Allison Sparks Twins Doubleheader Sweep Over Senators
Bob Allison propelled Minnesota with key hits as the Twins swept Washington in a doubleheader 9-3 and 4-3. His two homers and early RBI sparked a decisive four-run first game burst and a late three-run shot in game two, trimming the Yankees’ lead and tightening the AL pennant race. The Angels, Tigers, Indians, and Red Sox also posted wins, reshaping the standings around New York and Baltimore.
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Giants Win as Stanford Leads Pitchers in 7-3 Victory
Major League Stars PITCHING Jack Stanford Giants posted his 20th victory and 14th straight win by limiting Los Angeles to eight hits in a 7-3 triumph that moved San Francisco within two games of the Dodgers. BATTING Bob Allison of the Twins collected five hits in eight at bats, with two homers and five RBIs, in a 9-3 and 4-3 doubleheader sweep over Washington that left Minnesota three games behind the Yankees.
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Slugging Totals in 1952 AL Ball Parks
American League teams hit 794 home runs in 1952, a figure that contrasts with 1 534 by the junior circuit last year. The data highlights league power differences and seasonal batting trends among top sluggers.
Mays Delivers After Giants Rest Cleans Up In NL
Willie Mays fed off two off days given by manager Alvin Dark and sparked five of seven Giants wins. He homered twice and drove in runs Aug 28 31 and Sept 2 3, lifting New York to a 7-3 win over the Dodgers and shrinking LA’s lead to two games. Attendance across MLB on Labor Day reached 229,903 with 55,705 in New York and 54,418 in Los Angeles.
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Baseball Standings And Results From Monday And Schedule
The American League leads with New York at 82 58 and Minnesota 79 61. Los Angeles 77 62. Detroit 70 67. Chicago 70 69. Baltimore 70 70. Cleveland 68 73. Boston 65 73. Kansas City 62 77. Washington 54 87. Monday results include New York 8 5 and Minnesota 9 4. Baltimore lost 1 0 and Detroit 1 4. National League shows Los Angeles 49 6 52? and San Francisco 87 50. Cincinnati 84 55. Pittsburgh 8 56. St Louis 73 65. Milwaukee 72 67. Philadelphia 68 74. Houston 50 87. New York 35 105. Today’s games feature doubleheaders and cross-league matchups with several postponements.
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LL Officials Tackle Umps
Umpires and officials from Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League plan a season’s end game tomorrow at 5 30 p m. The match will be held on the Little League diamond at Memorial Park in Saco, a lighthearted finale after a busy summer.
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Pinewood Derby Hosted by Cub Pack 369 in Biddeford
Cub Pack 369 sponsored a Pinewood derby Saturday afternoon at St. Andre school yard chaired by Francis J. Perry. Winners in the qualified entry class were Michael Cantara first, Ronald Hamel second, Donald Labrecque third. Unqualified class winners were Michael Remillard first, Ronald Neault second, Richard Tantana. The speed race was scratched due to rough course. date to be announced. Social guests included Mrs Laurette Cantara, Mrs Gertrude ter, and Remillard was assistant den mother of Den 3.
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Major League Leaders Highlights from 350 At Bats Onward
Top batting leaders include Runnels Boston .332 and Robinson Chicago .313. Runs led by Pearson Los Angeles 104 and Siebern Kansas City 97. RBIs show Siebern 104 and Killebrew 102. Hits feature Richardson New York 175 and Rollins Minnesota 173. Robinson Chicago and Yastrzemski Boston pace doubles with 40 and 36. Triples led by Cimoli Kansas City 14 with Bressoud and Lumpe at 9. Home runs show Killbrew 36 with Cash Detroit and Wagner 34. Stolen bases led by Aparicio Chicago 26 and Wood Detroit 24. Pitching leaders include McBride Los Angeles 114 decisions and Davis Los Angeles 12 or more. Batting leaders Davis 342 at bats and Robinson Cincinnati 335. Runs by Robinson 117 and Mays 113. RBIs Davis 128 and Robinson 119. Hits Davis 191 and Great Pittsburgh 179. Doubles Robinson Cincinnati 44 with Great 29 and Mays 29. Triples W Davis Los Angeles and Virdon Pittsburgh 10. Home runs Mays 42 and Aaron 36. Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 76 and Davis 30.
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Biddeford All Stars Smash Dover 38 to 0 in Twin Bill
Biddeford Minor League All Stars swept a weekend doubleheader at DeCary Field, routing Dover 38 to 0 on Sunday after a 9 to 1 win over Old Orchard Beach Saturday. Thibodeau and Valliere each tossed one hitter in wins, while Biddeford piled up 16 runs in the third inning and 11 in the fourth.
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Sanford Wins 20th As Giants Top Dodgers 7 3
Jack Sanford pitched a 7-3 win for the San Francisco Giants over the Los Angeles Dodgers to move within 22 games of the NL lead. Mays homered for SF, driving in the decisive runs as Sanford earned his 20th victory and extended his personal win streak to 14. The day also featured other NL games with Phillies, Cubs, Reds, and Pirates winning in varied fashion.
Golfers Kept Active With Holding Events
Eighty eight members of the Biddeford Saco Country club took part in Labor day events. Bob Gelbke and Red Thurlow won first prize in the men’s two ball best ball with 44 30. Second place was a three way tie of Bert Goodwin Carleton Robbins Ed Boucher Bill Finch and Dick Hanson Red Thurlow with 42 31.
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Robinson to be Rochester Fair race secretary
Norman E. Robinson of South Portland Maine will serve as race secretary for the Rochester Fair harness racing meet. The veteran official has worked at Gorham and Lewiston and will make his first Rochester tour. Nine sessions of trotting and pacing run September 15 to 22 with both evening and afternoon programs.
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St Andre School Lining Up Baseball Team
St Andre grammar school seeks players for its baseball club this fall with registration set for September 4 at 4 p.m. at Decary field. Coach Robert Provencher announced the sign up and said returning players will join at the same time for initial reporting.
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Hornung Dominates Packers In Exhibition Loss To Giants
Green Bay edged New York 20-17 as Paul Hornung, just back from the Army, chipped in with two field goals two conversions and a five yard TD pass. Packers teammates Adderly Wood and Pitts powered the attack, while the Giants’ rookie Paul Dudley was overshadowed by Hornung’s return. Dudley had been acquired for a future draft pick in a separate trade, as NFL and AFL deals dominated Monday action across the league.
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