Hearn Paces 10-2 Victory Over Brooks
Big Jim Hearn drove in four runs and hit two home runs as the New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 10-2 in New York. Hearn also earned the win to even his record at 8-8, lifting the Giants to a .500 mark and evening the series at one game apiece.
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Phillies Romp Pirates 7-1 Behind Roberts Eleven Hits
Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts shone with three Pirate hits allowed in seven innings while also contributing a homer as the Phillies routed Pittsburgh 7-1 on July 9. Andy Seminick added a two-run homer, and the Phils amassed 11 hits led by Roberts in a game noted for his 13-7 record and a strong strikeout showing.
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First Half Produces Surprises In 1955 Baseball Race
New York Giants stumble while Brooklyn Dodgers surge keeping the season dynamic. Ted Williams returns with impact. Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers youngsters rise. Kansas City and Pittsburgh resist collapse amid upheaval. Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella spark the Dodgers as Giants falter.
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Hi-Toms Top Scots in 5-3 Victory at Finch Field
The Hi-Toms collected 12 hits off Fayetteville ace Harry Helmer to beat the Highlanders 5-3 at Finch Field. The win narrows the Carolina League gap to five games, keeping Finchers a game ahead of the Leafs. A 2:30 rematch with the Scots is on tap today at home.
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Foxworth Named Likely Starter for All-Star Game
Foxworth, a High Point native and veteran right hander for the Fayetteville Highlanders, is expected to start for the Scots in the All-Star game tomorrow night in Fayetteville. Manager Jack McKeon said Foxworth is the probable starter with Dick Schultz as the reserve right hander for the Carolina League All-Stars matchup.
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Wehner First Three Homers Spark Winston-Salem Nine
Winston-Salem Twins overwhelm Durham Bulls 14 to 7 in ten innings as Frank Wehner belts three homers and a triple driving in seven. Wehner, a recent return from service and former Wake Forest star, shines in his fifth Winston-Salem game alongside McDonald who adds three homers.
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A's Edge Tigers 2 1 Behind Late Rally
In Detroit on July 9 the Kansas City Athletics defeated the Tigers 2 1 after seven scoreless innings. Jim Finigan drove in the winning run with a line single in the eighth as Art Ditmar improved to five and five. Jim Delsing had given Detroit a 1 0 lead with a ninth inning home run, but Elmer Vale and Vic Power produced the tying hit and the decisive run. Finigan to third base for the All Star Game is noted.
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High Point Swimmers Lead Trio to Third in Palmetto Open
Susie Cecil led High Point to third in the Palmetto Open Southern AAU meet with runner-up finishes in three events and a 12:21 time in the 88-yard freestyle, while Becky Hayward captured a first in the 55-yard free and placed in others. Diane Wagner also swam for the High Point women, and Chester Haworth competed in the men’s division. A Palm Beach, Fla. team topped the field, Greensboro placed second.
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Babe Zaharias Doing Fine After Spine Operation
Galveston Texas July 9 1953 Babe Zaharias golf star in good condition at John Sealy Hospital after June 15 spine surgery to correct a ruptured disc. Dr R S Snodgrass said she is resting and receiving physical therapy and that the operation was not connected with a 1953 cancer operation.
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Alvin Everett Dies at 45 Golf Amateur Runner-up Farmer?
Alvin Everett, noted golfer and two time National Lefthanders Open champion, died of a heart attack at age 45 in Rome Georgia. A prominent amateur, Everett finished as runner up in the Lefthanders three times with championship years 1939 and 1940, plus 1937 1938 and 1946.
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Berra Leads Yankees Past Giants In Early Season Clash
Yankees star Yogi Berra powered a victory over the Giants as Hearn blanked the opposition. The game featured key plays from Phillies Delsing and Tigers Drope with notable performances by White Box Thurman, Rederges Logan, Adcock Sauer King, Cubs Musial, and Cardinals presence.
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Yanks Top Washington 4 To 0 In Washington
Bob Turley pitched two hits for New York as Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle powered a 4 run day. Berra homered doubled and tripled driving in all four runs. Mantle added a double and four singles for a perfect day. Turley allowed only one hit until the sixth and matched 130 strikeouts with 4 in the game.
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Braves Drive Off Reds With 14 Hits In 5-2 Win
Milwaukee collected 14 hits to defeat Cincinnati 5-2 as Joe Adcock and Johnny Logan homered. Ray Crone limited the Reds to six hits, and a seventh inning burst turned the game, aided by an error from Smoky Burgess. Logan added a 10th homer earlier, with Adcock hitting his sixth in the sixth.
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Cards Win 4-2 as Musial homers in rout of Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2, keyed by Stan Musial's grand slam and six strong innings by Tom Poholsky. Musial's 18th homer came with two bunts and a error, giving St. Louis the lead for good after Warren Hacker faltered. Jim King added a solo shot for Chicago, but the Cubs could not overcome the early deficit.
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Johnson Fans 12 As Chisox Beat Indians
Chicago tops Cleveland 6-0 as Connie Johnson wires 12 strikeouts over six hits. Dropo hits a three run homer after a Kell walk and Nieman works with solid Sox offense to pull within a game of second place. Johnson improves to 2-0 while Wynn loses to 11-4. Attendance 12,226.
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Swaps Wins Westerner at Hollywood Park in Easy Victory
Swaps, riding his eighth straight win, dominated four 3-year-olds in the $57,750 Westerner at Hollywood Park. He cruised to a six length triumph over Fabulous Vegas in 2:00 for one and a quarter miles, with 45,000 in attendance. William Shoemaker steered the favorite as Rex Ellsworth scratched Bequeath before the race.
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Seixas Richardson Duo Capture Baastad Doubles Crown
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and Ham Richardson of Baton Rouge won the Baastad International men's doubles, defeating Sweden's Sven Davidson and Torsten Johansson 7-5 6-1 1-6 6-3. Richardson placed the ball with precision, while the Swedes pushed early in the first set.
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Hatton's late hit sinks Orioles in 8th inning duel
Boston edges Baltimore 5-4 as Grady Hatton delivers an eighth inning single off Jim Wilson to drive in Sammy White after White's triple. Ellis Kinder earns the win with a tight relief effort in a hot game watched by 10,506 at Fenway Park.
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Pats Rally Delivers 9-8 Victory Over Danville Giants
Greensboro trailed 8 0 0 into the ninth but exploded for eight runs to tie and then won 9-8 in extra innings at Danville. Dick McCarthy drove in three on a three run double and Bill Knox belted a grand slam after two outs in the ninth to spark the comeback. John Zavada started for Greensboro before yielding early runs, while Danville built a five run lead early before the scoring spree.
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