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FOCUS ON THE DEED
July 23, 1956
Portuguese windjammer Sagres, square-rigged sails billowing from her tall masts, heads into the English Channel at Torquay on way to Lisbon at the start of 80-mile International Training Ship race won by British ketch Moyana on corrected time.
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July 23, 1956

Focus On The Deed

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Portuguese windjammer Sagres, square-rigged sails billowing from her tall masts, heads into the English Channel at Torquay on way to Lisbon at the start of 80-mile International Training Ship race won by British ketch Moyana on corrected time.

Boston magician Mel Parnell uncorks left-handed pitch as he hurls 4-0 no-hitter over Chicago White Sox (see above).

Stand-up slide by Holland's Albert Kok gets him safely into third base in 13-2 victory over Italy during the European baseball championships at Rome. Speedy Dutch team surprised opponents, took all four games and the title.

Gag session finds Dizzy Dean winding up to throw golf ball to Cary Middlecoff as Red Sanders awaits pitch before a golf tournament at Memphis.

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