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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
1
Cleveland Indians keep surge as Francona powers club with key hits. They trail Chicago by two games in the American League race and push toward a doubleheader sweep amid record-foul potential and roster battles.
The Kansas City Athletics salvaged an 8-6 win in the second game at Boston after trailing 3-2, with Ray Boone driving in two runs on a fifth inning homer and Dickson earning the victory aided by Daley and Sturdivant. The opener fell 4-1 to Boston as Tom Brewer and Mike Fornieles held KC to seven hits.
Washington star Harmon Killebrew, once riding a Ruth-like pace with 32 homers and 80 RBI, has slumped since July 19 as the Senators drop to 17 straight losses. Jim Lemon is the lone bright spot amid weak pitching and fielding, echoing a similar 18-game skid from 1948 and a franchise pattern of decline since 1954.
Milwaukee Braves move to NL lead behind Warren Spahn's three-hitter over the San Francisco Giants. Spahn allows only one hit through seven-plus, while Del Crandall and Billy Bruton drive in runs. Giants commit five errors as Los Angeles falters against Cincinnati, keeping the top of the standings tight.
Nino Valdes, 34, meets Sonny Liston, 27, in a televised 10 round heavyweight clash at Chicago Stadium. Liston, eighth rated by the NBA and Ring, hopes to extend his 17 fight unbeaten streak, while Valdes seeks to reenter the title picture after key wins and losses in his 19 year pro tenure.
RENSSELAER Ind AP The College All-Stars beat the Chicago Bears 7-6 in a St Josephs College exhibition. Otto Graham praised the effort but warned of more work ahead as the team prepares for Baltimore Colts at Soldier Field Aug 14. Lee Grosscup directed a 99-yard drive ending with Buddy Dial reception Sam Williams added the extra point. Bears scored on a second-quarter punt block when Bill George returned the ball 24 yards for a TD.
St Louis Hawks announce their No. 1 draft choice 68 center Bob Ferry will join the National Industrial Basketball League after opting to play for the newly formed San Francisco team in the NIBL. Coach Ed Macauley cites Ferry’s scoring at Saint Louis University as a key asset.
NFL Chicago Cardinals meet Toronto Argonauts in an exhibition mixing American and Canadian rules. Card coach Pop Ivy reshapes the lineup as injuries linger for Gene Gedman John Gordy Leo Sanford and Jim Doran. Tom Catlin arrives from the Browns as questions mount about starting spots.
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