Fullmer Captures World Middleweight Title in 14th Round
Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah wins the world middleweight championship by stopping Carmen Basilio in the 14th round after a tactic shift guided by manager Marv Jenson. Basilio rues the stoppage and reflects on injuries and timing as Fullmer cites fighter-manager strategy.
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Winninger Seeks Milw Open Win with No 13 Fortunes
Bo Winninger, No 13 on his Milwaukee Open bib, leads at halfway with 66 65 131 as he chases his first pro victory since 1956. Doug Ford and Doug Sanders trail one stroke back, while Pete Cooper slips to a four way tie at 135 joining the leaders.
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Navy Air Corps
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Tests Indicate Robin Roberts Not Diabetic
Philadelphia reports Robin Roberts not diabetic after Friday tests. The 32 year old pitcher will follow a special diet until cause of elevated sugar is found. Dr. George Laquer said the abnormal sugar arose in a routine exam but tests cleared him. Colorado has 53 of the 69 highest U.S. mountains.
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Major League Handing
The American League standings show Chicago atop with 499 games won and Cleveland close at 75 52. Detroit and New York at 63 65 share a .492 mark, with Baltimore and Kansas City in fading positions. Saturday results include Chicago 7 Cleveland 3 and New York 4 Washington 0.
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Mackay lifts U S in Davis Cup doubles upset
Private Barry Mackay crushed Rod Laver 7-5 6-4 6-1 to save the U S in the Davis Cup doubles at Forest Hills. Alex Olmedo and Earl Buchholz held their own as Fraser and Emerson edged the Americans, with Mackay’s big win shaping the tie.
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Kramer to quit pro tennis soon after settling deals
Jack Kramer says he is fed up with promoting professional tennis and plans to quit when he pays off commitments. He will not need the money and hopes to shift to junior development while keeping some tennis involvement. His chief current obligation is a $100000 contract with Australian Ashley Cooper. He claims Pancho Gonzales is debt free and notes other players on his circuit work on a percentage basis.
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League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Detroit stars Kuenn and Kaline pace batting averages with .353 and .328 while Yost posts 100 runs and power 92 for Cleveland. Calavito leads with 38 homers and Bunning tops Chicago pitchers with 156 strikeouts, plus Pinson and Aaron keying hits and steals for Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
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International Loop Standing The World’s Oldest University
The world’s oldest university is Al Azhar University in Cairo founded in 972.
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Giants Rally Past Dodgers as Mays Hammers 23rd Homer
The San Francisco Giants crushed Don Drysdale and the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 to seize a three game lead in the National League pennant chase. Willie Mays hit his 23rd homer and Ed Bressoud doubled in the second inning. Sam Jones earned the win with 11 strikeouts in a complete game.
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Colts Romp Over Skins Showcase Exhibition Wins
The Baltimore Colts defeated the Washington Redskins 23-10 in Baltimore to run their exhibition record to three straight wins. Johnny Unitas connected with Jerry Richardson, and Gino Marchetti forced a fumble that set up a Colt touchdown as the defense dominated.
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Schoendienst Poised to Return for Milwaukee Braves
Milwaukee may reinsert Red Schoendienst as a bench option behind Bobby Avila at second base after doctors said he could rejoin the team Tuesday. Avila has boosted the infield with nine hits in his last four games, while Schoendienst provides veteran leadership as the Braves chase the pennant.
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Bachelor Lawyer To Head Legion
A bachelor lawyer from Newburgh New York Martin B McKneally 44 was elected commander of the American Legion at the close of its 41st national convention. He was chosen without opposition by acclamation. Rabbi Robert Kahn was elected chaplain and several vice commanders and auxiliary officers were named from multiple states.
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Linton
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Canton
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Middleton
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Clovis
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Larimore
Jail escapee Luther Callahan recaptured in Virginia
Luther Callahan, a Bedford County jail escapee, surrendered to sheriff's deputies Thursday night in eastern Pittsylvania County while attempting to enter his brother's home. He had escaped August 14 with two accomplices who remain at large on safecracking charges.
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Hamtramck Pitcher Oline Leads Semi Final Win in Williamsport
Sidney Oline and Arthur Deras of Hamtramck Michigan celebrate a 7 1 victory over Hawaii in the Little League World Series semis at Williamsport Pa Deras delivered a grand slam to back Oline who earned the win in the game featuring AP Wire photo credit
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Quite an Evening Three Games Highlight Softball Picnic Tonight
Softball fans anticipate a big picnic night with three games and a chicken ham meal. F&M Bank girls tested against ex male players, Old Timers-Girls at six, Clarke County Esso vs Republic Oil for second place, City vs Church League All Stars at 8:30, featuring Berryville sponsors and Berryville players under coach John Lee.
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Harvard Coach Succeeds Wade as S Conference Commissioner
Lloyd Jordan, 58, former Harvard football coach, will become Southern Conference commissioner January 1. He was chosen unanimously by a screening committee and is expected to earn about 10000 dollars annually. Jordan may move the office from Durham to Richmond, with Wade retiring to North Carolina.
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