Braves Big Four Narrow NL Pennant Gap Near End of July
Milwaukee’s Big Four Conley Spahn Burdette and Buhl powered a 5-1 win over St Louis as the Braves opened a larger lead in the NL race. The homerless night saw NYY and Chicago pull ahead over Detroit and other AL games with bursts by Mathews, Skowron, and a 27th intentional walk for Williams. Greenwell wins OT Golf Tourney at Wildwood, Ritter a close second with an eagle on 17th.
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Haney Quiet On Braves Pennant Chances Amid Streak
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney remains restrained about the Braves pennant hopes as they hold a strong NL lead. He notes seven other teams to beat, praises hitting led by Hank Aaron, and highlights pitcher Gene Conley’s late surge after injuries.
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Sarazen's 1935 Masters Double Eagle Remembered
Gene Sarazen’s famous #15 double eagle at Augusta in 1935 helped tie Craig Wood and force a playoff won by Sarazen. The shot, long debated as 230 or 232 yards, is celebrated with a plaque and a bridge at Augusta National. Hagen watched in quiet awe.
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13 Qualify For Wildwood Fall Tourney
A total of golfers earned berths in the Wildwood Golf Club Pall Tournament opening next weekend after the last day of qualifications. Notable scores include Herr 37-TM, Halderman 41.37, Siler 43, Raines 46, Wagner 42, Woodward 41.37, Harrington 45, Jones 38.77, Morris 41.40. A two way tie for low gross head.
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Bob Hammerle
John Bilust
Dave Woodward
Walt Payne
Wildwood Golf Club
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Tom Halderman
E.B Siler
Bill Raines
Tom Wagner
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Rob Schneider
Rave Woodward
Jack Harrington
C S Jones
Luther Morris
Allegheny College Coach Bob Garback Former Big League Catcher
Bob Garback, baseball coach at Allegheny College, previously played as a catcher in the major leagues, highlighting his professional background and current coaching role.
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Allegheny College
Britain's Truman Draws Praise In Wightman Cup Victory
SEWICKLEY Pa The United States claimed its seventh straight Wightman Cup as Britain's Christine Truman a 16 year old tall freckled player attracted praise for potential greatness. Truman despite two singles losses impressed in her first U.S. appearance with Althea Gibson defeating her 6 4 6 2.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues
The scoreboard shows New York beating Baltimore 7 to 2, Boston 84 over Washington 54, and Kansas City 74 over Cleveland 04. Detroit and Chicago results appear scrambled. Tuesday’s schedule lists Chicago at Cleveland, Baltimore at Washington, New York at Boston.
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Armco Triangles Split Twin Bill In Armco Diamond
The Armco Triangles beat Dayton Henry's Case 86 in six innings to win the first game, with Larry Kibler pitching both games and allowing three hits in game one and nine in game two. Day ton Henry's Case struggled as Armco hitters belted several extra bases including doubles by Bod Rocky Mount Marvin Shaw and Bert Bailey.
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Miss Thriftway Captures Second Gold Cup Victory
Miss Thriftway driven by Bill Muncey on Lake Washington won the 50th Gold Cup Sunday with a record 101.983 mph for the full race. Hawaii Kai In set a lap speed of 114 mph, and Slo-Mo-Shun TV’s lap mark of 108.663 mph stood previously. The Gale finished sixth as half a million spectators watched from shore and boatsدر
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Two Day Rest Sought for Reds Hurlers
Cincinnati grapples with a swamped schedule as a rainout forces a doubleheader makeup with the Cubs. Johnny Temple should return after a head injury, and the Reds chase a crucial NL tilt as a two game series shifts to Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 with a postponed opener recast into a twi night doubleheader.
Midget Auto Driver Killed In Crash
In Hagerstown Maryland a midget racer rammed another car at Canecocheague and flipped three times, killing the driver in the crash on Sunday.
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Pitching stars Sanford sparkles in Phillies win
Yesterday Jack Sanford allowed three hits and retired the last 16 batters in order as he tied his season mark with 13 44 in a 24 inning second win over the Giants. Nelson Fox starred for the White Sox with six hits in eight at bats, scoring five runs as Chicago split a doubleheader with Detratt.
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Yankee Tavern Triumph with 14-7 Victory
Yankee Tavern defeated its opponent 14 to 7 behind three first inning runs and six in the sixth. Charlie Fisher and Toady Madalfari each collected three hits as the team totaled 15 safeties. A. Withrow added a home run.
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Ohio Powerboats Enter Nationals in Worcester
Akron and Columbus area boat racers will travel to Worcester Massachusetts for the American Powerboat National Championships August 24 25. More than 30 000 enthusiasts observed the divisional races with Byron delivering a double victory. Ohio qualifiers include Dave Thomas Dayton who won class D hydroplane. Winners of top three positions in 16 events earn appearances at future meets.
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