Indians Open One-Game Lead Over White Sox
The Cleveland Indians extended their AL lead by sweeping a day-night doubleheader from the Kansas City Athletics 17-1 and 6-5. Bob Lemon returned to the rotation as Jim Hegan hit a grand slam and Bobby Avila drove in six on an 18-hit attack, A.L. standings proved tight as Boston weathered rainouts and the Indians kept rolling.
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Baseball schedule and results from Friday to Sunday
Friday's games included Chicago seven Milwaukee one and St Louis eight Cincinnati seven. Rain caused postponements in Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York. Saturday features two games apiece for Philadelphia Brooklyn and Pittsburgh New York with notable pitchers Newcombe and Hearn. Sunday's slate lists Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at Kansas City Washington at Boston and New York at Baltimore with two games in New York Baltimore.
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Indians seize AL lead as Sox fall behind in tight race
The Indians built a one game edge over the White Sox after a two win night with a six run sixth inning in Cleveland. Chicago beat Detroit 2 1 but slipped a half game while New York and Kansas City split a note of the pennant chase. Virgil Trucks earned his 11th win for Detroit in relief.
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Olson Battles Martinez in Non Title Bout at Multnomah Stadium
Portland Oregon Carl Bobo Olson the Hawaiian born San Franciscan returns to prove he remains a top middleweight fighting Jimmy Martinez of Glendale Arizona in a 10 round non title bout at Multnomah Stadium It is Olson first bout since Archie Moore knocked him out in three rounds last June Both fighters show sharpness and confidence in workouts with Martinez unfazed by Olson pace.
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Bobo) Olson
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Kush and Gallivan Lead Links in Green Lakes Meet
Kush led Herald-Journal rosters at Green Lakes with a score of 72 and a shutout over Jim Reinsmith. Gallivan defeated Bill Spring 4 0, guiding Mosher to a 1144 8 victory over Kellys, with scattered totals and unclear secondary results elsewhere.
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Berte
Funeral plans for Harold Roettger noted
Martin at Funeral General and manager Gene Martin of the Syracuse Chiefs will represent the club at funeral services for Harold Roettger 41 a Pittsburgh Pirates official in St Lenis on Monday. Roettger who drowned Wednesday in St Petersburg Florida was a former secretary of the Chieftains.
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Rivals Set for City Amateur Final After Nine Holes
Tommy Huber and Jake Kleist were even after nine holes in the 36 hole City Amateur at Bellevue Club. Kleist surged to win holes four and nine while Huber led by two at the turn as rain and wind challenged play.
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Alex Banazek
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All Star Gridders Upset Browns In Chicago
Curly Lambeau’s hand picked college squad defeated the Cleveland Browns 30 to 27 in the 22nd annual All Star game. Weed kicked three field goals, Guglielmi threw for 129 yards, Dupre gained 54 rushing yards and set up a touchdown, and Eidom scored on a two yard plunge. Browns started fast but All Stars limited them to no first downs late. This win marks seven All Star victories in the series with college stars matching pro teams.
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Mel Triplett
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Southern Methodist
Ron Drzewiecki
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George Ratterman
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Fred Morrison
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Washington
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Max Boydston
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Royals and Maple Leafs Keep Pace
First place Montreal clings to a one game margin as strong pitching and hitting power the International League update. Pete Vosey and Bobby Wilson led the Royals to a 10 1 victory over the Buffalo Bisons while Toronto beat Rochester 4 2. Ken Johnson started for the Leafs with Johnny Hetki relieving in the seventh.
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Ed Little Wins Valley Babe Ruth League Championship
The Red Sox defeated the Federals 10 to 4 to take the Valley Babe Ruth League title for the second year in a row. Ed Little pitched masterfully allowing only three hits and extending his unbeaten streak to eight straight victories.
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Brewerton Bill Tonight At Brewerton Speedway
The 25 lap feature and a Destruction Derby are on tap at Brewerton speedway tonight. The 8:15 p.m. first race precedes the 10:45 p.m. derby start. The weekly derby awards a permanent trophy after three wins. Cookie Caloia and Tony De John each hold a leg. Ray Gilbert leads the standings with Gene Reynolds second and Art Reynolds tied for third with Nick Lazzaro.
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Jamesville Jamesville final faces Watertown for Ontario division title
The Sherman Park seniors challenge Watertown in the Jamesville championship final. Coach Charles Collins sends Bill Mac Lachlan to the mound for the Shermans as they seek a win to meet the Niagara Frontier champions at Sampson Air Base next Saturday.
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Swim Meet Postponed In Syracuse By Heavy Rain
Rain forces cancellation of a city recreation swim meet and water show. Officials delayed races and postponed the water display to tomorrow night with next Saturday set for rescheduled racing for boys and girls.
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Major League Leaders and Standings Highlights
Detroit star Kaline leads with 154 hits and 348 batting average. Kuenn and Pow’r post high counts for Detroit and Kansas City. National League features Ashburn and Snider among top hitters. Kluszewski and Snider drive RBI totals. Post season pitching supremo Newcombe tops wins with 18-2 and Donavan 13-1.
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Tigers edge Cicero in Rotary baseball 9 to 4
The Tigers defeated Cicero 9 to 4 in a North Syracuse Rotary game with Gary Nash earning the win after allowing six hits. Cicero won the first half while Bieling closed in the second. The teams begin a series Monday.
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First Feds Triumph Over Seib erling 8-5 in Valley League
Ed Connell pitched a three hitter for the First Feds and Jim Hawk hit a home run as they defeated Seib erling 8-5 in a Valley League game.
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Vernon Track Offs Saturday Night Races Due to Weather
Vernon Downs officials canceled the scheduled Saturday night racing after heavy rains flooded the tracks and high winds. The meeting was to end Friday September 2, with a request for a three week extension after the State Fair closes, but no decision has been announced.
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Oswego Night Races Feature Swift Jerrett Showdown
Oswego speedway hosts racing tonight with Nolan Swift and Dick Jerrett favored. Swift won last week while Jerrett exited after the opening lap. Dutch Hoag of Penn Yan and Doug Kanard also contend to challenge Jerrett before the season ends.
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Rosburg Leads Tam O'Shanter World Championship After Round Two
Bulging Bob Rosburg, 28, a father of three, shot a 67 to reach 183 two rounds, just ahead of Wally Ulrich who had a 60 to move to 185. Henry Ransom sits 3 behind at 138 after a 70, with Jay Hebert, Gene Littler, and Bo Wininger tied for fourth at 140. In the women’s division Fay Crocker leads by one over Patty Berg, Betty Hicks and Mary Lena Faulk, after Crocker posted 76.
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Williams Stops Beau Jack in Ninth Round in Augusta Bout
Ike Williams former world lightweight champion stopped ex-champion Beau Jack in the ninth round of a scheduled 10. Jack weighed 146 and Williams 154 with the fight on near even terms for the first three rounds. Jack was unable to answer the bell for the ninth. Mixed bouts policy discussions in Louisiana stirred boxing debate as promoters eyed wider inclusion to revive the state’s boxing scene.
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Louisiana boxing panel tightens bid to revoke license
New Orleans Louisiana Boxing Enterprises and the state athletic commission clash over mixed bouts with a show cause order. The commission seeks to revoke the license of Blaise dAntoni’s organization after court challenges to its ban on mixed bouts.
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G. E. Beats Elks 3-2 to Even North Syracuse Series
G E defeated the Elks 3 to 2 in a North Syracuse Little League playoff game to tie the series at one game each. Pat Cerios hit a decisive homer for the margin of victory and Chuck Gedney earned the win as pitcher.
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Marilyn Mackey Wins Two Junior Olympic Awards
Marilyn Mackey wins two Junior Olympic awards at a North Syracuse event. Girls claim medals and trophies across Class A to D with Mackey earning both a medal and a first place trophy. Presenters include Mary Gurany Mayor James Barry and local officials L Ladd and G Mulhauser.
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Mohawk Valley Sunset and Harness Racing Joy
A nostalgic note praising a husband taking the author to the world’s fastest harness racing track Mohawk Valley scenes at sunset and the enjoyment of evenings together with “super” food and starry skies.
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