Braves Defeat St. Louis Again In Rainy Seven
Milwaukee tops St Louis 5 3 after seven innings as rain ends game early. Mathews hits his 32nd homer and Adcock drives in the decisive run in the seventh to stretch Milwaukee’s win streak to five and close the gap on the Giants and Dodgers.
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National League and American League Baseball Scores
National League standings show Brooklyn 59 etc. Brooklyn leads with 75 wins, Philadelphia 53, Cincinnati 58, St. Louis 59, Chicago 67, Pittsburgh 73. Wednesday results: Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 2, Milwaukee 6 St. Louis 5 in seven innings, Cincinnati 8 Chicago 1. Tonight Milwaukee at St. Louis. Friday New York at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Cincinnati. Chicago at Milwaukee. American League totals list Cleveland leading with 77 33, New York 75 37, Detroit 60 45, Washington 62 43, Boston 63 42, Baltimore 73 34, Philadelphia 37 73. Results: Cleveland 2 Detroit 0. New York 3 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 1 Baltimore 0. Boston 10 Washington 4. Schedule: Boston at New York night. Baltimore at Cleveland night. Detroit at Chicago. Philadelphia at Washington night.
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Top Races at Rockford Speedway This Saturday
Season Stock Car Championship race draws more cars and drivers than any race this year. All-star football game and Chicago music festival clash with Solider Field, narrowing field to Rockford Oval. Time trials 5:30 p m CST, race 7:30 p m CST.
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Williamson Ready For Sixth Season
Williamson enters his sixth year as Wisconsin football coach with 16 lettermen and focus on fullback Alan Ameche. Ameche, a senior and top back in the AP poll, is praised for his size and power. The Badgers open drills Sept. 1 as Williamson reassesses tackles and halfbacks while hoping for another strong season.
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Trucks First AL 17 Wins With Fifth Shutout
Yesterday Virgil Trucks of the Chicago White Sox became the first American League pitcher to win 17 games as he tossed his fifth shutout, a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox slugged two home runs with a man aboard.
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Pennant Hopes High In Milwaukee Dugout
St Louis report notes Milwaukee Braves riding a 16 wins in 18 stretch while 7 games back of the Giants and 3 behind the Dodgers. Manager Charlie Grimm praises Del Crandall, Dave Jolly, Ernie Johnson, and Bill Bruton as key contributors amid a spirited push toward the pennant.
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Detroit Dairy Union Okays Price Cut Plan
Detroit dairy workers from six dairies approve a plan to cut home-delivered milk by three cents per quart to offset a postponed $12 weekly raise. Union president Brunson Gilbert notes the cut targets customers using over 30 quarts monthly and aims to boost sales to cover the $12 per route shortfall for about 60,000 customers.
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Football Practice Starts Sept 1 at Monroe High
Steensrud, near coach, said fall football candidates must complete WIAA exams before equipment issuance on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. Three steps include picking up a medical dental form, getting exam by a doctor and dentist, then returning it to the senior high office. Prospect for 1954 looks strong with a seven game schedule against top teams.
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Substitution Ruling May Favor All-stars
Chicago W A rule calculation could aid the College All-Stars in Friday’s clash with the Detroit Lions. NFL champions Detroit object to limited substitution, fearing loss of separate offensive and defensive units and full use of specialists.
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Moore stops Harold Johnson in World light heavy title bout
Archie Moore, of Miami, at 173 pounds, stopped Harold Johnson of Philadelphia, 14th round, to retain the New York World light heavyweight title. Yoshio Shakai of Japan, at 112 pounds, outpointed Albert Benenghi of Argentina in a non title flyweight bout over 10 rounds.
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Host Pros Lead State Open Golf
Milwaukee final round of the 34th Wisconsin State Open at Milwaukee Country Club centered on host pro Walter Porterfield and defending champion Manuel de la Torre. Porterfield led with 214 after a 71. de la Torre 220 after a 70, with Bencriscutto and Milward among others 11 back at 225. Amateurs Tom Veech and Warren Dailey among top finishers, while rough day for several contenders left Brennan, Nolan, Jacobs, and Brue contending late.
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Fate of Athletics Still Undecided
Philadelphia authorities weighed offers to buy the Athletics as the Mack family faced a potential end to the 54 year regime. No firm decision emerged from Connie Mack Sr. and his sons Earle and Roy along with directors Thomas H. Richardson and Gordon Burlingame as negotiations continued amid a financially shaky franchise.
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Uproarious Session Over Franchise Future
A meeting of directors adjourned with no decision after discussions on various proposals. The board will reconvene in about two weeks and review all options, focusing on keeping the team in Philadelphia. Johnson warned of a potential franchise transfer to Kansas City if he buys the team.
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Monroe Brewers Fall to Cardinals in Tight 8-7 Loss
The Monroe Huber Brewers dropped their fifth game of the 1954 season as Platteville beat them 8-7. Cardinals baton 12 hits, with two in each of four innings, while Monroe tied at 6-6 before two ninth-inning runs sealed the win. Ernie Vogler scored on Harvey Loeffel’s triple. Bill Purcell left with an elbow injury, Leo Butts and Vogler subbed in. Monroe faces Middleton next, 8 p.m. Sunday, in Home Talent league action.
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Trucks Pitches White Sox Win
Virgil Trucks aims for a second straight 20 win season after pitching 1-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Comiskey Park. The right hander struck out seven and earned his 17th win while the White Sox scored on three straight singles by Nellie Fox Minnie Minoso and George Kell.
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Power dispute in Wisconsin river dam plan draws groups
WAUPAN four conservation groups criticize the Wisconsin Conservation Commission over its stance on the Little Eau Pleine River dam proposal by the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company. Public hearings addressed the plan to flood farming and wilderness areas for electric power, amid objections from the Southeastern Wisconsin Conservation Alliance and others.
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Helland Heins to Host Brodhead All Stars Friday Night
Helland-Hein manager Harold Hafen announced a Friday nine p m game with City League All Stars from Brodhead at the local park. Duane Lederman will pitch for Brodhead against Dale Davis of Juda. The clubs have split their two prior meetings.
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