Chicago Climbs Within 2 Games Of Lead, St. Louis Wins
In major league action the Yankees were crushed 12-3 by the A’s as Dick Williams drove in six runs. Baltimore lost 3-1 at Detroit with Bunning pitching a three-hitter. Chicago edged Washington 6-5 in 11 innings to close within two games of the lead. San Francisco beat Pittsburgh 6-3 as St Louis won in 11 innings over Milwaukee. Los Angeles swept Philadelphia 2-1 and 4-1. Cincinnati answered Chicago 8-6.
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ED Wilks
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Leonard Picks: Maryland Beckley Oak Hill To Triumph
West Virginia coach Gene Corum plans unit substitutions this season as predicted by Leonard. The picks include Maryland over West Virginia, Marshall over Wittenberg, Parkersburg over Wheeling, Beckley over Huntington, Bluefield over Richlands, East Bank over Dunbar, Charleston over South Charleston, Huntington East over Williamson, Logan over Madison, Morgantown over Fairmont, and Moundsville over Triadelphia. State and regional matchups feature Mari ett a over Ohio and other local duels with numerous school names and towns listed.
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College Football Picks From Claassen a Friday Night Preview
AP sports column lists probable winners for multiple games. Key matchups include Pittsburgh over UCLA with Cox Clemens and Cunningham in strong backfield, Texas over Nebraska, Army over Buffalo, Southern California over Oregon State in a Friday night game, and several regional picks across South Midwest and West plus headline teams like Alabama Texas and Penn State in the mix.
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West Virginia football team breaks camp at Morgantown
WVU football squad ends training camp and returns to Morgantown. Morning workout, afternoon registration, and Friday dress rehearsal for the opener with Maryland set the schedule. Coach Corum expresses satisfaction with the squad's rebound after a rough day, while Bob Lively emerges as likely kicker after a 60 yard punt and solid extra point work.
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Manager Mauch Gets Extension On Contract
PHILADELPHIA AP General Manager John Quinn announced that Gene Mauch has a contract extension to manage the Philadelphia Phillies through 1962. Quinn praised Mauch as aggressive with good judgment and noted the young club’s progress while bringing along younger players. The exact terms were not disclosed.
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World Series Tickets Authorized for Pirates Yankees Orioles
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick authorized the Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles to print World Series tickets. The 5 game format starts October 5 in the National League city with dates and venues set for NL and AL sites. playoff rules and open dates between games are outlined. Ticket prices are 10 box 7 reserved 4 standing 2 bleachers.
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Major League Stars Triumph as Bunning Shuts Orioles
Jim Bunning of the Tigers tossed a three hitter with no walks and six strikeouts in a 3-1 victory. Dick Williams of the A's contributed a double and a single as they routed the Yankees 12-3.
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Maryland Coach Nugent Signals New Tricks for WVU Opener
Maryland coach Tom Nugent hints at innovative plays against West Virginia in the season opener. He cites improved running and receiving, teases a possible use of the "Scott gun" with end Vinnie Scott for field goals or on fourth down. Gary Collins remains the main punter for standard fourth down punts.
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Baseball Standings and Wednesday Games Summary
Standings show Kansas City 12, New York 3. Detroit 3, Baltimore 1. Chicago 6, Washington 5 with 11 innings. Cleveland 5, Boston 3. Los Angeles 2 4. Philadelphia 1 1 in twilight. Wednesday games list Baltimore at Detroit and more. San Francisco at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at St. Louis among others.
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Denver Stops Houston 14-3 In AAA Playoff
Denver defeated Houston 14 to 3 in the American Association playoffs as part of the opener. Al Pehanick held Houston to three hits while Denver collected 12 hits with homers by Jake Wood and Bo Osborne. George Alusik led Denver with a double and three singles for three RBIs.
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Three Tied For Tri-State PGA Lead
Three golfers shared the Tri-State PGA lead after the first round at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville Pennsylvania. Chuck Scally Tony Barkovich and Andy Barkovich posted 72s while six others shot 73s. defending champ Mike Krak opened with 75 as the final round set for Thursday.
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Marine Private Meets Nicklaus in Amateur Golf Clash
A Marine private faces Jack Nicklaus in a key third round of the National Amateur at St Louis Country Club. Nicklaus, five under par through two rounds, seeks another win as Phil Rodgers and Harry Root push to challenge. In the majors, Ernie Broglio leads Cardinals’ charge, tying with Law and Spahn for most wins as Pittsburgh and Milwaukee race standings unfold.
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Bluth and Weber Win National Bowling Title
Ray Bluth and Dick Weber of St Louis won the National Men's Doubles Bowling Tournament in Chicago. They set a 48 game qualifying record, totaled 10 234 pins, and earned 2000 for first place plus a trophy. Under Petersen scoring they posted 158 18 points to edge Billy Welu and Harry Smith who took second.
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Kuenn Suffers Ankle Fracture During Batting Practice
Cleveland AP Harvey Kuenn outfielder and last season's AL batting champion, now fourth in average, sustained a hairline fracture in a left ankle bone and will miss the rest of the year. He fouled a ball in New York during batting practice three weeks ago. initial X-rays showed no break, but later imaging revealed the fracture. A walking cast was applied on Tuesday and he will return to Milwaukee later this week. he batted .308.
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East Beckley II Remains Unbeaten
East Beckley Wildcats roll to third straight win beating North Beckley 22 0 as South Beckley Bushwhackers powered by El bert Smith defeat West Beckley 21 6. Smith scores three TDs and adds an extra point while Jack Richmond and Scott Hindsley star for East Beckley.
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Virus Hits Pitt Squad 10 Sidelined
Pittsburgh AP reports the University of Pittsburgh football team faces a staph infection outbreak. Coach Johnny Michelosen says about ten players are sidelined, including Fred Cox and Dick Maytus, with concerns over their opener against UCLA in Los Angeles.
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