Hodges on Hodges Home Run Record Tie for Jimmie Hall
North Carolina born Jimmie Hall of the Minnesota Twins tied a major league rookie season home run record with his 30th and 31st blasts. The Belmont product, once with Kinston in 1957, joins Ted Williams’ 24 year old mark as a first year power threat. Hall also contends for Rookie of the Year as Gary Peters of the Chicago White Sox notches his 18th win.
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Phillies Prospects From Hi-Toms Paint the 1957 58 Picture
Philadelphia Phillies sent many Hi-Toms players to Finch Field as hopefuls. A few rose to major league level like Dallas Green Art Mahaffey and Chris Short while many others were traded to build Bob Carpenter's roster. The Phillies sit fifth in the National League, a first division position for those times.
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Former High Pointer Wins State Pro Lady Title Playoff
A former High Pointer teamed with Williamsburg Virginia pro Bill Shelton to win the State Pro Lady tournament in Richmond. Mrs Charlie Watkins formerly Miss Lathelis and Pete Clifton of High Point tied for the lead in regulation, then defeated rivals in a special playoff. Watkins a 25 handicap golfer, counting the 95 she shot in playoff day, helped secure the championship.
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Money Versus Stamps At Latonia Ladies Day Racing
At Latonia Race Course in Florence Kentucky trading stamps are offered on losing $2 win, place and show bets on Fridays designated as Ladies Day. Fifteen women praised the scheme saying stamps boost their mood and gifts, while a man noted his wife now buys most tickets. Track official says double stamps available for those who pay to enter.
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National League Pitcher Hits Plateau In Second Career
National League leader Louis Cardinals close to Dodgers after Curt Simmons fires a five-hit shutout of the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Monday. St Louis rides 13th straight win to narrow gap to three games atop the NL standings while Los Angeles rests with a 10-10 mark and games remaining.
Next Year May Be Here For Milt Baye Indians Hope Improve
Williamsburg AP reports William and Mary football enters spring drills with Drewer guiding Drewer says he has learned to scramble and expects a potent backfield featuring Henning Soleau Swan and Weaver. The Tribe aim to complement a strong defense as they set a schedule including Citadel West Virginia Virginia Tech VMI and Richmond with hopes for a winning season after two tough years.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Monday in National and American Leagues
National League standings show Los Angeles at 86 57 and Milwaukee at 90 65 with San Francisco 78 66 and Philadelphia 75 69. Cincinnati 75 72 and Chicago 71 71. Pittsburgh 69 74 and Houston 63 91. New York 47 87 trailing. Monday results: New York 6 Philadelphia 1, Milwaukee 9 Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 6 Chicago 0. Today’s games include San Francisco at New York and Houston at Philadelphia. Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Cincinnati. Chicago at St. Louis. American League leaders New York 95 5, Chicago 82 64, Minnesota 81 64, Baltimore 77 69, Detroit 71 73, Boston 70 76, Cleveland 70 74, Kansas City 65 78, Los Angeles 64 82, Washington 52 94. Monday results: Kansas City 7 New York 6, Minnesota 7 Cleveland 4, Boston 5 Los Angeles 2, Chicago 9 Baltimore 4. Next games include Boston at Los Angeles and New York at Kansas City.
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Hall's Smoking Bat Rivals Gary's Arm In AL Race
Hall hits his 20th and 31st home runs as the Twins defeat Cleveland 7-4 tying the rookie homer record. Peters earns win for his 18th, with 18th and 19th hits. Yankees blow six run lead in 7-6 loss to Kansas City. Tigers sweep Senators. Red Sox beat Angels. NL: Cardinals beat Cubs as Dodgers idle. Mets top Phillies. Hall drives in two runs, while standings stay tight in both leagues.
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Peters Shatters Rookie Pace With 20 Victory Target
Wally Berger and Frank Robinson shine as Peters posts three home runs and a triple among 19 hits with 12 RBIs while rising to a .250 average. He owns a 1.95 ERA, leads the AL with 179 strikeouts, and aims for his 20th win, a milestone last reached by Bob Grim in 1954.
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Durham Climbs Even In Carolina League Playoff Race
The Durham Bulls tied the Western Division series at 1-1 with a 4-3 win in 10 innings over the Greensboro club as Tommy Murray delivered a bases loaded single in the 10th scoring Walt Williams for the deciding run. Wilson stayed within one game of the Eastern title after Larry Bohannon pitched a four hitter in a 2-0 victory over the Kinston club.
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Navy Cage Team Will Play Both Devils Deacons
Annapolis Md AP Navy will play a 22 game basketball schedule this year including a Christmas swing through the South against Wake Forest Georgia and Georgia Tech George Washington and Wake Forest meet for first time in 10 years Jim Bouton of the Yankees in Wake Forest game for his 20th against the wil he in Greensboro NC Dec Athletics and he had things welling Navy also will play at Duke under control going into thelrep ¢ seventh After he gave up a hit and a walk Steve Hamilton relieved His contribution was three walks and a two run single That made it 63 and brought on Hal Reniff Reniff walked another run home a fifth scored on a double play and Charley Lau singled home the tying run In the eighth Bobby DelGreco singled went to third when Reniff threw wild on a pickoff attempt and scored on Jerry Lumpe's bunt Detroit got its only rim in the opener off Claude Osteen on a Washington error Jon Bunning went eight scoreless innings and Terry Fox saved the shutout when Bunning left in the ninth inning with a pulled leg muscle Fox also put down a Senator tally in the second gate Senators rookie Bob Baird didn't survive the first inning The Red Sox came for behind with four in the ninth to give Harry Wilson his 10th victory Lu Clinton tripled the tying ron home and scored on a pinch single by Dick Williams
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Harris Opens Defense Of His Am Title
Harris Jr. a 21 year old graduate student at Oklahoma State University, opened defense of his U.S. Amateur Golf title by defeating Bill Cowardin of Newport News, Va., two under par after 12 holes at Wakanda Club. Upsets knocked out Ed Updegraff, Bill Hyndman, and Charlie Smith.
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ACC Football Roundup Signals Start Of Player Shifts
ACC coaches begin lineup reshuffles as practice continues for opening games. Wake Forest moves Wally Bridwell to QB and Jim Mayo to left tackle amid Kerr Sweetan’s injury. Clemson shuffles QBs and backs after scrimmage, Duke works on passing, North Carolina State and South Carolina prep with drills and goal line focus.
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