Senators Climb to Fifth With Tigers in Tight Race
In a wide MLB slate, Baltimore beat Washington 9-5 to gain a fifth-place tie with Detroit, which fell 5-4 in 18 innings at Kansas City. Pittsburgh saw its lead trimmed after a 6-5 loss in 10 innings, then a 8-3 win at Philadelphia.
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Pirates
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Homer
Willie
Frank Malzone
Shenandoah Downs pays record $8898 prize in six winner bonanza
A Pennsylvanian won $8,898.60 for correctly picking six straight winners at Shenandoah Downs. The $2 wager produced the biggest payoff in West Virginia racing history, securing 70 percent of the largest bonanza pool to date as attendance topped 6,727 and handle reached $282,819 on a record Friday. The event kicks off endurance series with Pound Foolish top weighted at 119 pounds and a field of nominees for Saturdays feature.
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West Virginia
To Remember
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Second Patch
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Mare’s Fault
Miss Visitor
Shenandoah
Kenneth F. Santill
Bob Leavitt
Ring Names Patterson Fighter of the Month
Floyd Patterson earns Ring Magazine fighter of the month after reclaiming the heavyweight title. Paterson climbs to dethroned status as contenders shift rankings with Sonny List moved into the top 16 and Bobo Olson, Mike Holt, and Willy Pastrano making notable jumps. Gene Fullmer remains top middleweight challenger ahead of Paul Pender. Terry Downes rises to 10th as Paret dethrones Don Jordan in welterweight ranks.
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Ring Magazine
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South Africa
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Miami
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Brookline
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Cuba
Frederico Thompson
Argentina
Real Estate Sales Tactic Sparks Upsell Strategy
A Baltimore real estate man noted some homes priced at 11000 failed to sell until rebranded for junior executives and raised to 13500. He credited inspiration to a best selling book on social climbing.
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Snob Appeal
Baltimore
Baseball Scores and Weekend Lineup Across Cities
Saturday games list Cleveland Chicago Washington Baltimore New York Boston Detroit Kansas City. Sunday schedule shows Cleveland Chicago Detroit Kansas City St Louis. Standings reflect Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco St Louis Los Angeles. Friday results include Philadelphia 6 3 Pittsburgh 5 8 Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati 3 LA 5 Chicago 3 St Louis 7 SF 1. Saturday results Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis LA.
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Baltimore Senee
Havana Sugar Kings Face Franchise Move to Jersey City
American outrage and Cuban threats swirl as the Havana Sugar Kings may relocate their Class AAA franchise to Jersey City. Eleven Cubans on the 23 man roster consider quitting. manager Tony Castano keeps his decision secret. The shift, announced by Frank Shaughnessy, draws Castro’s protests as Havana faces debt and radio rights losses.
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Jersey City
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International League Baseball
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Cuba
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Bobby Maduro
Frank Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy
Maduro
Castro
Gabe Paul
Cincinnati Reds
Paul Miller
Sugar King
Castano
Dallas Gets Don Larsen
Don Larsen, 30, was optioned by the Kansas City Athletics to Dallas of the American Association to regain form after five losses in 47 2/3 innings this season. Larsen cited a good arm and a positive attitude as he left Kansas City. His famous 1956 World Series perfection for the Yankees remains a career highlight.
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Winchester Polo Team Advances to Potomac Semi-Final
The Winchester Polo Club reached the Potomac tournament semi finals in Maryland with a win at Potomac. John Day scored five goals to lead both clubs, while John Cussen and Joe Claffy added one each. A pony goal and a two goal handicap also counted for Winchester.
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Twins for Trippletts Born at Renville County Hospital
Olivia Minnesota AP reports a twin birth at Renville County Hospital to Mr and Mrs Earl Tripplett of near Danube. The couple welcomed two boys in the delivery marking a double arrival for the Tripplett family.
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Pony Loop Dominates Clearbrook 16-0 in Pony League
Ellis led Ellis run with five walks and four runs as Pryor earned the win for the winners. Grim and Hicks each had three hits and two doubles, while Pryor added a double and three walks in four plate appearances. Stine, Winterstine, and Crenshaw produced the Losers only hits. Pryor fanned 12, issued two walks, and hit a batter.
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Johnson Sets Pace On Opening Day Of Decathlon Trials
Johnson shines in Eugene leading after day one with 4 750 points as he eyes eclipse of Vasily Kuznetsov and Olympic team. C K Yank UCLA student competes for Formosa with 4 555 points followed by Dave Edstrom Oregon and other American contenders in a 26-man field.
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New York City
Steve Anderson
Duane McIntire
Emporia
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Phil Mulkey
Memphis
Mack and Beattie Win By Knockout in Lightweights
The Associated Press reports Freddie Mack from Brooklyn stops Beau Jack in six rounds at Sydney while Eddie Beattie of Hamilton knocks out Jack Hayden of New Glasgow in three rounds in lightweights.
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N.Y
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Jack Hayden
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Winchester Airport Speedway Hosts Late Models and Go Karts
A dual program at Winchester Airport Speedway starts at 2 30 with Late Models including two 10 lap heats a consolation and a 50 lap feature. Appearing are Johnny Dodd Bill and Wes Morgan Jim Parsley Elmo Langley Nace Madingly Walter Wiley Hoss Eagle among others. Go Kart racing follows with 24 plus drivers vying for purses on the eighth mile oval as dust control improves track speed. Tickets including grandstand are 2 50.
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Winchester O Sullivan Hosts Leetown In Sunday Game
Charlie Kerns leads O Sullivans Winchester club with record strikeouts as Wendell Dick calls pitches. Leetown visits Rouss Park at 2 p m for a Tri State circuit clash amid a growing league schedule.
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Nagle Wins British Open In Dramatic Finish
Kel Nagle an Australian former lumberjack clinched the British Open at St Andrews with a final total of 279 after Arnold Palmer fell one stroke short. Palmer shot 68 in the rain soaked fourth round and eagled the 17th road hole to surge, but Nagle secured victory with a 24 inch birdie putt on the last hole.
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Secretary plans wedding adds trading stamps to hope chest
Towson Maryland AP reports a 23 year old secretary planning marriage reveals ten books of trading stamps among items in her hope chest reflecting the stamp collecting craze of the era.
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Towson, Md
Rotary and Lions Winners in Little League Games
Rotary rallied from five runs behind to beat Exchange 12 to 7, with Clevenger hitting a grand slam for his sixth homer of the year. Lions crushed Kiwanis 13 to 2 as Larry Laster and Ronny Hibbard drove three hits each and Lions stole 10 bases.
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Kuykendall
Major League Leaders list highlights top AL batting and more
The tally shows Gentile batting .332 and Runnels .325 in AL at bats. Mantle and Maris pace runs, Maris leads with 68 RBIs, Runnels has 95 hits, and Skowron 21 doubles. Aparicio and Fox lead triples with 6, Maris 27 homers, Mantle tied for 20, Aparicio 20 steals. Pitching notes include Coates at 10-1 and Daley 12-4. Bunning 106 strikeouts, Pascual 94.
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Wall Carves 16 From Par In 3 Rounds
TORONTO AP Art Wall Jr. carried a three stroke lead into the showdown round of the $27,000 Canadian Open Golf Championship. He shot 66 67 for a 54 hole total of 16 under par 200. Bob Goalby trailed three strokes after a 67 for 203 with Gene Littler and Sam Snead at 204. Cape Cod history note ends the article with Bartholomew Gosnold’s 1602 naming origin.
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Singing Hills
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Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
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Yard Party at Cedar Creek Presb Church
Yard Party planned for Saturday August 13 at Cedar Creek Presbyterian Church in Vaucluse with insurance advertisement numbers 7 9 15 16 31 listed.
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