Boston Beats Baltimore But Birds Still Fly High
The Red Sox edged the Orioles 3-2 in a weekend finale as Boston’s pitching, led by reliever Mike Fornieles in his 49th appearance, held Baltimore to two runs. Ted Williams delivered the decisive run in the seventh, and Pagliaroni and Clinton supplied key hits as Boston snapped a three-game loss streak with late-game scoring. The Orioles maintained first place in the AL with Washington sweeping New York in a pair of extra-inning wins.
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Californian Wins Bunyan Open In Penobscot Valley Golf
Bob McCallister of Yorba Linda California won the Paul Bunyan open with a 273 total, 15 under par, and a final round 68. Tony Lema of San Leandro earned $1,000 as co runner up with a 278. Bill Eggers and Clarence Doser tied for third at 279. amateur winner was John O Levinson at 285.
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Frick Bias Appears For L A Open Territory Move
Commissioner Ford Frick indicated unofficial support for opening Los Angeles to the American League if the National League shifts its New York franchises. He spoke at the Yankees Old-Timers Dinner explaining L A should be open territory similar to New York, amid expansion talks and a Continental League plan.
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Major League Leaders Given By The Associated Press
National League leads include Mays and Banks with top marks in batting runs RBI and hits. American League leaders feature Mantle Maris and Skowron across runs RBIs and hits, with notable performances by Smith and Fox in various categories.
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Local Little League Standings and This Week Schedule
Last week results show Lemire 13 Marcotte 6 and Hebert 15 Larochelle 10 with Fecteau vs Emond rained out. Hebert 13 Lemire 0 and Larochelle 17 Emond 7 as standings list Hebert 15 Lemire 9. This season ends. this week features Fecteau vs Marcotte Monday, Fecteau vs Larochelle Tuesday, and Marcotte vs Lemire Friday.
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Hall of Famer Fred C Clarke Dies in Kansas
Hall of Fame outfielder Fred C Clarke, 87, died in Winfield Kansas of pneumonia. A player manager for the Pirates, he led teams to four NL pennants and the 1909 World Series title, hitting two homers in the series. He spent 23 big league seasons and remained involved in baseball after retiring.
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Baseball season leaders and pitching strikeouts listed
The data shows leaders with stolen bases Aparicio Chicago 35. Landis Chicago 17. Pitching decisions Perry Cleveland 15-5 Coates New York 9-3 .750. Strikeouts Bunning Detroit 158 Pascual Washington 128.
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Pirates Clinch Weekend Sweep Boosts NL Lead
The Pittsburgh Pirates extended their lead after sweeping a double header with a 9-4 win and a 3-2 victory in 11 innings. Vern Law earned his 17th win as Roey Nelson and Roger Craig contributed multi run support in a game that stretched the weekend standings.
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NFL Outdraws AFL in Preseason Showdown Across Nation
The NFL drew 108,733 fans over the weekend across coast to coast exhibitions, with the AFL managing 26,796 in a three game slate. Notables included the Eagles beating the Rams 20-7 in Los Angeles, and Green Bay topping Pittsburgh 20-13 in New Orleans.
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Patriots Fall in Exhibition But Fans See Bright Future
Cambridge reports describe Boston Patriots 24 14 loss to Dallas Texans in Harvard Stadium. Haynes keying late drive, Spikes with winning field goal, AFL officials praising product quality and fan optimism for the season ahead.
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Nutmeg State Team Favored In Legion Tilts
Powerful West Hartford representing Connecticut tops a seven team field in the Regional elimination tournament of the American Legion Junior Baseball championships at Keene New Hampshire August 18 23. West Hartford won the regionals last year and finished third in the nationals which take place August 28 September 3 at Hastings Nebraska in a best of three series.
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Speed King Falls Short of 400 MPH Magical Mark
Mickey Thompson of El Monte California reached about 320 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats and quit to avoid a fatal crash. He cited loss of traction and control as his 3,000 horsepower Challenger I swung during acceleration. Thompson expressed disappointment but insisted he has the horsepower to reach 400 mph with proper control.
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New York Designer Peter Larkin Builds Wildcat Sets
Peter Larkin designs Broadway settings for Wildcat opening December 15 with Lucille Ball. He previously built sets for Dial M for Murder Teahouse of the August Moon Peter Pan and Green Willow in prior seasons.
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West Hartford meets Rhode Island champ in first round
Fairfield and West Hartford advance with two straight wins in the opening round. Portland, Maine faces White River Junction Vermont while Pittsfield Massachusetts meets Staten Island New York. Concord New Hampshire receives a bye in the seven team draw.
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