Williams Ashburn Capture Batting Crowns
Williams and Ashburn won the league batting titles as Ashburn led the National League with a .408 average and Williams topped the American League with a .328 mark. The season featured strong showings by Musial, Mays, and Mantle, with close races shaping the honors in both leagues.
Ford, Spahn Set To Start Series Opener At County Stadium
Milwaukee AP reports Whitey Ford and Warren Spahn expected to start the World Series opener at County Stadium as the majors close the regular season. Burdette, 1957 hero, hurt, but X rays show no serious damage. Haney to name first-game starter with Spahn likely. Braves expect short series despite Yankees’ power, while Covington and Adcock figure prominently in Milwaukee lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay VO
Langs
Suaud Hee
Ken Burdotle
Braves
Uie Hospital
Lew
Burtielin
Mayer Fred Haney
Spahn
Jetthander
NFL Opens 39th Season With Giants Gigantic Win
Detroit Lions fall 28-15 to the Baltimore Colts as New York Giants roll to an easy victory in the league opener. Chicago Bears debut Topper Bear Halas from retirement, and Browns edge Rams with Lou Groza field goal as several teams post results in opening action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Hiself
George Halas
Bears
Baltimore
Giants
Chicago Cardinals
Buffalo
Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland Browns
Lou Greta
Suard
Browns
Los Angeles Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Washington
Pakins
Philadelphia
Colts
Ray Berg
John Unitas
Van Steenburgh Wins Feature At Lebanon Speedway
Van Steenburgh of Saugerties took the lead and won the W-lap feature stock car race at Lebanon Valley Speedway yesterday afternoon. Jim Msrkle of Stone, Sehnenmaker of Coesmans, Leo Martin of Springfield, Mags, Fred Staing of Oak Hill, and Ray Chapman of Pillsfield followed in a tight field. Bruton missed the 7 series due to illness, while other racing notes referenced recent form and upcoming events at the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strole van Steenbuegh
Saugerties
Lebanon
Valles Speedway
Sanday
Jim Msrkle
Stone, Kids
Ssooleh Sehnenmaker
Coes Mans
Leo Martin
Springfield
Mags
Fred Staing
Oak Hill
Ray Champman
Pillsfield
Bull Bruton
Shortstoy
Johnny Logan
Felix Mantila
Dan the Yanks
Jon Jed
Ban Lars
P Sehommmaker
Saturday Baseball Scoreboard From Narrowed League Play
Fragmented game notes show results for multiple baseball matchups including Dale versus Ban, Chicago versus Annelee, Puneet versus Amuiriems Teng Teof in Cleveland, and Washington versus New York with assorted scores. Also referenced are college football results and a Dixie Series context, with scattered team names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Franceee
Chicago
Fon Annelee Initadninin
Puneet
Ntaht
Amuiriems Teng Teof
ciVeland Te Komand Hs
Ciitsagy
Teilan
Washington
SeatEon
New York
Ya Alt
Sooners and Army Impress With Powerful Offenses
Oklahoma and Army displayed explosive offenses in the opening weekend of the college season. The Sooners routed West Virginia 47 19 as Coach Wilkinson praised his attack while remaining unsure about the defense. Army and other top teams showed schemes featuring split ends and long passes, signaling a high scoring year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Army
Swill
Dio State
Auburn
Nolly Marte
Michigan State
Sommers
Wis
West Virginia
Wilkinson
Ares Wilkinson
Callegians
Hen Adden
Red Sox Clinch Third as Williams Wins Batting Title
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox wins his sixth American League batting crown, lifting his average to .828 after a 64 victory over the Washington Senators. Williams also hit his 26th homer in the seventh to seal the win and season. Don Larsen and Tom Sturdivant lead Yankees to World Series eligibility with 7-0 and 6-2 wins over the Orioles. Norm Siebern drives in three with two homers in game one, Mickey Mantle hits and raises his average to .630. Rocky Colavito belted his 41st homer as Cleveland beat Detroit. Rankin Gary Bell shuts down Kansas City in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wld
Philos
Ontfichlor
Ftexander
Boston
Willy
Cleveland
Rocky Bestey
Willis
Jon
Willie Mays
Ashburn
Erie
Chicago
Cisco
Sti Musial
St. Washington
Bel
Alin
Nanny
Jackie Jensen
Hoxton Col
Walliams
Williams
Mickey Mantle
Mais
Larry Doyle
York Yankees
Ashburs
Musial
Ashy
American Teague
York Friants
Dale
United Pness
Ted Willams
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Willams
Red Sox
Sox
Senators
Ted Lepeio
Sammy White
Don Larsen
Tom Sturdivant
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Norm Siebern
Rocky Colavito
Rankin Gary Bell
Cleveland Tdians
Detroit
Tigers
Te Chicas White Sox
Kansas City Amhletics
Sch o la st i c F oo tb al l OR s 26
International reports note Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants to win the National League batting title on the season's final day. Ashburn, with three singles in four at bats, finished with a .350 average as Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh in 10 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internationatl
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia Phillies
Willie Mayy
San Francisco Giants
Cheindioishi
Ashburn
Phillis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phillies
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Phils
Ove Rus
Don Grass
Mays
J Giants
West
Milwaukee Braves
Cincinnati Redlegs
Carlton Willey
Ernie Johnson
Bob Bush
Juan Pizarra
Alex Kellner
Brooks Lawrence
Kelleher
Willey
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Schaghticoke Pinners Triumph in Bowling Match
The Sehashiwke Mil Stars edged the IWay Recreation bowlers 262 to 2623 last night on Instrs lanes. Leading Schaghlienki were Roy Dighrow Savy Mel Mate Guary 204 542 and Bill Mee Closky 322. Rematch set for October 12 at Selhoguticoke Bowling Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehashiwke
Iway Recreation
Schaghlienki
iRoy Dighrow
Savy Mel Mate Guary
Bill Mee
Shoemaker Racks Up Six Straight Stakes Wins At Belmont
Hall of fame jockey Willie Shoemaker rides a remarkable sixweek run, piloting stakes winners each Saturday. He edged Nadir in the Woodward at Belmont Park while Table faded, as Feng Tahie Nae Hayeeaae and others chased more victories in a noisy Saratoga scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Shtmaker
Belmont Park
Nadir
Quand Table
Cai
Feng Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiw
Teil Wik
Jame
Paladuphia Phillies
Yestorday Williams
Ashbain
Mie Fleet
Ford
Burdette
Hurt
Bullimore
Laser Stengel
Vive Var
Rees
Yankee Stadium
Knaith
Tt Valve
Maney
Mekay Mantle
Nal Troy
Milwhuled
Kwas
Jewel
Wes Covington
Milwaukee
My Covington
Vetuselee
Jon Adcock
Adcock
Rie
Sulsated Press
Westerdiy
Sin Francisco
St. Louis
Cincinnnuti
Milwinukee
Pitlsbutek
Ina
Stannings Wol. Pal
Milwitker
San Francisco
Cincinali
Lois
Los Angeles
Agal Philaphry
Rusally
Balliaredy
Ballinare
Botton
Washagluy
O Pol
Baltlinury
ABA
ATE
Kansas
Washington A
van Steenburgh
Gards
Comeh
Jim
Howsell
Sally
Frank UiMord
Pop
Mares
Willy Gulimore
Parkers
Nice
Brown
Yuan
Wiel
Santo
Ain
John Brodie
Cleveland Jant Son
Feaneisen
Teunibs
Aples
Ahene
Lun Lile Rae
Lowe; Garten
Merd
Ees Orivursele
Sundats
TOD
OhioState
Associated ‘Press
Wil Kingon
Ah Army
Cutie Sip
South Carolina
Knights Vuwtap- Moet Ag
Guy Shuld
Bucks
Plena Ae Ag
Teste Sauer Distha
OCUS
Williama
Lenepu
Bemus
Erklers
Boner
Brewstin
Muawele
Breves Berguer
Besiger
MLA
Irs
Buchs
Glundwich
Goodman
Tig Seles
Krombale
Fanos
iiWaen
Craiddoich
Letense
Tohnegy Ag
Binur
Affanse
Muotice
Jackson Noth
Philiir
California
Romana
Léndsira
Lena
Wwon Air
Tom
Cullen
Linda
Brats
Indalrem
Notre Dame
Takouris
Fienddock
Tae
Keg
Ashtatanea
Hoosiers
Purdue
Narnia
Erich
Wes Pra Raber
Dfaj
Bob Williams
Asteryl
Indiana
Pame
Avniy
Gould Bend
Des
Mebongard
Holtze
Vaynan
Wathen
Ganistetes
Rhurdivani
Shaete
Iy Maneae
Sul Jolaison
Gruedivanty
Imenrol
Bouin
Steven Zan
Kasia
Calavte
Kobo
Myly Cross
Mississippi
Kentucky
Georgia Tech
Texas Christian
Washington State
Tyna
Tandy Duncan
Frogs
Northwestern
Washington Shale
Wildcats
State
Hinata
Dixie
Garaus Chelsti
Veo Georvida
Sooners
Saas
Congress ST
Troy
Central Ave
Albany
Mmashdox
Monk
RAUB
Petyiniume
Stom
Res Naneir
Bes
Res Ana Seing
Kalina
Lazy Boyd
Balti
Minna
Lev
Bax
Manue
N. Ve
Gulaviin
Hey
Sievers
Waal
Grey
Gere Re
Jengen
Bot
Natonal
Ashura
Musa
Aaron
Mit
Toy Rt
Hung Kune United
Bani i Banks
Abe Toninson
Starhews
Cepads
Ted Williams
Pete Runnels
Hibhouse
Runnels Finshed
Bosox
Sle Aus San Tamisedeles Mesangh
Wba
Burton
Neviou
Shaith
Cenc
Ham ‘Rodees
Blas
Bahriadt
James Connell
Neran Janes
Izrenie
Thomas Sb
Iameno
Benvesoat
Ubesta
Merce Vi. Miss Pym
Waine Post
Mazer
Laapiels
Hella Funedenr Jones
Niurzewski
Eweer
Araliay
Fernandes
Scfgu
Sir Japata E Grins
Ata
Kaw Maul F
Mortis
Missreall
Grennog Netinmre
Yolals
Emir & Dubie
Hecerrs
Daupherey
Plaigeigd
Ant
Schobubt
Oper
Pate Ue
Mizemnek
Mazerosk
Cherry i Ee
Gmelin
Vayag
Steveng
Bohefield
Stevens
Ing
Willbest
Pasay Ntreh
Lady Dendep
Pernie
Betis
Avaiotie
Kenanek
Agian
Tair
Ra Puctare Viet
An Ui Goume
Boor
Alam
Grass
Ale Byte
Ganiare
Misty Crom
Net
Vauley
Miowene
Wee Gramms Afatilleot
Rai
Mas Rf
Jmnston
Airgan
Oni U
Tayaor
Henrich
Berany
Ropinean
Piven
Lawrence Keener
Withey
Jatmon
Satuday
Peneaex
Ashling Tigh
Coredanay
Sleeharievilve
Burnt Hila
Shaner
Niezaxane
Tothiehem
Svinans
Auailenty Iaioret Tih
Schoharie Uh Seynek Milling
Gens Kale
R Y
Greyville
Saamith
Widson Faia
White
White Grevnwlend
St. Peers & Schuylerville
Warreratiiey
Sentig
Ballston S
Meviermati Glovertyne
Amelerdaut
Avrmioza Ab
Johnstown
N O'Clock Saught
Belmont
Schaghticoke
Saratoga
du Pont
Naaky
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!