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Cincinnati and Pittsburgh dueling with 27 12 and 27 14 records each as Bell Temple and Groat spark runs. New York Washington clash with Mantle homering while Turley and Shantz struggle on the mound in a tense earlier inning filled night.
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1959 ABC convention to convene in St Louis
The 1959 American Bowling Congress convention will be held in St Louis on March 20. Forty nine amendments to the ABC constitution are on the agenda.
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Yankees Try To Close Gap In Tight AL Pennant Race
ED WILKS reports a pennant race in the American League with Cleveland, New York, and Chicago in close pursuit. Turley’s sputtering start contrasts with the Indians sustained surge as Detroit and Washington stumble. Baltimore and Milwaukee win in late rally action as the NL sees Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cincinnati deliver key wins.
Five Seasons Required To Qualify NFL Pension Plan
The NFL and NFLPA reach a pension plan but many veterans miss eligibility after four years and one game. About 200 of 400 plus players likely cannot qualify for retirement benefits. Eligibility starts in 1963 with benefits based on years of service and stock ventures such as title games and video highlights funding.
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Major League Standings Weekly Baseball by Associated Press
National League standings show Milwaukee and San Francisco leading with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh close behind. American League lists New York Chicago and Baltimore atop the table with several teams chasing in win totals and games back. Multiple Friday and weekend schedules outline key matchups including Milwaukee at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
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Pitchers Today Showdowns Across Major Leagues
This afternoon’s schedule features Dono van against Score in Cleveland and De lock facing Valentinette in Washington. Hoeft meets Terry in Detroit KC clash, with Milwaukee at Cincinnati and Newcombe opposing Jay in Cincinnati. Los Angeles plays St Louis as An tonelli duels Hillman in Chicago.
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Stars Hitting Willie Tasby Drives Orioles Win
Willie Tasby, rookie outfielder for Baltimore, drove in four runs including his second homer of the year and a game winning single in an 8-7 victory over Boston. Brooks Lawrence earned the win for the Reds with five hits allowed two in the ninth and five strikeouts in a 5-2 decision over the Pirates.
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Morales and Logan win on points in New York and Boise
In Los Angeles Hilario Morales, 136 from Mexico, outpointed Teddy Davis, 13 from Hartford, Conn. in a 10 round bout. In Boise George Logan, 199, defeated Jackie Tor me, 190, of San Francisco, over 10 rounds. In New York at Sunnyside Garden Jose Torres, 164 1 4, from Puerto Rico, stopped Joe Shaw, 163.
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Brooks Lawrence Delivers First CG Since July
Reds right-hander Brooks Lawrence pitched a five hitter for a 5 2 victory over the Pirates marking his first complete game since last July and first start win in 10 tries. Cincinnati’s staff notched four complete games as Lawrence joined Purkey and Newcombe with full games. Lawrence walked three and allowed three hits until the ninth, with Johnny Temple driving in the decisive run in the seventh on a double. The Reds pulled even at 10 games, tied for fifth two back of Milwaukee as Philadelphia, Chicago, and the Yankees also posted wins in a day of pennant chase action.
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Leaders Invade Charleston as Senators Top Louisville 10 6
Indianapolis, first in the Eastern Division, opens a three game series at Charleston tonight with Don Lee starting for the Senators against Ed Hobaugh. Charleston rallied to beat Louisville 10 to 7, scoring six runs in the eighth inning, Stocky Paul Smith delivering a bases loaded double. Smith led with four hits in five at bats, while Bill Taylor and Ozzie Virgil added three apiece as Charleston pounded 17 hits to complete the four game set in Louisville.
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WVU Bows To Wesleyan 3 1 In Baseball News
West Virginia falls 3 1 to West Virginia Wesleyan as Bartek dominates after four WVU walks fuel two Wesleyan runs in the first. Davis gives up five Wesleyan hits while Bartek strikes out 10 over eight scoreless innings. WVU drops to 10 3 and Wesleyan enjoys a 3 1 start here.
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Little-Kanawha Bowl Game Set For Aug 7
Parkerburg AP reports the Parkersburg Jaycees will host the 11th annual Little-Kanawha Bowl Game in Parkersburg on the night of August 7. Seniors-to-be from LK Conference schools will be selected to play in the football clash.
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