Final Weekend Push in NL Pennant Race
National League pennant chase tightens with Dodgers and Braves tied atop the standings entering a critical weekend. Don Drysdale faces the Cubs at Wrigley Field as Milwaukee rests Lew Burdette for a Phils test. Giants chase a three way tie with St Louis and Dodger/Braves outcomes hinge on late results.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles
Lew Burdette
Milwaukee
Drysdale
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Dodgers
Braves
Dodger
Philadelphia
Chicago
White Sox
San Francisco Giants
St. Louis
Giants
Cardinals
Cubs
Cincinnati
Los
Third Major League Seen Attracting Dissatisfied Players
The Continental League could recruit many players from existing majors and high minors as it plans 1961 or later start. Clubs may balk at contract jump penalties, but монopoly concerns loom. Notable figures include Frank Eck, Dusty Rhodes, Sandy Amoros, and Marty Marion eyeing expansion opportunities.
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Ford Frick
Warren, Giles
Joe Cronin
Cleveland
Jim Baxes
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baxes
Spokane
Elmer Vale
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Dusty Rhodes
San Francisco
Congress
Sal Maglie
New York Giants
Sandy Amoros
Luke Easter
Bobby del
A Greco
Joe Altobelli
Ossie Virgil
Luis Marquez
Steve Bilko
Paul Pettit
Pittsburgh
Lou Skizas
Dee Fondy
Bill Renna
Nippy Jones
Harmon Killebrew
Bob Allison
George Strickland
Woody Held
Tito Francona
Eli Grba
Schedule of Featured Major League Baseball and Basketball Matchups
Listings show Los Angeles at Chicago with Drysdale and Hobbie, Philadelphia at Milwaukee with Cardwell and Burdette, San Francisco at St Louis with S Jones and Mizell, Chicago at Detroit with Pierce and Mossi, Baltimore at New York with Walker and Ford, Washington at Boston with Clevenger and Wilson, Kansas City at Cleveland featuring Bucks, Daley Briggs and McLish. Only games scheduled.
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Cardinals
Vinegar Bend
Mizell
San Francisco
Chicago
al Lovez
Dodgers
White Sox
Detroit
Tigers
New York
Yankees
Balti
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Milwauke
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boston
Kansas City
Washington
Drysdale
Hobbie
Cardwell
Burdette
S. Jones
Pierce
Mossi
Walker
Ford
Clevenger
Wilson
Bucks
Daley
Briggs
McLish
Maryland's Fastest Back Benched With Injury
College Park Maryland AP Don Van Reenan Maryland sophomore halfback and fastest man on the team has a vertebrae fracture from last Saturday's win over West Virginia. Coach Tom Nugent now named Jim Davidson as starter based on that West Virginia performance, sidelining Van Reenan for the remaining 1959 games.
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College Park
Don van Reenan
Tom Nugent
Maryland
Nugent
West Virginia
Jim Davidson
Adios Butler Wins Brown Jug in 1959 title
Adios Butler driven by Clint Hodgins captured the 14th Little Brown Jug at Delaware County Fairgrounds in straight heats. He set a new track and world record for a three year old sidewheeler with a 1:59 2-5 mile, earning $28,335.34 and boosting his season total to $150,033.34, ahead of Meadow Al and O'Brien Hanover's colt finishing second for $16,082.
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Delaware, Ohio
Adios Butler
Adios
Debby Hanover
Clint Hodgins
Delaware County Fairgrounds
Tar Heel
Sampson Hanover
O'Brien Hanover
Meadow al
Joe O’ ‘Brien
California
Frick Praises Robinson for Reporting Bribe to Phillies
Philadelphia pitcher Humberto Robinson reported two bribery attempts, one involving a cafe owner who left a cash down payment at a sink and another from Harold Friedman offering $1,500 to throw a game. Robinson testified in municipal court, helped uncover the case, and won his game 3-2 for the Phillies. Friedman posted $15,000 bail on bribery charges.
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Philadelphia
Ford Frick
Humberto Robinson
Philadelphia Phillies
Robinson
New York
Emil
Dutch) Leonard
Washington Senators
Heinie Sand
Phillies
Cincinnati
Friedman
Kid and Hubbard Win Tight Pro Boxing Bouts
Associated Press report from Los Angeles and Philadelphia notes Danny Kid 117 1 2 pounds edging Jose Medel 117 in Manila style defeat in a local bout. Cal Hubbard 145 edging Ed Perkins 142 1 2 in Chicago with a ten round decision.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Danny Kid
Manila
Jose Medel
Mexico City
Philadelphia
Cal Hubbard
Eddie Perkins
Chicago
White Sox Fans Favor Milwaukee in World Series Bid
Chicago readers weigh a White Sox Milwaukee Braves matchup as the likeliest World Series, with Los Angeles and Milwaukee in a tight race heading into the final weekend. The Cubs spoil pennant hopes and face the Dodgers at Wrigley Field as Don Drysdale eyes improved form.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Dodgers
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Braves
Philadelphia Phils
Milwaukee Dodger
Don Drysdale
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Cadets and Army Band to Attend Duke Homecoming
Durham NC October 17 Army team will be joined by 525 cadets and a 90 piece Army band for Duke Blue Devils game. Parade from Durham to East and West campuses, 1 10 p m review on field by General Garrison Davidson Duke president Hollis Edens. Several cadets from North Carolina areas listed among attendees. Large crowd expected as remaining tickets go quickly.
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Durham
N. C
United States Military Academy
Military Academy
Army
Duke
Blue Devils
Fort Bragg
Academy
Army - Navy
Southern Railway
Duke East
West
Garrison Davidson
Hollis Edens
General Davidson
Grid
Eddie Cameron
Quinton Holton
A. J. Holton
Lewisburg
Kermit D. McGinnis
Carl McGinnis
Lincolnton
David L. Miller
D. Leon Miller
Fayetteville
Nikolaus R. Muiznieks, Jr
Ida Muiznie
Braves Favored 8-5 To Win 3rd Pennant
Milwaukee Braves sit 5 to 8 favorites with Lew Burdette Warren Spahn and Bob Buhl set for a late season run. Dodgers must finish on road, possible playoff in three games. Johnny Logan aims to reclaim shortstop, Mantilla covers second, Bruton still doubtful with an ankle issue. Phils Don Cardwell Robin Roberts and Jim Owens start as pennant race tightens.
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St. Louis
Johnny Podres
Roger Craig
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Burdette
Phils
Philadelphia
Phillies
Braves
Leach
Billy Bruton
Johnny Logan
Lonight
Don Cardwell
Giants
Sam Jones
Jack Hand
Associated Press
Wis
Lew Burdette
Warren Spahn
Bob Buhl
Los Angeles
County Stadium
Dodgers
Chicago
San Francisco
Eddie Sawyer
Robin Roberts
Jim Owens
Logan
Fred Haney
Felix Mantilla
Mantilla
Bobby Avila
Bruton
Joe Adock
Dream Woodward Match: Round Table Hillsdale Sword Dancer
Three top older horses Round Table Hillsdale and 3-year-old Sword Dancer meet at Aqueduct in a 11/4 mile Woodward under weight for age. All carry 126 pounds except Sword Dancer at 120. Despite odds Round Table is favored with Hillsdale close behind and Sword Dancer not far back. Jockeys Arcaro Shoemaker Barrow ride the trio as CBS plans a 3 30 p.m. EST telecast.
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NEW York
Woodward
Aqueduct
Round Table
Hillsdale
Sword Dancer
CBS
Travis Kerr
Oklahoma
C. W
Catfish) Smith
Georgia Tech
Chicago Bears
Mrs. Dodge
Sloane
Brookmeade
Nicks
Bold Ruler
Gallant Man
Garden State Park
Babu
Inside Track
Sword
Eddie Arcaro
Trenton
Willie Shoemaker
RoundTable
Tommy Barrow
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Senators
Ted Williams
G.B. Chicago
Frank Eckap
Marty Marion
Houston
Jack Kent Cooke
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Denver
Howsam
Mico Ita
ZEREX
Orla
Jom Gg Luied
Lucas General Tire
W. Neville St
Frick
Army Band
Philco
Consolette New Decorator TV
Sales & Service
Beckley Music & Electric CO
Prince St
Isuits
Shorty
Neville Street
OPP Post Office
Beckley
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