9 000 Boys Expected To Play State High Schools Open Football Practice Today
Baltimore and the White Sox battle for AL lead as Casey Stengel benches Mickey Mantle after a grounder miscue. Mantle, sidelined with leg concerns, denies injury while Yankee losses and Maris injury push shifts. Orioles drop to split with Boston. White Sox sweep Kansas City. NL leads shift with Pirates expanding edge over St. Louis.
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Oldest Hall of Famer dies of pneumonia in Kansas
Frederick Clifford Clarke, 87, famed outfielder and oldest Hall of Fame member, died Sunday night of pneumonia in Winfield Kansas. Player-manager of the Pirates, he led four NL pennants and a 1909 World Series title over a 22 year major league career. Survived by widow Annette two daughters eight grandchildren and a great grandson. Funeral set for Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Rally Past Giants and Dodgers in Weekend Stunner
The Pirates surge after a rough weekend, widening their lead as Vern Law dominates in a 9-4 win over St Louis and a 3-2 seven inning win, with Chicago and Philadelphia also splitting. Dodgers edge Reds to stay in pursuit as Milwaukee and Los Angeles stumble. Key contributions from Nelson, McDaniel, and Banks anchor the runs.
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Senators Sweep St. Paul in Twin Bill for First Win Streak
Charleston Senators split a doubleheader at St. Paul winning 5 3 behind Bob Darnell six hit effort and 7 1 with Ted Sadowski three hitters. Sandy Valdespino homered and had two singles in game one while Bob Thurman added three singles. Zorro Versalles doubled twice in game two and Joe Christian added a two bagger as the team totaled 10 hits. Charleston remains in last place one percentage point behind Indianapolis, two and a third games behind Denver.
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Three-Week Prep Begins For High School Football
Statewide turnout tops 9,000 players at 210 schools as three weeks of practice start under safety notes from W. G. Eisman. Bluefield, Mount Hope, Big Creek, Winfield, and other squads prepare with key veterans returning and rebuilds underway. Early games set for Sept 2 and 3 before Labor Day.
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State Women's Amateur Golf Match Play Opens in West Virginia
The State Women's Amateur Golf Tournament at Greenbrier opens match play with Sally Carroll of Wheeling as defending champion and lowest qualifier at one under par 74. Twenty four players enter the first round in two flights, with semifinals set for Wednesday and finals Thursday.
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