Seven Changes In Last Month NL Flag Race
The National League pennant race shows seven lead changes in the past month. Cincinnati climbs back on top after an 86 victory over Chicago as Milwaukee loses to Von McDaniel and Brooklyn slides with key wins. Multiple teams trade positions amid late-season drama and standout performances from Maglie, McDaniel, and Ennis.
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Alston Names NL All Star Selections With Braves
Brooklyn manager Walter Alston selected five Braves for the National League All Star squad led by veteran Warren Spahn. Hank Aaron and Don Hoak were among top vote getters with Stan Musial to start at first base. The roster includes Spahn, Burdette, Labine, Antonelli and others as first time All Stars join seasoned vets.
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Clem Labine
Mantle Dominates 1957 Batting and Home Run Leaders
In the American League Mantle leads with a .382 average from 150 at bats and 64 runs. Sievers tops RBIs with 66. Mantle also claims 24 home runs while Shantz of New York posts a 9-1 record. Aaron leads the NL in RBIs and hits, with 66 RBIs and 106 hits for Milwaukee. Mays and Schmidt key NL runs and fielding totals.
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Sal Maglie's 24th Career Shutout Seals 6-0 Dodgers Victory
Sal Maglie pitched a four-hit shutout with no walks in his first start since May 30, leading the Dodgers to a 6-0 win over the Giants. Lee Walls hit in the Cubs 8-46 loss to the Reds as a cycle by a major leaguer last occurred on July 11, 1954.
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Al Schacht recalls Berra as catcher on oddball team
The Clown Prince of baseball recalls his all time screwball major league nine with Yogi Berra as catcher. Schacht recalls Berra's mild manner and a playful clash with Cal Hubbard during a game. Also recounted is Snead Jolley’s famous left field mishap at Fenway Park and the humorous fallout.
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Hi-Toms Rally Past Durham as Two-Game Margin Shifts Standings
The Hi-Toms upset Durham 10 3 at Finch Field on opening week follow up, with Art Hirst to face Al Dwyer in a fireworks night future clash. Eddie Keane and Billy Ford sparked the attack while Dave Reed suffered his third loss against nine wins as Green pitched six strong innings before tiring. Wilson and Danville moved in the standings as Winston-Salem climbed to fourth with a late rally.
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