Goodman’s Homer May Have Cinched Pennant
In a July 16 1957 game Billy Goodman hit a homer with a man on, helping the Chicago White Sox beat Boston 3 1 and widen their first place lead over Cleveland to 514 games. The Indians lost both ends of a doubleheader to the Yankees as New York won 2 1 in 11 innings and 1 0.
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State Colleges Swing Into Action Soon
The Associated Press notes a flurry of grid action as 116 teams begin play, with St Benedict’s upset by Springfield, Bethany routing Midland, and Southwestern beating Bethel. The CIC realigns include Sterling and Southwestern to the Kansas conference. Fort Hays chases its first undisputed title since 1936 as Omaha and others open schedules across the region.
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Parts Auto Supply Advertises One Stop Service
It's 1 Stop Service at Parts Auto Supply. Phone CH 2 152 offers name brand parts and quick service for car repairs and maintenance.
Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot
Baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday show Kansas City 9 4 in a 10 inning win, Baltimore 6 1, Washington 5 Detroit 1, Chicago 6 Baltimore 1, Cleveland 7 Washington 2, Detroit 4 New York, Boston 4 Kansas City 3. National League standings list San Francisco Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh. Sunday results include San Francisco 9 Philadelphia 0 and Milwaukee 4 Cincinnati 3 plus Los Angeles 3 Chicago 0.
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Cardinals Sign Pitching Star
ST. LOUIS AP The St. Louis Cardinals signed Clint Stark a 17 year old lefthanded pitching sensation from Los Angeles area high school and Junior Legion ball for a reported 50000 bonus. Stark 6 foot 4 185 pounds pitched two no hitters in Legion play averaged 14 strikeouts per game and was named MVP in the Legion sectional tournament. He signed a 1960 Tulsa contract Sunday with scout Nelson Burbrink and Red Bird Farm Director Walter Shannon present.
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Eagles Rebuild Under Buck Shaw Boosts in Pro Exhibition
Wily Buck Shaw reshapes the Philadelphia Eagles with a rebuilt roster after a 2-9-1 season, aided by quarterback Norm Van Brocklin and halfback Tommy McDonald. A 35-13 exhibition win over Baltimore Buckeyes signals a positive turnaround as Los Angeles, Detroit, and Green Bay post big wins in weekend games.
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Big Eight football race cloudy after Sooners push
The Big Eight title picture remains unclear as teams gear up for opening games this weekend. Oklahoma Sooners look to extend a 12 game conference win streak and chase national honors, while Missouri Kansas Nebraska contest for runner up honors and bowls. Missouri faces Penn State and Michigan, Nebraska meets Texas, Kansas opens vs TCU, Kansas State starts against Wichita, Colorado vs Washington, Iowa State vs Drake, Oklahoma State vs Cincinnati, and Oklahoma debuts late against Northwestern Evansville.
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Fraser Beats Alex Olmedo in National Championship
In Forest Hills New York Neale Fraser defeated Alex Olmedo 6-3 5-7 6-2 6-4 to win the National title, denying Olmedo another U.S. singles crown. Olmedo, seeking a pro contract from Jack Kramer, questions Kramer’s interest as Fraser rises as the hottest amateur in tennis.
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Tough Openers Scheduled For Valley Teams
Tough opening slate tests Missouri Valley Conference teams as 1959 season begins with North Texas State facing Hardin-Simmons in Abilene. Houston hosts Mississippi, Wichita plays Kansas State, Oklahoma State meets Cincinnati, Tulsa vs Arkansas, Bradley and Drake in action. Wichita State eyes sleeper potential with returning stars and new building phase.
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Bowling Bits Show Women Bowlers Shine Across Ottawa Venues
Ottawa bowlers deliver strong scores with many spares and opens. Charlotte Brown at Royal Lanes converts tough splits to lead local showcases. Eloise Hughes Deloris Smith Eva Smith Velma Klingler Leona Wise and Artie Wolgast also excel. Ruth Mack tops Royals with 224 196 and 581 weekly high. team highs go to Royal T and H S Casual. Ottawa Bowl Arnold s Bond s lead high team and 30s while Maxine Lewis Pat White share Ottawa 10 honors.
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Bowling standings at Ottawa Bowl and Royal T Lanes
High 50 scored 502 by Eloise Hughes as leaders emerge. Ottawa Bowl shows Lee's and Mack tied for first, with Zudge's and McLain's in a near second. Royal T Lanes lead by Moore and Kansas State. second place a tight scramble among Maracaibo, Trout's Raney's and Nitcher's, all sharing 6-2 records.
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NFL Owners Vote to Raise Player Limit to 36
Philadelphia AP report says 12 NFL club owners voted to raise team rosters from 35 to 36 players to form a nucleus for expansion. Commissioner Bert Bell noted the move aims at creating a pool of seasoned players for new teams, with further expansion talks slated for January meeting.
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