Yankees Face White Sox as Stand Tightens in Shine Date
The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox in a crucial 16 game home stand beginning tonight. Casey Stengel starts Don Larsen against Bob Keegan as the Yankees seek a pennant surge after a strong Western trip. If New York takes two or three, they could widen the AL lead. Sox face a possible last stand.
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Rose Thorn to Aussie Cup Boss in Tennis Shakeup
Melbourne reports illustrate turmoil as Rose Thorn faces selection clashes with Australia s Davis Cup efforts. Harry Hopman, coach, says loss of Hoad to pro tennis hurts the team while Rose is hailed as top doubles prospect but has been previously snubbed in 1954 when Head and Rosewall partnered against Trabert and Seixas.
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Around Bases in 80 Days fan music ideas
The Baltimore Orioles consider morale boosting songs with fans suggestions. Titles include Open the Door Richards The Second Division March Just Before the Battle Mother Around the Bases in 80 Days by Gus Triandos and Bob Nieman and In Collar Cool an old drinking song.
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Seixas Bays Net Opener In Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis
In Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia the 57th Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships opened with all top seeds except Sidney Schwartz of Long Island. Schwartz fell to Crawford Henry 6-4 4-6 5-1 in the West round. Vic Seixas defeated David Nelson 6-4 6-1 and Sammy Glanville beat Barry Wallinwell 6-3 6-3 in early singles action.
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Oklahoma City
Witt Ends Angel Hex for Driving Twinks
George Witt pitched a three hitter for the Stars, beating Hollywood 4-0. He snapped Steves Bilko’s hitting streak at 14 games and lowered his earned run average to a stellar figure as Los Angeles stayed in the Pacific Coast League race.
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New Golf Pay Plan Studied
Los Angeles county considers replacing the per day fee with a per round structure for county golf courses. Director Morman A. Johnson urged eliminating monthly passes and outlined summer, winter, and weekend rates with various time-based charges.
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Ta REMC Sports Radio Bulletin Channel
A radio bulletin from Ta REMC covers sports updates at 1308 PM on Channel T205. It lists Araeh Sene and Kaine as featured figures with brief mentions of Rabe and Ee EER VISION as segment markers.
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Greenberg proposes AL draft to curb Yankees power
Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians says a league wide draft like the NFL could equalize the American League and limit the Yankees grip on talent. He envisions scouting high school players and a staggered draft with teams taking turns. he predicts owners may adopt a rule to shorten minor league control to about four years. Greenberg notes the idea may be years away but could accelerate as owners seek balance. Casey Stengel’s auto bullpen incident adds to Yankee irritation.
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Best clutch hitters in baseball revealed by AP
The Associated Press ranking names Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves as the top clutch hitter with seven game winning hits. Hoak trails with six for the National League, while Skowron leads the American League with five. Other players like Cimoli Ennis Banks and three others have five or more late inning winners. Mantle, Berra, and others follow with three or fewer.
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McCarthy and Crawford Inducted At Baseball Hall Of Fame
Joe McCarthy and Lemuel Crawford were inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. McCarthy thanked fans, owners, and players while Crawford expressed gratitude after a long journey to the historic ceremony on Main Street. Commissioner Ford Frick officially welcomed the new members amid a crowded, sunlit scene.
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Orange Bowl Will Drop ACC in '59
The Orange Bowl committee voted to not renew its contract with the ACC for 1959. The ACC, cut loose to create room for other opponents, had met Big Eight champions in the Orange Bowl New York Day games since 1958. The 1959 game may select the Big Eight champion, with Oklahoma a likely participant, as suspensions involving trainers and officials were noted for the period ahead.
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Brav es Seek to Hold Lead in Injury Wrecked NL Race
The National League standings glow as Milwaukee hosts a 16 game stretch with a one game edge over Philadelphia. Dodgers surge to second behind a 10-2 run while Cardinals battle to a 20 20 home mark and Reds chase Pittsburgh. Braves manager Fred Haney relies on Bob Buell to start against Philadelphia as injury woes bite stars Adcock Aaron Mantilla Bruton and Faka.
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Trainer of Pie Master Suspended
California Horse Racing Board approves 1957 thoroughbred meeting dates at major tracks. Santa Anita runs 55 days from December 26, 1957 to March 14, 1938, Bay Meadows 61 days January 25 to March 8, Golden Gate Fields 60 days March 1 to March 19, Hollywood Park 55 days May 1 to May 22, Bay Meadows 24 days May 26 to June 19, Del Mar 42 days July 2 to September 9, Bay Meadows 22 days September 18 to October 25, Tantora 2 days October 27 to December 13. Fair meetings run Solane County June 20 through Fresno October 11. Los Angeles County Fair Pomona hosts 14 days September 12-27 and California State Fair Sacramento 10 days August 27 to September 5.
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COP May Land in Border Conference Deal
Pacific may hook up with the Border Conference in 1960, said COP football coach Myers. He said Border Conference officials discussed adding California schools, and Packie could be part of a league shift or Pacific Coast Conference reevaluation.
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Sporadic NBA and NHL Schedule Notes from West Coast Circuits
Fragments show mixed listings of games across cities including Vancouver Seattle Los Angeles and San Francisco with references to teams, broadcasts and times. Several line items mention matchups such as Portland at San Diego and Cleveland versus Washington along with baseball and hockey notes and a focus on Wednesday schedules.
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