Phillies edge Braves 2 1 as Roberts wins 20th game
Robin Roberts pitched masterfully for Philadelphia allowing five hits to lead the Phillies over Milwaukee 2 to 1. The Braves, with Warren Spahn facing Curt Simmons next, dropped their second in 13 starts as Milwaukee’s Chet Nichols struggled early.
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del Ennis
Danny O'Connell
Eddie Mathews
Joe Adgock
Denny Schell
National League scoreboard and results brief
National League standings show New York 69 37 .651 Brooklyn 21 0.22 644 Milwaukee 47 548 11 Philadelphia 50 52 .490 17 St Louis 50 53 .485 17% Cincinnati 51 56 .477 18 Chicago 24 3 . GL 413 25 Pittsburgh 35 71 .330 34. Wednesday results include New York over Chicago 4 3 in 11 innings Brooklyn over St Louis 8 7 Pittsburgh 4 3 Cincinnati Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 1. Tonight Milwaukee at Philadelphia. Friday Milwaukee at New York. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Chicago at Philadelphia. St Louis at Pittsburgh.
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Fight Results Chicago Jimmy Carter Tops Flanagan
Jimmy Carter of Chicago defeated Glen Flanagan of New York by outpoint in ten rounds at 138 pounds. Mount Carmel guest Johnny Saxton fought Johnny Lombardo to a draw at 156 pounds in Brooklyn, in ten rounds.
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Cavarretta Slams Homer as White Sox Rally for 65 Victory
CHICAGO The Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 6 5 in 10 innings at Comiskey Park. Matt Batts delivered a bases loaded single for the decisive blow after Phil Cavarretta belted a first inning grand slam and a Batts bases loaded walk in the third to lead 4 Pioneer. Ted Williams hit a three run homer in the eighth to narrow the gap. Sandy Consuegra earned his 14th win in relief of Billy Pierce.
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Colorful Classic Top Racing Event at Goshen Hambletonian
The Hambletonian returns to Goshen N Y for the first time since 1935 maintaining a country fair vibe with lawn dinners and a trackside scene. Mutuel workers like Earl Van Inwegen note changes since Greyhound era as harness racing evolves with tote boards and modern horses. The 1954 field would feel familiar to the legendary grey ghost.
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Macks Consider Johnsons Offer
Philadelphia A's face possible move as 4.5 million dollar bid from Arnold Johnson led Kansas City syndicate is discussed. Earle Mack says no chance to keep the club in Philadelphia while Roy Mack and Connie Mack weigh selling the franchise. Both father and son acknowledge the end of the Athletics in Philadelphia may be near.
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Shullsburg Game Postponed Rains Rescheduled Friday
Wisconsin semi pro baseball finals set for Conn Stadium Friday night after Wednesday rain delay. Milwaukee teams Highway Beers and Emil Milers collide for the title with Allen-Bradley facing Shullsbury for third place.
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Newport Dream Claims Hambletonian Top Classic Victory
Newport Dream, a partially lame three year old trotter, won the Hambletonian at Good Time Park in a dramatic two heat finish. He earned $57,581.74 from a $106,830 purse, with Princess Rodney, Harlan, Vicki Hanover, Steno grapher and Prince Victor among the other placers. Del Cameron drove and trained the bay colt owned by Newport Stock Farm of Octave Blake.
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Vicki Hanover
Prince Victor
Valdes Seeks Havana Bout With Marciano
In Havana, Nino Valdes presses for a heavyweight title fight against Rocky Marciano to earn about $200,000. President Batista allegedly offered the bout, but Marciano’s manager Al Weill declined any new arrangement while Marciano prepares for his Sept. 15 defense against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium.
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Stars Pitching Delivers 16th Win for Roberts
Yesterday Philadelphia’s Robin Roberts limited Milwaukee to five hits and fanned nine, earning a 2-1 win. Brooklyn’s Jackie Robinson belted a two run homer in the ninth to lift the Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over St. Louis. Toronto eyes major league ball with city council approving a citizen committee to pursue a team.
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St. Louis
Miss Chadwick Aims 26 Mile Strait Swim For $10,000
Florence Chadwick prepares for a 26 mile crossing of the Strait of Juan de Fuca between the United States and Canada after prior English Channel feats. She would earn 7500 dollars for starting and 2500 more if she finishes, with the total prize potentially reaching 10000 dollars. The attempt, planned for Monday, faces cold waters and strong currents as the waters between the U S and Canada remain untraveled by anyone for this distance.
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Victoria Times
Eau Claire Leader Wins VFW Commander of the Year
Pee. E. Betz of Eau Claire Wisconsin is named the national Veterans of Foreign Wars commander of the year by Wayne E. Richards at the VFW 40th annual encampment. Betz led efforts for the Maj Richard I Bong memorial at Poplar Wisconsin and for membership and community service.
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Thieves Steal Codes From Milwaukee Drugstore
Milwaukee detectives search for ar codes stolen from Schultkin's Pharmacy in a Tuesday night break in. The intruders took thousands of dollars worth of illegal market codes but did not disturb other drugs.
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VFW Criticizes Red Law Delay
The Veterans of Foreign Wars adopted a resolution at their 55th national encampment in Philadelphia criticizing the present and past administrations for weak efforts to dissolve communism. It states no security measures against Kremlin plans have materialized as Congress adjourns, marking a partisan debate over a vital national threat.
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Brodhead City Council Grants Building Permits
Brodhead council approves permits for M L Green C T Pfisterer Dr T L Stein Sidney Stair IGA store addition Ties Oil Co office warehouse Levi Torkleson garage Louis Anderson kitchen and basement remodeling Gospel Ball re roofing and painting Kathryn Lewis Knut Reiste gen re roofing George Bjork lunch room re roofing Daisy Loftsgaard nursing home Carl Lynstegard bowling alley and more
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Ties Oil Company
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Louis Anderson
Gospel Ball
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Wisconsin Rep Smith Supports Flexible Farm Price Plan
Washington, July 2. Rep Smith of Wisconsin was among six Wisconsin representatives who voted in favor as the House passed the administration compromise on a sliding scale farm price support program. An Associated Press dispatch dated July 3 did not mention Rep Smith in its roll call report.
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Iowa To Honor Hoover Aug 10
West Branch Iowa plans a grand tribute to Herbert Hoover on August 10 his 80th birthday born in a village to a blacksmith and his Quaker schoolteacher wife the state proclaims Hoover Day with a special invitation from the legislature and Governor Beardsley urging focus on Hoover’s industry integrity and public obligation
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Brodhead By Miss Grace Marsh
Claire Pierce and Beverly Fairman visit at the home of Mr and Mrs H J Moon Milwaukee Ruth Amerpohl returns from a trip to Washington California Oregon Black Hills and Yellowstone Mr and Mrs A H Klingbeil and Mrs Jessie Wolfing leave for western states Roger S Moore Oak Park Illinois visited friends here formerly owners of the Fuller Furniture Store
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H. J. Moon
Milwaukee
Ruth Amerpobl
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Oregon
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