Willie Mays Blasts Dodgers In Giants Big Win
Willie Mays belted five RBIs in three games against Los Angeles as the Giants beat the Dodgers 12-3 to pull within a half game of the NL lead. Ruben Gomez earned his third win, and Daryl Spencer added two homers as San Francisco extended its winning streak to five. The Dodgers dropped to last place for the first time since 1948.
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City League Opener Tonight After Rainouts
Decatur's City Softball League begins play tonight after two rainouts. Chemstrand faces Alabama Flour Mill at 7:30 with Davis Construction vs Wolverine at 8:30. Pats Freezette sits out but will join the make up games Wednesday. Davis Construction and Chemstrand play tomorrow at 7:30 followed by Pats and Alabama Flour Mill.
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Musial Held Out To Reach 3000th Hit In St Louis
Chicago report notes Stan Musial will be benched today to allow the St. Louis slugger to collect his 3000th hit in his home city. Musial remains one hit shy after a 6 4 win over the Cubs, with a double for his 2999th and a slower afternoon at the plate. The Cardinals return home to face the Giants in a two game series as Hutchinson weighs pinch hitting options.
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25 Years Needed To Determine Fish Names
After decades of debate the American Fisheries Society released a 1948 bulletin listing accepted common names for fishes. Of 605 species considered, 245 had unanimous agreement, 291 approved by two thirds, and 34 by plurality, guiding sportsmen and researchers in naming trout bass char and salmon alike.
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Nine Entries Seen For Preakness Field
Nine for the Preakness field with most contenders from the Kentucky Derby lineup. Gone Fishin and Tim Tam join Calumet's Tim Tam and Jewel's Reward among the contenders as preparations continue at Pimlico and Belmont. Potential new challengers Phion and Talent Show earned spots by placing first and third in the Delaware Valley handicap in New Jersey.
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Alston Sees Dodgers Slump Across Entire Team
Dodgers manager Walt Alston lamented a team wide slump after a 12-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He noted Don Drysdale's downturn, with six losses in seven decisions, and warned the club cannot replace the entire roster.
Chrisley’s Bat Delivers for Senators to Stay Second
Neil Chrisley hit his third major league homer for Washington after a slow start totaling 51 plate appearances without a homer as a rookie. The Senators remained two games behind the AL leaders, buoyed by his power after joining the team from the Red Sox farm system in 1955.
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Baseball results and schedule from early week games
Baltimore and New York won key games as Washington and Boston split a 5 4 affair while Kansas City defeated Chicago 2 1 in 11 innings. Upcoming Wednesday shows Baltimore at New York and Cleveland at Detroit with Tuesday’s Chicago and St. Louis games noted. Alston commented on choosing hot pitching options.
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Parilli Signs with Packers in 1958 deal
Babe Parilli signs his 1958 contract with Green Bay after sharing quarterback duties with Bart Starr. He completed 39 of 102 passes for 669 yards and four touchdowns, following a season split with Cleveland.
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Pirates to face Athletics at West Town in Pony League
The Pirates meet the Athletics at West Town Ballpark tonight at 7 30 in the junior division of the Pony League.
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Senators Rally Pushes Past Red Sox in Gripping 5-4 Win
Washington capitalized on a rare power delay to beat Boston 5-4 as Frank Chrisley delivered a pivotal homer to break a 3-3 tie. Dick Hyde earned his third win after 5 1 3 relief innings, while Jim Piersall misplayed a crucial fly that caromed for a two run shot. Woody Held also homered in the A’s 11th inning 2-1 victory over Chicago.
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O'Toole Secures Fifth Victory for Nashville
Jim O'Toole, 20, Wisconsin import and Nashville pitcher, earned his fifth win after an eight strikeout performance against Mobile. The Vols supported him with 14 hits, including a three-run fourth inning led by Bobby Durnbaugh and Tommy Brown, as Nashville beat Mobile 8-2. Little Rock beat Atlanta 11-5. Memphis pitcher Duane Wilson blanked Birmingham 20. Chattanooga defeated New Orleans 4-1.
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