Braves Sweep Phillies to Extend Bulge in NL Title Race
Milwaukee holds an eight game lead after a doubleheader sweep of Philadelphia 5-1 and 4-1. Juan Pizarro and Lew Burdette shone on the mound. Frank Torre hit his first grand slam. Burdette triumphed in a duel with Ray Semproch as Wes Covington homered. Cincinnati moved up with wins over Pittsburgh, while San Francisco and Los Angeles split doubleheaders.
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Ottawa Legion Rout Jaycees in Muddy Baseball Benefit
The Ottawa Legion crushed the local Jaycees 34 to 4 in a muddy diamond game. Mike Hudnall Glenn Hudnall and Charley Spooner homered, while starter Hawkey limited the Jaycees to two hits as Forest Park locals roared at a season fundraiser.
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Florida Gal Holds Lead In Heart of America Invitational
Bonnie Randolph of Naples Florida led by four strokes entering the final 18 holes of the Heart of America Invitational with a 36 hole total of 142 after a 72 in the second round. Betty Jameson tied for second at 146 with Louise Suggs at 147, while Mary Lena Faulk and Wiffie Smith stood at 148. Rain delayed rounds earlier, softening the course for the event.
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Wade Pilots Rams To Win
The Los Angeles Rams opened their pro season with a 31 10 victory over the Washington Redskins as Billy Wade, free of Norm Van Brocklin’s shadow, threw two touchdowns and ran in another score. The game drew 73 164 fans in the exhibition clash. Other Saturday results included the Browns edging the Steelers 10 9 at Akron and the Eagles beating the Colts 30 98 at Hershey. Sunday action featured the Giants in action.
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Bears Beat Cardinals as Halas Returns in Buffalo
Cliff Livingston led the defense as the 49ers were beaten 19-10 in San Francisco. In Buffalo, George Halas returned as head coach and the Bears defeated the Chicago Cardinals 24-7.
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Two Fugitives Captured in Missouri Escape Chase
Two Kansas prison honor farm escapees, Tom J. Brown 86 and Burl Leon Harris 68, were captured at Platte City Missouri on Sunday. They planned to resist extradition. Two other fugitives, Lloyd Sparks 34 and John Munch 32, remained at large after fleeing Saturday night.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Schedule Summary
American League standings show New York 62 wins, 55 losses. Chicago 49 56. Boston 44 62. Detroit 56 59. Baltimore 84 59. Cleveland 56 62. Kansas City 42 62. Washington 50 66. Monday has Kansas City at Baltimore as the only scheduled game. Weekend results include Boston 7 New York 4. Baltimore 9 Washington. Kansas City 8 Detroit 7. Chicago 7 Cleveland 6. Chicago 3 Cleveland 2. Boston 6 New York 5. Kansas City 4 Detroit 1. Baltimore 2 Washington 1.
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Hot White Sox Out To Make Race For Yanks
The White Sox push to narrow the gap in the standings as they chase the Yankees, aiming for a late surge. Key players focus on consistency, while the roster adjusts to tighten the pennant race.
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Harris Paterson bout looms for heavyweight title
Roy Harris from Cut and Shoot Texas challenges Floyd Patterson for the world heavyweight title at Wrigley Field in a bout set for 8 p m with 100000 dollar guarantee. Both camps seek victory as Patterson defends his crown against a 22 fight win streak opponent in a clash expected to draw wide TV and radio attention.
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Legion All-Star Games Postponed in Olathe
The East-West American Legion All-Star baseball game was postponed due to wet grounds and moved to Tuesday and Wednesday. Ottawa Legion outfielder Mike Hudnall will play for the East squad.
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