Sox Regain AL Lead With 2-1 Win Over Red Sox
Bob Keegan pitched six hits allowed as the Chicago White Sox beat Boston 2-1 to move back into the American League lead aided by Walt Dropo's ninth homer and Larry Doby's RBI. Cleveland’s 11-2 win over the Yankees pulled Sox half a game ahead. Cubs defeat Pirates 5-3 marking seventh win in nine games supported by three homers including Jack Littell Dale Long and Walt Moryn.
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Ronnie Kline
Hogan Bassey Named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month
New featherweight champion Hogan Kid Bassey was named Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Month becoming the first Nigerian to hold a world boxing title. He earned the honor after securing the crown and drawing wide acclaim in the month.
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Kid) Bassey
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Doan's Pills Offer Quick Relief for Bladder Discomfort
A local ad promotes Doan's Pills claiming three benefits: easing bladder irritations, fast relief from back and muscle pains, and a mild diuretic effect. It urges readers to try the new large economy size and save money, noting a sixty year track record of relief.
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Moose top Eagles 8 6 in Little League first round
The Moose beat the Eagles 8 to 6 at Goodwill Playground to finish their Little League first round with a 2-1 record. Jerry Mettille and Bob Viner split pitching for the Moose, while Ron Hanoun hit a fourth inning homer and Viner added a three run blast. The Eagles, led by Hanouw and Gary Lyons with two hits each, drop to 0-3 amid eight walks.
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Standings and results from major leagues
Standings for the American League show Cleveland and Detroit near top with records and games back as of the midweek. Tuesday results include Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston with other outcomes such as Detroit beating Washington in 10 innings and Baltimore routing Kansas City. In the National League, St Louis leads with Cincinnati and Philadelphia close behind as Brooklyn and Milwaukee split, and several games listed as scheduled or completed.
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Ogden Wins 35th Illinois PGA Medal Play Title
Chicago golfer Bill Ogden, 30, the North Shore Country Club pro, captures the 35th Illinois PGA Medal Play at Westmoreland after a 71 in regulation and a three way playoff over George Keyes and Dick Hart. Keys and Hart each shot 72.
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State Golf Meet Opens Play Today
Defending champion Jim Frisina of Taylorville and medalist Morgan Evans of Bloomington led the opening of the 27th Illinois Amateur Golf Tournament in Champaign. Evans shot 73 72 145 to win medal honors from 63 qualifiers as nine players fought for two spots in a playoff. Frisina avoids qualifying and faces Cy Vaughn while Evans meets Ernest Belmont in the first round.
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Pony League Lions Meet Eagles in Wednesday Calendar
Sports calendar lists Pony League 6 p.m. Lions versus Eagles and Little League sessions with 9 a.m. Open and 6 p.m. Open. Thursday features Junior Legion 6 p.m. Sheridan at Morris and Moose against Legion.
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Castellani and Boyd Battle in Chicago Tonight
Bobby Boyd of Chicago faces Rocky Castellani of Cleveland in a 10 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium. The fight is sponsored by the International Boxing Club, ordered to disband by a federal judge, and will be shown nationally on ABC. Boyd carries a 45 7 2 record to Castellani’s 64 11 4, with Boyd a slight favorite.
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Alonzo Outpoints Northrup in Oakland Fight
In Oakland California Leo Alonzo 135 pounds from Manila outpointed Mickey Northrup 134 pounds from Hollywood California over ten rounds. Alonzo used sharp jabs and accurate combinations to secure a clear victory.
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Redlegs Win Six of Seven In Torrid Pennant Drive
The Cincinnati Redlegs won six of seven from the Giants and moved within five percentage points of first place after a 3-2 win. Smoky Burgess hit two homers, Ted Kluszewski delivered a two-out ninth inning single, and Johnny Lawrence pitched to earn his eighth win.
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Diamond Available For General Use
Don Smith booking manager of Morris Athletic club announces that the Wrenfield baseball diamond on Route 47 five miles north of Morris is open for use by any group or organization. Interested parties should contact Smith to arrange dates and times.
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Tigers Rally To Break 4-0 Deficit In Ninth
Wilson drives in the tying run with an RBI single as the Tigers notch a late comeback. Harry Byrd earns the win in relief after a morning return to the minors. Truman Clevenger suffers the loss. Lees fans six in his eighth win. Bob Boyd goes 3-for-4.
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