Dodgers hinge pennant hopes on Newcombe Roe and Hatten
Newcombe and Roe delivered key wins as the Dodgers beat St. Louis 6 to 0 and moved within one game of first place. Hatten, though involved in a prior loss, is credited with steady pitching and could help Brooklyn as the pennant race tightens. Boston, New York, and Chicago also jockey for position in a crowded standings picture across the leagues.
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League Leaders Across MLB By Associated Press Citations
Batting leader Robinson of Brooklyn tops in average with .355 while Kiner of Pittsburgh hits 35 homers. Robinson also leads in runs 99 and hits 166, with Reese and Ennis sharing other high marks. Pitching leader Spahn and Wynn appear among strikeouts and wins with varied team entries and inconsistent spellings across the crowded list.
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Douglas Cancels Sept. 16 Football Showdown With St. Mary's
Phoenix Aug 25 A scheduled Sept 16 football clash between St. Mary's and Douglas high schools is cancelled. Douglas Coach Otis Coffey explains the move aligns with class A practice rules while St. Mary's coach did not comment. Opening practice is delayed for St. Mary's to Sept 1. Coffey regrets cancelling the game but says the decision is to comply with the new class A alignment.
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Tempe Buffaloes Prepare For Football Practice
Tempe high school begins football drills with 35 to 40 boys expected for Thursday. The Buffs host Casa Grande on Sept 16 in the season opener. Coach Hascall Henshaw says the squad is inexperienced and rebuilding after heavy graduation losses.
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North Boat Victory Voided in Star Boat Race
Lowell North of San Diego led North Star II to three straight wins before judges ruled the second race void for a start foul. His Wednesday time on the 10 mile course was 2 50 51, six seconds ahead of defending champ Lockwood M Pirie of Chicago. Gale and Flame boats also posted top finishes while Shooting Star from Nassau captured the foreign best.
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LDS Softball Meet Set for Mesa Regional Tourney
The regional softball tournament of the Latter Day Saints church opens in Mesa with five teams. Mt. Graham Stake meets Mesa Stake in the first round while Eighth Ward faces Phoenix First Ward. Young Stake of Farmington has a bye. The winner advances to Salt Lake City for the all church finals September 14–17.
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Woodcock Plans Training for Savold Title Bout
Bruce Woodcock announced in Manchester that he will begin training Thursday for the British version of the World's Heavyweight championship bout with Lee Savold of Paterson New Jersey. The title clash follows his auto accident injuries and a postponed Sept. 6 fight. Promoter Jack Solomons will set the date.
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Stars Hold Lead With Woods Despite Rough Start
Hollywood remains three games ahead in the Pacific Coast league as Pinky Woods earns his 18th win by holding the Los Angeles Angels to seven hits in an 8 to 4 victory. He also blasts a three run homer in the second inning as a four run ninth inning rally sealed the win. Ken Holcombe notches his 18th win for the Solons in a 4 to 3 decision over Portland, while Oakland edges a late inning rally to steal the win.
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Padres Rally Past Rainiers For 7 2 Victory
San Diego topped Seattle 7 2 to move into fourth place, grabbing a 3 run lead in the first inning and coasting afterward as San Francisco beat the Seals 6 2. Mickey Grasso of Seattle was banished for arguing a plate call, his 11th ejection of the season.
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