Upsets Highlight Church League Action
Three major upsets marked last night’s Church League play. Wesley defeated Baptist 6-0 behind strong pitching by Maurice Whaley and solid hitting, Congregational Christian edged Sunnyside 3-2, and CYO beat Yeading Market St. 3-2 while Braddock shut out the Presbyterians 5-0. Marked performances included Whaley 2-3 and 3 runs, Teets 2-3, and Hughes 2-3 for Wesley. Clem triple and R. Clem 3-run day for Christians. and Oatesdou Baptist 2-3 with two runs for losers as CYO clinched the nightcap with a four-hitter by Harris. Market St. remains atop a tight league standings race. tonight’s games list Northside vs. Wine and Merchants Halltown vs. Lucky Inn.
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Salvan
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Oates
Phillies edge Giants in 10th to pull ahead in pennant race
In a dramatic 4-3 extra inning win, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning. Rookie John Briggs lined a deciding double with two runs scoring, delivering a crucial victory as Philadelphia fans celebrated a 1 1/4 game NL lead.
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Gene Mauch
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Giants
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Mauch
Dark
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Bakersfield
Billy Pierce
Pat Corrales
Sal Briggs
Skipper
Fight Results Associated Press Los Angeles Report
In Los Angeles Felipe Gonzalez from Mexicali knocked out Manny Reyes of Tijuana in the first round. In San Jose Willie Richardson of San Jose knocked out Kirk Barrow of Oakland in the third round.
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Felipe Gonzalez
Mexicali
Mexico
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Tijuana
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Willie Richardson
Kirk Barrow
Oakland
Nats Win Fourth Straight With 8-7 Rally Over Indians
Washington trailed 6-0 before scoring seven in the sixth led by Joe Cunningham and Dick Phillips. Jim Hannan and Ron Kline held Cleveland scoreless late as the Senators completed an 8-7 comeback win. Tebbetts’ managing left Cleveland puzzled after a rash of fines backfired.
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Washington
Indians
Tebbetts
Senators
Jim Hannan
Ron Kline
Joe Cunningham
Dick Phillips
Senator
Washinton
Hannan
al Koch
Vic Davalillo
Cardinals beat Cubs for sixth straight NL win
Bill White of St. Louis drove in four runs with two singles and a sacrifice fly as the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 for their sixth consecutive win, the longest in the National League this season. Gary Peters of Chicago shut out Detroit 2-0, earning his 12th win against five losses.
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Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Gary Peters
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Detroit
White Sox
Major League Standings and schedule update
American League standings show New York leading with 61 wins 37 losses and a .622 percentage, Baltimore 62 39 .614, Chicago 60 46 .609, Los Angeles 54 52 .509, Boston 51 52 .495, Detroit 50 53 .485, Minnesota 49 53 .480, Cleveland 43 57 .430, Washington 41 65 .387, Kansas City 39 62 .386. Results include Baltimore 7 Minnesota 4 and Chicago 2 Detroit 0 with numerous planned games and upcoming matchups. In the National League Philadelphia leads at 58 41 .586, San Francisco 58 44 .569, Pittsburgh 53 44 .546, Cincinnati 55 47 .539, St. Louis 53 48 .525, Milwaukee 52 48 .520, Los Angeles 50 49 .505, Chicago 48 51 .485, Houston 45 58 .437, New York 30 72 .294. Also noted is a Fort Caroline replica constructed from Jacques LeMoyne drawings by the National Park Service near Jacksonville.
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Front Royal May Forfeit Legion Crown in Playoff Bid
Churchland won the Eastern Zone title with a 3-1 victory over Newport News Post 25 and advances to face Covington or Front Royal Post 4 for the state junior Legion crown. Western Zone playoff chaos followed illness hitting Post 361 Richmond. a decision was due today.
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American Legion
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Covington
Post 53
Front Royal
Post 25
Newport News
Post
Richmond
Russell Rowe
Orange
Ferdy Wagner
Karras Return Boosts Lions Ahead of Season
Bloomfield Hills Michigan AP report says Alex Karras is back with the Detroit Lions after a lifted suspension. The star defensive tackle, previously sidelined with Paul Hornung, boosts morale and aims for the Western Division title. Coach George Wilson credits Karras for leadership and on field impact after a 5-8-1 record in 1963.
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George Wilson
Alex
Wilson
Harness Racing Opens 25th Roosevelt Anniversary Meet
Westbury New York Roosevelt Raceway drew 25 854 on the opening night of a stake studded 25th anniversary meeting marking the return of harness racing to the venue.
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Roosevelt Raceway
All Stars Scrimmage Against Cardinals Signals Bears Prep
College All-Stars fueled by tough plays struggle in a 12-6 scrimmage loss to the St Louis Cardinals at Lake Forest as Otto Graham’s squad shows growing readiness for the forthcoming clash with the Chicago Bears. Charley Johnson connected on 70 and 24 yard TD passes to Sonny Randle and Billy Joe Conrad while Tony Lorick and Paul Warfield combined for a 45 yard score. Willie Shaw and Matt Snell offered hard running as the All Stars endure scrimmage drama and multiple fisticuffs.
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Sonny Randle
Billy Joe Conrad
Matt Snell
Ohio State
Willie Crew
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Bears
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Cleveland Browns
Half and Half Filter Cigarettes Launch Ad
Advertising copy claims a pleasing aroma and great taste from Half and Half Filter Cigarettes packed with America’s best tasting pipe tobacco. It promotes the new product line and urges readers to try the blend.
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