Ward Wins First Match In National Amateur Defense
Ward, defending champion, advances in the National Amateur Golf Championship on the Knollwood course. He defeats Ed Tulwiter Jr. 4 and 2 in a tough opening round while favorites like Cherry and Turnesa survive narrow escapes. Other results include Knollwood’s Baxter beating Harvey Woodward 7 and 6, with notable upsets and near-misses shaping the early rounds.
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Bid for Suhr's Record May Cost Stan Bat Crown
Stan Musial's bid to break Gus Suhr's iron man record may hurt his batting chase as he seeks a seventh NL crown. He is batting .311 with a chance to rest, but plans to play daily to chase the consecutive games mark.
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Haney Pleased by New Contract Amid Pennant Pressure
Brooklyn paper notes Fred Haney, named Milwaukee Braves manager for next year, expresses satisfaction with a one year contract while focusing on the NL pennant race. Braves and Dodgers tied for first at 60 percent with 16 games left, Haney stressing focus on today and his pitchers, including Bob Buhl, who struggled vs Dodgers.
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Fred Haney
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John Quinn
Brooklyn Dodgers
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All State Football Board Names Announced
West Virginia Sports Writers Assn president Bill Bibb released the 1956 All State Football Board members. The panel will name Class AA A and B teams and meet November 11 in Parkersburg to finalize selections. Members include Cliff McWilliams Wheeling News Register Brad Kincaid Parkersburg Sentinel Mickey Furfari Morgantown Daily Minion News Bob Scrivener Martinsburg Journal George Springer Beckley Post Herald V L Stubby Currence Bluefield Daily Telegraph Skip Johnson Charleston Gazette Jim Van Zant Williamson Daily News
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Parkersburg Sentinel
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Saxton Basilio Predict Title Bout Wins Tonight
In Syracuse Johnny Saxton predicts trouble for Carmen Basilio as they meet in a return welterweight title bout at War Memorial Auditorium. Basilio vows to win, asserting he deserved Chicago's controversial decision and will exert force either by points or knockout. Odds shift from Basilio favored to even money as weigh-in nears. ABC will televise the fight, though Syracuse area viewers may be blacked out.
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Mikan Leading in Minnesota Republican Congressional Bid
Minneapolis Laker center and general manager George Mikan leads in the Republican bid for a Minnesota congressional seat. He faces veteran Democrat Roy Wier in the general election. Mikan, a DePaul graduate and famed basketball Hall of Famer, also works as a lawyer in Minneapolis when not leading the Lakers.
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Otto Graham Declares Full Retirement Remains
Otto Graham, the Cleveland Browns famed quarterback, says he will stay retired despite headlines. He explained his brief return last year was a promise to coach Paul Brown to step in if needed, and notes Cleveland now has limited quarterback options with Babe Parilli and George Ratteman injured. The Browns’ season plans include Graham doing telecast work for a radio and TV set manufacturer during the fall.
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Major League 3 Leaders Summary Card
Major League 3 Leaders from the National and American Leagues include Aaron leading in runs with 173 and hits 226 in Milwaukee, Robinson topping RBIs at 101 for Cincinnati, and Kluszewski 101 RBIs for Cincinnati. Aaron and Bruton share 13 triples for Milwaukee, Snider leads homers with 38 for Brooklyn, Mays steals 39. Mantle dominates American League batting 119, runs 119, homers 47, with Fox 175 hits for Chicago and Detroit. Ford leads AL pitching with 175 strikeouts. Newcombe and Score noted among leaders in pitching and strikeouts across teams.
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Back to Rough Stuff for WVU
At Jackson's Mill West Virginia resumes camp with a light session and a long signal drill to rest tired muscles ahead of the opener against Pitt. Injured players sidelined include Bill Underdonk Paul Mikanik Dick Guesman John Boles and Vic Rabbits with Ronnie Santicola moving to halfback.
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