Newk Debuts Roughly in Major League Loss for Indians
Don Newcombe in his first American League start with the Cleveland Indians was roughed up by the Washington Senators 9 4. Camilo Pascual tossed a five hitter with 11 strikeouts as Harmon Killebrew homered twice and drove in four. The day also featured the Yankees sweeping Detroit 3 2 and Baltimore trailing Sox as Kansas City closed in on Boston.
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Hemus reshapes Cardinals to vault toward NL pace
After a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Braves, the Cardinals climb to third place and sit 4 1/2 games back. Hemus lines White at first, Flood in center, Musial in left, a move that fuels a 24–14 record since the shift as Ernie Broglio earns his 12th win.
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Stan Musial
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Yogi Berra Faces Historic Yankee Games Milestone
The St. Louis native nears 1 800 Yankee games as only Gehrig and Ruth have played more for the Bronx Bombers. Berra’s career includes 1956 World Series heroics and a contract purchase that once sent him from Newark to New York. He may extend his run as a reserve catcher and pinch hitter with the all-time games record within reach.
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Roy Campanella
Liston Tops Ring Magazine Challenger List after Folley KO
Sonny Liston ascends to top title challenger status behind Floyd Patterson after a three round KO of Zora Folley on July 18. Folley falls to fourth, with Eddie Machen moving to second and Ingemar Johansson to third. other movement includes DeJohn and Cleroux entering top ten while Akins drops out. Ralph Dupas and Denny Moyer rise in 147-pound rankings.
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Zora Folley
Philadelphia
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Ring Magazine
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Eddie Machen
Portland
Ore
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Sweden
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Syracuse
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Dick Richardson
Big Boys
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Montreal
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Roy Harris
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Emile Griffith
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Don Jordan
Denny Moyer
Welterning
Los Angeles
Moyer
New Zealand Archer Journeys for Oxford Tourney
Jim Hincho a middle aged New Zealander travels from Oakland New Zealand to Vancouver and Oxford for the National Archery Association Tournament. He says he began archery after the last war while rifle shooting saw a bullet shortage. Hincho a master bowman represents the only non U S entrant in the five day event and is touring the country with his wife.
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Law's formula control conditioning and luck
Pirates right-hander Vern Law earned his 9th win of the season with a five hit shutout over the Dodgers, aided by teamwork, conditioning, and pinpoint control. He credited great support and praised his pitches and luck as key to Pittsburgh leading the NL pennant race three games.
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Tony Gonzales
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Patterson objects to November 1 title fight date
Boxing heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson complains promoters fixed November 1 for the title bout without his input. He says he will fight either before or after that date, but not on November 1.
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All Stars Meet Lebanon and New Boston at Harmon Park
Lebanon Little League all stars face New Boston all stars in a 5 30 p m game at Harmon Park tomorrow. The event features a lineup of local stars and promised competitive play in the late afternoon clash.
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Baseball scores and schedule notes from a busy midweek slate
New York 3 3 Detroit 2 2 with day and night doubleheader 14 innings first game 14 innings second 10 innings Baltimore 6 Chicago 2 N Washington 9 Cleveland 0 N Kansas City 10 Boston 4 N Wednesday games Kansas City at Boston 2 night Cleveland at Washington N Chicago at Baltimore N Detroit at New York N Thursday games Kansas City at Boston Washington at Chicago N Only games Cincinnati at Chicago 2 San Francisco at Philadelphia N Los Angeles at Pittsburgh N Milwaukee at St Louis N Games Cincinnati at Chicago
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Cleveland Club Fires Field Manager Joe Gordon
Cleveland releases Joe Gordon as field manager and hires Jimmy Dykes from Detroit to take over the Tigers post Gordon. Announcement made in Washington with Lane calling the move voluntary and aimed at a fresh start for both clubs. Gordon expresses gratitude and readiness for the Detroit challenge while noting Cleveland has underperformed this season.
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Four Continental League Teams Move Into Majors
The Continental League is folded but its expansion plan pushes the majors to add four teams by 1961. Walter O'Malley and Branch Rickey announce unanimous league approval with Lou Perini and Bill Shea cited. Possible new franchises include New York, Minneapolis-St Paul, and a Texas team.
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O'Malley Announces End of Continental League
The end came Tuesday when O'Malley finished his announcement. Rickey commented that the move signaled the league's end, saying obviously. Rickey then went up to Shea after.
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Rickey
Shea
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