Packers Host Fairmont In Open Three Game Series
Atkinson and Pritts to pitch as the Fairmont Martins visit Marcusen Park for the first of a three game set. The Martins lead the S M League with a 5 2 mark and seek a season sweep of the Packers who are 3 4 in third place two games back.
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Redlegs Rally Behind Newcombe Shuts Out Cardinals
Don Newcombe, newly acquired by the Reds, earned his first win in seven decisions as Cincinnati beat St. Louis 6-1. Musial homered for the Cardinals, but Newk and a late Reds surge in the third inning decided the game. Stan Musial and Gus Bell homered for early parity, while Jerry Lynch and George Crowe delivered key hits.
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George Crowe
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Whitey Lockman
Bob Friend
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Blues Blank Emmons as Plath Allows Single Hit
Ron Plath pitched a masterful one hit shutout for the Austin Blues in a 9-0 win over Emmons. He struck out 16 and left eight on base as the Blues built a lead with three unearned runs in the first. Emmons avoided a no hitter until the sixth when Jim Tweed singled.
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Rochester Red Caps Seek Challenge to Austin Packers
From the office of the Rochester Red Caps, class B Down State League, a challenge to Emil J. Scheid and the Austin Packers is issued for a duel at Mayo Field Rochester. The Red Caps boast of recent wins over Winona, aim to prove themselves against the Class A Southern Minnesota League rivals, and suggest beating amateurs before facing Rochester Athletics in the Three I League.
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Merchants Defeat Brown Derby 4 2 In City League Softball
The Merchants beat the Brown Derby 4-2 at Northwest Field. Merchants rapped nine hits off T P Anderson including a Scheider homer in the sixth. Helland held Brown Derby to four hits as John Steffan belted a homer in the second. Next action Monday night the Brown Derby faces the Moose Lodge at 8 15 p m.
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Winnipeg Goldeyes Rally Bursts Past St Cloud 12 1
The league leading Goldeyes broke a 1-1 tie with a nine run sixth inning to defeat St Cloud 12-1 in Northern League action. Fargo Moorhead and Duluth Superior split a doubleheader with both games finishing 6 5. Grand Forks beat Aberdeen 6-5 and Minot beat Eau Claire 4-3.
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Rams to Field Seven Linemen Over 250 Pounds Next Fall
Los Angeles Rams plan a heavy offensive line for next season with seven linemen weighing 250 pounds or more. The roster emphasis on size suggests a focus on blocking strength and run support as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Carleton Golf Ace Advances In National Collegiate
In Ames Iowa AP report three 1957 repeaters and an 8 year old newcomer from Minnesota joined the women's national collegiate golf semifinals. Carole Pushing a Carleton College freshman upset National Amateur champion Joanne Gunderson 1 up in the quarter finals.
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Yankees Turn Skid With Pitching Combo In 3-2 Win
Whitey Ford tossed a three hitter in a win over Cleveland as Art Ditmar no-hit for 5 1 3 innings before Ryne Duren finished for a 3-2 victory. Ditmar allowed two unearned runs amid a late rally, with Elston Howard driving in the decisive run.
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Minor League Baseball Scores Across Three Leagues
In the Pacific Coast League Sacramento defeated Phoenix 6 to 1 while Salt Lake City beat Seattle 8 to 6 and Spokane won 9 to 4 over San Diego Portland topped Vancouver 6 to nothing. In the International League Rochester 5 Columbus 6 2 and Havana 4 Montreal 3 Miami 7 Toronto 2 Richmond 8 Buffalo 1. In the American Association Indianapolis 9 Denver 6 Louisville 6 Louisville 5 Charleston 3 Minneapolis 2 in 12 innings.
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Washburn shuts out Austin 1-0 in state tournament bid
Minneapolis Washburn edged Austin 1-0 in a first round state baseball game at Metropolitan Stadium before 2,340. Jerry Gustafson pitched a five hit performance with four walks and seven strikeouts to deny the Packers and send Washburn toward the semifinals against Grand Rapids while Austin moves to the consolation round. Daryl Richardson took the loss despite a five hitter and steady defense from both teams marked by a sixth inning error but no damage.
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Austin Edges Washburn for State Title in 1954 Recall
In a tight state tournament final, Washburn leads 1 0 until the fourth when Lamon and Samon ignite a two run rally. Samon drives in the winning run with a double, Montgomery adds two singles, while Gustafson holds the lead to seal victory. Austin, a 10 time state contender, previously claimed the title in 1954 at St. Cloud.
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Giel Can Make Giants Real Pennant Threat
Paul Giel the pitcher who could push the San Francisco Giants toward a pennant contends after a 2-1 ten inning win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rigney praised Giel despite pulling him for Marv Grissom after a late Pirates threat as Whitey Lockman drove in the decisive run.
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Flint Open: Pros Vie For $52000 At Warwick Hills
The Flint Open starts with 145 entrants including 134 pros and 11 amateurs at Warwick Hills. National Open champion Tom Bolt seeks the $9000 winner’s share as Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Gene Littler and Don Finsterwald contend. Cary Middlecoff is absent due to a wrist injury. The 7200 yard par 72 course marks the longest test this year.
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Mapleview Beats VFW 23 3 In Club League Game
Mapleview amassed 21 hits to crush the VFW 23 to 3 in a Club League baseball game. Gillson and Page led pitching for the winners while VFW struggled with 15 errors and three hits allowed. In other results, the Eagles beat the American Legion 3 to 2 and the Elks defeated the Moose Lodge 5 to 1.
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Mantle Undergoes Second X Ray for Shoulder Injury
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees received a second X ray treatment for his right shoulder at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital. The slugger has three planned treatments with further care in Detroit on Friday, and his left handed batting has suffered with a .226 average while his right handed hitting remains strong at a .476 clip.
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Huse Resigns to Lead Kasson-Manterville Cage Team
Lavern Huse resigns as Freeborn High School basketball coach after a 34-18 tenure and will coach at Kasson-Manterville next fall. Harvey Johnson named to succeed Huse at Freeborn after a 22-1 season and state tournament appearance with Pemberton. Huse also to assist football and teach physical education at Kasson-Manterville.
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Openers Win Showcased In Minnesota High School Baseball
Mankato and Grand Rapids led openers with wins as Johnson and Washburn advanced in semis at the Minnesota tournament. Stangland struck out 45 straight, Johnson toppled defending champion Little Falls, and Washburn shut out Minneola. Attendance reached 3,268.
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Senators Halt Millers 3-2 in 12 innings
In a 12 inning American Association game Charleston edged Minneapolis 3-2 to move within two games of league leader Denver. Lou Shizas drove in two with a 12th inning single as Charleston won at home.
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St Louis to Host 56th ABC Bowling Tournament
The 56th American Bowling Congress tournament will take place in St. Louis from February 14 to April 23, drawing bowlers from across the country to compete in the long running event.
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Bahama Garners Sound Win Over Former Welter King Gavilan
Bahama 25, from Bimini, defeated Kid Gavilan 96-93 on AP cards after a quick start in the Miami Beach Auditorium televised bout. Bahama’s win improves his record to 4 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw as Gavilan’s career becomes 106 wins, 30 losses, 6 draws.
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Packers Sign Norm Masters And Norm Amundsen
The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of tackles Norm Masters and Norm Amundsen to 1958 contracts on Wednesday, strengthening their line ahead of the season.
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