NL pennant race tightens as Braves and Dodgers surge
Milwaukee Braves hold first and a full game lead over the Dodgers after a doubleheader sweep in Chicago while Brooklyn defeats the Giants. Cincinnati loses in St Louis dropping three games back, and St Louis gains ground with a 6-5 13th inning win. St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Brooklyn each eye the pennant as the race narrows.
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National League standings and results recap
NL standings show Milwaukee 83 4 606 Brooklyn 82 55 4599 Cincinnati 90 57 5843 St Louis 68 68 500 Philadelphia 63 72 .467 Pittsburgh 60 78 435 New York 80 etc. Sunday results include Brooklyn 6 New York 1 Milwaukee 7 5 Chicago 4 3 St Louis 6 Cincinnati 5 in 13 innings Pittsburgh 4 5 Philadelphia 1 10 innings.
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Shatters 50 To Repeat As High Gunner Shatters 50 To Repeat As High Gunner
JERRY NARDIELLO reports Middletown’s JERRY LEAK, a recent Middletown High grad, starred at the Nebraska State League where he posted a 7-4 record for Superior after a midseason slump caused by a finger blister. In others news, George Wagner of Dayton won the industrial classic with a 50 straight, leading Armco No. 4 to victory in a 233-target team score at the Middletown Sports Club.
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National Cash Register No. 4
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Newport
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Glenn Oswald
Bob Gais
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George Kroplin
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Senators farm camp eyes next spring for pitcher
The team manager, a former infielder, left the hurlers to themselves while Jerry learned both curve and fastball in one motion. Leak said the change improved his curve. Ossie Bluege, Senators farm director and former manager, inspected the group and assisted with instruction during the final campaign stages. Next year remains uncertain. he will be sent to the Senators' farm camp and placed based on spring performance.
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Basilio Aims to Join Two-Term Welterweight Champs List
Basilio, 29, from Chittenango New York, bids to become the ninth two term welterweight champion in a 15 round rematch with Johnny Saxton at War Memorial Syracuse New York. Basilio is the favorite at 8-5 after losing the title in Chicago on a disputed decision.
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Cherwell Victor Wins Steeplechase at Fair Hills
Cherwell the nine year old gelding owned by W C Robinson Jr of Ligonier Pennsylvania led from three jumps from home to win the Fox Catcher National Cup Steeplechase for the second time at Fair Hills Maryland The win came in a four horse field with Crag trained by Mrs A J Smithwicks finishing second Amike owned by W M Curvea finishing third The purse paid Cherwells owner 2520 dollars with winning payouts of 7 280 and 220 to the exacta is 2 80 and 2 20.
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Bears Top Steelers 21 to 10 in Chicago Duel
The Chicago Bears defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to 10 in a home game. Washington beat Green Bay 17 to 10 while New York fell to San Francisco 21 to 14 and Philadelphia edged Baltimore 19 to 14 in the same week.
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Farm Price Supports and Voter Preparation
A handwritten note urges readers to understand farm price supports and the broader farm situation. It lists steps to form an opinion: verify registration, study issues and candidates, sample ballot in advance, and vote.
Easy Putting Seen At Amateur
Lake Forest Illinois hosted the National Amateur Golf championship at Knollwood Club Course where players praised the challenging greens and undulations. The 6,790 yard par 71 layout narrowed greens to test putts as 200 entrants competed, including Harold Carter of Linden New Jersey who had a 26 of 27 amateur bout record in boxing.
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Dodgers Ready For Do Or Die Series With Braves
Brooklyn at full strength for a two game set with Milwaukee at Ebbets Field. Sal Maglie and Don Newcombe to pitch as Bob Buhl and Lew Burdette oppose. Carl Furillo hot at plate with four RBIs and Roy Campanella back in lineup.
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Australians' Had Not Cup Locked Up
Forest Hills reports Ken Rosewall won the national tennis championship ahead of Lew Hoad as Australia regained the title for the first time since 1952. American tennis struggles noted with Seixas's deep run and Mike Green fading. Gibson and Fry claim women's titles, Fry retiring for the year citing nerves.
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Yesterday's Stars: Aaron fuels Braves sweep. Drysdale shines
Henry Aaron led Milwaukee with five hits two runs and three RBIs as the Braves swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7 4 to 5 3. Don Drysdale, the Dodgers rookie, limited the Giants to three hits in Brooklyn's 6 1 victory, earning his fifth win and fourth against New York.
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Furgol Tops Rubber City Open In Akron Golf
Ed Furgol of St Louis captured the Rubber City Open title at Firestone Country Club with a six under par 66 final round to finish 17 under 271 and win 3000. Arnold Palmer finished second at 272, Ed Oliver third with 265, and Jimmy Demaret tied for fourth at 276 with McGuire Holscher and Fairfield.
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Bob Feller Hints End May Be Near at Bob Feller Day
At Bob Feller Day in Cleveland 28 457 fans heard the pitcher hint his 20th Indians season may be his last. Feller said he has not decided and might stay in baseball on a part time basis amid a rough two seasons. Cy Slapnicka and Mike Wilson joined the ceremony with gifts, plus a White House telegram from President Eisenhower praising the tribute.
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Babe Didrikson Zaheer Is Resting Quietly In Galveston
George Zaharias reported Babe Didrikson Zaharias is holding her own and resting quietly at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston where she is hospitalized with cancer. He said she has not been as restless as she had been recently.
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Boxing notes from Ogden and Hollywood card
Ogden Utah Aranie Moore from San Diego stopped Prof Roy Shire of New York at 1 55 of the third round weights unavailable Hollywood California Charlie Green of 161 Los Angeles knocked out George Johnson of 157 Tren ton New Jersey at 37 of the tenth round.
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Race At Glance W. L. Pet. G.B. Left Milwaukee
Milwaukee 83 54 606-17 Brooklyn 82 55 599 1 17 Cincinnati 80 57 584 3 17 Milwaukee at home Chicago away Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn at home Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis away Pittsburgh Cincinnati at home Milwaukee St Louis away Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh
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