White Sox and Athletics Split Twin Bill Action
Chicago defeated Kansas City 6 to 2 in game one but lost the nightcap 5 to 3 sending the White Sox to second place. Virgil Trucks earned his 22nd win in 18 decisions, while Arnie Portocarrero shut down Chicago on six hits. Dixie Howell finished with a four-hit shutout of the A’s in the ninth. The Yankees briefly led after the first game but slipped behind again after the doubleheader.
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Red Sox strike Yankees in surprising infield magic
Boston's 7 1 victory over New York features an unlikely infield trio Natton Klaus Joost and vivid praise for Pinky Higgins. Edde Klaus Hatton and the rest spark a dramatic dash as AMERICAN LEAGUE leaders split with the White Sox and Yankees in a season shaped by fresh perspectives and bold moves.
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Baseball scores and schedules brief
Today's baseball card lists Baltimore at New Lure with Ida Bn Wilson 1S 14 vs Ford. Kansas City at Cleveland 7 p.m. Raschi vs Garcia. Detroit at Chicago 8 p.m. Gromek vs Pierce. Boston at Washington 7 p.m. Nixon vs Porterfield. Yesterday's results show New York over Boston 5 2. Chicago 6 3, Kansas City 2 5. Tomorrow includes Detroit at Chicago 1 30 p.m. and other city pairings.
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Triple Spill At Hagerstown Track Injures Jockey
A muddy first race at Hagerstown injures jockey Ed Christison who was hospitalized in fair condition. Lace Ruffles won the five furlong $1,000 claiming race as Mallow faded to third with Speed Zone and Street Scene among those involved in a spill. The day drew 3,667 spectators despite rain, with Gov. McKeldin and Sen Beall in attendance. handle reached $171,037.
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Doak Walker last Cotton Bowl appearance set for tomorrow
Dallas fans pack the Cotton Bowl as Doak Walker, Southern Methodist legend now with the Detroit Lions, plays his final game in Dallas against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayor proclaims Doak Walker Day as gifts and honors await at halftime. Lions teammates and Hart present tributes while Walker concludes a storied career.
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Detroit
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University of Texas
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Seals Struggling as Coast League Finances Falter
The San Francisco Seals face loss of their Pacific Coast League franchise after missing a 30,000 loan payment due August 27. President Damon Miller said sales of players like Mike Baxes, Dave Melton, and Bob Dipietro are their only hope as attendance collapses. The club sits last with Oakland, 18 games behind Seattle, amid a San Francisco Oakland market of nearly three million residents.
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Dave Melton
Bob Dipietro
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Rich American Derby Contenders Impress At Washington Park
Washington Park workouts spark chatter as Swaps rivals star in fast drills for Saturday’s rich American Derby. Rex Ellsworth’s Swaps prep debut covers five furlongs in .572-5, two seconds faster than the 1952 turf mark. Parador, Traffic Judge, and Summer Sale also post strong six furlongs to boost Derby hopes amid a sizzling jockey slate.
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Provizzi to meet Martinez in 10 round midweek bout
Middleweight Bob Provizzi of Freeland Pa faces Luis Martinez in a September 10 outdoor 10 rounder at Hinchliffe Stadium. Provizzi, 23, Navy middleweight champion turned pro, has a 22-5-3 record after a 15 straight wins run and a recent split decision loss to Hardy Smallwood in Brooklyn. Martinez, 26, boasts a 41-3 record with 22 knockouts.
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Differ Over Little League Participants
In Birmingham Alabama August 18 1955 a dispute over Negro participation in Little League baseball splits Southern groups from the parent body. A regional Southern association for Birmingham area teams was proposed to preserve traditions amid controversy over a South Carolina Negro team and a Florida Negro team. Little League president Pete McGovern defended inclusive play and cited Charleston South Carolina’s Negro team scheduled for Williamsport.
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Danny Jones
Florida Little League Race Tests Racial Barriers In 1953
Orlando beat a Negro team from Pensacola 5 to 0 before 750 fans, including 125 African Americans, as North Miami claimed Florida title and fell 4 to 2 to Gastonia in Rome. Birmingham area withdrawals threaten the city’s Little League bid, while star couple Lana Turner and film insights tie to pop culture.
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Little League
Local Golfers Journey To Front Royal Saturday
Frederick's lady golfers of the Tri-State League visit Front Royal Country Club in Virginia for the final match. Among the stars is Joyce Harbaugh, 16, who recently won the Glenn Spencer Trophy by defeating Evelyn Ephraim. Winchester leads the league with Martinsburg second as the day unfolds.
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Beyond His Power by Nature's Fury
A reflection on how violent winds and storms overwhelm human efforts. People brace for impact, unsure and fearful as debris clears and dawn arrives. The piece laments nature's caprices overpowering man's attempts to control events.
Tarzan Dances Cha Cha Cha in Mexico City
Tarzan Lex Barker, famed actor and Tarzan of the movies, shows new cha cha cha moves in Mexico City on August 18. The public reveal hints at a playful entertainment feature for readers.
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Lex Barker
Tarzan of the
All Region 15 Junior Baseball Games Postponed by Rain
American Legion Region 15 games at College Park delayed due to rain. Delaware faces Maryland and Washington challenges West Virginia today, with winners advancing to the championship round.
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