Ajax Teener League Glory Fades After Back-to-Back Finals Loss
Ajax’s MVP Jinx and a second standout led the Teener crew through three straight championship finals, each ending in defeat. A rare double MVP honor in 1957 Corry’s Little League led to their ascent, but playoff misplays derailed a potential pennant.
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Forgotten Men and a Cinderella Victory in Drama at the Title Contest
Emerson Beal delivered a climactic single as Aero Supply staged a stirring comeback to win the title fight. Two Ajax standouts faded to forgotten status amid the bench’s anger and disgust, while the crowd felt the championship fervor surge through the turbulent game.
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Indians Trip Boston Larsen Finally Wins
Remember Don Larsen the only perfect World Series pitcher. He won for the Yankees in 1955 and beat Detroit on June 13, 1951. He struggled through 1959 and 12 straight losses before Tuesday night’s win over Washington. Yankees widened their lead as White Sox and Orioles also lost. Ted Williams homered for Boston, tying Mel Ott for third on the all time list.
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Red Sox
Indians
Mel Ott
Umpire ejects Ajax player as Junior League action heats up
In a tense Junior League night, Ajax fails to clinch the crown after a dramatic sequence. Umpire Al Vanssens ejects a visiting Ajax player for hostility, while Harold Bromley earns praise for a fielding gem. John Correll shines as Ajax pitchers intentionally walk him in scoring situations. New York and Chicago square off, with results shaping the standings.
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Juniors Lose At Titusville
Corry Country Club junior golf team lost 16 3 at Titusville with only Carl Hillstrom and Tom Grice winning outright. Jeff Brown and Harrison Keppel split halves. 21 Class A players entered and three won golf balls in a special contest. Local winners were Bill Brown, Jeff Brown, and Tom Grice. Return match set for next Monday and last regular Junior Golf Day action planned for hilltop course the following Tuesday. The second annual picnic is tentatively planned after regular season ends.
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American League Leaders by Batting and Pitching Highlights
Key AL leaders include Smith and Minoso of Chicago atop batting with 318 at bats and 131 hits respectively. Mantle and Maris pace runs and RBIs for New York with 90 runs and 76 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Coates of New York with 94 wins and 150 decisions, Perry with 145 strikeouts, and Staley of Chicago.
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Aparicio
Becquer
Washington
Landis
Coates
Perry
Cleveland
Staley
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Detroit
Pascual
Indians Sell Chuck Tanner to Toronto
Cleveland Indians trade outfielder Chuck Tanner, formerly of New Castle, to the Toronto team in the International League. The price was not disclosed.
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Williams Now Tied For Third In Homer Race
Cleveland AP reports Ted Williams tied for third on the all-time home run list after hitting his 511th, moving past Mel Ott. Williams, 41, credits a daytime nap before night games for late inning sharpness as he proves a durable slugger. Jim Perry earned his 14th win as the Indians defeated Boston 6-3.
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Mulvin and Ottaway Reach Corry Tennis Club Semis
In Corry Tennis Club men’s singles semifinals, Bob Mulvin beat Bob Marsh 6-4 2-6 6-3 after darkness halted play. Roger Ottaway advanced by forfeit as 1957 champ Bob Tunnell declined to play. Ottaway meets the Downey McKnight winner for a finals berth. Mulvin faces Amoroko Titus tonight at Mead Park.
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Vinegar Bend Mizell Tops Pirates In Five-Game NL Lead
In 1952 Wilmer Mizell, once traded by St Louis for armbands, pitched 31 1 3 scoreless innings for the Pirates. Vinegar Bend supplied eight wins and two losses, aiding a five game NL lead as Pittsburgh beat Chicago 7 1. Cardinals topped Phillies in a doubleheader to climb to second. Dodgers lost to Milwaukee. Stan Musial fueled two doubles and a sac fly in the first win. Curt Simmons earned his fourth victory. Podres held Dodgers steady until a late rally doomed the lead with Mathews homering to spark a brief scare.
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Braves
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National League Leaders Batting and pitching totals listed
The clipping lists NL leaders with players and stats including Larker and Mays in batting. Banks, Aaron, and Matthews prominent in RBIs and home runs. Pinson, White, Bruton among in triples. Wills and Pinson in steals. Law, Farrell, McDaniel leading decisions. Drysdale and Williams notable in strikeouts.
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Philadelphia
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Friend
Minor League Results NYP League Scores
Geneva edged Elmira 7 to 6 in 10 innings while Erie defeated Auburn 8 to 5 and Corning won 8 to 6 against Wellsville in the NYP League slate.
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Martin’s Punch Sill To Carry 500 Penalty
Cincinnati AP reports the NL hearing upheld Billy Martin’s claim that Jim Brewer of the Cubs threw at him last Thursday. Martin received a $500 fine and a five day suspension, with War ren C. Giles confirming no change after the hearing. Brewer, in a Chicago hospital, said he was glad the penalty wasn’t lifted.
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