Prospects
Lew Johnson notes Milwaukee Braves rely on a deep farm system led by John Mullen with 12 clubs, five atop their leagues, plus players like Bob Trowbridge Dale Hendrickson Duke Spangler John Covington and Earl Hersch driving optimism for a future pennant as Milwaukee trails the Dodgers.
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Hearn Hurls Giants Past Dodgers in 10-2 Win
Giants star Jim Hearn homered twice and drove in four as New York beat Brooklyn 10-2. He improved to 8-8, helping the interborough series stand at 1-1. Al Dark backed him with a triple and two RBIs, while Wes Westrum and Mueller contributed key hits in a six-run fifth.
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Land and Riley Advance To Jayhawk Open Finals
In TOPEKA Oklahoma Citys Gene Land and Kansas Citys Bob Riley reach the Jayhawk Open mens singles final with Land No 1 seed and Riley No 2 seed. Land defeated Ed Doane 6 3 7 5. Riley beat Charles Cunningham 6 0 6 4.
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Moylan and Tully Reach New York Tennis Finals
Eddie Moylan of Trenton and Bill Tully of Yonkers, the top seeds, advanced to the finals of the New York State Tennis Championships in Hartsdale on July 9 after winning semifinal matches. Moylan defeated his opponent, and Tully joined him in the final round.
Turley Throws Two-Hit Shutout as Yankees Top Senators
New York pitcher Bob Turley baited Washington with a two hit game while Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle pace a 4-0 win. Berra homered doubled and tripled driving in all four runs, Mantle added a double and four singles, and Turley logged a no hit bid until a sixth inning single by Pete Runnels with one out.
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Chisox Hurt Indians 6-0 Behind Johnson’s 12 Ks
Connie Johnson struck out 12 and allowed six hits as Chicago beat Cleveland 6-0. Walt Dropo’s three run homer in the second powered the win, with George Kell and Bob Nieman driving runs in the inning. Johnson and Johnson’s mound work and Sox eight hits off Wynn, Feller, and Wight sealed the shutout.
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Musial's grand slam lifts Cardinals past Cubs in 4-2 win
Stan Musial belted a grand slam as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-2. Tom Poholsky limited Chicago to six hits for his third win, backed by solid defense and timely scoring as the Cardinals moved into fifth place.
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Pinch Hit Three-Run Blast Lifts Lawton Over McAlester
Lawton Braves prevail 11 to 7 over the McAlester Rockets as Jerry Williams delivers a pinch hit three-run homer in the eighth. Phil Williams adds four RBIs with a homer, triple, and double. Pearce collects four hits in five at bats. The teams meet again tonight in Lawton.
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Seminole Defeats Ponca City 6-3 in Baseball Clash
Seminole right hander PK George Cockrell held Ponca City to nine hits for a 6-3 win at home. Frank Peec belted a solo homer for Ponca City in the fourth. Charley Secrest led Seminole with a triple and a double in two trips as the winners broke the game open with a four-run seventh.
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Standings and Sunday results in major leagues and leagues
The chart shows American League standings and recent results with teams like Kansas City Baltimore Boston and New York. Sunday games included New York 4 Washington 0 and Cleveland 0 Chicago 6 while Kansas City defeated Detroit 2 and Baltimore beat Boston 5 4. Other leagues report San Diego 4 Hollywood 8 and Allentown 5 Albany 2 among scores across the coast and eastern circuits.
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Racing ace dies in Wicklow Leinster Trophy race
London rider Don Beauman aged 26 died from injuries after his car left the track on a bend during the Leinster Trophy race in Wicklow Ireland today.
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Miami Team Cups Public Links Title
In Indianapolis a Miami team won the Harding Cup in city team play ahead of the USGA Public Links event. The 224-stroke total beat three teams in heat at Coffin Municipal Golf Course. Bartender Joe San Filippo led with 72, joined by Marshall Carlson at 75 and Ralph Allen at 77.
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College Stars Gain Half Ton Of Beef To Throw At Pros
CHICAGO July 9 The College All-Stars today gained half a ton in line material for their Aug 12 clash with the Cleveland Browns. Accepting invitations were guards Jim Salisbury UCLA Frank Mincevich South Carolina Gene Lamone West Virginia and Hank Ballough Michigan State.
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Dodgers Fast Getaway and Giants Flop Shock Baseball First Half
A New York July 9 summary notes the Dodgers rapid surge and Giants collapse reshaping the 1955 season. It highlights injuries to Cleveland stars, Yankees relief brilliance, Cubs and Tigers young players rising, Ted Williams’ return, and surprise upstarts Kansas City and Pittsburgh. Brooklyn leads the National League while Boston and Detroit threaten in the American. The Giants slump from last year’s World Series win to a potential second division stands as the season’s biggest mystery.
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