Sad Sam Jones Wins Big For Cardinals To Lead NL
Sam Jones, the 1-year-old righty acquired from Chicago, won his fourth straight start as St. Louis snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 victory over Brooklyn to reclaim first in the National League. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia, lifting the Braves to second while Cincinnati beat the Giants. In the AL, the Yankees beat Detroit as Williams led Boston’s charge behind Mantle’s slump and a tight pitching duel with Kansas City.
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Aiming Arrows Styles and Sighting Points
The article outlines three archery sighting styles with different targets and angles from air above the target to the bullseye. It explains direct aim using the bull’s eye at short ranges, high cheek rest sighting about an inch above the arrow, and the resulting lower rim sighting at 20 to 30 yards with 30 to 40 pound bows. It also notes Sporting News coverage of the American Legion junior baseball program and related figures and tours.
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Topeka Dumped By Sky Sox
The Associated Press notes a clash in the Western League where Topeka faltered as Colorado Springs and Amarillo wove position and aim into a tight game. Archery style discussions appear alongside the sports item, with emphasis on point of aim and consistent draws.
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Dodgers Giants Coast Move Likely to West Coast
New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers plan to play 1958 regular season home games in San Francisco and Los Angeles. A high‑level informant says Stoneham and O’Malley have agreed in principle, with San Francisco officials and a potential Red Sox link, while Skiatron TV deals indicate telecast rights. Contracts and formal actions await calendar dates and league approvals.
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Ted Williams Tops Mantle For AL Batting Lead
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox edged Mickey Mantle of the Yankees to seize the American League batting lead. Williams collected three singles in three at bats, raising his average to .367 while Mantle dropped to .356 after going hitless in four trips.
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Topeka Lad Wins State Tennis Crown
Pete Wood ward of Topeka won the junior singles title at the Kansas City Open Tennis Tournament defeating Francis Lemery of Kansas City 7-5 7-5 in the finals. Jerry Hirst of Oklahoma City claimed the boys singles title while Jim Burns and Buddy Brower of St Joseph took the boys doubles.
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Standings and Thursday schedule across leagues
Thursday matches feature 8 teams across leagues with key pairings including St Louis at Brooklyn Jackson and Cincinnati at New York Knopstein. Results from Wednesday show Chicago beat Baltimore, New York over Detroit, and Washington routing Cleveland. American Association and Western League scores listed with multiple games decided in extra innings.
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Sky Sox Top Leaders in Ten Inning 4-3 Win
The Sky Sox defeated league leaders 4-3 in 10 innings. Lincoln split a twin bill with Pueblo 3-0 and 2-8, closing to within two games of Topeka. Amarillo beat Sioux City 5-1 to move within 3 1/4 games of the lead. Albuquerque Dukes ended a four-game skid by beating Des Moines 9-8 for Nick Cullop. Preacher Williams homered for Topeka, but Colorado Springs won 5-? with five hits.
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Ottawa Romps Over Garnett Baseball romp boosts playoff push
Ottawa American Legion swept Garnett 11 to 1 in an extra game. Homer Collins and Glen Davis powered the offense with doubles by Mike Hudnall and Jim Ferguson. Ottawa built a 3-0 lead by the fourth, exploded for seven in the fifth, and finished with one more in the sixth, limiting Garnett to one run. Ottawa heads to Humboldt for a 2 p.m. league game Sunday before facing Benson Cardinals at 8 p.m. under Forest Park lights.
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Giardello Beats Vejar In Washington Fight Rematch Prompts After-Fight Clash
In Louisville 5000 fans at Freedom Hall saw Joey Giardello win a unanimous decision over Chico Vejar. After the bout, Vejar's handler Steve Ellis was ejected from Giardello's dressing room amid a verbal clash with Tony Ferrante. Promoter Bill King claimed financial disputes over percentage splits. Deputy Francis Bauman will investigate. Giardello won on all cards 47-44, 50-46, 48-44.
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Ottawa Girls Prepare for District Tourney Schedule
The Ottawa Girls softball team releases a busy slate ahead of the District Tournament. Friday at 8 p.m. they face Pyra mid Life Insurance of Kansas City Kansas at Forest Park diamond, with assurance from Kansas City Recreation Commission superintendent Frank Cotilla that Pyramid will appear. Saturday night Ottawa hosts Peck's Good Girls from Kansas City and Monday they travel to Garnett for a game.
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Start Whittling In PGA Tourney
Dayton Ohio starts whittling the field to the sweet 16 in the 39th National PGA Championship as contenders rise for a tighter field and a shot at the title.
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Nomads on Tourneys Trail Stage in Ottawa Highlight
The Ottawa Herald reports on the opening round of a yearlong tournament circuit with 64 losers, mostly club professionals, sidelined as the touring troupe advances to sunset. Some top talents were eliminated, while many skilled players await further rounds on the nomadic tour.
Indians Triumph Over Dodgers In Pee Wee Action
In Ottawa Recreation Commission league play last night the Indians beat the Dodgers 19 to 5 as Harry Murphy pitched for the winners while Tommy Shepherd toed the mound for the Dodgers. Jim Baldwin hurled for the Tigers in a 14 to 8 win over the Athletics with Rickie Jamison pitching for the A's.
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