Pirate Relief Ace May Hit Records Soon
Elroy Face extended his win streak to 16 in 1959 and 21 consecutive dating to May 30, 1958 as the Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Dodgers 9-2 and 4-3. Dick Groat delivered the game winning hit in the 10th after Crafty late rally. Milwaukee swept the Cubs as Art Ceccarelli shut down Chicago. Don Newcombe won his 12th with Cincinnati, which also beat St. Louis 5-3. The Giants battled rain delay as Philadelphia visits may shift to San Francisco on Sept 11-13.
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Chicago Bears Looming Large in Cardinals Camp
Chicago Cardinals rebuild hinges on King Hill and John David Crow as the Texas duo spearhead a comeback. Both All-Americans of 1957 and key to a 3-0 exhibition run, Hill and Crow combined for two 60 and 30 yard TD passes and Crow’s 14 yard score in a 21-10 win over Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Scores And Schedule Report
Tuesday results include New York 7 Cleveland 1 and Washington 7 Kansas City 3. Chicago 1-5 Boston 0-2. Detroit 9 Baltimore 5. first game rain postponed. Saturday Chicago 1 Washington 0. Cleveland 4 Baltimore 2. Kansas City and New York 7-10 innings. Boston 7 Detroit 1. Tuesday slate lists Los Angeles at Philadelphia and San Francisco at Pittsburgh with rain in Philadelphia and a doubleheader postponed. Cincinnati 11 St Louis 4. Pittsburgh 9-4 Los Angeles 2-2 Milwaukee 2. Milwaukee 7-3 Chicago 0-2 Cincinnati 11 St Louis 4.
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State Fishing Slump Hits Several Kansas Waters
Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission reports overall fishing varies by region. Eastern streams remain fair to good while western areas show only fair to good fishing for black bass crappie channels drums and bullheads. Notable spots include Northeast Lyon County Lake Kaw River Cottonwood River Fall River Reservoir Strip pits Crawford County State Lake No. 2 Lower Neosho River and Spring River with mixed but generally healthy catches.
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Star Player Bobby Layne Charged With Drunken Driving
AUSTIN AP Bobby Layne veteran quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers faced drunken driving charges after his car hit a parked vehicle and he fled with three companions before taking a taxi. He was jailed three hours and released on 300 dollar bail. Layne had just played in a 21 10 loss to the Chicago Cardinals and has a prior Detroit incident.
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Athletics Move Ahead Of Boston In Kansas City
The A’s split a doubleheader with Washington to climb to sixth, one game ahead of Boston as the Red Sox dropped both games to Cleveland. Johnny Bucks starred in game two with four hits in a 5-2 win after Senators knocked out A’s ace Bud Daley. a five run third provided support with Wayne Terwilliger and Hal Smith driving in two runs each.
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To Pay Players Bigger Salaries In 1960 AFL
Dallas AP reports the American Football League pledges higher pay for players and officials as it plans the 1960 season. A commissioner selection and potential eight club expansion will be decided at the September 12-13 meeting in Los Angeles. Lamar Hunt, H P Skoglund, and Barron Hilton head a committee guiding the venture.
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Auto parts ad by Harry Smith urges early muffler work
Local ad from Harry Smith at 1108 S Main urges customers to buy high quality auto parts and have mufflers overhauled now. It promises courteous service, reliable warranties, fair prices, and customer satisfaction with fast, efficient help. Contact CH 2-1522.
Indians Acquire Tito Francona Boosts Title Chase
Cleveland's front office sent Larry Doby to Detroit for Tito Francona, now the Indians top hitter with a .379 average, 17 homers and 64 RBIs. Francona belted two homers in a doubleheader sweep, lifting Cleveland within 1.5 games of Chicago. The White Sox split with the Yankees as Detroit and Baltimore also posted wins amid a busy day at the ballparks.
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Self confident pitcher helps White Sox take lead
Bob Shaw, 26, a right hander who refused minor league assignment, blanked the Yankees 5-0 to lift the Chicago White Sox to first in the American League. Manager Al Lopez credits Shaw as a lifesaver this year as the Sox push ahead. Shaw had spurned the minors after being with Detroit and was traded to the White Sox on June 15, 1958 with Ray Boone for Tito Francona and Bill Fischer.
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