Major League Roundup Sets Stage for Pennant Hinge
The tense AL race tightens as Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, and Tigers chase the White Sox with 12 remaining meetings against each rival. Chicago faces toughest slate, while Detroit must duel 31 of 45 against top clubs as Stengel labels Boston a potential toughest yet. Dodgers fall 1-0 to Chicago as Don Newcombe’s losses pile up with Gene Baker’s homer sealing a Cubs win.
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Gene Baker
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Wrigley Field
Baker fuels Cubs to victory in low-scoring opener
Baker powered Chicago with four hits including two runs and an RBI as Brooklyn managed just two runs. Jones allowed one earned in six innings for the win, while Newcombe took the loss despite a sharp 8 strikeouts. Attendance reached 22,742.
Stratton to Issue Suits Tomorrow
Stratton Bulldogs head coach Murray Jeffries announced that candidates for this years grid team will undergo physical examinations and be issued their football equipment at Stratton High School on Wednesday. Drills start August 15, but early uniform issuance aims to ease opening-day practice. The team must rebuild after losing several key players to graduation, including Howard Barrett James Rowland Lloyd Hembrick and Harold Glenn.
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Akins beats Logart in Havana boxing bout
Associated Press report records New York fighter Virgil Akins from St. Louis winning a decision over Isaac Logart of Havana in a Havana boxing match. Akins, 146, outpointed Logart 144 percent in a bout listed with Cuban venue details.
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Isaac Logart
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Cardinals Face Worst NL Finish Since 1919 If Slump Continues
MILWAUKEE The St Louis Cardinals battle an undependable bullpen and lack of offense with 48 games left to avert what would be their worst National League finish since 1919. Harry Walker cites relief pitching as the key issue while noting a recent 10 of 13 skid. Bill Virdon has been the lone clutch hitter, driving in 9 of 19 runs in the last five games as Stan Musial struggles over 18 games.
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Torrid Red Sox Storm Stadium
New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in a pivotal series opener at Yankee Stadium. Boston rolls with a .729 over 59 games, while New York has dropped to a .353 over 34 games. Manager Pinky Higgins predicts a tight showdown as Don Larsen and Bob Turley set to start for the Yankees and Willard Nixon for Boston.
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Bob Turley
Bermuda Night at Powell Park Promises Bermuda Trip Prize
Charleston hosts the Senators versus Minneapolis Millers in game two of a three game set at Watt Powell Park. Moe Savransky (4-12) starts for Charleston against Al Corwin (7-5) for Minneapolis. Charleston lost the opener 5-3 as Luke Easter hit his 26th homer with no one on in the seventh.
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Baseball Notes Spotlight On Robin Roberts Pace Leader
New York reports emphasize Philadelphia Phillies ace Robin Roberts as the NL pace-setter in four categories with 21 complete games, 229 innings, 211 hits allowed, and 27 home runs allowed. He shares 18 wins lead with Don Newcombe. Kiner shines as pinch hitter for Indians with eight hits in 18 at bats and two pinch hit homers. Kluszewski needs one homer to reach 200 for his career after a 36 four-baggers season. Elmer Vale of Kansas City A's looks like a top comeback candidate, batting .372 in 76 games after a .214 1954 season.
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Ralph Kiner
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Ted Kluszewski
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Elmer Vale
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Cubs Top Dodgers 1-0 on Jones and Baker Power
Sam Jones pitched four hit innings for Chicago in a 1-0 win over Brooklyn striking out seven and walking six while nine runners stranded. Gene Baker fueled the Cubs offense with half of six hits and a homer off Don Newcombe in the decisive score.
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UNC’s only undefeated 1924 basketball season
In its 44 years of basketball history the University of North Carolina produced a single undefeated squad. In 1924 the team finished 23 wins and zero losses, a unique perfect record in UNC lore.
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Davey Williams May Play Again
New York Giants infielder Davey Williams, longtime sparkplug of the 1951 and 1954 pennant runs, may return to baseball after Mayo Clinic tests found no slipped disc. Williams, 24, was told he has spinal arthritis but has no disc injury. He returned home to Hastings on the Hudson for further examinations.
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Tigers Meet Top Dogs for Month
In Cleveland, Detroit faces a pennant race as they play only first division teams from tonight through Aug 27. The Tigers, currently hot in a tight AL contest, must close a 5% game gap to reach the lead while hosting Cleveland Indians and Boston, with a 12% gap at All-Star recess reduced to 5% now.
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Mulloy Returns to U.S. Tennis Circuit at Longwood
Brookline Mass Gardnar Mulloy resumes U S competition after a suspension last March by the U S Lawn Tennis Association. His entry for the 75th National Doubles Tournament was received at Longwood Cricket Club after he had been playing in European events for months. The suspension stemmed from alleged irregularities in expense money paid players in a tournament he ran.
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Indians Pay 10000 Waiver for Sal Magne
Former star Sal Magne, once a standout for New York, is shown donning Cleveland Indians gear after the Tribe paid a $10,000 waiver price to acquire the castaway pitcher.
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Bill Stern Serious Auto Crash Leaves Him Injured
ABC radio sports commentator Bill Stern, 48, was seriously injured in a early morning car crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unconscious after the collision and taken to Jewish Memorial Hospital with cuts, bruises, a concussion, possible broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Stern lives in Purchase, New York.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Today's major league slate shows National League contenders Brooklyn leading with a .682 pace, followed by Milwaukee and New York. The American League lists Chicago, Boston, and Detroit among top clubs. Tonight's matchups include Boston at New York and Chicago at Kansas City with key pitchers and records noted.
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1-a-Day Drills For N-S Again
Charleston report on North and South teams practicing twice daily as they near the 22nd annual Laidley Field clash under lights Saturday. Coach Sammy LeRose expressed optimism after workouts at Morris Harvey’s field. Injuries affect Jack Moore and others. scrimmage remains challenging.
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Kaline and Kuenn Tops Right Handed Batters Dominate A. L. Race
New York right handed batters lead the American League batting race led by Detroit's Al Kaline at .351. Harvey Kuenn, Vic Power, Al Smith, and George Kell follow, with Kaline and Power improving after recent at bats. In the National League, Roy Campanella heads at .334, with Richie Ashburn, Wally Post, Duke Snider, and Ted Kluszewski close behind. Snider also leads homers with 38 and is among top RBI chasers alongside Mickey Mantle and Jackie Jensen.
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Cueto Kinzer And Lewis Help Keep Loops Alive
Three young score keepers Cueto Kinzer and Lewis keep Little Babe Ruth and Warren Williams Junior League records accurate. Kinzer 16-year-old Woodrow Wilson High manager assists Bledsoe in box scores while Cueto works at Woodrow Wilson field balancing scorekeeping and running totals. Lewis does public address and scores while aspiring to manage. Their careful work ensures daily box scores reach the newspaper and season batting and pitching averages get compiled.
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Negro Little League Plays In Florida Tourney Debut
A Pensacola Negro boys baseball team is set to debut in the Florida Little League tournament in Orlando amid a three white team field. Orlando voters approve the game, despite one manager resigning, while Miami faces St. Petersburg in a semifinal. St. Petersburg initially challenged fielding the Negro team but the sponsors say the team will play any future opponent.
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Brooklyn Dominates as Snider Leads In Batting and Runs
Brooklyn stars deliver for the club with Snider piling up runs and hits while Post, Logan, Bruton and Hoeners contribute. Newcombe earns 18 wins and 2 losses with a .900 ERA, Jones of Chicago totals 144 strikeouts as the season features strong showings across teams.
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Batting and pitching leaders listed for 1969 season
Detroit player Kaline tops batting average at .351 and 96 runs plus 149 hits. Mantle of New York leads home runs with 26 and 9% in triples. Boston’s Jensen drives in 96? Chicago Rivera adds 18 stolen bases. New York’s Byrne records 103 wins and 769 strikeouts? Cleveland Score tallies 169 strikeouts.
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