Birds and Pirates set for tight pennant race scenario
Sports editor notes a potential league championship faceoff between Pirates and Orioles would feature strong pitching and defense. Orioles, riding a three-game sweep of the Yankees under Paul Richards, rely on youthful arms Estrada Pappas Fisher to fuel a late-season surge. Orioles appear to have momentum but beware late-season volatility.
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Jerry West Sparks U S Victory Over Russia
Jerry West led the United States past Russia with 15 first-half points as Olympic guards struggled. Coach Pete Newell blasted officiating amid early foul trouble and a rough duel that nearly sparked a riot, yet the Americans maintained their basketball dominance.
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Williams Key To Mountaineer Football Season
TheMountaineers rely on Danny Williams to lift the offense this season. He has trained with Jimmy Walthall and Ray Watson to compensate for past coaching gaps under Art Lewis. If he shows progress, Williams could become a top college quarterback, needing only blocking and confidence. Dale Evans is the next standout on the unit.
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McKinley Seeks Big Tennis Break at Nationals
McKinley, a Trinity University sophomore from San Antonio, hopes to gain enough experience at the national championships to earn a Starting singles berth for the Davis Cup final round in Cleveland starting Sept. 15. He fought through a three-hour second-round match against Martin Riessen, edging through after a tense rally to win in five sets as a crowd of 9,000 watched. Defending champion Neale Fraser led the third round with a decisive win, while Henry Crawford, Barry MacKay, Ron Holmberg and Bobby Wilson also advanced in Monday action.
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Midget Leaguers Return Tonight in Beckley Matchups
North Beckley Mountain eers resume action after a week off in the Midget Football League at Woodrow Wilson Stadium. They face Bowling Addition Blue Devils in a 6:30 p.m. game. West Beckley Hornets meet East Beckley Wildcats in the second game as Mountaineers seek a win to drop the Blue Devils to a third straight defeat. East Beckley, defending champs, aim for their second win after a 14-0 opening victory over South Beckley.
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Casey's big month for Yankees amid steady return
Casey Stengel says June was tremendous as the New York Yankees won 21 of 29 games and 18 of 22 under his managing after a kidney ailment sidelined him from May 28 to June 7. The streak highlighted a strong-month performance for the team and manager.
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PiratesTrim Magic Number To 17 With Spahn Win
Pittsburgh defeats Warren Spahn 9-7 in game one as Don Hoak and Dick Stuart homer to build a 8-4 lead. Fred Green earns the win. In nightcap, Bob Buhl hurls seven, Braves win 7-1 to tie St. Louis. Pirates hold 64 game NL edge, magic number drops to 17. Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia eliminated.
Standings and results from the National League baseball group
The National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 81 wins and 51 losses, Milwaukee 57-? Milwaukee 57-... St. Louis 74-57, Los Angeles 69-61, San Francisco 66-64, Cincinnati 59-74, Chicago 52-78, Philadelphia 49-82. Monday results include Pittsburgh 9-1, Milwaukee 7-7, St. Louis 2-4, Chicago 1-4 in two games, San Francisco 12-3 and Los Angeles 8-4 in a twi night doubleheader, Cincinnati 9, Philadelphia 2. Tuesday games include San Francisco at Los Angeles, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, with Wednesday schedule Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, San Francisco at Milwaukee, Los Angeles at Cincinnati.
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Dressed Down Gabby Image Fades After Braves Split
Charley Dressen of Milwaukee kept tight lips after the Braves split a Labor Day doubleheader with league leading Pittsburgh. Don Hoak and Dick Stuart keyed a seven run fourth inning as Pittsburgh won the opener 9-7, then lost the nightcap 7-1. Eddie Mathews sparked Milwaukee with a three run homer. Pirates lead the NL, with Milwaukee and St Louis 1 6 games back. Dressen, known for comments, avoided predicting finishes, insisting the Pirates’ actions would decide.
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Zeno Reinstated On Techs Team
Virginia Tech star guard Mike Zeno, once weighing 235 pounds, returned to practice lighter after being benched for not meeting weight targets. Coach Frank Moseley relented and readmitted him following a 12 percent weight goal. The piece notes other college football notes including fresh arrivals, injuries, and scrimmage highlights across several teams.
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Senatorship Colonels 4 3 In Extra Innings
Sam Mauney delivered a go ahead single in the 11th as Charleston topped Louisville 4 3. Don Mincher opened the extra with a double and scored on Mauney's hit after a close play at the plate. Louisville tied the game in the third on a sequence of walks and hits before Mincher produced the decisive run. Jim McDonald earned the win as the pitching matchup shifted to the next game against Vic Rehm.
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Bolyard Named Coach At Virginia Military
Marvin Bolyard a WVU graduate and former basketball baseball star becomes freshman basketball coach and assistant baseball mentor at Virginia Military Institute starting Sept. 12. The 23 year old from Aurora West Virginia succeeds Burley Crowe, previously with Villanova. Bolyard co captained WVU 1958 59 basketball, was a defensive standout in the NCAA final run, and later signed to play with the Cleveland Pipers of the National Industrial Basketball League.
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Otis Davis Wins Olympic 400 Meters in World Record
Otis Davis, at 26 leaving basketball for track, won the Olympic 400 meters in a world record 44.9 seconds. The 28-year-old from Los Angeles helped the United States claim its 22nd gold medal of the games.
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Pitching-Skinny Brown and Orioles top Senators in AL tilt
Pitcher Skinny Brown led the Orioles to a 3-1 win over the Senators, earning a split and keeping the AL lead with an 11 strikeouts performance. Chuck Cottier helped the Braves to a 7-1 victory over the Pirates with three doubles and three RBIs while scoring twice, after the Pirates had taken the opener.
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