Indians Fined and Suspended After Fenway Row
Cleveland manager Joe Gordon and slugger Minnie Minoso drew three day suspensions and $2000 fines from the American League after a heated exchange during the eighth inning of a 8 7 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Both men protested calls and argued with plate umpire Frank Umont, prompting league action as Cleveland clung to a pennant push with Chicago and New York nearby.
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Cooperstown
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RBI
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Leo Kiely
Amont
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Kansas City Romps Over Washington in 10-3 Game
Ravy Herbert, formerly a relief pitcher, earned his fourth straight win for the Kansas City Athletics as they routed the Washington Senators 10-3. Herbert added a two‑run homer, and Kansas City exploded for five runs in the second and four in the eighth highlighted by consecutive homers from Herbert and Bill Tuttle. Off-field chatter included Minnie Minoso denying an umpire incident and vowing to write to president Crow.
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Simmons Seeks Call to Explain Slump with Phillies
Philadelphia catcher Curt Simmons seeks causes for a pitching slump after seven relief appearances totaling 10 innings this season. He recently had bone chips removed from his left elbow and is on 24 hour recall with the Grays while anxious to pitch and prove his arm is in good shape.
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Indians Rally Past Red Sox In 13th To Stay Near First
Cleveland overcame Boston relief pitcher Murray Wall in the 13th for four runs to win 7-5 at Fenway Park. George Strickland Lagge delivered a two run double, Tito Francona and Woody Held added key hits, Vic Power was out at the plate on a triple steal attempt, and Martin and Dick Brown hit solo homers for Cleveland. Pete Runnels doubled and collected two singles for Boston, with clouts from Sammy White and a two-run blow by Runnels.
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Chicago
George Strickland Lagge
Tito Francona
Woody Held
Vic Power
Cal McLish
Billy Martin
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Dick Brown
Pete Runnels
Sammy White
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Australians Win Adelaide Lacrosse Clash
The South Australian All-Stars defeated the combined University of Virginia and Washington & Lee lacrosse team 13 to 5 playing under U. S. rules. The Australians led 20-5 after seven minutes and stayed ahead throughout the match.
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Shaw Tops Yankees 2-1 for White Sox Fifth Straight Over Champs
Bob Shaw pitches a six hitter to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 and extend Chicago’s lead in the standings. The White Sox struck in the fourth with three hits to score twice, then held New York to no runs after the third. Shaw drove in the decisive run and earned the win as Gerry Staley finished.
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Mays Heavy Homer Lifts Giants Past Pirates in Derby
Willie Mays belted a two run homer in the eighth to rally the league leading Giants past the Pirates 4 to 3 at Forbes Field. Mays added doubles in the fourth and sixth as Ed Bressoud also homered for San Francisco in a tight nine inning game. Ed Fisher pitched seven strong for the win while Harvey Haddix took the loss despite a solid effort.
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Phillies Rout Dodgers as Cardwell Wins in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 2 behind Don Cardwell’s four hit pitching. Koppe opened the Phils fourth with a single as Philly scored five runs on five hits to move three games behind the Giants who beat the Pirates 4 8 in Pittsburgh.
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Antonelli Aims for Best Year Despite Quiet Confidence
Johan Antonelli shows signs of a career year as he pitches a three hit 1 0 win in Philadelphia. The 29 year old lefty, in his 11th season, hints at a possible low season ERA leading the National League while maintaining his understated approach.
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National League Sunday games preview and matchups
Sunday NL games feature Chicago at New York with Pierce Latman and Ford Grba on the mound. Kansas City visits Washington with Bucks Coleman facing Pascual Griggs. Cleveland at Boston pits Bell and Grant against Monbouquette Baumann. Detroit at Baltimore matches Bunning O'Dell. Los Angeles at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Chicago complete the slate with several listed pitchers.
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New Coach Named for Flat Rock High Schools
John Frederick, ex Davidson College football standout, named coach for football and baseball at the new North consolidation of Flat Rock High Schools in White Plains Franklin Seulah Lon gap. A Pompton Lakes New Jersey native, he previously led Hanes High School for eight years before resigning in 1954 to enter private business.
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Redlegs Tie Series With 5-1 Victory Over Cubs
Cincinnati Redlegs, led by Jay Hook after his recall from Seattle, defeated Chicago Cubs 5-1 to even the series. Hook allowed six hits and struck out seven. Gus Bell drove in two, including a 13th homer, as Cincinnati capitalized on Cubs miscues and a wild pitch to seize control by midgame.
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