North Carolina women's softball tourney opens Thursday
The state tournament brings 20 teams to Harvell Park with AAA AA and A divisions set. Defending champs Hanes Hosiery do not return, as many players join Barden Rockets of Asheboro, while Ford Banks Greensboro and Johnson Lamb Raleigh remain top contenders. Four High Point clubs plus Asheboro and other entries from across the state compete for the crown.
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Johnson
Pats Beat Toms 8-7 In 11 Innings At Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium in Greensboro hosts the Hi-Toms and Patriots in a July 28 game where Leroy Bradley hit a game winning home run off Woody Rich in the 11th inning. Ken Deal earned his 12th win with three innings of relief as part of the Patriots comeback victory.
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Cardship Faltering Giants Edge Misplayed Ninth
New York Giants lose 3-2 as St Louis pitcher Mizell, with Konstıy, survives an eighth inning jam. Konstıy relieved Hofman amid drizzle, preserving the win and dropping New York to 2-16 in 18 starts.
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Wilmer
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Mizell
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Bobby Hofman
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Steve Ik
Don Mueller
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Marc Rian
Brandt
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Tigers narrowly defeat Nationals in late rally
Detroit pitcher Paul Foytack fanned 15, matching the season high, but Washington beat the Tigers 6 5 in the eighth as Lou Berberet delivered a two run single. Berberet also homered earlier as Jim Lemon homered with a walk in the second.
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Pete Runnels
Roy Sievers
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Jim Lemon
Red Sox rout White Sox 13 to 1 in nine-hit outburst
Boston blasted Chicago 13 to 1 as Willard Nixon tied an eight-hit game with seven strikeouts. Pete Daley, Jim Jensen, and Don Buddin led with three hits apiece while nine batters sent nine to the plate in the decisive second inning.
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Don Buddin
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Billy Goodman
Billy Klaus
Yanks Rout A's 14 3 Behind Skowron's Seven RBIs
Bill Skowron drove in seven runs with two homers and two singles to lift the New York Yankees to a 14 3 victory over the Kansas City Athletics in Kansas City. The Yankees totaled 19 hits, built a five run first inning off Kellner and Crimian, and Tom Sturdivant earned his ninth win.
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Mister Gus Victor In Arlington Leap
Mister Gus wins the Arlington Handicap at Arlington Park in record time. Jockey Ismael Valenzuela pressed the leader Summer Tan and the son of La Nasrullah surged to a one length victory in 1 54 1 5 over 1 3 16 miles on turf.
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Orioles Beat Indians 8 6 In Ninth In Cleveland
Baltimore outhits Cleveland 12 to 9 and scores six in the fifth to seize control. Tito Francona drives in four as Billy Lees records the save in the ninth with bases loaded and one out. Connie Johnson gets the win while a seventh straight Tribe win ends.
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Ninth inning homer caps Reds 8 3 win over Pirates
Frank Robinson hit a three run homer in the ninth to break a 3-3 tie as Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 8 3. The Reds pounded 13 hits led by Robinson and Kluszewski with Burgess Bell and Clemente contributing. Ripples of the box score show Robinson 3 hits and notable drives as Cincinnati improves.
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Groat to Miss More Games for Thumb Injury
Pittsburgh shortstop Dick Groat will miss several more games with a swollen left thumb from a June 20 fielding play against the Cincinnati Redlegs. Eddie O'Brien has taken over at shortstop in Groat's absence.
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Duke University
League results recap from multiple minor leagues
Summary of various game results across the Associated Press leagues. International League shows Miami defeating Montreal 3 4 and Buffalo 4 3 plus Columbus 3 Rochester 4 with Richmond in the mix. Southern Association reports Chattanooga 8 Mobile 4 and Knoxville 2 in 12 innings Macon 3 Columbus 0. American Association notes Bt Paul at Louisville postponed.
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Maglie Shines as Dodgers Beat Cubs 6-3 in Brooklyn
Sal Maglie pitched Brooklyn to a seventh straight win over Chicago, 6-3. Sandy Amoros and Duke Snider hit two run homers, Snider tying the NL home run lead with his 25th. Banks homered for the Cubs and Furillo misplayed a fly for Chicago's final run.
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Mat Fans Spark Wild Ring Fracas in Feature Victory
In Hess Murphy event at Logee arena, Dick Steinborn and Angelo Aetna teamed to win the feature after a post broke. Martinelli pinned Von Hess for second fall as a melee erupted with a controversial assist claim. Referee Tobler era ejected Hombre Montana for toning amid chaotic postfire.
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Danville Leafs Edge Tobs 2-1 in Wilson
Danville's Pinky Wilson pitched to a 2-1 victory over Wilson's team. The game featured intentional walks and a bases-loaded moment as Semproah contributed to the late inning action. Willie provided the closing sequence in a tight contest.
Moegle Says He Is Close On Salary Terms
Moegle, the former Rice standout, voices optimism about salary negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers as talks move into a two week window. He notes progress and indicates readiness to join the squad if terms improve.
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Scots Defeat Tobs Increase Loop Lead
Fayetteville defeats Kinston 7 to 3 in a high scoring game. Pitching by Fowler and timely hitting, including Swarts and Long, helps Fayetteville rally with two runs in the third and fourth and add three in the ninth to seal the win. Tex Taylor and Larry Spinner contribute with key hits as Fayetteville pulls ahead in the loop standings.
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Twins Top Bulls in rain-soaked opener
The Twins defeated the Durham Bulls 9 to 5 in the series opener as 1,071 fans braved threatened rain. Collis led the Twin attack with three hits and a walk, while Karlick and Dick Camilla paced Durham with key hits in the first and fourth innings.
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Red Sox and Giants Tilt Set Today at Pinch Field
The High Point Red Sox meet the Winston Salem Pond Giants this afternoon at Pinch Field with game time 2:30. Red Sox manager Hen Moore and Joe Crawford expect today’s game to be one of the toughest of the year for the club.
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Pinch Field
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