Ford Seeks Tam O'Shanter Double In Historic Run
Plus a foreign contingent led by Peter Thomson and Roberto De Vicenzo, the field includes Doug Ford aiming to be the first to win Tam O'Shanter twice since 1948. Ford, latest PGA champion, seeks to back his title with another All-American victory, after posting 277 11 under par and a three stroke lead over Leo Biagetti with a seven stroke gap to the next group.
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Yankees and Red Sox Open Hot Series
New York faces Boston in a pivotal three game set as Chicago leads the league by percent. Yankees limp in after losing 22 of 34, while Boston rides a 43 of 59 start stretch and momentum from a recent sweep of the Yankees. Casey Stengel calls every day a battle for first place.
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Big Payoffs On Chicago Course
Chicago golfers lined up for the World Championship at Tom O'Shanter with a 50,000 first prize, 55 exhibitions at 1,000 each, and an option for 50 more. Second place nets 10,000, with prizes down to 100 dollars. About 100 pro players will start the event, including season winners.
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Speaking Of Statistics Speaking Of Statistics
New York report notes Robin Roberts pacing National League pitchers in four categories including complete games and innings pitched. He also shares the wins lead with Don Newcombe. Ralph Kiner excels as pinch hitter for Cleveland, Ted Kruszewski nears 200th homer, Elmer Vale eyed for comeback trophy with Kansas City.
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Coin Toss to Fix Site for Playoff Games
In Chicago on August 8, Earl Hilligan of the American League service bureau said a coin toss will determine playoff sites if pennant contenders deadlock. The method mirrors 1948 when multiple clubs contended for the crown and tied outcomes prompted a flip.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From the Majors
Eastern League standings and daily schedules feature New York at Brooklyn and St Louis at Milwaukee among key games. Also reports Arch Moore slimming toward a Sept 20 title bout with Rocky Marciano, plus college all stars naming co captains Boydston and Bettis, and Cubs Dodgers game notes.
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Playoff Coin Toss and Tie confirms threeway race
Yesterday’s results note no games, while Boston New York and Cleveland could deadlock in a three team playoff. Boston and Cleveland tied a playoff with Cleveland winning the tiebreaker. Hilligan described a coin toss method for deciding first games and byes with plans for future play. Chicago New York Cleveland lead pennant race percentages are listed.
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Fights Last Night Outpoints Logart in Havana Bout
Associated New York-Virgil Akins from St Louis outpointed Isaac Logart from Havana Cuba in a 144-146 bout lasting ten rounds. Akins built early lead and controlled the middle rounds while Logart rallied late. The decision left Akins with a win and Logart facing a setback in their matchups.
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Playoffs Begin Tuesday for Little League Loop Title
The National Little League playoffs start Tuesday evening at six at Robert B. Staley Memorial stadium announced by President Irvin Ramsburg. Civitan, first-half winners, face the Optimists, second-half champions in a best two out of three series. The second game may be later this week.
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Cubs Sweep Dodger Series at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs swept a three game set with a 10 to 1 win over Brooklyn in front of 41,860 on ladies day. Gene Baker hit his eighth homer in the eighth to back Sam Jones who earned his tenth win. Don Newcombe took the loss as Chicago built an early lead and held on behind strong defense and timely hitting.
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League Leaders By The Associated Press National League
AP list shows Campanella leading NL batting for Brooklyn and Snider topping runs and homers. Post leads hits with 140, Logan doubles, Bruton and Long share triples, Boyer steals, and Newcombe and Strikequis-Jones top pitchers. Also notes vast forested earth area.
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Indians Fortunes Likely To Improve After Rough East Trip
Cleveland manager Al Lopez optimistic after a 6–7 western swing, saying the Indians can rebound. He notes key players Bob Lemon, Mike Garcia, Gene Woodling returning to form and a favorable home schedule ahead. The club remains in third, one game behind the Yankees and Chicago for the top spot.
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Plemdont League: Scores From Last Night's Matches
Newport News defeated 4 to 3, Portsmouth won 6 to 3, Hagerstown and Lynchburg tied 3 to 3, Sunbury posted a 2 to 0 score in the league brief update.
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Logart Camp Howls After Akins Wins
Cuban Isaac Logart loses a split decision to Virgil Akins in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. Logart’s camp cries foul with manager Eadie Mafuz planning a protest to the New York State Athletic Commission. Akins weighs 146, Logart 144. No knockdowns. judges split 64-51.
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Glade girls overpower Walkersville in high scoring game
Susie LeGore sparked offense with a bases loaded triple while Hoit collected five singles for a perfect night. Glade tallied six runs in the fourth inning to stretch their lead as Walkersville managed four. Harding and Duvall joined LeGore and Wister on Glade’s scorecard.
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Comedy Team Keeps Working Together Under Paramount
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis met at Y. Frank Freeman's office and agreed to continue as America's highest paid comedy team. They will fulfill obligations on The Celbate Variety Hour on September 18 and begin the film Where Men Are Men in early October.
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Notre Dame Sellouts Include Navy and Iowa Games
The SMU at Notre Dame game set for Sept. 24 is a sellout. Other Notre Dame home sellouts include Navy on Oct. 29 and Iowa on Nov. 19.
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