Yanks Threatening To Kill A. L. Race
The American League ponders a split season as the New York Yankees sprint ahead with a 19-5 mark after six straight wins and 10 of 11. Maglie Turley and Maas win key games while Cleveland and Chicago vie for position. in the NL Giants take first with two wins in Chicago as Philadelphia dominates Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
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Maglie
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Sal Maglie
Bob Turley
Duke Maas
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Baltimore
Cleveland
Chicago
Giants Take NL Lead With Back to Back Complete Games
Johnny Antonelli and Stu Miller pitched the Giants to the top of the National League with back to back complete games in Chicago. Antonelli held the Cubs to five hits in a 7-3 opener and Miller tossed a three hitter in a 4-0 victory. Cincinnati’s win kept New York a game ahead, while Philadelphia swept the Pirates 6-4 and 6-2 behind Sanford and Semproch. Dodgers split with St. Louis as Erskine shut out the Cards in one game, Boyer homered for the Cardinals in the first game, and Hart and Roseboro led the Dodgers in the other. Lew Burdette was chased by the Redlegs after Purkey’s 13-hitter. Manfred Frank Robinson was involved in a hit-by-pitch controversy with Milwaukee. Further homers came from Adcock, Logan, Mathews, Hodges, Neal, and Anderson.
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Boyer Ends Slump With Grand Slam For Cardinals
St Louis third baseman Ken Boyer snapped his five for eight day against the Dodgers, delivering a grand slam and four singles to lift the Cardinals 6 5 in the opener. He raised his season average from .165 by 42 points to .207, after benched and extra practice helped restore his stroke.
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ST. Louis
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Redbird
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported by AP
Archi e Moore won on points over Howard King in San Diego. Jim Hegerle defeated Ralph Jones in Albuquerque. Pete Kawala outpointed Hank Reeves in Hollywood. Ulli Ritter outpointed Joey Maxim in Manheim. Johann Van Rensburg outpointed George Barnes in Salisbury Rhodesia. Boston College becomes Syracuse University’s new football rival for 1958. Rochester previously beat Syracuse 36 0 in 1899.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Jim Hegerle
St. Paul
UNC Tigs Battle At Gastonia
UNC and Clemson meet in Gastonia at 8 p.m. with Harold Stowe pitching for UNC in the opener. Wayne Young may start for UNC in the other game as the Tar Heels and Tigers push toward the ACC tournament with Duke, Wake Forest, and other teams vying for division spots.
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Legion Players Slate Meeting in Thomasville
A meeting of all boys in the Thomasville area interested in playing Legion baseball is slated tonight at 7 30 at the Thomasville Civic Center. Coach Clint Ingram will meet with American Legion at that time to discuss plans for the coming season.
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Boston star drives 4 runs in 8-4 win over Baltimore
Yesterday's Stars added a fourth shutout in six straight victories as Boston defeated Baltimore 8-4. He collected five hits, completed the complete game, and drove in four runs while scoring three himself.
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Boston
Baltimore
Elon Beats Catawba In Close Baseball Contest
Elon defeated Catawba 4 to 3 in a tight college baseball game. The win showcased late offense and solid pitching from Elon as Catawba pushed for the equalizer but fell short.
Hi-Toms Face Red Birds In Couple Here Tonight
Winston-Salem Red Birds visit Finch Field for a twin bill with the Hi-Toms. Jack Taylor, a right hander with a 4-1 record, will start the nightcap for the Hi-Toms in his third appearance against the Red Birds in three series. Gerry Gudie, 5 va
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Winston-Salem
Tomorrow’s Games Note Key Matchups Across Circuits
Derham faces Danville at Greensboro Winston-Salem hosts HI-TOMS ninth round. Raleigh visits Wilton while Bertington meets Greensboro. Additional pairing: Derham at Danville again, Raleigh at Wilson, schedule marked for tomorrow’s games at HI-TOMS.
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Burlington
Hi- Toms
Hi-Toms Return for Three-Game Set with Birds
The Hi-Toms sit two games back of the first place Danville Leafs and 11-11 overall, as they open a three-game series tonight against the Birds after a rainout and an off day. Lefty E ran fires a seven inning start while Chris Short (4-2) is slated for tomorrow's game.
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Results and standings from Major League Baseball
Summary of yesterday results across the National League with scores for San Francisco Chicago St Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh plus current standings and today’s schedule featuring Milwaukee at Cincinnati with Spahn facing Klippstein at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Turley Tosses Fourth Shutout In Six Starts For Yankees
Bob Turley improved to 4-0 in six starts with a 3-0 win over the Washington Senators before Vice President Nixon and 27 000 fans. He scattered five hits, issued one walk, and struck out 38 as New York extended its pennant lead. Turley’s no windup grip and pitching coach Jim Turner are cited as factors in his dramatic form.
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Yankee
Durham Bulls Fall as Raleigh Rallies in League Play
Durham loses 8-1 to Raleigh in the Carolina League. Bulls outhit 6-5 but strand 10 runners. Raleigh scored three in the fourth and four in the fifth to seize the win. Winston-Salem tops Danville as Ingram shines in relief. Greensboro and Wilson split a doubleheader.
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Winston- Salem
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Maxwell Wins At Memphis Invitational Golf Championship
Texan Billy Maxwell won the 72-hole Memphis Invitational at Colonial Country Club with a 267 total, earning $2,800 and a $1,000 redemption in Las Vegas. Cary Middlecoff finished second at 268, while Mason Rudolph, an amateur from Fort Chaffee, Ark., faded after leading in the final round.
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