Teams Hopes Hinge On Crucial NL Race Questions
The National League pennant chase tightens as injuries deplete Braves and Cardinals while Dodgers surge. Cubs and Giants face pivotal games. Reds seek form against Pirates. Yankees also in lineup battles as schedule unfolds. Key matchups include Braves vs Phillies and Dodgers vs Cardinals with top clubs jockeying for position.
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Aaron Best Clutch Hitter In Baseball
New York report ranks Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves as baseball's top clutch hitter with seven game winning hits this season. Dee Hoak and Bill Skowron trail in the National and American leagues respectively, while other notable clutch batters include Gino Cimoli Del Enos Slaughter and Billy Banks. The AP stat bureau notes that certain late inning hits count toward the category and cites Mantle and Robinson as previous leaders with eight each in 195?
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Bell Claims He Not Heat Winner
New York lightweight Bobby Bell refused to credit the heat for his win over Courchesne at St Nicholas Arena Monday night. He stopped Courchesne in the eighth round by technical knockout after Courchesne collapsed in his corner. Doctors called it heat prostration, estimating 110 degrees under the television lights.
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Bowling Race Grows Tighter in Summer League Standings
The Men's Monday Night Summer League tightened as the top six teams sit within eight points with one week remaining. Team No. 3 fell to Amer Really after Pete Benson posted 363, while Ray Carter's Garage dropped three points despite Gene Stovall and Jack Shea scoring well for the losers. Clover Printing lost to 18th FA Bras dint as Toohey posted 241 552, and Call Supply beat Brumlin's by three with Charles Staloch netting 203 327. Lupi and Bunde remain first in the ragtime doubles with 1276 handicap total.
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Second Seed Buchholz Wins Western Junior Test
CHAMPAIGN Illinois Frid Buchholz the No 2 seed of St Louis turned in an impressive performance yesterday in the opening rounds of the Western Junior and Bays Tenis Tournament Although rain postponed many matches Buchholz unbeaten by a junior this year defeated Steve McKinnon of Winnetka and Brian Eisner of Manitowoc Wis by identical 64 61 scores
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Kansas City Releases Pitcher to Denver Club
Denver Bears acquire left handed pitcher Gene Host from Kansas City on option after a scattered season. Bol Howsam, general manager of the Americas Association club, announced the move amid a season ending shuffle. Host had 1 win and 15 losses for Charleston last year before joining the Tigers, then moved through Lille Rock and Buffalo via various options.
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Woodson Praises 1957 College All Star Squad
Illinois halfback Abe Woodson hails the 1957 College All Star team as the best possible selection. He notes speed and size on the line and backs, praises the quarterbacks, and believes the Stars can challenge the New York Giants at Soldier Field. He emphasizes the collective size and speed and predicts a strong performance against the Giants.
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Six Skippers On Hot Seat This Season
New York based report lists six major league managers under pressure for 1958. Fred Haney Braves Fred Hutchinson Cardinals Bob Scheffing Cubs Kerby Farrell Indians Jack Tighe Tigers Lou Boudreau Athletics face precarious futures as clubs seek strong campaigns and possible replacements.
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Fred Hutchinson
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All America Grid Selection To Run With Coaches Aaa And General Mills
The original Walter Camp All-America team will continue under joint sponsorship of the American Football Coaches Association and General Mills. United Press will distribute the selections as a feature, succeeding Collier's which ceased publication last January. Cornell coach Lefty James, Bud Wilkinson, and Russ McLaughry spoke at a Minneapolis chamber event confirming the change.
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Dallas Ramos In TL Race
The Texas League standings show Dallas leading by nine games after a decisive 11-1 win over Shreveport. Houston lost 5-0 to Park Worth while Austin swept Tulsa and San Antonio toppled Oklahoma City, widening the gap with Tulsa and squeezing the battle for other spots.
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Tatum Will Miss Magicians Tour
Harlen Magicians captain Marquis Haynes announced Monday that Reece Goose Tatum will skip the fall-winter tour. Haynes also said Josh Grier and other players have accepted terms and will play this season. The Magicians are set to start the season in October.
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Goose) Tatum
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Orange Bowl loosens limits on conference ties
Orange Bowl officials voted to end the contract with the Atlantic Coast Conference and allow invitations from any region. The Big Eight champion may appear in 1953 and beyond, with future hosts possibly drawn from Army Navy or top Eastern teams as broadcast interests push for a wider field. Joe Adams cited a plan to expand selection while keeping a Big Eight host.
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Braves Meet Paris Tonight in Texas Series
The Lawton Braves travel to Paris Texas for a three day series that may be affected by weather. After rainouts in Greenville last night and Saturday, Greenville won twice 2 0 with another rainout Sunday. The Braves return home Friday for Kids Night and a six day home stand against Texas teams. Don Pearson, with an 18 4 record, is likely to start tonight.
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Oilers Sink Into Cellar After Slugfest Loss
Seminole Oilers drop to last in Sooner State League after a 29 hit slugfest win by Ponca City 9 2. Billy Williams hits a fifth inning double driving in Don Biebels for the decisive run as Paris rallies late. Shawnee tops Paris 6 0 in the other game.
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Broadmoor Invitational Golf Trials Wind Up Today
Broadmoor Course in Colorado Springs hosts the second qualifying round of the 36th annual Invitational Golf Tournament. Defending champion Fred Brown of Los Angeles and Jim English of Topeka are among favorites as 108 players compete for medalist honors led by Howard Creel of Colorado Springs with a 69. Ed Turner of Wichita and Lee Coffey of Ardmore posted top qualifying scores.
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Kids Baseball Tournament Moves Into Second Round
Lawton area youth baseball enters round two with 13 games scheduled at Memorial Park ABC Park and Lawton High School. Frederick defends title against Wilson at ABC Park. Wilson Midgets open vs Cache near Lawton HS. Tommy Jemison no hits as Jefferson Midgets beat Garfield 8 2. 53 teams across Peewee Midget Junior divisions. games start 3 30 pm with night games at 8 pm on ABC Park lights.
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Baltimore Morale Booster Considered With Songs
Baltimore Orioles seek a morale boost with a team song and fan suggestions. One proposal is Open The Door Richards, while an official considers Umen as the inspiration. A darkhorse entry is Dat Kill The Birds by EB L White.
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Campbell Postpones Jet Hydro Speed Attempt on Canandaigua Lake
Donald Campbell says he will delay his attempt for a boat speed record on Canandaigua Lake to improve safety. He proposes boosting patrol boats from nine to 75 and training more patrol personnel to prevent accidents with pleasure boats.
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Colonels Earn Tourney Rest
The Lawsen Fort Sill Colonels beat Chickasha 9 to 3 to open District 6 American Legion junior baseball play and earn a day off. H W Green scattered six hits for his second win. Johnny Bateman doubled in the first Colonels run and Nel Williams added a run on his single.
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Schwartz Victim in Tennis Meet
Long Beach NY entrant Schwartz opened second round action at the 8th annual Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships at Merion Cricket Club. Notable results include Vic Seixas beating David Nelson 6-4 6-1 and Sammy Giammalva defeating Barry Walraven 6-3 6-2, while Crawford Henry ousted Selwig 6-4 4-6 6-4.
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Meteor Isl Wins Honors In 333 Mile Yacht Race
Meteor IT, a defoot cutter owned by Hank Burkard of Detroit, won overall honors in the Chicago to Mackinac Island Yacht Race. Meteor DT completed the 333 mile run in 50 hours 37 minutes 11 seconds, with a corrected time of 39 hours 18 minutes 32 seconds.
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