Redleg Rookie Frank Robinson Hits No 8 in Giants Win
New York report says Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts plans slow development for Frank Robinson who blasted his eighth homer in a 6 3 win over the Giants. In the seventh, Robinson and Roy McMillan homered to cap a four run rally as Lefty Joe Nuxhall earned his first win of the season after prior rough outings.
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Major Baseball Leaders From UNITED PRESS By League
A United Press compilation lists top players in the National and American Leagues by games played at bats runs hits and batting averages. Mantle Berra Long Boyer Jablonski and other stars are highlighted for home runs RBIs and hits with Lawrence Ford Lemon Brewer Pierce noted for pitching records. Ancient Egyptians thought to have used honey in embalming fluids is mentioned in a separate note.
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National and American league baseball results mix
National and American league results recap games across major teams with runs, hits, and pitchers noted. Key highlights include Gomez losing for New York, Buhl winning for Brooklyn, and Wehmeier securing the St Louis victory, plus Brewers and Brewer and Wynn decisions in American play. Minor leagues report Charleston Louisville and other regional scores.
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Aaron's .600 streak boosts Braves as Hoffman joins surge
Hank Aaron revived his pace with a .312 average after 12 hits in 20 at bats, four hits and his fourth homer in a 7-3 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Braves vaulted to a 23 lead over the Cardinals while the Reds and Giants also won. Roy McMillan and Frank Robinson homered for Cincinnati as Joe Nuxhall pitched a four-hitter for the Redlegs. The Boston Red Sox closed within a half game of second place Cleveland in the American League.
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Baseball roundup with late homers and key wins
Red Sox ride Billy Goodman two run blast in seventh to a 5-3 win as Tom Brewer earns his fifth victory and Dave Sisler finishes. Tigers beat the Yankees 3-2 with Red Wilson two run shot in the ninth snapping New York’s six game streak. Frank Lary shuts down the Yankees, Whitey Ford rides a six game skein, and Mickey Mantle held to seven hits. Troy Herriage fires a three hitter for Kansas City as Athletics top Senators 6-1, scoring five runs in the second inning on two doubles and four walks.
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Loyalty Fund At WVU Breaks Yearly Totals
Morgantown news reports Dr. Gary Hogg chair of the West Virginia University Alumni Association Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund announcing record contributions for 1955-58. Two $1,000 gifts push the fund to 63,067, with Arlen Swiger becoming the largest donor at 2,930 and George F. Phillips giving 1,000 alongside others including C Joseph Richardson and W Roy Shaw.
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Fight Results Miami Beach
Russian box score shows Chico Vejaz from Stamford Connecticut defeating Gus Rubicini of Toronto Ontario by knockout in the tenth round at Miami Beach. Rubicini weighed 155 pounds while Vejaz stepped in at 159 pounds.
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It Can't Be Brooklyn Dodger Sal Maglie Joins Dodgers
Sal Maglie, famed for beating the Dodgers as a New York Giant, appears set to wear a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform after being sold by the Cleveland Indians. The move links Maglie to a return that surprised fans and reshapes the Dodgers pitching rotation.
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Mantle Seen Likely To Break Ruth Home Run Record
Baseball icon Mickey Mantle faces a strong forecast to surpass Babe Ruth's 60 home runs this season. Maryland farmer-turned-hall- of-famer Baker believes Mantle has found himself and could set a new mark, pointing to Mantle's early 16 homers in 33 games.
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Mantle Seen As Potential Power Hitter Rising Star
Observer praises Mantle as a promising power hitter with potential to dominate. While acknowledging inconsistency now, the speaker argues Mantle could reach unsurpassed heights once he gains consistency and confidence.
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Bluefield Drives Levy Ended For City Licenses
Bluefield officials voted unanimously to enact an ordinance requiring motorists to buy a city driving license effective June 1. The board expects other revenues to rise over the coming year to partially offset the $11,200 collected from driving permit fees last year. Abraham Lincoln was the tallest U.S. president and James Madison the shortest.
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