Musial to Retire After 22 Seasons
Stan Musial, 42, announced his retirement at season's end after 22 major league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. Speaking at Grant's Farm during the Cardinals picnic, he said he will remain with the club in a continuing capacity and will run his St Louis restaurant while managing a baseball bat firm. Musial holds NL records for runs, games, hits, doubles, at bats, RBI, and the MLB record for total bases, with multiple MVP awards and batting titles to his name. His final regular season game will be September 20 at home against Cincinnati.
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Miler's Farm Faces Closure Over Funds Shortage
WICHITA AP Glenn Cunningham the former world record sprinter turned farmer runs the Glen Cunningham Wild Animal Farm 22 miles east of Wichita aiding about 7,000 underprivileged children over 16 years. He says the farm operated for kids not profit and that without funds he cannot keep it open, questioning the project’s purpose without children to help.
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Confidence Beats Mays Slump in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA AP Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants describes his approach to slumps. He emphasizes staying confident and believing in himself, noting he has regained form after a rough start and now hits around .200 with a 14 game stretch. He cites experience and self-belief as key factors in recovery.
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Jackie Gleason One Man Industry in Hollywood Rise
Hollywood AP Jackie Gleason reveals a heavy workload across TV film and stage noting his success in mood music with 27 albums to date He recalls parameters of his weight from 285 down to 185 and explains his entry into music after noticing how background music improved a Gable love scene in a Brooklyn setting He plans his last full TV season before returning to New York to begin the music project and film work
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Dodgers Day of Rest Boosts League Lead
Dodgers idle as Giants drop two games while Phillies and Astros win. Johnny Podres, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale seek rest amid a 5-6 run. Callison’s two-run eighth and Short’s eight innings pace Giants’ loss. Mays extends hit streak to 14. Reds? Not applicable.
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Unranked Dennis Ralston Seen Key To U S Davis Cup
In Los Angeles, Davis Cup hopes hinge on unranked Dennis Ralston alongside Wimbledon champion Chuck McKinley. Ralston, plagued by past suspensions and knee injuries, has rebounded this year with a strong indoor showing and a near-clean 2021-like record, boosting the U S in the interzone semifinal against Mexico.
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Rookie Lost In Scrimmage Bills Lose Rookie Moss
In Buffalo AP reports rookie linebacker Jim Moss of South Carolina severely sprained his left ankle during a practice scrimmage. The Bills suffered a setback as Moss exited for medical evaluation and was not available for further drills.
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Baseball standings and scheduled games summary
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 69 wins while San Francisco 66 and St Louis 4 53 trails. Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Houston chase with mid .500s. Weekly results include Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 3 and San Francisco at Cincinnati as games listed with several N designation matchups.
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Sternberg's condition stable after neck injury
Seattle AP reports injured pole vaulter Brian Sternberg remains stable at University Hospital. Doctors say his hospital course is as expected and no further surgery is planned for the 21 year old athlete who was paralyzed from the neck down July 2 after a tram pole exercise fall. He had neck stabilization surgery two weeks later and has stayed on the critical list.
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Middleweight Bout Proposed in Pittsburgh Fight
Boxing promoter Archie Litman proposes a title match for November or December between world middleweight champion Dick Tiger and the winner of Robin Carter versus Farid Salim. Litman offered $25,000 for Tiger to appear in Pittsburgh. Carter and Salim meet in a nationally televised 19 round bout at Civic Arena on September 14.
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Post Libel Suit Nears End in Georgia Coach Case
ATLANTA AP) A tense climax came as Wally Butts broke into tears on the witness stand in the $10 million libel suit against Curtis Publishing. Butts denied that he rigged the 1962 Georgia Alabama game as the trial neared its seventh day. His attorney indicated the initial case for Butts might conclude soon.
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Dodgers Pitchers Wear Down As League Race Continues
Milwaukee AP report says Dodgers cling to NL lead since July 2 as Drysdale and Koufax report tired arms. Podres battles pressure with Calmus options while Spahr or Sadowski may start for Milwaukee in a tense Series 1 opener against the Braves.
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State Awards Scholarships in Kansas Program
TOPEKA AP Five hundred students were named to receive Kansas state financed college scholarships. State superintendent Adel F Throckmorton released the list Monday. Awards ranged from 178 to 500 dollars and are based on college entrance exams. The 1963 Legislature established the program. Recipients must accept by August 22 and vacancies will be filled from alternates.
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