Corry Legion Edges Out Opening Loss in 6-3 Defeat
Erie Slovaks jumped to an early lead, building a 6-3 win over Corry Legion. Pitcher Dick Wisniewski earned the victory, Kacing nine strikeouts while limiting Corry to six hits as Erie capitalized on early runs and steady defense. Bob Custer provided the lone early highlight for Corry with a first home run and two hits, but the Nationals mounted enough offense to secure the win.
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Cleveland Sends Bond To Toronto Intra League Move
Cleveland sends Walter Bond, a highly touted rookie outfielder, to Toronto of the International League last night. General Manager Frank Lane also reinstated outfielder Chuck Tanner, 30, who had injured ankle tendons in a winter home accident. Bond led the Indians with hits in spring training but batted .188 in 26 games this season.
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Erie Golfers Qualify for Public Links in Honolulu
AP reports two Erie golfers Rudy Colanna and Harry Boback advanced from the Buffalo Erie Rochester district to compete in the Public Links championship in Honolulu November 11 to 16. Both posted 149 over two rounds at the par 69 Erie course out of 64 entrants who tried, 22 submitted scores.
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Harry Boback
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Darkness Halls Game Bank St Ed's Tie In Jr League Tilt
Two winless Junior Baseball League teams tied 6 to 6 after darkness halted play in the sixth inning. National Bank led 2 0 in the first, St Edwards West rallied with five runs in the second. Ed Linski of St Eds held the Bankers scoreless the rest of the way as late drama stalled the game.
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Ars Hotchuss
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Billy Bachories
Mickey Johnson
Linsid
Ed McMahon
Dave Bailey
Bob Zale
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David Upperman
Sninfield
VFW Blasts CJ On Three-Hitter By Swackhamer
Swackhamer led Corry VFW Little Leaguers to a 13 4 win over Corry Jamestown at Mead Park Ol Bracken Field. He allowed three hits, struck out nine, and drove in three runs with a three run homer and a double in a nine run fifth inning part of a big rally. The game highlighted a lively all around performance by Swackhamer and a strong team effort as the Vets gained second place.
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Aero Supply
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Oesch's 253 Opens 619 Series in VFW Summer Mixed Doubles
CRAS John Oesch fired a 253 for a 619 series in last evening's VFW Summer Mixed Doubles. Emory Benson joined the double century club with a 201 as the Bowl-Aire Men's Summer loop saw Wayne Skinner 217 and Bob Curtis 208 while John Woodard added 202. Team standings show Maybes, Strikers, Hit & Miss and others in a tight cut.
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Bob Curtis
John Woodard
Maybes
Wildcats
Law Seeks Ninth Victory in Pirates Cubs Opener
Vernon Law of the Pittsburgh Pirates eyes his ninth win today as he faces the Chicago Cubs to start a three game series. Law carries a lone defeat this season as Dick Ellsworth starts for the Cubs in a matchup likely to test the league leaders.
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Minor League Baseball Results Suite From Various Leagues
Spokane beats San Diego 4 to 1 and Vancouver edges Sacramento 3 to 0 in Pacific Coast League action. Dallas-Fort Worth top Denver 14 to 8 while Houston desends Charleston 7 to 4 in the American Association. Minneapolis defeats Louisville 9 to 2 and St Paul 2, Indianapolis 1 in another busy night. Buffalo pours past Columbus 6 to 2 in the International League as Richmond edged Rochester 4 to 3 and 0 in a 4 6 score. Williamsport slips past Lancaster 3 to 0 in the Eastern League while Binghamton wins 3 to 2 over Reading and Springfield also beats Allentown 2. Auburn to Erie 6 3 and Corning 12 2 Wellsville, Elmira 9 7.
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Buffalo
Columbus
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Rochester
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Lancaster
Binghamton
Reading
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Allentown
Auburn
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Wrap Up MLB Action
Larry Jackson of the Cardinals won his sixth straight decision by limiting the Phillies to four hits over eight innings with nine strikeouts and no walks in a 5-2 victory. Jim Gentile of the Orioles drove in three runs with a double and a homer as Baltimore beat the Senators 6-1.
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Orioles Maintain Stranglehold With 6 1 Victory Over Senators
Orioles fans saw Jim Gentile pace a 6-1 win as Chuck Estrada earned his sixth win, extending Baltimore’s lead to 22 games over Cleveland. White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2 with an unearned run in the ninth as Gerry Staley claimed his third straight win. Cardinals rallied to beat Phillies 5-2 behind Larry Jackson’s sixth straight victory, closing within a half game of Cincinnati.
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Sherm Lollar
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Billy Pierce
Roger Maris
Dick Donovan
St. Louis
Philadelphia Phillies
Larry Jackson
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Chris Short
Ken Boyer
Hal Smith
Curt Flood
Major League Leaders Baseball Leaders for AL and NL
Highlights include Batting leaders Runnels and Clemente, runs by Mantle and Skinner, runs batted in led by Maris and Clemente, hits led by Clemente and Robinson, doubles by Lollar and Robinson, triples by Fox and Pins on, steals by Aparicio and Mays, and top pitching by Coates and Drysdale with strikeout leaders Pascual and Drysdale. Major players listed with team affiliations Pittsburgh, Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee, san Francisco, Cincinnati, Los Angeles.
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Bolt Memo Memphis Open Winner Triumphs in 2 Stroke Finish
Tommy Bolt won the Memphis Open by two strokes over Ben Hogan and Gene Littler at Colonial Country Club. Hogan led with a late back nine surge but Bolt held firm, earning $4,300 from a $30,000 purse and signaling his first win since the 1958 National Open.
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Kefauver Baseball Bill Pushed For Senate Vote By Shea
Bill Shea appeals to Senator Keating to allow Kefauver bill to reach the Senate Moor for a vote. Continentals back the draft plan to seize minor league players, while Branch Rickey blasts the American Association and Ed Doherty over indemnity talks.
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Moose's Whips Triumph in Slugfest Baseball Clash
Moose's Bar and Restaurant outslugged McInnes Steel 15 to 12 in a City Softball League game at Corry Aves High School. Merle Ottaway earned his second win in as many starts, while Larry Vanderhoof and Bob Long provided the big hits for the victors. Chuck Jackson hit a grand slam for McInnes in the late innings, but Ottaway shut down the rally to seal the win.
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Moose
Larry Vanderhoof
Bob Long
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Corry Jamestown
Gilmore Stadios
Gerry High
McTnnes Steel
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League standings and results from early baseball schedule
Baltimore leads with 29 wins and a strong run total as Cleveland and Chicago trail. Weekly results show Baltimore 6 Washington 1 and Chicago 3 New York 2 with several upcoming matchups including Kansas City at Washington and Detroit at Baltimore. Other standings list San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Los Angeles and Cincinnati with various records and scheduled games.
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