Harris Proves To Be Big Gun For Detroit
Harris, back from Giants, becomes Detroit’s No 2 slugger at first base. After 14 games in the AL he hits .985 with 14 homers and seven triples, second to Kaline in RBIs by five. In a Boston doubleheader he drives in six of nine Tigers runs, belting a two-run homer and a two-run double in the nightcap 7 2.
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Moore Wins Two Trophies At Grand American Trapshoot
David Moore of 1416 S Oak won two trophies at the National Grand American Trapshooting by the American Trapshooting Association in Vandalia Ohio August 15 to 23. He hit 99 of 100 at 116 yards and 24 of 25 in the class C shoot-off, plus 100 and 98 of 100 for 198 of 200 to claim Grand American Class Championship and class C trophies.
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Giants Break Milwaukee Jinx in 12th Inning Victory
The Giants snapped eight straight losses to Milwaukee with a 3-2 win after Al Worthington yielded 12 innings of relief pitching. Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 14-1 as Vern Law pitched a one hit shutout in relief. Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 8-7 and Chicago Cubs topped Philadelphia 5-2 with Ernie Banks homering to 42 for the season.
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Ottawa Stars Defeated In Midget Tournament Elimination
Posey's slams Ottawa Midget All-Stars 12 6 to end their run in the tournament. Four runs in the first inning and four more in the third spark Posey's offense as Ottawa fights back but is shut out until the last inning. Morris earns the win over Buckley who starts for Ottawa. Nordyke and Michels lead with multiple hits for their teams. Ottawa ends with one win and two losses in the event.
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Mitchell Ready to Lead KU Football in Turbulent Season
Jack Mitchell, former Oklahoma All American and new Kansas University mentor, faces high expectations as grid season opens. His rise from rheumatic fever to top recruiter and coach mirrors KU's push to rebound after several disappointing years, with emphasis on aggressive line play and striking at opponents' weaknesses.
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Senators Move Near Move to Minneapolis
Washington Senators directors meet to discuss possible relocation with Club President Calvin Griffith seeking conditional approval for permission to move to Minneapolis. Griffith notes no conclusion but terms on stadium, rental and concessions would matter. President Eisenhower comments urging the team to stay if a chance exists, and backs staying.
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Jack Mitchell Day Ahead of KU vs Texas Christian
Sept 20 marks Jack Mitchell day on the Lawrence campus as the Jayhawks open against Texas Christian. About 20 radio stations will carry KU games with Monte Moore doing play by play and Dick Harp assisting.
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Hunting Dates Are Set for 1958 59 Waterfowl Seasons
The Interior Department announced hunting dates for migratory waterfowl across states for the 1958 59 seasons. Mississippi Flyway limits are set at 70 days with central states offered 75 days for ducks and coots or an extended 15 day period with adjusted bag limits. Dates cover ducks, geese, coots, and snipe with state by state openings and closings including Arkansas Illinois Missouri Ohio Colorado Kansas Oklahoma and others.
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Frick Sees Day Of Third League
Casper Wyoming AP reports baseball commissioner Ford Frick said major league clubs will move to other cities and someday form a third league. He hopes the Washington Senators stay, calling Washington a good baseball town and in need of them.
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