Braves Clinch Hope Dimmed as pennant race tightens
The 1957 pennant chase narrows with Milwaukee leading St Louis by five games as Chicago, New York, and Kansas City each win. Card series versus the Braves starts tonight. Lew Burdette to face Cincinnati. Mizell to start for Cardinals amid tight standings and potential clinching scenarios.
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Major League Baseball Fever Hits the Pacific Coast
Readers weigh in on bringing big league games to California. Fans propose Dodgers and or AL clubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, and surrounding cities, debating contracts, sites, and regional viability. Critics cite Giants, Dodgers moves, and O Malley strategies amid West Coast expansion chatter.
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Basilio Favored To Beat Robinson In 5 Round Title Fight
NEA sports writer Grayson predicts Carmen Basilio will outbox the aging Ray Robinson in their middleweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on Sept 23. Basilio, a sturdy puncher, should pressure Robinson early and wear him down after four or five rounds, with Robinson’s output dwindling and Basilio gaining the win.
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Marge Wins at Vegas In Trans Missisippi Golf Final
Mrs J James Ferrie of Virginia Country Villas Long Beach Calif suffered a disappointing outing in the 1937 Trans Miss golf tournament. She lost the final 3 and 7 to Ann Casey Johnstone of Mason City Iowa. Ferrie had 10 one putts and six in the afternoon despite a strong showing.
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Pirates Name Danny Murtaugh Manager for 1958 Season
Pittsburgh announces Danny Murtaugh as manager for the 1958 Pirates with a one-year contract not disclosed. He took over Aug 3 after Bobby Bragan was dismissed for the club’s welfare. Murtaugh, 39, is interim through the season as the Pirates seek renewed pitching and improved play.
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Tigers and Thins Set For Basilio Robx Bout on TV
Sports radio and TV announce Basilio versus Robx showdown at the Basilio arena with Robinses facing Basilio in a televised roller derby event on Fortam AC platform.
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Green Bay Tops NFL With 5 0 1 Fe Assciated Presa
The NFL opens its 1957 season as Green Bay and New York giants looked to be contenders. Green Bay finished warmups 5-0-1 after a 10-10 tie with the Steelers, while the Giants shutout the Lions 17-0 to go 13-2. The Cardinals beat the Colts 23-21, and the 49ers defeated the Eagles 17-14.
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Basilio Solid 3-2 Choice Over Sugar
Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio is a solid 3-2 favorite to wrest the middleweight crown from Sugar Ray Robinson tonight at Yankee Stadium. The show aims for 35,000 in attendance and a $600,000 gate, with 178 theaters nationwide showing the bout on screens.
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Go on TV at And Long Beach area fight
In Long Beach the Basilio Robinson boxing telecast will be shown on a 30 by 30 foot screen at the Municipal Auditorium. About 4000 viewers can attend. tickets from 2.50 to 6 dollars go on sale at the auditorium box office and Humphrey's Music Store. Sports announcer Bill Welsh will host a pre fight rally at 6 34. The telecast begins at 7 30 with doors opening at 6.
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Death Rides at New Race Oval
Riverside sees tragedy as two men injured and John Lawrence 37 of Pasadena dies after his MG flips on turn 6 during Sunday’s MG race. Ritchie Ginther of Santa Monica wins the hour long Gold Can Race for big-bare cars. Ricardo Rodriguez of Mexico City takes Riverside trophy in the small car event.
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Boxers Basilio Robinson clash on expert picks
Independent Press Telegram boxing panel splits six six on Basilio Rotinson middleweight title fight predictions. Names include Hollingworth, Lewis, Zehme, Lederer, Betz, Hall, Bixen, Wynn, Hardn, Larson, and Newhan with varied calls for Robinson KO, Basilio upset, or Sugar Ray victory.
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Sports Calendar Morse Raelme L Gauzry 7 Pomunt
In the week ahead Morse Raelme L Gauzry joins Pomunt Legion Stantim for a sports calendar update. Event details are sparse, but schedules hint at regional contests and league standings to watch.
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