Giants Find Daryl Spencer At Shortstop After Four Years
Giants finally slot Daryl Spencer at shortstop after years of miscasting as he rose to the key infield role. Red Schoendienst praises him as a Marty Marion type quick to make plays and arm, while Spencer’s progress alongside Jackie Brandt sparks hope for a desolate season.
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Minor League Baseball Scores From Monday
International League Miami defeated Richmond 1 to 0 while Havana routed Columbus 9 to 3 Montreal and Toronto played to a 3 3 tie with Buffalo was postponed Buffalo at Rochester postponed American Association Omaha won 7 0 over Minneapolis St Paul defeated Wichita 14 7 Charleston beat Denver 2 Indianapolis beat Louisville 5 Southern Association Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 5 2 Mobile routed Montgomery 9 1 Memphis and New Orleans tied 1 1 Nashville edged Atlanta 1 0 South Atlantic League Columbia beat Augusta 3 0 Jacksonville defeated Columbus 4 0 Charlotte beat Macon 4 1 Knoxville defeated Savannah 6 1
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Indians Lose Speed and Spirit Amid Doby Deal Cloud
Cleveland’s pennant drought persists as pitching alone cannot lift the Indians. Critics blame the Larry Doby trade and lack of get-up-and-go, noting Carrasquel Busby and Avila struggles and missed gains in center field.
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Steelers Seek Offensive Fix After Offseason Exits
The Pittsburgh Steelers, 0-2 in NFL exhibitions, work to sharpen their offense under coach Walt Kiesling. A quarterback replacement for Jimmy Finks, who left for Notre Dame, is sought as practices resume ahead of the September 6 game with the Bears. Ted Duncan and others contend for the No. 1 spot.
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Standings and Schedule for the American and National Leagues
The standings show New York leading the American League with 61 wins and Cleveland at 71 in the National League. Schedule highlights include Cleveland at Baltimore and Chicago at Washington at 1 pm and 7 pm respectively. Tuesday results feature New York topping Kansas City 4 0 in rain shortened play and Chicago defeating Philadelphia 4 2.
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Patton Leads Qualifying For National Amateur Golf
Hugh Fullerton Jr. reports that sectional qualifying for the National Amateur golf championship drew a record 1 612 entrants. Patton led the field as Lawson Little and other top amateurs competed, highlighting the depth of American amateur golf.
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Patton Leads Carolinas In US Amateur Qualifiers
Billy Joe Patton of Morganton tops the 36 hole trials at Catawba Country Club with 137 to earn a spot on the Carolinas contingent for the US Amateur at Lake Forest Illinois September 10 to 15. Keely Grice of Charlotte and Marilynn Stroud of Greenville DC follow as near finishers.
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Qualifying Runs Set for Darlington Southern 500
The Labor Day Southern 500 at Darlington, S C, drew a large field with 83 cars and drivers from 22 states. Buck Baker of Charlotte led practice and aimed to break Fonty Flock’s track record as time trials began for Monday’s race, with eight cars faster than last year. Frank Mundy of Atlanta and Speedy Thompson of Monroe, N C, also posted fast laps hoping for front-row starts.
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Cubs and Braves clash for Little League title
The Cubs lead the best of three National Little Tar Heel League playoff after winning 4 5 in game one. Wayne Andrews allowed two Braves hits with nine walks as he pitched. Max Murrow tossed a strong game for the Braves with ten strikeouts but five errors doomed the defense. Roger Cecil led Cubs with a two RBI double in the sixth to seal the win.
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Orioles win on 11th of Simmons as Stubbs shines
In the opener Chuck Stubbs earned his first 15th victory in 10 seasons, beating the White Sox on seven hits. A first inning run came from a single, a balk and Bob Nieman’s double off Hank Aguirre. The Tigers beat the Red Sox as Al Kaline drove in three and homered, Frank Lary adding a 14th win with a five hitter and two homers from Stephens and Lepcio.
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Baseball Seasonal Leaders Across Leagues
Moon of St Louis leads batting with .330 from 300 at bats while Aaron of Milwaukee hits 156 and Mantle of New York posts 109 runs and 115 RBIs in 80 at bats. Robinson of Cincinnati scores 107 runs and Kluszewski drives in 93 as Newcombe of Brooklyn notches 216 strikeouts and Haddix leads Philadelphia with 141.
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One Run Margin Dominates 1956 Carolina League Results
The 1956 Carolina League shows six of eight teams winning more one run games. Winston-Salem tops this list with 25 one run wins while Danville and New York Giants farm affiliates post notable percentages. Durham, Hi-Toms and Wilson post strong records in close games as Danville and Hi-Toms limit interclub margins.
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