Tigers Deny Pat, Smith Tests Stanley at Shortstop
Detroit manager Mayo Smith probes Mickey Stanley as a potential shortstop for the World Series against St. Louis. If Stanley proves capable, Al Kaline shifts to the outfield with Horton and Northrup. otherwise Tom Matchick takes shortstop. The experiment follows Stanley’s error in a 2-1 loss to Baltimore.
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Middletown Middies fall to Roger Bacon 34 7 in week action
Coach Jack Gordon views film and notes defense showed promise while offense struggled with fumbles a bad snap and punts. Roger Bacon dominated time of possession with 55 plays to Middies 40 and coach Gordon eyes upcoming GMC schedule while dealing with injuries to Gardner Latimore Ferguson Weatherwax and Santoro.
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Cardinals Aim for McLain To Reach 32 Wins
McLain can become the majors' first 31-game winner since 1931 but faces the Orioles who beat Detroit 2-1 as Richert and Nelson shut down the Tigers. McLain struck out four to set Hal Newhouser's single season strikeout record at 276 while Nelson earned the win for Baltimore.
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Relievers Kelso and Kline Split Twilight Doubleheader
Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 in the opener as Kelso earned his fourth win. In the nightcap Pittsburgh won 2-1 in 10 innings with Kline securing his 12th victory. Pete Rose slipped to .336 after one hit in six at bats. Matty Alou and Manny Mota sparked the Pirates in the 10th inning rally.
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Czechoslovak Olympic Team Arrives in Mexico City
Czechoslovakia's 82 athlete squad lands at Mexico City Airport with 62 men and 29 women. Manager Edward Nemeck says gold medals will be difficult but the team will strive hard in Mexico.
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TwinsTopAngels 3-0 Behind Chance And Kelly Homers
Pitcher Dean Chance allowed three hits in seven innings with seven strikeouts and no walks as the Minnesota Twins defeated the California Angels 3-0. Pat Kelly hit his first major league homer and doubled, driving in a run to complete the Twins win.
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National League Scores and Upcoming Monday Schedule
National League results show Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 9-1 and a 6-2, 10 inning second game. The only game scheduled today features Los Angeles at Chicago and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with other matchups listed for the day.
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Detroit Clinches Pennant as Orioles Lose to Minnesota
American League standings show Detroit clinching the pennant after a 2 1 victory, while Baltimore is edged by Minnesota 3 0. Oakland defeats Chicago 5 1, Washington wins 6 5 over Boston in 14 innings. Remaining games include Chicago at Oakland and Minnesota at California.
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Russell signs $400000 pact to stay Celtics coach player
Big Bill Russell received a contract exceeding $400,000 to continue as player coach of the Boston Celtics for two more years. He joked he has a “fat center” as he nears his 35th birthday and weighs about 20 pounds over his 220 pound playing weight.
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Rigney rehired to manage Angels with $60 000 annual pay
The California Angels kept Bill Rigney as field manager signing a new contract worth $60,000 per year. Dick Walsh was hired as general manager replacing 70 year old Fred Haney. Rumors linked Rigney to the Giants before the Angels announcement.
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Pollsters Tilt Purdue Irish for Major College Football Showdown
The AP poll shows Purdue holding first with 888 points while Notre Dame rises to second and Southern Cal stays third. Alabama enters unchanged at seventh as Penn State jumps to fourth after beating Navy 31 6 and Florida climbs to fifth after beating Air Force.
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Tokyo Top 20 bout ends in close decision
Kazuyoshi Kanaza of Japan outpoints Eli Aquinto of the Philippines over ten rounds with a 117 2 117 scoring split.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
The list shows leading batters and pitchers with figures from the season. Key names include Rose, Alou, Brock, McCovey, Banks, Yastrzemski, Campaneris, Harrelson, and McLain among others, with top marks in hits, runs, RBIs, home runs, and strikeouts.
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All-America Larry Csonka Sets Syracuse Rushing Marks
All-America fullback Larry Csonka of Syracuse amassed 1,127 rushing yards last season, setting six Orange records and leading the team in scoring with 62 points.
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