Brosnan Delivers Save In White Sox Win Over KC
Jim Brosnan, the famed author and relief pitcher, entered in the ninth to secure Chicago White Sox 5-1 victory over Kansas City. He struck out two, earning praise after a turbulent Cincinnati stint, as Detroit and New York games produced multi-run outcomes elsewhere.
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School Union Six Schedule Released
The remaining School Union Six grammar school baseball schedule is listed with matches including Newfield versus Shapleigh Acton at Ly man Alfred 14 Limerick Waterboro Newfield Acton Shapleigh Lyman Waterboro Al an Newfield Limerick Shapleigh Acton Limerick Newtel Lyman Alfred Water ars Waterboro Shapleigh Ac ne Alfred Lyman Lime ri.
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Pastime Schedules Five String Rolloff at Biddeford Lanes
Pastime lanes in Biddeford host a five string rolloff Wednesday evening open to any bowler with 106 average or lower. Each string will use regular bowling procedure starting at 8 15 PM and entry closes at start time if the bowler’s average does not exceed the limit.
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Wells High Defeats North Berwick Nine 5-1 in League
Wells High School defeated North Berwick High School 5-1 in a Southern York County League game. Pete Hutchins pitched a four-hitter for Wells, with Wells scoring in multiple innings and North Berwick adding a late run.
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Bragan’s Balk Policy Triggers Fines And School
Milwaukee Braves manager Bobby Bragan fumed over balks costing runs and games and declared any future balks on his pitchers would incur an automatic 25 dollar fine. He announced an anti balk school for the mound staff on Monday with two fines already levied. Bragan refused to disclose the totals, saying it would not be fair to the players.
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Balk call that cost 1949 pennant remembered
Adrian Zabala sparked a balk rule change with a controversial moment on August 6, 1949. In St Louis, Nippy Jones hit a two run homer ruled null due to a balk, costing the Giants a 3 1 loss and the NL pennant to Brooklyn by one game. Jones recalls the moment and its impact while Zabala’s pitch framed the dispute.
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Baseball League Presidents To Discuss Balks
New York AP Warren Giles National League president, Joe Cronin AL president, and Ford Frick commissioner to meet in New York for an executive council session. Balks surge this season with NL leading 96 to 9 against the AL, prompting calls for a common rule before the All-Star Game and World Series.
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National League standings and Monday results brief
Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles 7 4 on Monday as St. Louis San Francisco Chicago Milwaukee and others held midtable positions. Philadelphia New York San Francisco Milwaukee Los Angeles St. Louis Houston Cincinnati New York and Chicago played or prepared for Tuesday games in a crowded NL slate.
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Thornton Tips Portland In 6-0 Verdict
Thornton academy defeated Portland 6 to 0 at Saco field behind Ray Chenard who allowed two hits over nine innings striking out 11. Chenard improved to 3-0 this year as Thornton moved to 3-1 and tied for first in Telegram league. Portland pitcher Tony Provencher left with an injury in the sixth after Chenard’s double threat left runners aboard. Lane and Pike drove in key runs as Thornton pulled away in the eighth.
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Appeal Made For Little League Aid
Armand Mercier and Ted Clegg of the Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League appealed for help at the Little League field on Summer Street in Saco. They seek volunteers to assemble new steel bleachers, paint, and repair the property, noting a local merchant donated the paint. Fathers and others are asked to report at 6 PM on any evening this week.
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Summer bowling leagues set to open at Century Lanes
Twin Cities bowlers prepare for four leagues at 20th Century lanes with openings in Merchants Doubles and Men's Doubles by mid May. Mixed Couples and Ladies leagues begin May 21 22 with eight teams already rostered in Mixed. Mothers and Daughters starts first week of June.
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Tennis League Proposed For Twin City Area
A meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Saco Recre may launch an adult tennis league for Biddeford Saco area residents. Organizers seek volunteers to help plan and run the new league.
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Yastrzemski Feels Weight Loss Threatens Red Sox Run
Baltimore dispatch reports Carl Yastrzemski has shed eight pounds in weeks, dropping to 175, citing a digestive quirk and nervous disposition that may hinder his play as he leads the Red Sox with a .355 average. Dick Stuart struggles with a .232 average and 23 strikeouts in 19 games, chasing the AL single-season strikeout record.
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Minnesota
Choroszy Hurls Notre Dame To Second Victory
Notre Dame of Saco beat St Louis 5 to 2 yesterday at St Louis Field. Rod Choroszy allowed one run in the first inning, then shut down the visitors for a complete game victory. Beaulieu and Cote had two hits for the losers as Notre Dame improves to 2-1 and St Louis also moves to 2-1.
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Westbrook Tops Biddeford In Close High School Clash
Westbrook High beat Biddeford 3-2 as pitcher batter Mike Mazerall shone with a triple and a sacrifice fly, driving in the decisive run. Biddeford threatened in the eighth but Choroszy and Crosby combined to end the rally as Beaulieu, Cote and Tremblay kept the Blue Blazes at bay through six innings.
Major League Stars Tie In Biddeford Bourque Trio Shine
In a mixed box of minor league and major league notes, Mazerall leads Biddeford with 16 hits and Bourque adds 10 as Westbrook edges Biddeford 7 3. Twomey swipes three bases, while Aguiar and Luce drive in runs. Bourque hits two doubles, Mazerall a three-base hit, and Gale and Aguiar contribute sacrifices. In a separate note, Angels outfielder Albie Pearson lines two two-run doubles in a 5-4 comeback over Kansas City, while Gary Peters earns a win in his first major league start. The San Francisco line lists Kirk Barrow overpowering Jefferson Davis, and Vegas hosts the event.
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Lane Still Waiting For Title Match
New York AP report says Kenny Lane seeks a lightweight title shot as Carlos Ortiz contemplates defending against Flash Elorde in the Philippines. Ted dy Brenner reportedly offered Madison Square Garden a Lane bout, Ortiz declined, with Michigan official Gudelsky noting two promotion offers and warning of WBA action if Ortiz signs by June 2.
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Summer league proposed for local court play
A plan proposes a summer league for exercise with two courts available for play. The initiative aims to form a league during the warmer months to encourage outdoor activity and community participation.
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