Drysdale Dominates Giants For Fifth Straight Win
Don Drysdale outpitched San Francisco with precise outside corner fastballs and two key pitches to handcuff the Giants 4-1 for his fifth straight win and sixth in seven starts. Alston praised his control though four Dodgers errors marred the victory. Willie Mays, rested, appeared as pinch-hitter but Drysdale still escaped the seventh.
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Groza Hero for Browns Sends Rams Home Defeated
Browns kicker Lou Groza sealed a 13 10 victory over the Rams with a 53 yard field goal as time expired. Duane Putnam led a Rams rally and rookie Frank Ryan had his mixed quarterback showing in the loss at Los Angeles. Groza praised his key kick and coach Paul Brown called the win a strong showing against a tough opponent.
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Browns Rally In Clash With Rams In Rough Showdown
Browns beat Rams 20 18 after four quarters of hard hitting with Jim Brown scoring from the one yard line and the Browns edging ahead as Cothran added a late field goal while Groza drilled a 16 yard kick for the final margin. Rams mounted a late surge with Merconi and Wade connecting for key gains but Browns held on.
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McDevitt to face Gomez as doubleheader unfolds
Leety Danny McDevitt started for the opponent against Ruben Gomez in the afternoon game. Johnny Podres is set to oppose Mike McCormick in the night contest of the separate doubleheader, matching pitchers and teams in a locally noted baseball doubleheader.
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Basilio camp protests elimination tourney proposed by NBA official
Carmen Basilio’s camp denounces a California Athletic Commission plan for a middleweight elimination tournament to pressure Sugar Ray Robinson to defend his title more often against top contenders. Basilio and co managers argue Basilio remains the No. 1 contender and deserve title challenges. Robinson says he’ll fight whomever offers the money, mentioning Aragon or Basilio as likely opponents.
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Nitehawks Face Tulsa and Lou-Lu Zimmerman on mound
The Nitehawks meet unbeaten Tulsa in Oklahoma with Zimmerman's mound duel. He pitches a no hitter in the opening night win over El Paso, Texas, 6-0, as Tulsa touts previous wins over Tijuana and Davenport.
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Ford offers Basilio $60,000 Guarantee
San Francisco promoter Bennie Ford announces a $60,000 guarantee to Carmen Basilio if he defeats Art Aragon in Los Angeles on September 5. Basilio, ranked No 1 in the 160-pound division, would then meet the winner of the Joey Giardello May Holly Mims bout slated for September 25, as Ford outlines a tournament plan.
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