White Sox claim Junior League second round title
The White Sox secured the Junior Baseball League round two crown by beating the Redlegs 9 4 to extend their win streak to nine. They posted a 10 2 overall record after rounds one and two, with the Dodgers and Yankees stumbling in second round play and the Redlegs holding a 8 4 mark. Dennis Smith dominated on the mound, blanking both Dodgers and Yankees in the second round despite not shutting out the Redlegs.
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Braves Win To Keep Lead In National League
Braves rally past Phillies 11-5 to extend NL lead as Thomson Aaron and Logan power seven runs in a key fifth inning. Giants, Reds, Cubs, and Cardinals win or split as pennant race tightens across the league. Newcombe records 20th win for Giants. other scores include Yankees over White Sox and Red Sox over Cleveland.
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Mantle Seeks Ruth Record This September
New York Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle, with seven August games left, stands at 43 home runs to match Babe Ruth’s August total and pace. If he clouts more in September, Mantle could threaten Ruth’s 60 homer season of 1927, as Ruth produced six in early September and four in the final stretch.
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Title Bout Tonight in New Orleans for Lightweight Crown
Bud Smith defends against Joe Brown in New Orleans with Smith aiming to solidify his status after crown win from Jimmy Carter in 1956 and Carter rematch loss last October. Brown, 30, seeks a signature upset in the 135 pound division as the younger tour de force.
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Bud) Smith
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Legion Teams Battle For Second In League
Ottawa and Ola American Legion baseball teams meet Monday Aug 27 at 8 pm in Forest Park to decide second place. Proceeds from the game will fund a trip for the Ottawa team said manager Marshall Allen. Both teams have one league loss to Lawrence, the state champions, and the destination hinges on attendance. The Maryland Futurity at Laurel is noted as Maryland’s oldest stakes for two year olds bred in the state.
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Bundys Team Wins Dinner Matches At Country Club
Thirty golfers formed three teams in a weekly golf dinner event at the Country Club. Bundy’s ten man squad topped with 63 points while Gilliland’s group scored 47 and Crawford’s team 43. A D White stood out with 11 points, Barnett and Gilliland each had 10. Members and others enjoyed meals in the clubhouse after the rounds.
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Pastrano to meet McMurtry in outdoor Tacoma heavyweight bout
Young Willie Pastrano challenges slugger Pat McMurtry in a 10 round outdoor heavyweight fight in Tacoma Washington. Pastrano, from New Orleans, weighs about 182 pounds and is favored on boxing skill and experience. He holds Ring magazine No 5 world heavyweight ranking and is No 6 by the NBA. McMurtry, 24, is a former Marine Corps light heavyweight champion and weighs about 182 pounds.
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Dinner To Open Grid Ticket Sale For Ottawa Univ Campaign
Ottawa University championed by Chamber of Commerce to start fall football season ticket drive with a dinner at a North American hotel next Wednesday at 6 30. Three five member teams will be chosen to race for tickets with a free Cotton Bowl trip for the winner. Captains will be elected and 4 members chosen from attendees. About 39 or more expected. 15 team spots. Tickets 650 season reserves, 2 for single games. First home game vs William Jewell College Sept 21.
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Breaks Rookie's Mark As Munger Hits Double Play Record
Veteran pitcher Rod Munger of the Pirates forced St. Louis rookie Don Blasingame to his first double play of the season in the second inning. Blasingame had reached base in 447 prior appearances, noted for his ability to get on base.
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Cards sweep doubleheader with 8-0 shutout by Mizell
In last night’s nightcap at Busth Stadium the Cards won 3-2 as spinch-hitter Bobby Morgan drove in the deciding run in the ninth. Mizell pitched a four hit shutout in the opener, while Vinegar Bend Mizell’s gem backed a two-run fifth inning homer from Roy Sievers for the Senators, tying a club record with his 25th.
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Montgomery Home for Bubba Church Baseball Broadcaster
Emory Bubba Church former Phillies Redlegs and Cubs pitcher now broadcasts Montgomery Rebels games in the Southern Asia region. His home is Montgomery.
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Bubba) Church
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Chicago Cub Bob Rush A MLB Lineage Story
Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob Rush is described as the son of Harry J Rush a former major league player who played for the old St. Louis Browns in the American League.
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Bears Growl Again
Wichita halted Indianapolis nine game win streak by beating Indianapolis 6-2 on Thursday. Denver Bears rallied for three runs in the eighth to beat St Paul 9-7 and split with the Saints. Little Joe Presko pitched Charleston to a 1-0 win over Louisville. Gordon Jones limited Minneapolis as Omaha won 7-0. Wichita’s Charley Gorin earned his 13th victory with an eight hitter and two RBIs before relief in the ninth. The Indians scored in the seventh to break Gorin’s shutout bid.
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