Aces Suffer Injuries on Base Paths
In Tinicum VFW game two Delico League standouts suffer injuries minutes apart. Jimmy Warrington breaks a season at second on a steal. Carl McElwee breaks his cheekbone on a home-plate collision. Both face serious recovery.
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Kikey)Meckinee
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Davies leaves Penncrest for Swarthmore coaching post
Gomer Davies, Penncrest guidance director for five years, resigns to coach wrestling and baseball at Swarthmore College. The move shocks colleagues amid a trend of education staff switching to administrative roles and features a noted family of local sports figures.
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Bud) Hofmann
LAW VERSUS MAHAFFEY IN SIX GAME PIRATE PHILLIES SERIES
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies begin a six game set with Vern Law facing Art Mahaffey in the opener at Connie Mack Stadium. The series starts in Philadelphia then moves to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh for the weekend. Mahaffey has lost his last three starts while Law has battled arm trouble this year.
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Phillies chief blasts big bonuses and backs draft plan
Philadelphia General Manager John Quin slams high school players bonuses as ruinous to baseball and backs a free draft to curb costs. He signals possible legislation at the MLB meetings, saying current rules failed to curb the payouts and a draft could be a solution.
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Tinicum, Ranchers Play Tie in Delco League
In Delco League play Tinicum VFW and Rancho battled to a draw as Bobby Small pitched for the Vets against Harry Hartig of the Ranch. Tinicum AC routed Collingdale 11-4 behind four hits from Joe Marra and three from John Pfander. Yeadon beat Paramount Cubs 5-1 as Tony Coma scattered four hits. Small allowed four hits with six strikeouts for VFW, while Hartig fanned nine in six innings for Rancho.
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Kansas City Gains 4-3 Victory Over Yankees
Hank Bauer opens as Kansas City manager and watches his A's upset the Yankees 4-3 with ninth inning home runs by Norm Siebern and Wes Covington. Jim Archer throws a seven-hit complete game for the A’s as Roger Maris hits his 39th, tying pace with Babe Ruth, and Siebern adds two RBI in the win.
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Standings and results for the American League WoL
Standings show Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Kansas City, Minnesota, Los Angeles with wins and losses. Monday results note Kansas City 4 New York. Cleveland at Chicago was rain shortened. Tuesday games list Detroit at Washington and others with New York at Kansas City. Wednesday schedule includes Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago with two twilight games.
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Finley Names Lane as A's Boss After Gordon Firing
Hank Bauer debuts as Kansas City Athletics manager after Joe Gordon is fired by owner Charles Finley. Bauer vows players will play their own game while he steadies the club, which sits eighth in the AL, 114 games behind. Lane faces pressure as he had hired and later dismissed Gordon, with Gordon’s contract reportedly through next season.
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Chester Y Schedules Adult Action at YMCA Programs
Chester Central YMCA announces an adult summer program for ages 16 and over. Volleyball continues in winter with 12:30 p.m. sessions Monday and Thursday and 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Handball, weightlifting, individual exercises and swimming run 10 a.m. to closing. Men's beginner swim on Monday and Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. Family night swims moved to Tuesday and Friday 9 to 10 p.m. Autocour and indoor courts offer basketball daily and on rainy days.
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Krausse Set for Second Pro Start Against Boston
Kansas City Athletics pitcher Early Krausse, the $195000 bonus baby, will make his second professional start next Friday night. The 18yearold hurler, who pitched a Shit shutout against Los Angeles in his debut, will face Boston on June 23.
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Michigan Ace Inked by Tigers
DETROIT AP says bonus baby Bill Freehan, top Michigan prospect, signed a five year deal with the Detroit Tigers after the team paid a high bonus around $100,000. His signing protects prestige as several Michigan players left for other clubs.
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