Mantle Keeps Jr. Leads as Yanks, Sox Split Series
Mickey Mantle belts his 21st homer and drives in three runs in a doubleheader sweep threat that keeps the Yankees atop the AL. Chicago's White Sox win the second game to stay within a half game, while the NL sees St Louis cling to the lead and Milwaukee surge past Philadelphia.
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Soxs Manager and Players Deny Collapse Charge
The Chicago White Sox push back against accusations of a late season collapse as they head to Boston after losing three of four to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Billy Pierce and Al Lopez call the claims baseless pointing to close defeats and a strong all year performance.
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Standings and results from major leagues show mixed week
American standings list New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Kansas City Washington Baltimore Detroit with partial records. Monday through Saturday results include New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Detroit and others. National League results show St Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Brooklyn and Philadelphia outcomes across several games.
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Adcock Out With Broken Leg for Braves
Braves slugger Joe Adcock breaks his right leg sliding into second base in the nightcap against Philadelphia. He'll be out six to eight weeks, hurting Atlanta's lineup after he drove in two runs in the first game as the Braves sweep the doubleheader 7-4 and 7-3. General Manager John Quinn says the club will seek a bat as a replacement.
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Minooka Splits Twin Bill With Wilmington
Minooka and Wilmington split a Coal Valley League doubleheader Sunday. Minooka took 11 6 behind Dale Thompson who allowed 10 hits with Elmer Bell and Gene Winterbottom homering. Wilmington rebounded 6 0 as Southall held Minooka to three hits. Coal City defeated South Wilmington 14 4.
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Michigan's MacKay Captures National Collegiate Tennis Title
Barry MacKay of Michigan defeated Sammy Giammalva of Texas in five sets to win the national collegiate championship in Salt Lake City. The win helped Michigan secure the team title with 10 points, Tulane 9, Texas 7, and Iowa 5. In doubles, Tulane’s Crawford Henry and Ronald Holmberg beat Michigan’s MacKay and Dick Potter in four sets.
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Sycamore routs Morris in junior legion game
Sycamore defeated Morris 14 to 5 in a junior legion matchup. Sycamore scored five in the first inning and again in the fourth to pull away, aided by Morris errors and walks. Morris scored in the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth on singles and walks. Morris to practice Tuesday before Thursday home game against Sheridan at 6 p.m.
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Lions and Legion Battle On Local League Night
The Pony League game starts 6 p.m. Lions face Legion while at 9 a.m. the Lions Reserves meet Legion Reserves. Read The Herald Ads for Bargains.
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Baseball Celebrities to Come Before Antitrust Committee
Baseball stars Roberts Yost and Coleman testified as the House antitrust subcommittee opened its second week of hearings on whether professional sports should be covered by federal antitrust laws. Feller Musial Werber were slated for later testimony as lawmakers weigh the reserve clause and the need for players input in the baseball commissioner selection.
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Fight for Title in Paris Hamia to Meet Bassey for Featherweight Crown
France’s Cherif Hamia, the No. 1 challenger, faces Hogan Bassey No. 2 from Nigeria in a 15 round world featherweight title bout in Paris. Hamia advanced to the final after Sandy Saddler’s January retirement. he previously defeated Costa Chestnut and Berrios during an American invasion last year.
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Mat Show Slated For Gardner Gym
A wrestling show sponsored by the South Wilmington VFW baseball club will be at Gardner High School gym at 8 30 Wednesday evening. Main event features Wilbur Snyder US heavyweight champion and Hans Schmidt. A girls tag match pairs Rose Roman Des Moines against Ramona TeSelle Minneapolis. Shrek of Araby and Angelo Poffo of Chicago meet Danny McDonald Canada and Jack Allen Milwaukee.
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Fight Results Hollywood Neal Rivers Stop Sal Flores
Hollywood Neal Rivers stopped Sal Flores in 9 rounds in Los Angeles. Manila Leo Espinosa outpointed Larry Bataan in the Philippines.
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