Phillies Youth Richie Ends 20 Game Hitting Streak At Cubs
Chicago June 4 Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies extended his 20 game hitting streak with a 3 for 5 effort in a 4 to 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The center fielder added a double one RBI and a stolen base, boosting his NL lead and raising his streak to a near all time high as his Nebraska family watched from the stands.
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Semi pro night baseball returns to Corry park
Corry hosts a semi pro baseball opening as Merchants seek strong crowds to justify another season. Townspeople are urged to attend under the lights where Sunday games may not pay, risking next year’s team if support falters. The piece notes optimism about the club’s first season together and cautions about expectations. It also includes local sports notes on seniors earning athletic letters and other regional hobby news.
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Phils Sign Georgia Schoolboy Sensation
Hugh Radcliffe, 19, renowned strikeout king from Ralledge High, signed by the Philadelphia Phillies for the Wilmington club in the Clare League. Scouts watched his 28 strikeout game and his season record stands at nine wins, no losses with 186 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings.
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Blackwell Sparks Reds Past Giants in First Start in Weeks
Ewell Blackwell, back after a six week layoff due to a shoulder issue, held the New York Giants to two hits and two runs over seven innings to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6 4 win. Hank Laver hit his 14th homer, boosting Cincinnati into sixth in the NL. Giants’ loss narrows their lead over St Louis. other NL notes include Brecheen’s 10-hitter for the Cardinals and Boston’s hopes fading. Detroit and Boston also won. Yankees and Indians faced rainouts elsewhere.
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Ewell Blackwell
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Blackwell
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Sportsman’s Park
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the Cat" Brecheen
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Braves
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Richie Ashbury
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Washington
Chicago
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Hoot Evers
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Toe DiMaggio
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St. Louis
Whitey Platt
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Merchants Open Season With Preseason Exhibition
The Merchants host a season opener tonight featuring Untereiner at third and Erle, Cambridge Springs’ Burd, and Youngsville’s Unter einer. Randa nelli of Tidiouts and Benny Donnajucci of Brie handle catching. The pitcher will be decided at game time with a Warren man likely to start. Jor Nagel manages the visiting Irvine Borge squad, which blends veterans and youths. Their roster includes Les dames, Lefty Pratt, the Mec brothers, and Nagel’s son, all long-time visitors to the field. Corry debuts gray uniforms with scarlet trim as popular admission pricing signals a hearty crowd.
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National League Results and Schedule Brief
Yesterday the National League results saw Pittsburgh 6 Boston 3, Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3, Cincinnati 4 New York 4, St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 1. Today New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, Boston at Pittsburgh, and night games listed. Also American League scores include Boston 3 St Louis 2 and Detroit 6 New York 2 in 11 innings with Cleveland at Philadelphia and rain suspensions. International and Middle Atlantic League scores follow with multiple results across Rochester Buffalo and Erie New Castle Uniontown cities.
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Millcreek Hips Legion Nine edge Corry 2-1 in pitchers duel
Corry American Legion junior baseball team lost to Millcreek 2-1 after a tight mound duel. Don Sturdevant scored for Corry in the first on an Art Pitts hit, while Milley doubled to start Millcreek's rally and Vommern homered. Paul Ryan dominated with 16 strikeouts, and Corry’s Smollek led with a double and two singles.
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Louise Suggs Captures British Golf Title In Gusty Finish
Louise Suggs won the British women’s amateur championship in St Annes on the Sea England defeating Jean Donald one up after a final round hampered by a gale and rain. Suggs becomes the new champion succeeding Mrs Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
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Lake Fertilization Plan Aims To Boost Stoneboro Fish
Northwest Sportsmen report a five year experimental plan for Sandy Lake Stoneboro led by Dr Albert Dow and Dr John Chatham to restore fish and vegetation. The effort, backed by a committee from Poll, Mercer County and local members, includes fertilization from shore and boats to facilitate plankton growth and a sustainable food chain for fry and larger fish. The project seeks support from nearby anglers within about thirty miles to share costs, noting Sandy Lake is privately owned and open to public fishing under the Curtis Cup era golf event note included.
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Sailors Trim New Castle in 11-5 Victory
In the Middle Atlantic League action Vandergrift fell to Youngstown while Johnstown beat Butler 10-9 and Erie defeated New Castle 11-9. Unlenton toppled Oil City 13-12 as the Colts rallied from a three-run first inning to beat the Flyers behind Max Pressman. Brie secured his third straight win as the Chiefs dropped to six straight losses.
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Batavia Nine Turns Table On Jamestown
Batavia beats Jamestown 3-0 behind George Socha five hit shutout as Batavia climbs. prior night Batavia had 11-7 and 11-1 wins over Wellsville Red Sox. Other scores: Wellsville, Hamilton, Bradford and Olean wins. schedule lists Lockport at Jamestown and Wellsville at Hamilton.
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