Yankees cling to pennant hopes with win over White Sox
Dodgers set modern stolen base record as Maury Wills reaches 97 steals tying Cobb and then surpassing with another single. Yankees clinch at least a tie in AL race after 5-1 win in 10 innings over Chicago, with Houk predicting a clinch by Wednesday. Meanwhile, NL leaders Dodgers see lead shrink to three as Giants hammer Astros 10-3.
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Sonny Liston Ready To Face Patterson At Comiskey Park
Aurora Illinois profile of Sonny Liston portrays a tough leader with a complex past and humor. He reflects on street life, his reform by Father Ed Murphy, and his goal to emulate Joe Louis while preparing for the September 25 title bout with Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park Chicago.
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Harris Sinks 6-Foot Put Wins Amateur Title
Lanky Labron Harris Jr. of Oklahoma rallied from five down at lunch to drive a six-foot pressure putt on the 18th green and edge Downing Gray of Pensacola 1 up to capture the 62nd U S Amateur at Pinehurst North Carolina. Harris, soon to defend the Eisenhower Trophy in Japan, joins Dean Beman Billy Joe Patton and Dick Sikes as USGA picks for the world event.
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No Contest at Syracuse as Coach Praises Long Last Name
Syracuse NY veteran coach Ben Schwartzwalder jokes about envy of sophomore center Jack von Bischoffshausen III. He notes his own 14 letter surname while highlighting the player’s 15 letters excluding von and III. The quip underscores a light moment in a Syracuse football setting.
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Patterson Liston bout sheds light on ringside demand
In Chicago the Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight drew scalpers charging 150 for first five rows as promoters report brisk advance sales with Comiskey Park seating expanding. Estimated live gate surpasses 600000. closed circuit sales exceed 4.5 million across US and Canada. Liston leans favorite at 8-5 though Patterson remains a strong contender. Fighters plan to arrive in Chicago for weigh‑in Tuesday before the 15‑round bout.
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Nicklaus Returns To College After Portland Win
Jack Nicklaus, 22, won the Portland Open for $3,500 top money, boosting his 1960s rookie records. He will return to Ohio State for one term to study insurance and rest after 25 tour events. George Bayer finished second, Bill Casper Jr. third, as Nicklaus posted 269 to 19 under par.
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Billy Karbonit scores winning TD against Charleston at Van
Billy Karbonit, nicknamed The Kid, bulled into the end zone for the deciding touchdown as his team defeated Charleston Friday night at Van High School.
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Baseball Standings and Results From League Play
A compact snapshot shows both leagues standings and recent results. In the American League Minnesota leads with 88 wins and 70 losses, while New York and Los Angeles pace the National League with 100 and 97 wins respectively. Recent games feature Minnesota beating Baltimore 9 2 and New York defeating Chicago 5 1 in 10 innings.
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Wheeling Ironmen Fall In First UFL Matchup
In Louisville, Wheeling Ironmen gamble for a win instead of tying, losing 14-13 to Louisville. Ivan Toncie scored Wheeling’s late 1-yard TD with 40 seconds left, but his two-point conversion pass was picked off by Jack Stanton. Louisville led 7-0 in the second quarter before Wheeling tied it on a Toncic to Lindsay 11-yard pass.
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Williamson Bowl Set To Decide Triple A West Virginia Title
Bluefield and Big Creek clash in a top Saturday game as both pursue a Triple A playoff berth. Bluefield routed three opponents including a 26-6 win over Gary while Big Creek beat defending Double-A champion Williamson 18-0. Beckley, St Albans, Fairmont West and Fairmont East also posted key wins as teams chase title and playoff goals across classes.
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West Liberty and Concord Poised to Lead WV Conference
West Liberty and Concord, leaders in the Eastern and Western divisions of the West Virginia Conference, appear set to strengthen their hold this weekend. West Liberty hosts 1-1 W Va Tech, while Concord faces Glenville, which has split with two opponents. Both teams stand at 2-0.
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West Liberty Beats Salem 22 to 7 in Friday Game
West Liberty topped Salem 22 to 7 on Friday with Ken Hamilton delivering a 61 yard pass to Ray Prantil to seal the late scoring drive. Concord defeated Tech 18 to 0 on the road while Fairmont State edged Marietta 14 to 6 and Glenville topped Potomac State 20 to 7. Other results saw Shepherd down Frostburg 27 to 12 and Wesleyan beating Mount Union 19 to 14 with upcoming clashes listed for Shippensburg Shepherd Wesleyan Fairmont State and WV State Norfolk State.
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Suns Crackers In Final Game
Jacksonville Suns meet Atlanta Crackers in game seven of the International League playoffs with Ron Taylor facing Ray Sadecki or Johnny Kucks after rain postponed Sunday's game. Taylor was 12-4 in the regular season and 0-1 in the playoffs. Sadecki and Kucks helped Atlanta finish first division with 7-1 and 14-7 records.
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Boxer Undergoes Another Operation
Heavy weight boxer Alejandro Lavorante remains in a coma after a second brain operation in Los Angeles. Doctors said his survival chances were slightly better than 50 percent, as he had previously shown some response to pinching stimuli.
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Dallas Texans Still Unbeaten in AFL Clash Highlights
AFL action shows the Dallas Texans remaining undefeated after a 26-16 win over the Oakland Raiders. Houston Oilers dominated San Diego 42-17, remaining tied with the Boston Patriots and New York Titans in the Eastern Division. Key performers included Billy Cannon and George Blanda for Houston, Len Dawson and Chris Burford for Oakland, and rookie Dick Wood shining for San Diego. Attendance figures noted for multiple games.
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Dodgers edge Cardinals in pitchers duel 2-1
Los Angeles fails to plate runs until the sixth while St. Louis tallies in the third and seventh. Drysdale takes the loss as Jackson twirls nine innings of two run ball. Hits include Gilliam Snider Flood White Bauer Musial. Wills doubles tripples? (note: verify)
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