Yankees name Grim favorite for 1954 AL byages
The Yankees rate Bob Grim as the 1954 American League rosie of the year with a 14-4 record and standout wins against first division rivals. Whitey Ford forms a strong front line with Grim as Yogi Berra touts Grim’s four pitch arsenal and clutch performances against Cleveland.
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Dick Zerms
New York Yankees
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Dean Stone
Washington
Bill Tudo
Detroit
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Amon
ATS
Bushavick
Brooklyn
Whitey Ford
Squthnan
Gasey Stengel
Ole Case
Allie Reynolds
Eddie Lopat
Yori Bera
Bob
Clevelant
Yankee
Walt
Othey
Canade Keeps Hope in AmeriCas Cup Golf
London Ont. Canada nearly upended the United States as Norman Mos of Kitchener led Canada to one of three singles victories in the final day. The Americans still held 14 points to Canada 13 after the two day event. Mexico ended without a score at London Hunt Club Course.
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United States
Mos
Norman
Kitchener
Ont
Canada
Mexico
London Hunt Club
Andrade seeks 26th straight win in TV boxing card
Cisco Andrade 22 year old from California aims for a 26th consecutive victory tonight in a 10 round lightweight bout against Philadelphia contender Bolden Abrams. The event is part of Autrey night on ABC Channel 7 Los Angeles. Abrams, a former prelim fighter, hopes to gain a national breakthrough on the televised card.
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Cisco Andrade
Andrade
Bolden Abrams
ABC
Channel 7
Los Angeles
Andrace
Bel
Calif
Fort Ord
Bahe
Herman
Ralpi
Garmbrina
South Gcte
Percy Bassett
Hoacine Khali
Armand Savoie
Johnny DiGillio
Mecca
New York City
Abrams
Davey Gallarde
Washington, D. C
Lions Crush College All Stars 31-6 at Soldier Field
Detroit Lions dominance over the College All-Stars was highlighted by a strong ground game and a one-platoon strategy. Tom Dublinski led Detroit, scoring on three short runs while Doak Walker and Lew Carpenter added rushing touchdowns. Lattner fumbled opening, Latiner scored for the All-Stars, but the Lions built a 17-0 lead and cruised to victory before 93,470 at Soldier Field.
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Veryl Switzer
Kansas State
Detroit Lions
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Lions
Marley Swell
Associated Press
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Ville and
Suale
Bobby Tlayar
Lattner
Parker
Taé
Farber
Lion
Tom Dublinski
Detroit
Buddy Parker
Notre Dame
Johnny Latiner
Chicago Bears
Tattnor
Jim Martin
Doak Walker
Lew Carpenter
Flo
Carpenter
Kim Tatum
Maryland
Sim Deran
Neil Worden
Tatum
Lionas
Hearreine Arterersten
Dione Triker
Katd
Martin
Wield
Lienn
Marve
Mighty Mouse Toski Confident He'll Hold Midpoint Lead
Chicago AP reports Bob Toski, nicknamed Mighty Mouse, believes he can maintain a mid-point lead at Tam O Shanter, aiming for the tournament's largest payoff in its history. The feature describes Toski's confident, powerful driving and his jockey-like build contrasted with a Paul Bunyan club swing as he pursues the title.
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Tam
Chicago
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Tam O'Shanter
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Bob Toski
Dynamo
Livingston
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Radio and TV Sports Highlights Mix Broadcast Schedule
Radio and television listings describe sports programming across stations KPE, KGY, KARE and others. The notes include mentions of the Tigers, White Sox, golf headlines, and a rising golfer from Livingston with references to career milestones and notable figures like Arnold Palmer.
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Cetulla
Reed
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Semone
Attias Mao So
Bastia Kgy
Televisuis Bacihal
RABC
Tigers
Winte Sox
Kare
Hollywood
Reuaty Tairavers
Sarainge
HUNT
KITY
Adres
Busy Week End for Pros Preseason Games Feature Several NFL Exhibitions
A busy preseason slate unfolds with three Friday night games and one on Sunday. Green Bay meets Chicago at night, Philadelphia faces Baltimore, and Chicago plays Pittsburgh. Cleveland showcases four squads in Massillon while Otto Graham leads the Browns. Sunday Matchups include the 49ers vs Giants at Kezar Stadium with the 49ers beating Fort Ord and the Giants losing to the Rams.
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Citzeus
Chicago Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Cabs
Chicago Bears
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland Browns
Massillon
Otto Graham Lea‘ling
George Ratterman
San Francisco 49Ers
New York Giants
Kezar Stadium
49Ers
Ft. Ord
Giants
Los Angeles Rams
Rickey's Pirates to be replaced by advisor role
Branch Rickey to step down as Pirates general manager in November 1955 with his son citing Crosby's opposition to a costly rebuilding plan. Crosby owns 20 percent of the club and has resisted further funding while Rickey moves to an advisory chief scout role focusing on players trades training and scouting.
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Pirates
Branch Rickey, Jr
Rickey
Fittsburgh
Crosby
Branch
Nickey
Crosty
Gus Bell
Cincinnati Redlegs
Sell
Croshy
Rickey, Sr
Pittsburgh
Rickey, Sry
Hickey
Dodgers Triumph Over Giants as Erskine Shines
Dodgers edge Giants 8 2 with Carl Erskine delivering a superb pitching performance. Roy Campanella and Carl Furillo homered, boosting Brooklyn within three games of the lead while Walter Alston praised Erskine and stressed the long road ahead for the pennant chase. Jackie Robinson and Reese weighed in on the victory as the team kept pressing to overtake New York.
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Walter Alston
Erskine
Dodgers
New York
Roy Campanelle
Harvey Haddix
Cardinals
Carl
Ersuine
Carl Furijlo
Alston
Jackie Robison
Reese
Milwaukee Braves Narrow Gap in pennant chase
Milwaukee closes within four games of the leaders after a 5-2 win over Chicago as Brooklyn beats New York Giants 3-2. Del Crandall homers in the ninth, Carl Furillo hits a seventh inning homer for Brooklyn, and Maglie and Eye single near the midgame. Giants rally with doubles by Mueller and Irvin but fall. Chicago edge Detroit 1-0 in 16 innings. Phillies beat Washington 3-2. Pirates take two from Philadelphia 9-3 and 5-0, while St Louis dominates Cincinnati 10-5.
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Braves
Brooklyn
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Reds
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del Crancall
Carl Furilio
Sal Maglc
Carl Eyeskine
Brooklyyn
Don Mueller
Monte Irvin
Wsena
Larshman
Ai Aner
Philadelphia
Washington
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