Jim Wilson Throws No-Hitter As Braves Beat Phillies
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson, 32, hurls the first no hit no run game of 1954, defeating Philadelphia 2-0 on Logan and Crandall homers. Burgess walked, Wyrostek doubled into a standout defensive stop, and 28,218 watched as Wilson faced 28 batters.
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Orioles Top Nats 5-3 in Arc Tilt
Washington June 12 Lou Kretlow earned his first decision for the Baltimore Orioles as they defeated Washington 7-3. He left after nine with a win credited to Kretlow who earlier replaced by Howie Fox. Stobbs took the loss.
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High Gun Wins Belmont Stakes After Torrid Stretch Drive
The King Ranch's High Gun upset in a neck victory over Fisherman in the 86th Belmont Stakes. Correlation, the 17-10 favorite with Eddie Arcaro aboard, finished out of the money as Limelight placed third and Palm Tree fourth amid a field of 12 three-year-olds. The race drew 36,482 fans in 80-degree heat, with a $125,100 purse and a fast track.
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Red Sox To Meet Pond Giants In Finch Field Tilt
The High Point Red Sox face the Winston-Salem Pond Giants at Finch Field this afternoon in a third season meeting. Aaron Simmons will start for the Red Sox with Wilburn Pinnix as catcher as Pond Giants seek a split after two tight losses.
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Pirates Top Cardinals 4-2 Behind Littlefield Six-Hit gem
Pirates pitcher Dick Littlefield limited the St. Louis Cardinals to six hits in a 4-2 victory. Albie Allie Ward and Bob Roberts contributed RBIs, with Eddie Thomas supplying a home run as Pittsburgh improved to 2-1 in Littlefield’s starts and moved to sixth place in the standings. Attendance was 11,365.
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City Calls for New Little League Players
The City Recreation Department urges more Little League baseballers ages 8 to 12. Jimmy Ellington says several new teams will form. interested boys should meet Tuesday at 10 am at Armstrong Park. City provides equipment except gloves. registration leads to practice and weekly games. Special soft baseballs will be used for younger beginners.
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Yankees blank White Sox as Ford fires two-hitter
New York pitcher Whitey Ford tossed a two hit shutout guiding the Yankees to a 2-0 victory over Chicago at the Bronx. Ford improved to 4-0 against the Sox this year, yielding five hits combined in the win, with Bert Campaneris and teammates collecting four infield singles to score two runs in the fourth inning.
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Indians Top Sox Take Over American League Lead
Larry Doby delivered a bases loaded single in the seventh as Cleveland beat Boston 4 3 to seize the AL lead by a half game after New York defeated Chicago. Don Messitt closed out the win, boosting Bob Feller to 3 1 and maintaining his Sox dominance with a 30 25 lifetime mark.
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Bulls Defeat Leafs in Durham Climb Toward Fourth
Durham Bulls blanked Danville 5 1 to extend their streak to five wins and move within two games of fourth place in the Carolina League. A four run fourth inning sealed the victory as relievers kept Danville scoreless.
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Patriots Triumph 9-7 as Pfeiffer Homers in First
In Winston-Salem the Greensboro Patriots jumped to a five run first inning capped by John Pfeiffer’s three run homer and held off late rallies to beat the Twins 9-7 in a Carolina League game. Watson earned the win with Bradshaw taking the loss as Pfeiffer and Lavery sparked offense.
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Bucs Tie Seventh Inning For Win Over Hi-Toms
In Graham, Burlington Graham Pirates beat High Point Thomasville 2 0 in the seventh on a triple steal plus runs as Gene Hassell and Jack Richardson spark the rally. Hassell slid home for the first run. Richardson scored on a passed ball.
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United States Lassies sweep Britain in Wightman Cup
The United States defeated England 6-0 to extend its Wightman Cup run to 18 straight victories. Maureen and Doris Hart led the sweep with singles wins, Louise Brough added another point, and a planned seventh doubles match was abandoned due to rain after a 3-0 U.S. lead.
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Standings and results from the Carolina League
The Carolina League standings show Fayetteville Me tied with Greensboro for first at .653 and 17 games back. Yesterday Bur-Gra beat HI-TOMS 3 1 and Reidsville defeated Fayetteville 4 2 while Greensboro won 9 7 over Winston-Salem.
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