Dodgers Take Lead As Four Bags Rule In NL
Brooklyn Dodgers win their sixth straight with four homers including Peewee Reese s game turning grand slam in a 10 7 victory over Philadelphia. Jackie Robinson Bruce Edwards and Spider Jorgensen also homered in a busy two game set while St Louis idle kept Brooklyn half a game up in the National League race.
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Night Games At Carbondale Schedule Published
Carbondale Community High School outlines a 12 game week with Night league, Youth league, and non league contests. Buck Bowen announces the schedule featuring Eagles American Legion Hogan Center W O W Pirates Blue Angels Red Wings Elks Marion and John Brows in various matchups across Monday to Friday nights.
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Herrin Stags Meet Benton Tonight for Championship
The Herrin Stags, Greater Egyptian Softball league champions, meet Benton White House in the Christopher V. F. W. tournament final at Christopher Park tonight at 7 30. T. J. Creek will start for the Stags in the title tilt.
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Flood Edges Ruggerio In Queensboro Ring Clash
In New York Queensboro arena Jimmy Flood 161 out pointed Danny Ruggerio 161. New York headline notes an upset decision with Flood securing victory over Ruggerio in a featured bout.
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Television Upswing in College Football Attendance Across Regions
A United Press survey finds television not hurting attendance as many schools plan to televise games nationwide. Columbia Dumont and National networks report rising telecasts, with Princeton Pennsylvania Harvard Yale Army Navy Indiana Purdue Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Notre Dame Illinois Northwestern Michigan all showing or considering TV coverage. Most decisions hinge on station availability and contract terms.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting Lead Dodgers to Victory in 10-7 Win
Pee Wee Reese hit a three run homer with two on to give Brooklyn a 10-7 victory over Philadelphia and undisputed first place. Bob Feller pitched two innings in relief allowing one hit as Cleveland beat Chicago 6-5 in 12 innings for his fifth straight win.
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Television broadcast plans vary across conferences
The Missouri Valley Conference lets schools decide their TV deals. St Louis University did last year but won t this season, and Washington University in St Louis also won t. Detroit is the only other member with facilities. Salt Lake City stations seek Utah games, Albuquerque will carry New Mexico games, and the Rockies region mostly lacks coverage with Denver and Colorado A M out.
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Charles Retains Title in N B A Bout Knockout
Ezzard Charles defeated Gus Lesnevich by technical knockout at the end of the seventh round in a National Boxing Association clash in New York to keep his title.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
National and American League standings show Brooklyn leading the NL with 67 wins and 39 losses while St. Louis trails at 66 39. The New York Yankees lead the AL at 66 39 with Cleveland and Boston close behind. Yesterday's schedule included several rain shortened or postponed games across both leagues.
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Heafner Leads World Golf Championship First Round
Heafner shot six under par 66 to grab a one stroke lead entering the second round of the Tom O'Shanter World Championship. Johnny Palmer Henry Ransom trailed with 67s as 29 pros broke par in the opening round of golf's biggest prize.
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Mt Vernon and Paducah Split In Buddy Series
Belleville defeats Paducah 7 to 1 while Paducah edges Belleville 8 to 4 in the nightcap. Mt Vernon beats Mattoon 20 to 17 and Centralia over Mattoon 9 to 1. Centralia at West Frankfort postponed due to rain.
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Tennis rivals reach Casino Invitation semi finals
National champion Richard Gonzales and Art Larsen advanced to the semi finals in Newport Rhode Island as the Casino invitation tournament continued. Atlantic City track opened its 45 day meeting with Atlantic City-Istan taking the inaugural handicap at $8 80. Rodney won the first and third heats to capture the $5 000 trotting derby at Good Time track in Goshen New York. Virginia Boxing Commission declines to recognize Ezzard Charles as heavyweight champion.
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Evansville Extends Three I League Lead With 13 1 Win
Evansville defeated Danville 13 to 1 to stretch the Three I League lead as rain postponed Terre Haute at Decatur Waterloo at Quincy and Davenport at Springfield. Evansville piled up 21 hits off three Danville pitchers while Peters shut out Danville after the first inning. The slugfest ended with two ninth inning homers by Samson.
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Eagles Face All Stars In Soldier Field Exhibition
Chicago Aug 12 AP A 16th annual All Star clash features 70 collegians against the Philadelphia Eagles before about 90 000 at Soldier Field. Eagles favored by 10 points over the All Star lineup coached by Bud Wilkinson with kickoff at 7 30 p m CST.
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Foundations Roofing Siding Insulation Company Ad
Roofing siding and insulation firm on 821 N Park Ave offers no down payment and extended payment years. Herrin, contact via phone 25271, emphasizes flexible terms for homeowners.
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