Yankees, Braves set 1957 World Series clash
Milwaukee clinched the NL pennant with a 4 2 victory in 11 innings over St Louis as Hank Aaron hit a two run homer to reach 43 and lead a seven game Braves surge. The Yankees, meanwhile, secured their World Series spot as they watched other games and readied for the Fall classic. Consistent with the era, Casey Stengel’s roster pursued an eighth title in nine years.
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Braves Victory Triggers wild Milwaukee street celebration
Milwaukee rejoiced after Henry Aaron homered in the 11th inning to lift the Braves to the pennant. Fans flooded County Stadium and downtown streets, horns blared, cabbies radioed, and a spontaneous parade moved through Wisconsin Avenue as celebrations extended into the early hours.
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White Sox Silenced in Dressing Room After Pennant Lost
Chicago's mood was somber as fans watched the Yankees clinch the American League title by late season actions. The White Sox fell 6-5 to the Kansas City Athletics, leaving them 62 games back with six to play. Minnie Minoso's big day could not prevent defeat. Manager Al Lopez reflected that New York earned the pennant by winning key games against them.
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Major League Baseball Leaders and Awards Snapshot
AP list shows leaders in batting runs and RBIs across majors with players from Boston New York Washington Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis and others. Notable notes mention police, a chilly breeze, and a taunt from a lieutenant during pennant talk.
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Yanks Have Won 23 AL Pennants with Stengel
New York Yankees have 23 American League pennants eight under Casey Stengel in nine years as manager. McCarthy and McGraw trails noted, while Stengel seeks seventh World Championship in eight tries.
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Hyde Leads War Hawks To 3 Wins
Mac Hyde rolled a 139 game and a 323 set as the War Hawks swept three games over the Blue Devils in the Saturday Boy's League at Health Center Lanes. Judges posted a 1493 set and 543 for the team, with Norman Jones 314 and Phil Newcome 313 in the individual sets. Packers players—Norman Jones 119 and John March 110—suffered the loss.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Update
Eastern standings show New York leading with 9 wins and St 63.8 pct, Chicago 88 60 59.5 and Boston 77 60 53.0. Schedule lists Chicago at Kansas City 2 30 p.m. Fischer vs Brunet plus other games. Only games scheduled.
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Braves win NL pennant in 11 innings over Cardinals
Milwaukee celebrates first NL pennant as the Braves beat St Louis 4-2 in 11 innings. Hank Aaron homered to spark the comeback, and manager Fred Haney lauds a great club that overcame injuries and a strong Cards side.
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Braves Clinch Pennant Behind Aaron's Late homer
Hank Aaron went 3 for 4 including a two run homer with two outs in the 11th to lift the Braves over the Cardinals 4 to 2 and reclaim the major league home run lead at 43. Lew Burdette and Gene Conley limited the Cardinals to nine hits and allowed two runs in the sixth.
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Schedule suggests tight NBA circuit with multiple games
Daily games include Chicago at Cincinnati with Mayer Kaiser or Hillman facing Podbiele and Jeffcoat, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with R Smith versus McDevitt, New York at Philadelphia with Antonelli against Simmons, St. Louis at Milwaukee with Jones against Spahn. Monday results report Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 2, then St Louis at Milwaukee at 1 30.
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Ray Basilio Edges Carmen In Final Round Comeback
In a grueling 15 round bout Basilio provoked a bloodied stalemate with Carmen, staggered him in the early rounds, then surged in the 12th to regain control and win on a late left hook after a relentless effort.
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Basilio Beats Robinson To Take Middleweight Crown
Indestructible Basilio defeats Sugar Ray Robinson by split decision at Yankee Stadium to win the middleweight title while relinquishing the welterweight crown. Robinson contemplates retirement after a 15 round war with Basilio, who vows to fight back for the 160 pound belt. Basilio earns at least 212700 for vacating the 147 pound title while Robinson pockets around 500000 from the loss.
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Basilio Claims Middleweight Crown In Split Decision
Basilio, 30, becomes world middleweight champion after a split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson, 37. Basilio says he outsmarted Robinson and won by staying off the ropes, while Robinson expresses frustration with the sport and acknowledges the outcome.
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Power Conscious Duke Sees Second Team Key to ACC Win
Duke coach Bill Murray credits his No 2 unit for a 26-14 win over South Carolina and says the second team turned the tide. Bob Cox praised Virginia reserves in a 646 tie with West Virginia, noting sophomores power the second team. Other ACC teams prepared for Saturday games with varied focus on backups and special teams.
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