Orioles Ride Young Arms To Beat Chisox In Sweep
Orioles rookie Chuck Estrada 22 allowed five hits in a 3-2 win over Chicago as Early Wynn 40 took the loss. Steve Barber 21 pitched a shutout for Cleveland in a 1-0 win over Washington. Detroit and Boston also won, boosting pace in the AL standings.
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Associated Press
Baltimore Orioles
Cleveland Indians
Chuck Estrada
Early Wynn
Chicago
Orioles
Steve Barber
White Sox
Jim Perry
Giants Take Commanding NL Lead With 5-1 Win Over Phillies
Giants move a full game ahead in the National League after a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia behind Mike McCormick five hits. Willie Kirkland hits his seventh homer as San Francisco backs 12 hits and tight pitching to beat the Phillies on the road. Sad Sam Jones blanked Philly 4-0 the night before.
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
Giants
Pittsburgh
Bill Rigney
Mike McCormick
McCormick
Los Angeles
Rigney
Phillies
Sam Jones
Willie Kirkland
Perry, Cleveland Stop Senators 1-0 in 11 innings
Cleveland's Jim Perry pitched 11 innings of eight hit ball to beat the Washington Senators 1-0. Tito Francona singled in the 11th for the decisive run as Perry improved to 3-2 with eight strikeouts and two walks. Piersall extended his 12 game hit streak, and the Indians moved a full game ahead of the White Sox in the standings. Manager Joe Gordon announced rotation plans for Detroit series.
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Sherm Lollar
White Sox
Wynn
Tito Francona
Perry
Bill Fischer
Frank Bolling
Tigers
Bolling
Charlie Maxwell
Red Wilson
Frank Lary
Ralph Terry
Don Buddin
Ted Bowsfield
Red Sox
Kansas City
Baltimore
Jim Perry
Washington Senators
Indians
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
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Jim Piersall
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Piersall
Ken Aspromonte
Aspromonte
Harvey Kuenn
Billy Gardner
Vic Power
Francona
Fischer
Tito
Lennie Green
Joe Gordon
Gary Bell
Wynn Hawkins
Jim Grant
Detroit
Cleveland
Vi Widdoes Tops Putter At Athens Club Event
Vi Widdoes shot the lowest 12 putts to win the A group at Athens Country Club women s golf event. Louise Coon finished second with 15. In Division B Gina Cline led with 15, Betty Repp and Bernadine Main each had 16. In Division C Jessie Tom and Mary Helen Vincent tied for 18.
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Vi Widdoes
Louise Coon
Gina Cline
Betty Repp
Bernadine Main
Jessie Tom
Mary Helen Vincent
Wyoming Football Sees 24 Lettermen in 2026 Roster
Wyoming's football program official roster shows 24 lettermen returning for the next season. The squad features experienced players across positions ready to contribute while spring workouts finalize depth charts.
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Wyoming
Vees Blue Columbus in 9-1 rout and Leafs win doubleheader sweep
Havana voter Bob Miller tagged as league hard luck guy after allowing one Miami hit yet taking the loss 1-0. Toronto Leafs crush Rochester 4-2 and 11-4 to stay atop standings as Buffalo wins. Richmond pounds Columbus 9-1. Montreal’s Altobelli hits 11th homer as Columbus pitcher Al Jackson loses.
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Miami Marlins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Rochester
Buffalo
Montreal
Bisons
Richmond
Columbus
Joe Altobelli
Granny Hamner
Deron Johnson
al Jackson
Jimmy Donn Jr. Golfing Weekend Chairman at Gulfstream Park
Jimmy Donn Jr., 33, executive vice president of Gulfstream Park, is described as a weekend golfer. The note highlights his role and leisure activity without additional context.
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Indianapolis
Jimmy Donn Jr
Gulfstream Park
Giants Sweep Phillies as McCormick Leads Rally in Eight Inning Rain
Giants top Phillies 5-1 to take a one game lead over Pittsburgh after a rain shortened eight inning win. McCormick earned the win with two runs allowed while Robin Roberts took the loss. Willie Kirkland hit a key two run homer for San Francisco.
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Associated Press
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Sam Jones
Giants
Mike McCormick
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Pirates
Frank Howard
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee
George Crowe
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Don Cardwell
Robin Roberts
Willie Kirkland
McCormick
Dodgers
High School Boys Break Old Ohio Track Records
Ohio high school athletes show faster times longer throws and higher jumps than 50 years ago. Denison University hosted the first Buckeye State meet in 1908, while Jesse Owens and Glenn Davis left enduring marks and stories in Ohio track history.
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Ohio
Buckeye
Denison University
Beaver Field
Oldsters
Warren Anson
Prospect
Jesse Owens
Owens
Glenn Davis
Barberton
The
Magics
Rain Delays Cubs as Reds Rally for 7-4 Victory
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 7-4 at night in Cincinnati as Jim O'Toole shuts out the Cubs until rain ends play. Ernie Banks errors and timely hits by Pinson, Bell, Robinson, Bailey, and Chacon pace the Reds offense. Cardwell knocked out in the third. Frank Thomas hits a fifth inning homer for the Cubs.
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Detroit
Warren Spahn
Braves
Ken Boyer
Larry Jackson
Milwaukee
Joe Adcock
Reds
Cardwell
Elio Chacon
Jim O'Toole
Cincinnati
Don Cardwell
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
O’toole
Cal McLish
O'Toole
Paul Derringer
Ernie Banks
Vada Pinson
Gus Bell
Frank Robinson
Howard's Homer Near Forbes Field Longest Shot Yet
Los Angeles rookie Frank Howard, 240 pounds, hit a second inning homer over Forbes Field left field, an estimated 550 feet. The blast helped beat the Pirates 5 1. Mantle’s 565 foot shot in 1953 remains the longest cited.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Howard
Los Angeles
Forbes Field
Pirates
Jim Umbricht
Howard
Joe Tucker
New York
Mickey Mantle
Washington
Babe Ruth
Dick Stuart
Forbes
AAU Suspends Johnny Cox Over Expense Allegations
John Cox, suspended by the Lake Erie Amateur Athletic Union, is barred from playing in the National Industrial Basketball League until he answers charges of taking expense money from two teams. He is accused of taking funds from the Cleveland Pipers and Akron Wingfoots for an Olympic trials trip. Cox reportedly failed to repay the Pipers after Akron reimbursement and has recently signed with the Wingfoots.
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John Cox
Lake Erie
The
Wingfoots
A.A.U. Group
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