Hitter Leads Detroit by Angels Hoax Exposed
Hank Aguirre, longtime Detroit pitcher, revealed as the self-styled worst hitter in major league history. For a decade he posed as a feared slugger, fooling teams including the Minnesota Twins with a fake .077 lifetime rating. Recent games exposed the ruse after Aguirre drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single and later doubled against Kansas City.
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Aguirre shines as Twins top Indians and others in MLB action
Aguirre delivered a key single for the victorious Twins as they edged Cleveland 6-4 while Washington beat Chicago 3-1 in a doubleheader split. Baltimore toppled Boston 64 and New York routed Kansas City 3 in other games. Cincinnati beat St Louis 6-2, Milwaukee upset Chicago 6-2, and San Francisco defeated Pittsburgh 6-1 as the lone NL games.
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Legion Contending After 17 to 1 Win
Legion wins 17 to 1 in a high scoring game. Key players include Spriggs with multiple hits and RBIs, Forde and Tinnell contributing strong runs, while Spriggs, Hoe, Ausmus, and Pursiful stand out on offense and defense.
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Publication pricing and rights note for Middlesboro Daily News
The Middlesboro Daily News announces subscription rates and geographic availability with annual prices for local, regional, and outside areas. It confirms United Press International wire use and reproduction rights for local news and UPI content.
Pit's Sports Slants: Local Little League idle stretch
The column notes a lull in Lille League play with no games next week as teams take a rest before a late season push. It mentions undefeated minor league teams, recent 18-2 and 93- wins, and local events at Woe End Park and Vermant's charge. Gary Player's US exhibition support funds junior golf, while Middlesboro schools lose Tommy Ward as he stays in Harlan, prompting a new coaching search.
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Twin Bill Set Tonight In Babe Ruth League
The Babe Ruth League presents a doubleheader tonight at Bradner Stadium with Daily News facing Petairy and Parma Pipe meeting Perry and Pope. First game starts at 5. Perry and Pope earned a second place tie by beating Daily News 15 to 5 as the game ended after six frames on the ten run rule. Gibbons led Daily News with three hits while J Rogers went 2 for 2 for the winners and Yeary hit a three RBI homer for Perry and Pope.
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Willie Mays Nears 475th Home Run in Giants Win
Willie Mays homered for the 22nd time this season and the 475th of his career in the Giants 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The shot moved him toward Babe Ruth's 714 as he chases the all time NL mark and widened his lead over Mantle Mathews and Banks in the 1965 season race.
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