Giants Shutout Pirates 7-0 Behind McCormick's Effort
Mike McCormick, 19, pitched his first major league shutout allowing three infield singles as the Giants beat the Pirates 7-0. The Giants exploded for five runs in the first inning off Bennie Daniels and George Perez as Pittsburgh never mounted a serious threat.
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Scores From The Major Leagues As AP Reports Packed Card
Linescores show Boston defeating Chicago 7 to 5 in nine innings with Wall earning the win and Moore taking the loss. Cincinnati split with Chicago 5 to 4 in a nine inning game. Milwaukee tops St Louis 13 to 8. Pittsburgh falls to San Francisco 3 to 8. Philadelphia loses 6 to 10 at Los Angeles in fourteen innings.
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Cubs rally as Hobbie blanks Reds behind Thomson homer
The Chicago Cubs surge to the NL lead with a 4-0 win over Cincinnati as rookie Glenn Hobbie fires a four-hitter and Lee Thomson belts a first inning three-run homer. manager Bob Scheffing credits Thomson and the midseason lineup for the fast start.
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Wednesday and Thursday Pro Baseball Schedule and Results
The page lists midweek games including Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston Detroit at Washington and Kansas City at Baltimore. Tuesday results show Boston 7 Chicago 5 Cleveland at New York rained, Milwaukee 12 St Louis 8, San Francisco 7 Pittsburgh 0. Thursday schedule includes Detroit at Washington and Cincinnati at Chicago plus Los Angeles at Philadelphia with several rain delays.
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Wednesday schedule prompts three road games for Atlanta
The schedule lists Atlanta at Little Rock Birmingham at Memphis Chattanooga at New Orleans and Nashville at Mobile for Wednesday. A later results section shows scores for Tuesday with Atlanta 6 Little Rock 6 Memphis 2 New Orleans 8 Chattanooga 23 Mobile 9 Nashville 4.
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Memphis Bears down Barons as Regan cedes six in seventh
Memphis routed Birmingham 6-2 to hand Southern Association leaders a loss. Gip Dickens and Eddie Irons sparked the offense with a first inning two run double and a sacrifice fly by Hal Grote. Bill Prout tossed a three hitter supporting a late Memphis rally while Mel McGaha clutched a clutch bases loaded single to fuel Mobile’s big seventh. Memphis held Birmingham in check despite Regan’s effort and Nashville stranded 12. New Orleans beat Chattanooga 8-2 on homers by Leja North and Davidson.
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Speaker Cant Recall When Hit 3000th
New York report notes Tris Speaker, among seven players with 3000 or more hits, is visiting the Cleveland Indians while Stan Musial nears 3000. Speaker, recalling his own milestone, says he cannot remember the date or pitcher. He discusses mentoring younger players and reflects on a career ending with 3515 hits.
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Crack At Patterson Could Crown Summerlin Prize
Detroit May 24 headline bout pits Johnny Summerlin against Nino Valdes in a 10 round fight as a potential prize fight for Floyd Patterson. Promoter C W Smith says Patterson’s manager Cas D Amato assured Summerlin would be in plans if he defeats Valdes. Summerlin, once highly ranked, has won four straight in a comeback after a year idle.
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Rigney Hails Giants rookie McCormick after 7–0 win
San Francisco manager Bill Rigney praised 19 year old Mike McCormick after he shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 0 on three infield hits. The win ties the series at two games each as Bob Friend faces Curt Barclay in the finale.
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Martinez Wins Over Savoie In Dull 10 Rounder
Boston report notes Martinez defeats Savoie in a ten round fight described as dull. Martinez states plan to rely on an educated left hand as he prepares for a world welterweight title challenge against Virgil Akins in St. Louis on June 6.
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Drysdale Breaks Through For First Win In Relief
Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale earned his first win after five straight frustrations. He delivered four clean innings in relief, guiding Los Angeles to a 7-6 extra inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Previously he battled wildness, five runs, and control issues in a rough stretch.
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Wilt Chamberlain Plans Barnstorm Tour With Stars
Lawrence Journal-World reports a summer barnstorm tour of the United States and Europe by Wilt Chamberlain and several star players. Sponsors reportedly include Elgin Baylor Guy Rodgers John Crawford Bob Boozer and Oscar Robertson. Chamberlain and coach Dick Harp did not comment. Cincinnati coach George Smith said Robertson is not going on the tour.
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Martinez Stops Locie in 7th Round at Grossinger’s
Martinez dominated Armand Locie of Montreal, stopping him in 48 seconds of the seventh round of a 10 rounder at Mechan ics Building. The New York crowd of 1,387 booed as Martinez won every round with light jabs and hooks.
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U S Basketballers Enjoy Polite Soviet Tour
The American women’s basketball team noted a lack of razzberry boos during their 10 day tour in the Soviet Union. Players Bert Born and Margaret Holloran praised the Russian fans as gracious and respectful. The visit fostered mutual sportsmanship and plans for a U S Russian series next winter with games in Denver Peoria Kansas City San Francisco and New York starting February 1.
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