Drysdale Faces Late Spring Slump in Tight NL Clash
With Don Drysdale mired in a six game winless stretch the Dodgers look to salvage their pennant hopes in a final three week sprint. Los Angeles opens a two game set with Philadelphia as San Francisco and Milwaukee hold momentum in the race.
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Reds Outline Pitching Hopes For Next Season
The Cincinnati Reds, in Chicago for a doubleheader with the Cubs, showcased top farm hands as potential big league pitchers. Claude Osteen, Jim Bailey, Mike Cuellar, Ted Weiand, Wammy Douglas, and Jim Maloney are among the prospects invited to the majors, with Purkey and Hook set to start the twin bill against Hobbie and Hillman.
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Preseason clambake reveals high school grid plans
WPFB hosts an annual pre season gathering noting Clarence McDade of Franklin High says the Franklin vs Miamisburg game will be in Middletown at Barnjit Stadium around Sept 25 with 4000 to 5900 expected. Marvin Bud McCollum says Taft faces junior high talent shifts and aims to build a feeder system. Franklin will drop two years of athletic eligibility, leaving only three grades in high school. Cincinnati Bearcats expect a strong football year and Oscar Robertson rumors of departure contradicts reports of a final Bearcats season. sunset Park games are cited with Robertson rival Jerry Lucas scoring rumors debunked.
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Pro Rams Eye Title From Solid Rookies Core
Los Angeles Rams enter the season as a strong title threat led by Bill Wade at QB and stars like Jon Arnett and Ollie Matson. Veterans Sid Gillman relies on Gene Brito, Lou Michaels, Les Richter and others to anchor a potentially weak secondary while eight rookies vie for roles including Sam Williams and John Guizik.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Mixed From 1950s Ledger
The table lists teams and records for the American and National leagues with wins losses and games back, followed by Wednesday and Thursday schedules showing matchups such as Cincinnati at Chicago and Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Additional results include Chicago defeating Kansas City in ten innings and various minor league scores from Louisville to Denver.
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Face Determined He Won't Lose This Season
SAN FRANCISCO AP Baron Elroy Face of the Pittsburgh Pirates vows not to lose this season despite recent rough outings. The relief ace, sporting a 17 0 record, credits teammates for support and notes only 15 games remain to tie Carl Hubbell and Rube Marquard’s consecutive-win records with 24 and 19 straight.
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Colts Ready Understudy For Vital Op Position
Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank plans for Unitas injury by naming Ray Brown starter against the Eagles while Andy Nelson tests as backup. Ewbank also criticizes pass protection after a bad showing against Pittsburgh and vows improvement. In Green Bay, Ron Kramer set to return to bolster the end position as Vince Lombardi shifts Hawkins to starting halfback for Washington game. Redskins enhance defensive backfield by acquiring Bill Stits from San Francisco. Giants trim roster to 44, releasing Maynard Williams and Jelacie.
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Olmedo Faces Fourth Round in National Tennis Title Chase
Alex Olmedo battles Chuck McKinley of St. Louis in a crucial fourth round match as the National Tennis Championship ramps up. The pressure rises with potential earnings tied to his victory, while stars like Neale Fraser and Rod Laver advance in the men’s draw amid Australian dominance. Dorothy Head Knode advances in the women’s bracket.
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Missouri three coaches shaped Hank Kuhlmann’s football career
Hank Kuhlmann, a Winston-Salem catcher in the Carolina League, played fullback under three Missouri head coaches Don Faurot, Frank Broyles, and Dan Devine, illustrating a linked sporting journey across baseball and football programs.
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Veteran Hurler Posts 19th Win
White Sox ace Early Wynn, 39, earns his 19th win with a 3-2 10 inning victory over Kansas City. Wynn tops the AL in wins, drives Chicago to 86th victory, closing in on a fifth 20 win season as Chicago begins a nine game East trip. Snyder, Lollar, Aparicio, Rivera figure in late drama as Oakland’s rally falls short.
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Layne Expected To Get Court Delay In Drunken Driving Case
Bobby Layne star quarterback faces drunken driving charges after an exhibition game in Austin. Attorney Frank Erwin plans a first continuance motion claiming Layne had only a beer or two after the game. County attorney says the motion is typically granted. Layne was arrested August 23 after a minor collision and previously found guilty of leaving the scene and fined 25 dollars.
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Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press
Pitching Star Early Wynn of the White Sox won his 19th game, tops in the American League, in a 3-2 10 inning win over the Athletics as he allowed six hits and struck out four. Hitting star Luis Aparicio singled, scored the first run, and drove in the tie breaking run with his third single.
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Jim Landis Emerges As Key White Sox Bat Man
Chicago manager Al Lopez praises center fielder Jim Landis as a catalyst in the White Sox drive to a five game lead in the American League pennant race. Landis climbed from a May .125 to a .397 run over his last 17 games and has been hot through 87 games since May.
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Indians manager saga: Gordon, Lane weigh next season
Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane said no official decision on Joe Gordon’s future with the Indians will be made until after the current season. Lane favors one year contracts and will evaluate the situation for 1960. He credited Gordon for the team’s improving performance and hinted finding a better replacement would be difficult if a change is needed.
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Richardson Stops Watson in San Jose Fight Card
Willie Richardson of San Jose knocked out Clyde Watson in San Jose while Frankie Valdez of San Antonio and Lauro Salas of Mexico fought to a draw in San Antonio.
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Schenley Smooth American Gin Debuts In 80 Proof Form
A new gin dubbed Schenley Smooth American Gin or S A promises 80 proof smoothness with no vermouth debates. The ad notes 100 percent grain neutral spirits, a $3.61 fifth price, code 334B, from Schenley Distillers Co. New York City.
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