Blast Twenty Home Runs in National League Wednesday
A high scoring day lifts the pennant race as six NL teams stay within striking distance. Cardinals, Redlegs, Giants, Phillies and Braves all win while Dodgers lose, with 20 homers and 125 hits across 35 pitchers.
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Giants
Phillies Fans Rally Behind Robin Roberts
Philadelphia fans show strong backing for Robin Roberts amid a rough season. An appeal by Art and Anne Selby drew over 1200 messages praising Roberts, with readers stressing support for the veteran pitcher despite 69 losses and coaching wish for a new pitch.
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Ile
Whit Wyatt
Mayo Smith
Philadelphia Bulletin
Art
Anne Selby
Robine
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Robbie
Mary Mohr
Agnes Sangster
White Sox Take 7-5 Win Over Red Sox in Tight Tilt
The White Sox beat Boston 7-5 to extend their AL lead as relievers shut down late threats. Yankees also defeated Cleveland 3-1. Chicago pitchers Wilson, Howell and Daley contributed to the win, while Lepeo homered for Boston.
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Gene Stephens
Jim Wilson
Dixie Howell
Pete Daley
Jackie Jensen
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Larry Doby
Les Moss
Paul LaPalme
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Ted Williams
Mickey Vernon
Williams
Frank Malzone
Red Sox
Wilson
Jack Harshman
Billy Pierce
Chicago Cubs
Mor ris Little League announces batting leaders and pitching records
Summer recreation director Bob Ferguson released the first round leaders for Morris Little League. Batting top the list are Billy Ferguson of the American Legion with six hits in nine at bats, Jeff Boss 600, Dick Finland 571, Greg Connor 444, and Tom Hunter 129 while Pruland headlines pitching with 2 0, Paul Root 1 0, Jerry Mettille 2 4, and Town Turner 1 1.
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Billy Ferguson
American Legion
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Jeff Boss
Dick Finland
Greg Connor
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Tom Hunter
Tlunter
Pruland
Paul Root
Aly
Jerry Mettille
Town Turner
Stanky Names Musial Greatest All Around Player
Eddie Stanky, veteran player and coach, singles Stan Musial as the greatest all round player today. He cites Musial’s batting eye, temperament, instinct, team play, and durability as key reasons, while contrasting with Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays who are praised in specific areas.
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Eddie Stanky
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Kerby Farrell
Cleveland
Ted Williams
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
Mantle
Mays
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Willams
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Sports Calendar Highlights For Thursday To Sunday
Thursday events show Junior Legion at 6 p.m. in Sheridan versus Morris and Pony League Moose facing Legion. Friday features Little League at 9 a.m. Moose versus Lions reserves at 6 p.m. Moose again. Sunday schedules Morris traveling to Manhattan at 2:30 p.m.
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Morris Club Practice Session Before Sheridan Game
The Morris Athletic Club schedules a practice on Wren Field at 7 p m in preparation for Sunday's game at Sheridan.
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Wren Field
Sheridan
Fight Results Chicago Bobby Boyd Outpoints Rock Castelani
Chicago challenger Bobby Boyd defeated Rock Castelani by outpoint in a 160 pound bout in Cleveland. Boyd earned a unanimous decision as the referee scored the bout 10 rounds.
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Bobby Boyd
Rock Castelani
Cleveland
Eagles Defeat Lions 10 to 0 in Pony League game
The Eagles beat the Lions 10 to 0 as Bill Black threw a strong six innings with eight strikeouts. The fast start tied the game in the first inning, aided by eight Lions errors and a walk. Czura and Washburn each had two hits, Black added a triple, and Lamont Walker doubled for the Lions.
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Bill Black
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Black
Lamont Walker
Jim Czura
Czura
Dick Washburn
Bill Burden
Archery League To Hold Sunday Shoot at Grundy County Club
The Grundy County Rods and Gun club hosts Southeast Field Archery league on its range for a 28 target field shoot expected to attract 50 to 60 archers from Joliet Kankakee Urbana Danville Streator and Morris. Registration at 9 a.m. Team and individual events determine a traveling team trophy. Concession by Red and Gun club available. public invited.
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Grundy County
Red and Gun Club
Classified Ad Standings Text
Classified notice invites readers to place a want ad by calling 20 for listings and advertisements.
Boyd Edges Castellani In Narrow Chicago Fight
Bobby Boyd won a split decision over Rocky Castellani in a $10 round bout in Chicago. Castellani complained of a hometown verdict while Boyd praised his opponent as one of the smartest fighters he ever faced.
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Bobby Boyd
Rocky Castellani
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Dubie and Rissen Reach Hinds Junior Tennis Final
Top seed Gerald Dubie of Hamtramck Michigan faces second seed Marty Rissen of Hinsdale in the junior boys singles final at the Hinds Junior Tennis Tournament in Chicago. Both cruised to decisive semifinal wins on Wednesday as favorites held steady.
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Gerald Dubie
Hamtramck
Mich
Marty Rissen
Hinsdale
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