Baseball standings and results from Tuesday games across leagues
American League chart shows Cleveland New York and Washington leads with several teams. Tuesday night results include Cleveland 6 New York 1 and Philadelphia 8-6. Chicago at Boston postponed. National League note Milwaukee 2 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 14-7 Pittsburgh 23 New York 5. Southern and American associations list several scores and postponed games.
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Fort Worth Cats Near First Division Playoff Push
Fort Worth holds a half game back of San Antonio as the Cats surge late in the Texas League race. Fort Worth beat Oklahoma City 2 1 with an unearned run scoring, while San Antonio was rain delayed. Tulsa edged Dallas 4 3 in 12 innings as the playoff chase tightens with seven games left.
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Larsen Bartzen Duel Aussie Foes In Net Features
In Forest Hills New York fierce National tennis championships action resumes after rain. Lars en battles Ashley Cooper while Bartzen meets Neale Fraser as Tony Trabert and others seek titles with Seixas Becker Rosewall and Hart in other high profile matches. Beverly Baker Fleitz leads women with Louise Ganzenmuller and Rose Maria Reyes as Doris Hart contests Mrs. Raymond Jones.
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Oklahomans In The Majors
Bobby Morgan's three hits including a double helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Redlegs. Gene Conley pitched the Milwaukee Braves to a 2-0 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers for his 14th decision of the year. Randy Jackson collected one hit in eight at bats as the Chicago Cubs swept a doubleheader from the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-2 and 7-3. Alvin Dark contributed a single in five at bats as the New York Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3.
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Sizzling Cleveland Equals Record For Wins In Month
The Cleveland Indians matched an American League record with 26 wins in August after a 6 to 1 victory over the Yankees. The feat ties the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics for most wins by a team in a single month.
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Gavilan Saxton Title Fight Called Off by Virus
Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan contracted a virus forcing cancellation of his title bout with Johnny Saxton on the eve of the fight. Promoter Herman Taylor and the International Boxing Club suspended the telecast as Gavilan was placed on an unavailable list pending recovery. The bout may be rescheduled for October.
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Bombers Justify Tag Of Favorite With Third Win
Wichita Boeing Bombers extend unbeaten run in the national non pro baseball tournament by defeating Atwater Merced 3 1 to 1 behind Jim Morris three hitter. Orleans Sparklers win on a passed ball in 11th to eliminate New London Electric Boats. Columbus Beulah Park Jockeys fall 5 4 to Cotton Kings. Tonight features Dubuque Star Brewers versus Holden Chiefs with two more teams sent home.
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California Bears Build Massive Line For 1954 Football
California's line dominates the 1954 outlook with a 6'7" 255-pound tackle John Garzoli and a 6'2" average 214 pounds. The oversized front aims to boost Walder's play calling and Larson's dual threat as a runner and passer.
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Colorado Coach Praises Buffs Ahead Of Drake Clash
Colorado coach Dal Ward says the 1954 Buffaloes look bigger and faster than 1953, with backfield strength led by Carroll Hardy and Frank Bernardi. The squad begin double daily practices in Boulder for the Sept 18 opener versus Drake. Emerson Wilson and Sam Maphis are expected at fullback and quarterback respectively.
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Strader Scouting 14 Niners Games. Berkeley Biz Ties
Norman Red Strader former Yankee football coach scouts 14 San Francisco 49ers games this season and runs a cense business in Berkeley. The report notes his dual role in sports scouting and local enterprise while outlining his current engagement with the 49ers.
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Tulsa Drills Open With 45 Players For A&M Season
Oklahoma A&M begins fall practice with 45 players expected at Tulsa led by Bernie Witucki. Eight lettermen return as Witucki relies on second year eligibles to fill gaps after a 1953 season with heavy losses. Tulsa hosts Hardin-Simmons while Oklahoma A and M travel to Wyoming and Oklahoma meets California at Berkeley on Sept 18.
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State Junior Golf Champ Wins In National Tourney
Betsy Cullen of Tulsa Oklahoma won a national junior golf tournament in Bridgeport Pennsylvania. She defeated Sue Driscoll of Normandy Missouri 1 up in the finals after advancing as a top contender. Diane Reed of Denver was eliminated in earlier rounds.
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