Schedule Favors New York
The final four weeks of the American League pennant race tilt toward the New York Yankees who sit a half game behind Chicago. They host Washington in a three game set as Chicago and Cleveland battle, while Detroit looms over the White Sox in a Labor Day doubleheader.
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Indians
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al Lopez
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Connie Johnson
Lopez
Sal Maglie
Giants
Whitey Ford
Washington
Bob Porterfield
Maurey McDermott
Red Sox
Balenders
Dark Reinstated as Giants Manager After Rib Injury
Alvin Dark, reinstated by Commissioner Ford Frick, returns to duty as New York Giants manager after missing nearly a month. Dark had suffered a fractured rib on August 7 in Cincinnati when tagged by Ted Kluszewski.
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Alvin Dark
Sheristop
New York Giants
Ford Frick
Dark
Cincinnati
Ted Kluszewski
Silent Alarm Disrupts Pony League Game at Thillens Stadium
In Chicago the scoreboard at Thillens Stadium was altered to read Send the cops during a Pony League game. Policeman Maurice Nudelman found Walter Schneider, 13, hiding between fences with balls he and other youths had collected. No arrests were made.
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Island Qualifying Opens for Sixth Annual Van Schaick Island Invite
Pairings released for the Sixth Annual Van Schaick Island Invitational with 66 players in the qualifying round vying for 16 championship spots. Defending champion Frank Arcure seeks a third straight title as stars like Don Mangino Johnny Snyders Walt Kubica and Pep Vergoni challenge.
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Johnny Snyders
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Walt Ku
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Western Turnpike
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Pete Perrone
Dan Quinn
Saratoga Spa
William McDermott
George Currier
Frest
Herb Sager
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Bosox Yanks Donate $10 000 for Flood Relief
Boston and New York baseball clubs each contributed 5000 to flood relief announced by Red Cross national chairman E Roland Warri man. Sox check from Tom Yawkey and Gen Joe Cronin. Yankee check signed by George M Weiss for owners Dan Top Ping and Del Webb. Funds to aid Massachusetts or Connecticut flood regions or nearby areas.
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Nuxhall Loyal to Redlegs in 7 4 Victory Over Giants
Joe Nuxhall pitched seven hits allowed and drove in two runs as Cincinnati beat the New York Giants 7 4 to salvage the four game series finale. Chuck Harmon and Roy McMillan added three RBI between them while Dusty Rhodes homered for New York. Harmon also hit his 5th homer of the season.
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Allentown Dominates Albany In Fast 1:42 Victory
Allentown tops Albany 2 to 4 in a swifter than normal game to extend its winning streak to seven and third straight over Albany. Key hitters include Shawver McArdle Giedlin and Benedict with runs by Hudson Bene dict and Hertweck. Lawrence takes the loss as Benedict picks up the win in relief.
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Dodgers Top Braves 6-3 in pennant chase opener
Brooklyn dominates Milwaukee 6-3 as all runs and hits come in two innings. Roy Campanella drives in two with two runs scored. Duke Snider and Carl Furillo add runs as Labine closes out in relief. Dodgers reduce magic number to 10, Braves stranded 10 runners.
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Costa Risks Title Hopes Against Bobby Bell at MSG
The 21 year old Carmelo Costa faces veteran Bobby Bell in a third meeting at Madison Square Garden with Costa a 2 1 favorite. Costa seeks a featherweight title shot while Bell brings a 36 14 2 record into the bout broadcast by NBC at 10 p m EDT.
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Freese delivers ninth inning tally as Pirates edge Cardinals
Gene Freese pokes a game winning single in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7 to 6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ramon Mejias drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, aiding a late Pirates comeback to close the gap in the National League standings.
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Cohoes Clubs Win Playoff Championship Title
Cohoes National’s Cohoes Super Crisp defeated Carroll of Cohoes American 196 to 199 in the playoff final. Cary Arndt led the champs with two doubles and three singles. Seesny, Man nix, Graziano, and Roberts starred for the winners.
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Lane Fined $500 For Blowing Top At Ump
Frank Lane, White Sox general manager, was fined $500 and ordered to apologize for unbecoming conduct after a Tuesday Chicago game. Commissioner Ford Frick summoned him to New York where Lane apologized and explained his remarks were aimed at Cal Hubbard, not Harridge. Lane must pay the fine within five days and issue a public apology to Harridge, the American League, and Chicago fans.
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Ford Frick
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Larry Napp
Cal Hubbard
Frick
MacPhail
Frank Toom
Thelgarded
Bill Cox
Philadelphia Phillies
National League Standings and Schedule Update
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 46 wins and 8 losses followed by Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Pittsburgh trails, while Cincinnati New York Chicago St. Louis hold mid pack. Tonight's games feature Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Spooner facing Hall and McCall against Roberts in New York Philadelphia matchup.
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Baseball standings and upcoming pitchers across leagues
American League standings show Chicago Cleveland New York Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore with records and games back. Today’s probable pitchers include Chicago at Cleveland Johnson against Maglie and others in New York Washington Detroit Boston Baltimore matchups. Eastern League results listed Allentown and Johnstown games, plus International League results for Montreal Columbus Syracuse Buffalo Rochester Richmond.
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Buffalo
Rochester
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Nashua Wins Rose Bowl Rematch Stirred by Water Scandal
The Nashua vs West Coast Rose Bowl clash drew sharp reactions from California and Boston writers alike. Nashua reportedly drank Hot Springs water during training, sparking questions about preparation. Local Troy High figures advance in sports and education, while RPI studies a new eligibility rule affecting varsity players. Frank Chiarelli receives NHL camp notice for Sept. 11. Catholic High schedules eight football games after state limit increase.
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Pacific Coast
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Boston
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Chicago Black Hawks
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Trabert Opens National Tennis Tourney With Big Test
Tony Trabert, 25, Wimbledon champion and top seed, meets England’s Rober Becker in a feature first round at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills. The day’s schedule includes several seeded players, with Becker noted for his fighting game as the tournament proceeds toward the September 11 finals.
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Rober Becker
West Side Tennis Club
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Trabert
Ito
Becker
I Stadium
Rex Hartwig
Australia
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Art Larsen
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Henry van Rensselaer
Greenwich
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Enrique Morea
Geoffrey Radford
Larsen
Morea
Neale Fraser
Orioles Seek Farm Team in Barranquilla Colombia
The Baltimore Orioles plan a winter farm team in Barranquilla Colombia to develop young players. Scout Fred Hofmann will negotiate with local officials while Paul Richards oversees the effort to operate a team and supply most players.
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Orioles
South Eapeatse
Fred Hofmann
Barranquilla
Colombia
Paul Richards
Oneral
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