Donovan Returns Sparks White Sox Pennant Push
Dick Donovan, 28, returned to mound after an emergency appendectomy, tossing eight innings of two runs and earning an 8-2 win over Detroit. Connie Johnson shut out the Tigers 2-0 as Chicago pulled within a half game of the Yankees. Marion praised Donovan’s form and said the comeback boosts Chicago’s pennant chances despite a dense schedule.
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Major League Boxscores Highlight A Twin Bill
In a doubleheader, Baltimore and New York split as Hale Bauer and Mantle led the Yankees with multi hit nights while Skowron and Berra drove in runs. Cleveland and Kansas City also split as Doby and Power paced the Indians offense and Woodling secured three RBIs for the A’s. White Sox, Boston and Washington games produced notable RBIs and solid pitching performances with Santiago and Lemon earning wins.
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Exhibition Baseball Doubleheader Stirs Phillies and Dodgers
In a National League set, Brooklyn and Philadelphia clash with Gilliam and Reese fueling a 6 4 Phillies win while Oss Dodgers fall. Across another bill, St Louis and Cincinnati split with Temple and Harmon driving the Reds to a 4 0 win as Haddix struggles. Milwaukee batter Chicago 8 4 in a spring showcase, as Miksis and Pafko power the Brewers to victory.
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42 51 Blowups Recalled as Bums Drop 10 of 14
Dodgers slide continues with eighth loss in 11 games after a 6 4 defeat to the Phillies. Milwaukee and New York chase, Chicago half game back in the AL, while critical pennant tension reshapes the stretch run. The Braves and Yankees win to widen the race with key performances by Thomson, Pafko, Mantle, and Don Larsen.
Grid Schedules Needed From Area Schools
Coaches, student managers or principals of several West Virginia schools are urged to mail their football schedules to the Sports Department at The Raleigh Register. Schools listed include Beckley, Fayetteville, Princeton, Gauley Bridge, Montgomery, Mount Hope, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Richwood, Shady Spring, Summersville, Ansted, Byrd-Prillerman Conley, and Stratton.
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Weekend Fight Result Headlines North Rup Beats Muntz
Hollywood report by the Associated Press notes Mickey North rup of Los Angeles outpointed Gil Muntz of Juarez Mexico in a weekend boxing match.
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Swaps Dominates Derby to Strengthen Match Race Hopes
Swaps won the $145,425 American Derby at Chicago by defeating Traffic Judge and Parador, scoring his ninth straight win and earning $89,600. The California colt ran 1 5/6 miles in a record time of 1:54 3-5, tying the turf mark at Arlington Park. Steve Brooks, aboard Ambiguous, finished last, commenting that Nashua will never catch Swaps in the August 31 Washington Park match race.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight 1955 American League Stat Pack
The article lists season leaders across batting pitching and fielding. Ashburn and Snider top in runs and RBIs, with Mantle and Kluszewski among home run leaders. Detroit and New York figures appear in multiple categories, including batting averages and hits, while Byrne leads pitching in the American League with notable strikeout marks.
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Local High School Football Scores Quick Recap
Bluefield 10 1 Marion 7 7 Bristol 3 Wytheville 2 Pulaski 5 Salem 1 Kingsport 8 Johnson City 1. Teams posted varying results in evening play with Bluefield and Kingsport leading the list of decisive outcomes.
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State Has New Lineup Of Racquet Champions
In Forest Hills Jack Kramer said America is favored to beat Australia in the Davis Cup world series. Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas lead singles. doubles favor the Americans. Kramer coaches for U S Captain Trabert. In West Virginia, Harrison Straley and Lettie Ewing headline a new slate of champions at Oglebay Park with multiple titles decided despite rain interruptions.
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Phillies Drill Dodgers as Jones Hits Grand Slam
Yesterday s Stars Batting Willie Jones of the Philadelphia Phillies blasted a grand slam in the third inning to power a 6-4 win and complete a three-game sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Pitching by Dick Donovan and Connie Johnson paced the White Sox to victories over Detroit.
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Play Resumes Today In National Doubles
BROOKLINE Mass The 75th National Doubles Tennis Tournament resumes with Cliff Mayne Addie Moylan and Jerry Moss Bill Quillian meeting in a feature match. Mayne Moylan are the fourth seeded domestic entry while Moss Quillian are an unseeded pair. Japanese duo Kosei Kamo and Atsushi Miyaga are favored as probable finalists based on experience and effort.
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Montreal 2 Syracuse 3 Buffalo 8 Rochester 12 Havana 7 Toronto 11 (2nd game suspended after 5 innings curfew)
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