Lew Krausse Jr Eyes Regular A's Rotation Tonight
Lew Krausse Jr., 18, from Chester, seeks a regular pitching spot with Kansas City as he faces the Boston Red Sox tonight. Manager Hank Bauer says a strong start will earn him a regular turn every five days. Tonight’s game also draws prominent supporters including former president Harry S. Truman and family.
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Delco League fines hit several players for heated disputes
JoE Barrett, Delco League president, imposed fines on players including West Fitzgerald and Harry Baldwin for arguing with umpires. Frank Stewart of Mountmount received the stiffest penalty, suspended indefinitely after striking umpire Delaney and throwing at him. Other notes cover Vince Benedetto’s Kansas City tryout, DiShullo’s Yank interest, Nick Peisochenski’s plate glass injury, and local standouts Johnson, Marine, and Giampalmi.
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Yanks Near Lead as Ford Wins and Maris Hits 27th
The New York Yankees sit one game behind Detroit in the American League pennant race as Whitey Ford claims his 12th win and Roger Maris belts his 27th homer. Maris adds two doubles and a single, while Ford gains a six game streak with help from Luis Arroyo. Detroit expands its edge with a 4-0 win at Washington. Baltimore tops Minnesota and Boston over Los Angeles. Colavito and Cash spark Detroit, Triandos drives five with Orioles, and Boston wins a tight contest on a Schilling single with Gisco and Fornieles handling relief.
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Stoners Seek Exhibition Softball Games in Delco Invite
Eddystone AC of the Delco Invitation League seeks exhibition softball match ups. The Stoners are available any night and will play either home or away. Contact Bob Crowley at TR 4 5161L.
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Standings and results from baseball leagues
Standings for the American and National Leagues show teams led by Detroit New York and Cincinnati with numerous games noted. Friday and Saturday matchups include Detroit at Cleveland New York at Minnesota and Chicago at Milwaukee among others.
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Beer Bill Awaits OK at Connie Mack Stadium
Harrisburg AP says a bill to legalize beer sales at Connie Mack Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, awaits Gov. Lawrence’s signature and would allow a concessionaire to begin sales tagged for adults in paper containers Monday through Saturday, not on Sundays, amid a push to boost attendance of the last place NL club.
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Burgess, Mauch clash as Pirates beat Phillies 5 1
Philadelphia AP report recounts a heated scene after Pirates catcher Smoky Burgess hit his sixth and seventh homers, four runs batted in, in a 5 1 win over Philadelphia. Manager Gene Mauch was ejected in the sixth after arguing with umpires Chris Pelekoudas and Jocko Conlan over allegations he ordered a retaliation pitch to Burgess.
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Reds Open 2-Game Lead Over Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds hold a two game edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers entering a three game series as the Reds beat St. Louis 7-5 while the Cubs toppled the Dodgers 7-3. Milwaukee moved four back by beating San Francisco 8-6 and Pittsburgh swept Philadelphia 5-1. Bob Purkey won for Cincinnati with Jim Brosnan aiding in relief, while Frank Thomas homered for Milwaukee and Smoky Burgess drove in four for Pittsburgh.
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Braves Goon Binge Lifts Braves Past Giants 8 6
Milwaukee despite homer onslaught lifts to four game win streak beating San Francisco 8 6. Frank Thomas hits two of five team homers as pitching adjusts after recent rough stretch. Manager Dressen credits improved pitching and hitters for late surge in NL race race notes.
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