First Place Chisox Face Kansas City in Key Series
The American League pennant race tightens as the White Sox head to face Kansas City while Boston Cleveland and Detroit chase. Yankees and Red Sox set to clash 12 times, with Chicago holding the best remaining schedule and Detroit hardest hit. Don Newcombe loses again as Gene Baker homers to hand Chicago a 1-0 win. Cubs sweep Dodgers in Chicago.
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Baseball standings and schedule from a past week
Baseball standings show Chicago and New York leading the American League with Boston and Detroit close behind. Tuesday and Wednesday matchups include New York at Brooklyn and St Louis at Milwaukee. pitchers listed for several night games. Monday results note Chicago and Brooklyn tied to 1?0, with multiple league games previewed.
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Akins Wins Split Decision Over Logart at St Nicholas Arena
In a 10 round welterweight bout at St Nicholas Arena New York Cuban Isaac Logart loses a split decision to Virgil Akins. Logart’s manager Eddie Matuz plans to protest to the New York State Athletic Commission seeking scorecard review. Promoter Tex Sullivan targets a $100000 gate for Akins versus Martinez at Newark in late September or early October with a 55 percent share of a $109000 purse. Akins weighed 146 pounds Logart 144 1/2. Akins has a Sept 13 date in Indianapolis awaiting an opponent.
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Vernon Downs Evening Offer Promises Fun and Food
A reader praises Vernon Downs for a relaxing refuge from heat with top food and enjoyable evening entertainment for couples. The note also highlights the thrill from horse racing and the track as a fastest harness venue. The writer and husband endorse the experience as a joyful outing.
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Wiltse League doubleheader at MacArthur Stadium
The Wiltse Baseball League hosts a twin bill at MacArthur Stadium. South faces West at 6 pm in the opener, followed by North versus East. South pitcher Tom Furze is undefeated in one win. Bill Nesficder has a 1-2 mark. West sits 2-4, East at .500 in six starts. Ed Liquort faces Don Volz. North stands 1-5.
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Underwood nets 23 as Braves beat Mystery Five 64 51
Jack Underwood starred for Valley Braves scoring 23 points to lead the South Siders past the Mystery Five 64 to 51. Dick Besha added 20 for the losers in a summer basketball tourney game against Assumption Collegians.
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Florida Little League OKs Negro Team in Pensacola
A Pensacola Negro boys baseball team was cleared to debut in the Florida Little League tournament as Orlando teams prepared to play. Orlando officials stepped back. St Petersburg and Miami teams weighed prospects against the Negro squad with debate over fielding hosts and earlier games saw Orlando 8-0 over Tallahassee and St Petersburg 6-3 over Fort Lauderdale.
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Wallace Urges Chiefs Support for Remaining Home Games
G Frank Wallace chairman of the Chamber of Commerce baseball committee urged strong Syracuse Chiefs backing in the final home stretch of the 1955 slate. He praised recent performances as sensational and within reach of a playoff spot, calling on fans to attend August 11 through 23 to boost both the team and the season’s economic impact.
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Nashua Gains Ground in Caliente Race Rematch
Nashua shows growing interest for a match race against Kentucky Derby winner Swaps at Chicago's Washington Park on Auge 31. Swaps is a heavy 1 to 2 favorite while Nashua is quoted around 3 to 2.
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Major League Leaders By UNITED PRESS Summary
National League leaders include Campanella Ashburn Snider Blazowski with high batting averages and post season style stats. American League leaders feature Kaline Kuenn Power Smith Kell with top totals in hits runs and RBI. Snider Banks Ennis Mays Mantle Kaline lead in key categories across leagues.
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Junior Olympics Planned by North Syracuse Council
The North Syracuse Community Council scheduled Junior Olympics for ages 5 through 15 at North Syracuse Elementary School grounds. Boys and girls compete in events from baseball throwing to shot put, running, jumping, and team sports with four boy classes and three girl classes, plus trophies, medals, and certificates.
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