Miller acquired: Milwaukee Bowl to Cardinals 4 1
A rookie duo powered the St Louis Cardinals past Milwaukee 4 1. Joe Frazier hit a three run pinch homer off Jim Wilson, Brooks Lawrence pitched well, and Milwaukee stranded twelve baserunners. Hank Aaron’s run produced the Braves only score as Del Crandall misplayed a critical ball. The win tightens the pennant race with the Giants ahead.
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Cubs Sweep Reds at Wrigley in Doubleheader Shock
The Chicago Cubs split a rough road stretch by sweeping the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in a dramatic doubleheader. Howie Pollet blanked the Reds in the first game, Ralph Kiner and Hank Sauer homered, and Clyde McCullough belted a fourth inning grand slam in the second. The White Sox also swept Baltimore, scoring early as Billy Pierce outpitched Bob Turley.
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Fight Results By the Associated Press Fort Wayne
Carmen Basilie beats Ronnie Harper in Fort Wayne by 150 percent with a late stoppage. Logan defeats an opponent in Logan, West Virginia, by knockout. Bob Rossie outpoints Chuck Price in Detroit. The text notes pitching struggles with Warren Hacker facing a home run surge, and a remark on hospital patient care in government hospitals.
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Jaycee Junior golf ties for medal honors in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque the International Jaycee Junior golf tournament saw Davis Adams Macon and Phil Rodgers each shoot 145 to tie for medal honors. Brookline reports Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas won through in the National Doubles tennis championships in straight sets. St. Louis rookie Joe Frazier blasted a three run pinch homer to derail Milwaukee as he climbs toward the season pinch hit record with 18 in 45 at bats and a .400 average.
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Wedding planned for Eddie Mathews of Milwaukee Braves
Eddie Mathews, star first baseman of the Milwaukee Braves, plans to wed Virjean Lauby of Marshfield in October. Mathews declined comment when questioned, while Virjean Lauby and her father spoke cautiously about the nuptials amid surrounding rumor. Mrs Eloise Mathews will join her son in Milwaukee and Chicago during the Braves Cubs series.
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Postponed Battle With Rockford Tonight At Recreation Park
The Monroe Huber rain and a wet diamond forced postponement of the game with the Rockford Blackhawks at Recreation Park tonight. The Blackhawks had beaten Monroe in both prior meetings this year and a top battle was expected. The Huber Brewerswere set to face the Milwaukee Firemen Sunday night at Recreation Park as a feature of the Shrine-KC ball game and festivities.
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Cookie) Walter
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New Cage Coach Named Stevens Point Leader
Duana Donovan, formerly the assistant at Stevens Point High School, was named the new head basketball coach on Wednesday. He replaces Bill Knapton who resigned to join Marquette University’s athletic staff in Milwaukee.
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Horicon Marsh Hearing Set Amid Goose Hunt Dispute
Madison judge schedules August 24 hearing on restraining order against opening Horicon Marsh to goose hunting this fall. Wallace Grange and wife seek summary judgement to block use of federal funds for the section. The marsh was opened last fall as a federal refuge with a state public hunt planned for this fall.
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Rockford 80-Lap Feature Postponed to This Saturday
The Rockford Speedway will host an 80 lap stock car feature with the same group of drivers after rain postponed last Saturday. Time trials start at 5 30 p m CST and racing at 7 30 p m CST. Officials will honor tickets purchased last week and expect the largest crowd in speedway history.
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Blum's One Hitter Propels Gemplers to League Lead
Herman Blum pitched a one hit 1 0 victory for Gemplers over Phillips Smith to win the 1954 Municipal Softball title chase. Edwin Huffman went 2 for 2 with a late fifth inning run as Mueller scored on a wild pitch. Wittenberg struck out seven while Blum fanned three as the duel ended 1 0. The win, coming in the final league action before the tournament, tightened Gemplers' hold atop the standings and set up a coast-to-coast slate of tournament matchups beginning Monday Night.
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Giants Tripled Past Philadelphia 8 3
Yesterday's Stars, Batting the Mays, New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 8 to 3 as the lineup featured triple and three singles in four at bats. Howie Pollet of the Chicago Cubs ended a 10 game skid with a five hit 5 0 shutout against the Cincinnati Redlegs.
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Lions Members Win Golf Honors
A Lions Club golf team from Monroe placed second among 10 clubs at the 8th annual Lions Club Golf Tournament in Stoughton. Madison won with 413, Monroe 416 for runner up. event honors incoming district president. Edwin Rufenacht of Monroe earned second low medalist with 78. other Monroe players listed.
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Tony) Kuban
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Archie Myers Jr
Robert G. Buehler
Perry J. Power
Nathan Goetz
Ted Williams Slump Dims AL Batting Title Hopes
Slumping Ted Williams has two hits in his last 23 at bats dropping 26 points and dimming his chances of winning the American League batting title. The Red Sox slugger stands at 340, seven behind Irv Noren. Williams has batted 250 times with remote odds of reaching 400.
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Redlegs Tough Grimm Declares Braves Ready for Pennant Push
Milwaukee manager Charlie Grimm says the Redlegs pose the biggest threat to a pennant run, noting Milwaukee’s strong showings vs the Giants and Dodgers but acknowledging Cincinnati’s power. He cites Braves record against rivals and predicts the stretch ahead will favor the team if breaks continue. Mathews has 32 homers as June trends turn favorable, while pitching remains a strength despite injuries.
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Crandall and Patko Injuries Highlight Bad Breaks and Bad Food
Players Crandall and Andy Patko were hurt while noting the team has endured bad breaks and, more recently, poor meals. The speaker emphasizes injuries are not to blame, pointing to recurring misfortunes and dietary issues.
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