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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1957

Page

18

Musial Sparks Cardinals Past Giants In 8-0 Rout

Stan Musial went 4-for-4 with two two-run homers and Stan Jones pitched six strong innings of the Cardinals 8-0 win over the New York Giants. The victory, part of a six-game streak, moved St. Louis atop the National League standings as Brooklyn fell further back. Hodges set an NL mark with his 13th bases loaded homer of his career.

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Reds Battle Phillies in Narrow Comeback Win

Cincinnati Weathering a slide, the Reds rallied for a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia to move ahead of the Phillies in the NL standings. They remain behind St. Louis Milwaukee and Brooklyn, with losses piling up as the season nears the stretch run.

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Close Again in Pennant Race as Phils Top Reds

In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Cincinnati 4 to 3 after a late eighth inning rally. Stan Lopata and Rip Repulski homered, Gus Bell doubled and Frank Robinson scored in the early Cincinnati runs. Curt Simmons struggled as Cincinnati surged in the eighth, but Smoky Burgess and Ed Bailey delivered the decisive runs for Philadelphia.

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Reds Slip In An Upset Bring Down Phillies On Hamilton Night

Cincinnati attendance grows while the Reds face a surprising Phillies squad, drawing a sparse crowd on Hamilton Night. The piece notes money talks in baseball, comparing Mantle Ruth and DiMaggio era salaries, and mentions minor league moves including Jerry Leak and Art Baker joining the Reds system with spring plans in Georgia.

Talbert predicts U S sweep of Brazil in Davis Cup

In Brookline Massachusetts the American Davis Cup team opens the zone final against Brazil with captain Bill Talbert predicting a 5 0 victory. Sam Giammalva faces Armando Veiera and Vic Seixas meets Carlos Fernandes as the U S seeks momentum in the early singles.

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National League Standings and Thursday Results

National League table shows St Louis 56 40 Milwaukee 60 41 Brooklyn 58 42 Cincinnati 56 44 Philadelphia 56 45 New York 43 58 Pittsburgh 66 Chicago 33 66 Thursday results Brooklyn 12 Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3 St Louis 8 New York 4. Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 3. Schedule notes include New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Milwaukee among others.

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Paxton Talks Basketball To Kiwanis Club

Jimmy Paxton former Dayton University star who played for the Minneapolis Lakers last season spoke at the Kiwanis Club at the Manchester Hotel yesterday. He is set to join the Cincinnati Royals this season and answered questions on bringing pro basketball to Cincinnati this fall and his play in pro and college circles. Paxton at 6 6 said he is considered too small to play forward in the pros.

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Lead in All-American golf tourney narrows to Oliver

Ed Porky Oliver, a 40 year old family man, held a one stroke lead after a 66 as the All-American golf tourney began at Tom OShanter. Bill Casper followed with 67 and Sammy Snead was among third here in a 240 player field. The event precedes the World championship with a 3500 prize.

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Local Boys See Reds Play Knothole Day at Crosley Field

Middletown youths may attend the annual Knothole Day game at Crosley Field one week from tomorrow. A one dollar fee to Charlie Sullivan covers transportation to the Cincinnati Redlegs game against the Chicago Cubs. No more than 200 boys will be taken. Knotholers with transport can get Knothole pass cards from Sullivan.

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Essig Eyes Record as Young Publinx Champ

18 year old Don Essig of Indianapolis survives a tense semifinal at Hershey to reach the final in the National Public Links. He defeated defending champion Junie Buxbaum at the 19th hole and faces seasoned contenders like Gene Towry in the 36 hole semifinal lineup.

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Boyd Favored To Extend Win String To Five

NEW YORK Chicago's Bob Boyd aims to extend a five fight winning streak by defeating Californian Willie Vaughn in a 10 round match at St Nicholas Arena. Boyd, 23, seeks a repeat of his recent comeback momentum after a disputed decision over Willie, with NBC to carry the Friday night telecast.

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Pro Players Union Gains Limited NFL Backing

NFL Commission Bert Bell announced recognition of the NFL Players Assn at a House Antitrust subcommittee hearing. Nine clubs approved while three offered cautious support. owners contest Bell’s authority to bind the league without broader club approval.

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