Fielder's Assists Drive Pennant Race Edge
The White Sox and Yankees lead the American League pennant chase aided by outfield assists. Jim Rivera and Minnie Minoso top Chicago with 42 and 14 respectively, while Rivera has 20 and Minoso 14. Frank Lane cites defense as key to breaking rallies.
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Hank Bauer
Mickey Mantle
White Sox favored to win pennant as season nears end
As the pennant race tightens in the American League the Chicago White Sox are ranked first choice over the Yankees and Indians. The Sox aim to end a 38 year drought at Comiskey Park while Minnie Minoso and pitcher Dick Donovan anchor a strong stretch run. The Yankees and Indians must overcome pitching strain and late-season slumps to challenge Chicago.
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Gridiron Notes and Local Sports Update
Morning at Jefferson field opens playoffs with an estimated 400 fans on night one and potential rise on Friday. Frog football coach Sonneman meets the writer, a neighbor on Newell Avenue. SUI’s 1955 Iowa football preview predicts a tough Hawkeye season under Evashevski with balanced offense and defense. City swimming championships set for Weed Park pool next Monday, with tennis entries also advertised. Little Six predictions point to Ottumwa Keokuk Burlington as contenders.
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City Swimming Championships Enter Events
City meet entries list events for Aug 29 including Girls 13 and under 25 yard freestyle and 25 yard backstroke. Boys 15 and under 50 yard freestyle 50 yard backstroke 50 yard breaststroke. Girls 15 and under also listed.
Is Panic On For Dodgers National League Pennant
Burden grows as the Brooklyn Dodgers drop 10 of 14 games fueling fear they may surrender the NL pennant. Fans and analysts question the team’s path to a title with mounting losses and shaky play.
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Mail to Gary Ackerson by Friday Midnight
A notice instructs sending mail to Gary Ackerson at 400 Grandview Avenue with a deadline of midnight Friday.
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Gary Ackerson
Grandview Avenue
Ill Be Ready Says Vic Seixas Key Davis Cup Figure
Vic Seixas the 32 year old U S champion emerged as the pivotal figure for the U S defense of the Davis Cup against Australia at Forest Hills ahead of the Challenge Round. Though expectations favor his partner Tony Trabert in singles Seixas vows readiness and mental edge as coach Bill Talbert notes marked improvement after Brookline practice sessions.
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Tuesday Hoops Schedule with Key National Matches
Tuesday's card shows Chicago at Brooklyn at 6 pm with St. Louis visiting New York and Milwaukee at Philadelphia at 6 pm. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh at 6:15 pm while Baltimore visits Chicago at 5 pm. Boston and Cleveland meet in an early 11:30 am tilt.
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