Locals crush Bijur 34 1 in YMCA softball opener
In the Bennington YMCA Softball League opener the Locals routed Bijur 34 to 1. Wilson led with six hits and four runs, Marino and Hewitt added five hits each, while Bijur struggled with seven scattered hits as the Locals poured in 26 runs in the second to fourth innings. Action resumes tonight with Globe Union vs Carbon and Cushman’s squad meeting Wednesday to finish the opening round through Aug. 22.
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Nats Sparkling Under Senator Gil Hodges
The Washington Senators under Gil Hodges push a big AL pennant push with a 5-0 win over Minnesota, moving to .500 and seven games back. Phil Ortega a three hit shutout, while Hodges praises progress and eyeing further improvement as the team benefits from errors by the Twins. Baltimore blanked Cleveland 1-0 and California beat New York 8-4 in the same abbreviated schedule.
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Cardinal Streak Snapped at Five
Lou Johnson struggled in a 6-4 Dodgers win that stopped the St. Louis Cardinals five game streak. Johnson. three singles to right. home steal by Alston praised. Johnson drove in LA's first run in the third after returning from a fractured left ankle. Phillies beat Giants 8-0. Pirates beat Cubs 6-3 in other NL action. Cubs-Pirates game extended to 14 innings and to be replayed. Philadelphia recalls Mike Everett to replace Rick Wise. Terry Harmon sent to Portsmou th for Johnny Briggs.
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Baseball Standings and Night Games From Monday Schedule
Monday results show Pittsburgh defeating Chicago 6-3 and a 3-3 tie that went 14 innings due to darkness. Other scores include Philadelphia 8 San Francisco 0, Los Angeles 6 St. Louis 4, with a full slate of nightly and next day games and listed probable pitchers for each matchup.
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Arlington Rolls Over Hoosick Falls in 15-4 Victory
Arlington hammered Hoosick Falls Kiwanis 15 to 4 as Carl Sheldon fanned 12 and limited them to three singles. Hoosick Falls pitcher Mickey Blinstraub struggled with 15 hits and issued six walks, while Arlington erupted for eight runs in the second inning and benefited from a pair of early errors.
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Night lights prove costly for Namath and Browns holdouts
Jets quarterback Joe Namath was docked about 500 by coach Weeb Ewbank for leaving camp to attend New York night fights, while Browns holdout star Leroy Kelly said he would play out his option. Browns owner Art Modell swapped Sid Williams to the Giants for a future pick and John Brown to the Steelers for two draft choices, as other Browns players agreed to report.
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Mt Anthony Member Guest Tourney Is A Big Win For Collins Karwoski
Jimmy Collins and Gene Karwoski won the Mt Anthony Country Club member guest handicap event by three strokes with a net 130 over 36 holes. Teammates from Hoosick Falls Alex Mahar and Don Smith took low gross with 146, as Cal King Jim Copell finished tied for second in low nets with Frank Bizzarro and Dave Blair.
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Kelso Inducted Into Racing Hall of Fame at Saratoga
Kelso the five time horse of the year gelding was formally inducted into racing's hall of fame in Saratoga Springs New York. Owner Mrs Richard C du Pont accepted a trophy on his behalf saying this is the greatest honor Kelso has ever had. Trainer Bert Mulholland who suffered a heart attack was among those honored and is hospitalized at nearby Saratoga Hospital. Kelso the all time leading money winner will appear at Saratoga track Thursday in a dressage exhibition.
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Pirates Run Streak To 14 With 13-1 Victory
Arlington Pirates improved to 14 straight wins in Norshaft Arlington Little League by defeating the Dodgers 13 to 1. Daryl Brown earned the win with a three hit effort as Jimmy Corey hit a bases loaded homer and John Hess added a solo shot. Terry King took the loss after seven hits and control trouble.
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