Giants Return to NL Lead in Tight 3-Team Race
The San Francisco Giants move back atop the National League as Cubs surge, with Milwaukee and St. Louis in pursuit. Giants win 5-4 over Pittsburgh, aided by a fourth inning rally and Stu Miller’s decisive double. Cubs win 5-3 over the Braves, tightening the division chase as Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St. Louis stay within seven games.
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Giants 5, Opponent Edges Team In Road Tilt
A garbled box score shows Giants defeating an unidentified opponent 5 to 4. Names appear jumbled but include references to Polese, Libw, and various players, with scattered stats such as at bats and runs. The fragment hints at defensive plays and inning-by-inning notes, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Cubs 5 Braves 3 gives Giants win in weird doubleheader mix
In a tangled recap, the Cubs beat the Braves 5 to 3 as Walt Moryn and Ernie Banks homered for Chicago. Willie Mays and the Giants suffered a late loss, while Johnny Briggs sealed a four win start for Cincinnati in a separate game.
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Expect No Change in Dove Hunt Season Regs California may keep Sept 1 start and 30 days
California officials expect no change in the dove hunting season, likely maintaining a Sept 1 start with a 30 day period and a daily bag limit of 10, while the Fish and Game Commission weighs longer seasons and higher possession limits. The FEWS proposed rules allow 10 doves per day with up to 20 in possession, and other states set higher limits. Separately in Los Angeles hundreds of doves show a throat ailment similar to cancer in humans, though wildlife authorities say only city birds are affected.
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My Big Hit by Bill Skowron
Skowron recalls a July pinch hit Grand Slam with bases loaded in Chicago boosting the Yankees. He describes growing up in Chicago, the 1956 World Series moment at Ebbets Field, and a pivotal 1958 pennant race surge that widened the gap over the White Sox.
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Roger Craig
Johny Bucks
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Giants rookie surge fuels pennant bid in 1958
San Francisco Giants on their first West Coast season ride a rush of rookies driving offense. Orlando Cepeda 20 hits .313, Leon Wagner .377, Wille Kirkland .400 since Phoenix return. veterans Sauer and Lockman steady pinch hitting as manager Wes Westrum predicts tougher play next year.
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West Coast
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Orlando Ce
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Leon Wagner
Wille Kirkland
Phoenix
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Bob ‘Schmidt
Jim Davenport
Mike McCormick
Daryl] Spencer
Willie Mays
Johnny Antonelli
Sauer
Whitey Lockman
Dawdling AL Rivals Keep Yanks Ahead
The Yankees widen their lead as Red Sox and Tigers rack up wins over White Sox and A’s. Boston’s 11-9 upset of Detroit featured Frank Malzone’s grand slam, lifting Boston within a game of New York. Pete Runnels led the league with a .334 batting average in a 18-hit Red Sox attack.
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Hot Springs Leads Smith Jessen in Golf Tournament
Smith and Jessen held a three stroke half way lead in Hot Springs four ball event. The Detroit Lions signed Charlie Ane to a five year deal, while the Cascades front nine saw the Smith Jessen team excel with seven birdies in two rounds.
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Scanlon Moves Up in Prize Ring After Garden Win
Unbeaten lightweight Bobby Scanlon decisioned Canadian Géale Kerwin at Madison Square Garden, extending his unbeaten run to 29-0 and fueling talk of a title shot with a possible August bout. Manager Art Benjamin prefers Busso or Lopes as next opponent to boost Scanlon’s ranking.
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Géale Kerwin
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Fishin Facts: 2,711 Fish Caught Off Catalina Island
Saturday sport fishing from Pacific and Pierpoint Landings yielded 2,711 fish. The Hornet from Pierpoint Land ing docked the day with a 22-pound yellowtail by Chates Matthews of South Gate. Other catches included 370 yellowtail 3,230 barracuda two white sea bass 375 kelp bass 739 bonito and 194 miscellaneous fish.
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Local Radio TV Picks Tourney PlaybyPlay Notes
A compact sports brief notes radio and TV coverage of a tournament. It mentions teams and venues with partial names and shorthand wording, highlighting broadcasts by KF and HBG stations. The fragment references team matchups and a March or spring timing, with scattered player and coach cues.
Folley in for surprise Pete Rademacher eyes title bid
Pete Rademacher shows marked improvement in punching and footwork after weekly sparring with Sam Jones of New York. He trains with Karl Von Wendt as he prepares for a Friday night bout at Olympic Auditorium against Zora Folley, a fight fans see as a stepping stone to the title era. Art Aragon gears for a Sept. 5 bout with Carmen Basilio, aiming for a shot at Ray Robinson if he wins, training in Los Angeles and San Jacinto to reach peak form.
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Arm-Troubled Star Score Placed on Disabled List
Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score, renowned strikeout artist, was placed on the disabled list after Dr. George Bennett diagnosed inflamed left elbow. Indians manager Joe Gordon called it a great loss as Score rests for at least a month and plans to follow medical advice to regain form. Score had already missed most of last season after an earlier injury.
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Bartzen Advances as MacKay Falls in National Clay Court
At River Forest Tennis Club Bernard Bartzen from Dallas seizes a favored place by defeating Barry MacKay in a key round. Bartzen then faces amateur champion Alex Olmedo after Olmedo beat Gustavo Palafox in a lengthy match.
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Ask Players Name Czar Ask Players Name Czar
Washington (UPI) Major league players should have a voice in choosing the commissioner, two former stars told a Senate subcommittee. Jackie Robinson and Bob Feller urged self-government for players to help solve sport problems, while Robinson opposed cutting signing bonuses for young players.
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Hawley Wins 20-Lap Feature At Gar dena Stadium
Don Hawley of Torrance surged from the rear to edge Ed Kretz Jr. in a photo finish for the 20 lap motorcycle feature at Gar dena Stadium Friday night. Results list several riders in Class B and other standings with names including Jock DrErten Homer Stepps and Carl-Thomas.
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