Ponies edge Borger in 10 inning slugfest
El Rancho Ponies beat Borger All-Stars 17-16 in ten innings on Friday night. Harold Smith pitched 9 1 3 innings with 18 strikeouts, while Rod Mullins and Benny Hill led hits and power in a high scoring 33 run game. The Ponies host Vernon at 2:30 pm and Mangum American Legion at 8 pm with admission 15 and 35 cents.
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The Anaconda Not a Poisonous Snake
A brief note clarifies that the anaconda is not a venomous species. It explains that while large, it kills prey by constriction rather than venom.
Dodgers Rally In Ninth To Defeat Redlegs In opener
Brooklyn erased a 6 4 deficit with a three run ninth inning to stun Cincinnati 7 6 at home. Pee Wee Reese singled, Junior Gilliam followed with a run scoring hit, Randy Jackson doubled in two, and Rocky Nelson drove in the decisive run off Herschel Freeman. Don Zimmer suffered a left cheek fracture and concussion from a beaning and was hospitalized.
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Indians Rally Past Senators 9-8 Behind Lemon Heroics
Bob Lemon's pinch single and a wild throw by Whitey Herzog in the ninth inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 9-8 win over the Washington Senators. Cleveland extended its winning streak to five, its longest this season. Herzog, Washington's earlier standout with five RBIs, made the crucial misplay at third base allowing the tying and winning runs to score.
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Chicubs Rally To Smack Pirates In 9 5 Victory
Chicago Cubs defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 5 in ten innings as Don Hoak delivers a two run single in the 10th. Warren Hacker held the Pirates to five runs until a ninth inning surge tied the game, extending Pittsburgh’s losing streak to seven games.
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Milk Cow Herd Shrinks 1 Percent in 1954
United States dairy farming saw a 1 percent drop in the number of milk cows during 1954. The decline follows years of steady production adjustments and affects output estimates for the coming season.
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League Schedule and Roundup of Pony and Colt Leagues
Pony League games set Red Sox versus Yankees at 5 30 and White Sox against Tigers at 8 00 Monday Note Colt League shifts to Tuesday due to Rancho Mangum game G C G 14 Veterans Clubs 3 Cardinals snap three game skid beating Veterans Clubs Phillies 14 3 on Billy Merrell five hit effort Cards win in five innings via 10 run rule Franklin Martin leads with three singles Mikie Peonell Joe Merrell two hits apiece for Cards Dodgers hold one game edge over Cardinals with Watkins Inc 6 Giants 4 James Self two hits including triple powers Dodgers to comeback win Col lard picks fifth win Jimmy Hamm two hits for Giants Eagles fall to 10 8 as Lassen homers Boyd Furniture fifth inning surge Smartt Plumbing 8 10 Buffs edge Jaycee Cats 11 10 in thriller Bruce Evans and David McCain two runs each for Buffs Cats led by Joe Jeffers three runs Norman Love two runs Davidson doubles twice for Cats
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Cardinals Fall to Phillies 8-3 in Philadelphia
Harvey Haddix again shut down former teammates as the Phillies routed the Cardinals 8-3 for Philadelphia’s fourth straight win. Del Ennis slammed a grand slam, while Haddix fanned eight for his fifth win. Don Liddle pitched for St Louis in his first Cardinals appearance after the Giants trade, with a mixed record.
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Braves Win On Rice and O Connell Ninth Inning HR
Milwaukee Braves extend their winning streak with a 2-1 comeback over the New York Giants in New York. Del Rice homered in the ninth off Johnny Antonelli to tie the game, then Danny O Connell followed with a homer for the win. Warren Spahn earned the victory, Antonelli took the loss.
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Tigers Orioles Doubleheader Set for July 24
The Detroit Tigers announced a rainout makeup with the Baltimore Orioles will be played as a two night doubleheader on July 24. The rescheduled game preserves the series as a weather affected clash in Detroit.
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Chisox Extend Victory String To Six Games
The Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 2 0 to extend their winning streak to six games. Jim Wilson pitched a four hitter for his 10th win while a first inning double by Sherm Lollar followed by a Delsing pinch run produced the runs. A late sixth inning confrontation led to Philley's eject, but the Sox held on for the win and pulled within three games of the first place Yankees.
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Elephants Live Shorter Lives Than Legends Claim
The article challenges the belief that Indian elephants live exceptionally long lives, noting they typically reach around 60 years. It discusses longevity expectations and contrasts myth with observed lifespans among wild and captive elephants.
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