Dodgers Cling to NL Lead as Burns Era Narrows
The Dodgers still lead the National League as Warren Spahn earned his 20th win, matching Christy Mathewson for 20‑win seasons. San Francisco crushed Los Angeles 4 2 while St Louis won 3 2 over Pittsburgh lifting their surge to 11 wins in 12 games. Joe Christopher fueled the Mets 3 2 victory over Cincinnati.
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Spahn Keeps Pitching Past 42 as Braves Tie NL Record
Spahn refused retirement after earning his 274th win and tying Christy Mathewson's NL mark, saying he will pitch while he can retire when hitters stop him. The game saw Cepeda homer for the Giants and Larsen win in relief for the Dodgers as late rallies stretched the pennant chase.
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Baseball standings and results from a Cleveland page
FAS standings show Cleveland leading Washington and Boston tied in the early season. Sunday results include Cleveland 6 Washington 2 and Kansas City 5 Los Angeles 2 with Boston 6 Baltimore 3. Today features Boston at Los Angeles and New York at Kansas City among others.
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Nicklaus Wins World Series of Golf With Narrow Victory
Jack Nicklaus defeats Arnold Palmer and Julius Boros in Akron to capture $50,000 top prize in the World Series of Golf. Palmer finishes third with 143, Boros second at 141, amid a two day playoff and tense battles on crucial holes.
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Osuna Wins U S National Tennis Championship Final
Osuna of Mexico defeated Frank Froehling III of the United States 7-5 6-4 6-2 to win the men's singles in the national championships. Froehling, unseeded and previously snubbed by Davis Cup selectors, impressed as a strong bench for Davis Cup plans with wins over McKinley and Froehling before the final.
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Downing Wins 12th As Club Near 28th Flag
In 1920 the Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Red Sox altering baseball. Now they cultivate left-handed pitchers and seek another pennant this season. Al Downing starred, moving New York a victory from clinching their fourth straight pennant and 28th overall since 1921.
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Packers Seen as Top Choice to Repeat Title Win
The Packers look poised to defend their Western Division and NFL crowns despite Paul Hornung’s absence. They beat Washington 28-17 in an exhibition, posted a 5-0 record, and allowed 58 points, leading the league in exhibition play. Other preseason results included the Yankees and White Sox in World Series context, plus various MLB outcomes around Canton and Los Angeles.
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Cepeda Giants Rally Past Dodgers in NL Lead Fight
Orlando Cepeda homered for a three run shot in the seventh as the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-4 to trim Los Angeles NL lead to three games over St Louis. Warren Braves won 3-2 over Philadelphia to secure a 20th victory and tie Christy Mathewson’s NL record.
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