Leo Durocher survives life threatening penicillin reaction
New York Dodgers manager Leo Durocher survived a severe penicillin reaction after an infection flared Friday night in his hotel room. Dr. Wade Hastings of Matone treated him with adrenaline to relieve throat tightening and breathing difficulty. Durocher, alert throughout, thanked the doctor and described the moment as nearly fatal.
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Mets Spoil Dodgers as Stengel Urges Prep for NL Pennant
New York Mets, led by Casey Stengel, disrupted the Dodgers with a 6 3 victory in Los Angeles. Isy Holloway Hook earned the win while Don Drysdale absorbed his seventh loss as Mets hit three home runs and built a late rally in the eighth inning.
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Mets Rally in Extra Inning Duel Bogs Dodgers
Rich with errors and bold plays the Mets push ahead in an 8th inning squeeze and late hits. Frank Howard and Willie Davis drive key runs as Throneberry Coleman and Kanibal connect on early homers to spark New York past Los Angeles in a tense game.
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Hawks Leave Tonight for ISC Tourney Opener in Rock Island
The Long Beach Nite Hawks depart Burbank Airport at 9 30 PM led by manager Joe Rodgers aiming for their eighth ISC world softball title. They fly to Chicago arriving 7 AM Sunday, then bus to Rock Island Illinois for a 6 PM PDT opener against Valparaiso Indiana as 20 teams compete in a one day tournament. Paso is defending champion.
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Angels Choke Up on Own Mistakes in Loss to White Sox
The Los Angeles Angels fell 7-0 to the Chicago White Sox after a string of errors and mishaps at Chavez Ravine. Bo Belinsky started for the Angels against Eddie Fisher. Ryne Duren endured four straight walks in the ninth as the White Sox built a 6-0 lead. The crowd of 14,885 watched a troubled night with misplays, missed opportunities, and several double plays by the Angels, who also endured two pinch hitters striking out.
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Angels Rout White Sox in 13 inning miscue filled game
Angel of Day Bowsfield retired the Sox in one minute and 57 seconds in the first inning but allowed two runs in the second and six in the fourth before Grba relieved. Herbert faltered in the seventh with a bad bounce and a walk spree, Moran finishing the day at bat after a disputed pitch sequence.
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Del Mar Derby Feature Claims Heavyweight Field
Testum, the entry with Lancelot, races as a surprise contender in the Del Mar Derby. Testum carries 132 pounds while Tes tum is listed as second top weight at 113 pounds. Savan, already champion filly after winning the Del Mar Oaks, aims to conquer the Derby as the first filly to win the event. Sunday Suippers also appears among the notable entries.
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Pirates balk at back to back twin bills
UPI reports the Pittsburgh Pirates threatened a player walkout over a doubleheader scheduled for this afternoon and night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Players protest two doubleheaders in a row, saying the schedule is unfair during the pennant race after Friday night’s game was rained out.
Beatty Extends American Track Record Run in Turku
Los Angeles Track Club runner Jim Beatty again set an American record at 5000 meters in 13 45 during an international meet in Turku Finland. He already held records for 1500, 3000, and the mile on a European tour, closing in on the world mark held by Vladimir Kuts as Laszlo Tabori followed before dropping out with an injury. Beatty began the streak Aug 9 in Oslo with 1500 in 3 39.4, then 3000 in Avranches 7 54.2 and mile in London 3 56.5, all before Helsinki clocking 13 46.3 for the mile and continuing his rapid ascent.
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Sports Calendar Update Amid Giants and Palace
Unclear OCR text shows scattered sports references including Giants and Palace along with fragmented phrases Banked. Rating and schedule terms appear, but full details are unreadable.
Rams Seek 3rd Straight Preseason Win Over Giants at Coliseum
Rams aim to snap a 3 game preseason drought dating to 1954 as they host the New York Giants at the Coliseum in a 40 000 crowd affair. Zeke Trajkoski and A Tittle will duel behind explosive passing attacks while Frank Gifford and Jon Arnett spark the offenses. Rams expect to be minus Dick Bags Art Perkins and George Strugar with Joe Marconi stepping in to man the middle.
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Wynn's Wynner Rats 27 Giants 20
Defensive tackle was waded Friday to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a future draft choice. There was no room for the popular Washington alumnus amid competition from John Ls Vetere Urban Henry Merlin Olsen and Jarry Stephens with only three berths available.
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Rams Triumph On Radio TV Rivalry Feature
Rams win a radio television showcase with a decisive score as team leaders and broadcasters highlight a pivotal moment. The telecast showcases strategic plays, standout performances, and regional fan engagement during the event.
Pro Grid Schedule Misread Pairings for Local Games
A scrambled OCR snippet lists grid matchups with teams and locations unreadable. The fragment mentions Greer Bay at Alitwaukee and Cleveland at Pos V5 with Roanoke and Cat Mt pmesote likely indicating scheduled shows, but details are unclear and dates are missing.
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