Sox On Top In Jr Loop Clash Looms For Round Two
The White Sox lead the Junior Baseball league as rounds shift to games against the Yankees Redlegs Dodgers. The Sox have won seven straight after a 2 game opening loss while the Redlegs are strong at 5 1. The Yankees chase a title with a win but a loss would end their hopes. Dodgers risk elimination as Sox and Redlegs look to two team race.
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Boxing Reform Urged in California Boxing Firms
A state committee urges drastic boxing control in California and calls for revoking licenses of major figures led by matchmaker Babe McCoy and promoter Cal Eaton of Los Angeles and promoter Jimmy Murray of Oakland. Twenty six licenses are targeted amid fixes, illegal ties, and criminal backgrounds, with a NY style one man rule proposed.
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New PCC Presidents Take Stance on Penalties
Portland report shows nine Pacific Coast Conference presidents convened to review confessional reports from member colleges. They aim to ensure equitable fines and probations for UCLA Washington USC and California while weighing possible new penalties or a fresh start.
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Two Area Softball Teams Eliminate From District Tourney
Baldwin and Budges were knocked out of the Lawrence district softball tournament. Budges can still tie Skelly for the 1956 Ottawa league title with a win Sunday in Forest Park, prompting a potential three game playoff. Lawrence Legion beat Baldwin 5 2 in three innings while Skelly defeated Badges 6 2. Tonight features Skelly vs Lawrence Legion in a losers bracket game and Lawrence VFW vs Emporia Gazette in the winners bracket. Sunday's Budges versus Baldwin showdown could decide the title if Budges wins. Phillips secured third place finishing 4 5. Baldwin stands 2 6.
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Sox Take Two From Athletics at Comiskey Park
The Chicago White Sox swept two 10 inning games from the Kansas City A’s at Comiskey Park 5 4 and 4 3. Walt Dropo starred in the first game with a 10th inning triple scoring Jim Rivera then scored on Rivera’s triple. in the second game he singled home Larry Doby. Harry Simpson led the A’s with five hits in nine plate appearances including a triple and an RBI. Wally Moon sparked the Cardinals 8 4 win over the Reds with five straight hits boosting his average to .327 and moving past Stan Musial into the NL second place batting race as St Louis moved a game up on Philadelphia.
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Suitcase) Simpson
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Women entrants must qualify Tuesday at Ottawa Country Club
Twenty one players competed in yesterday’s locker tournament with Mrs. Wilbur Foulks taking the golf ball prize. For reservations on Tuesday contact Mrs. Loren Latimer at 1161. Pairings will be posted Friday.
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Pro Contract For Tiger Cage Star
ST. LOUIS Norman Stewart, Missouri University's top scoring guard, signed by the St. Louis Hawks. Hawks owner Ben Kerner announced he will report for the training season starting September 22.
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Bears Slump as Omaha Cardinals Rally Strongly
In the American Association Denver Bears were routed 14-2 by Omaha’s Cardinals, dropping their fifth straight as Denver clung to a five game lead over Indianapolis. St Paul beat Louisville 5-2, Charleston swept the doubleheader 1-0 and 6-2, while Wichita edged Minneapolis 3-1. Lefthander Charlie Gorin limited Minneapolis to two hits in Wichita’s win and Willie Kirkland hit his 29th homer for Wichita. Earl Hersh added a 24th homer for the Braves’ first run in the opener.
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Newk Near NL Shutout and Victory Records
Big Don Newcombe pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers earned his 17th win and eighth straight, extending to 33 scoreless innings as he blanked Pittsburgh 3-0. NL shutout mark is four, held by Bill Lee and Sal Maglie. Dodgers stay within 1 1/2 games of the Braves. Cubs, Reds, Phillies also in action.
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Williams in Action as Yankees Nip Red Sox in Extra Innings
Boston edged New York 1 0 in 11 innings to complete a split. Cleveland beat Detroit 5 2, Chicago won 5 4, and Kansas City lost 4 3 in 10 innings. Schedule lists Detroit at Kansas City and other matchups with daily lineups.
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Legion Plays Keyhoe In Ottawa Forest Park Game
Ottawa American Legion base ball team faces Kehoe Sports casters of Kansas City tonight at 8 in Forest Park. The Staffords also host Paola at home on August 18. Attend church next Sunday.
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