Double Or Nothing Drives Phillies Toward NL Jackpot
The Phillies chase a National League edge by winning four double headers in ten days. Curt Simmons and Jim Hearn held St Louis to 6-2 and 11-4 in a pair of wins as Von McDaniel suffered his first ML defeat. Rip Repulski, Ed Bouchee, and Joe Senftt sparked two wins, while Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and New York teams posted various results. The Yankees surged with a grand slam by Bill Skowron after Billy Pierce and Ted Williams powered Boston’s offense in a split with Cleveland.
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Reds win again as Tebbetts seeks steady climb
The Cincinnati Redlegs defeated Pittsburgh in two games, with optimism about regaining confidence and Ted Kruszewski delivering power in the second game. Joe Nuxhall may be ready to win regularly, and the club eyes a move back to the top of the standings. Officials at Middletown Tennis Club praise the Ohio Valley Men's Invitational momentum and note potential for the National Sub-Teen Tournament in August. Frank Dykes joins Cleveland Indians as a talent scout bird dog, with interest in Fred Coliet from Lebanon Warriors.
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Fraser Sets 200 Meter Freestyle World Record in Honolulu
Dawn Fraser of Australia broke the 200 meter freestyle world record with 2 17 7 in the Keo Nakama meet finale in Honolulu marking the fourth day of top records. Shelley Mann, Sylvia Ruuska, and Nancy Ramey also set American marks or world bests as five records were set during the four day carnival ending with five American marks and several top showings by local and visiting swimmers.
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Brumfield Pitches Second No Hitter for Cubs
Larry Brumfield tossed his second straight no hitter to lift the Cubs to the CYO National League Tournament final. He beat the Reds 4 1 with 15 strikeouts as Dobroszi and Lind say each had two of the Cubs five hits. Cubs set to face the Dodgers after Dodgers earned a forfeit win over the Braves at Smith Park.
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Mrs Jean Mize Dies From Burns in Florida
Deland Florida Mrs Jean Mize 39 wife of former major league player Johnny Mize died Sunday from burns suffered Wednesday when she apparently dozed while smoking She leaves her husband an oranges grower and merchant re
Stengel credits system and muscle in late Yankee rally
Casey Stengel lauds a "system" as the Yankees surge past the White Sox 6-4 after trailing 3-1 in the opener. Bill Skowron belted a grand slam in the ninth, turning a loss into a three game AL lead. Esposito miscued on a potential force. Stengel explains how patience and muscle underpin late innings.
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Perini Pledges Action If Dodgers Leave New York
Brooklyn owner Perini said he would back legislation to keep a National League franchise in New York if Dodgers and Giants move west. He urged League unity behind O Malley if Dodgers relocate to Los Angeles and insisted any shift must preserve New York as an open NL city.
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Mantle Closing In On Williams
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees, aided by the respect of American League pitchers, is nearing Ted Williams league record for intentional bases on balls. Mantle drew his 15th intentional walk of the season in Sunday's opener with the Chicago White Sox, two short of Williams' AL mark of 17. The major league single season high is 26, set by Duke Snider of Brooklyn.
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Cubs May Wind Up kK Champs
New York The Chicago Cubs could become the all time strikeout champions of modern baseball as they trail by 533 strikeouts in 76 games. If continued this pace they would exceed 1,000 strikeouts for the season, surpassing the Washington Senators 877 mark last year.
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Ohio H S A A votes to raise finals ticket allotment
In Columbus the Ohio High School Athletic Association ended its summer meeting by increasing the regional and state basketball tournament allotment from $125 to $200 for participating teams. It also approved 2,000 book tickets for the 1958 state finals to be sold publicly starting February 15, limited to four tickets per mail order.
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Picked Fourth In Pre-Season Poll Surprises Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies, once predicted to finish near last, surge toward first as the season moves into the stretch. Manager Mayo Smith shuns predictions while Roy Hamey jokes about staying on top. Robin Roberts struggles, yet veterans Warren Hacker and Jim Hearn boost a resilient pitching staff. Rookie Jack Sanford shines as the Phils win back to back doubleheaders.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League standings show New York leading with 59 wins, Boston and Cleveland close behind. Weekly results include Chicago beating New York, Detroit sweeping Baltimore, and Washington rising. Tuesday forecasts list cross-league matchups. National League standings flag St Louis and Philadelphia atop, with Milwaukee and Brooklyn nearby. several night games and doubleheaders noted.
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Twin Win Brings Back Memories For Reds Fans
Cincinnati Redlegs snap a seven game skid with a doubleheader sweep over Pittsburgh Pirates led by Ted Kluszewski's two and Smoky Burgess's four base hits. Joe Nuxhall pitched well in the nightcap as Cincinnati piled up 19 hits and six runs in the sixth inning to erase a 6-3 deficit. Leithander Nuxhall earned the win in the opener, while Herschel Freeman secured his fourth victory. The Reds next face the New York Giants in a three game series starting Tuesday night.
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Ohio high school finals tickets go on sale February 15
Columbus The Ohio High School Athletic Association announces 2000 tickets for the 1958 state basketball finals will go on sale for ten days starting February 15. Semi finalists receive 1200 tickets and finalists in both A and AA divisions receive 2000. Further sale details to be announced.
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Kraft, Baker on One Hit Tilt for Knothole All-Stars
Johnny Kraft and Baker combined for a one hit game as 77 iCab's Knothole All-Stars blanked Cincinnati's Anderson Post 313 21 to 0. Kraft tossed three no hit innings while Baker allowed a double in the fourth. They fanned 16 in six innings. Lowe homered in the first, Sorrell homered in the third, and Sangster added three hits including a homer.
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Yankees rally with Skowron grand slam in 64 win over White Sox
In Chicago, Bill Skowron hit a pinch grand slam to fuel New York past the White Sox 64 after dropping the opener 3-1. Detroit dominated with a 10-2 rout on two homers, while Dartmouth names John E Otis Jr as captain elect for 1958, the 12th third baseman to lead since 1866.
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