Hodges Nets National League Grand Slam Record
Gil Hodges hit his 13th grand slam to break the NL record, lifting the Dodgers 12-3 over the Cubs. He called it one thrill among others, saying his 12th slam tied the mark and saved a ninth inning win two weeks earlier.
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Knothole Year Ends as Armco Clinches Class C Title
Armco clinched the Class C second round crown with an 15-0 victory over Roberson’s on Ed Timmers two hitter. Junior Optimist with an 8-1 record leads Class A as makeup games loom to decide the round title. Other finals hinge on tonight’s Coca-Cola vs VFW No. 3809 clash and Class D playoffs between Aeronca and FOP.
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Kk and R To Play Doubleheader At Gardner Diamond
Two top softball clubs Heating Service of Dayton and E. R. Motors of Middletown clash in a Saturday doubleheader at Gardner Diamond. Heating Service stands 39 and 2 with losses only in 14 extra inning games to Dayton National Cash Register. E R Motors posts 40 and 3 with Ernie Reed set to pitch for Dayton and Whitey Huff and Larry Kibler for E R Motors. First game scheduled for 7 p m.
King defeats Albright in ten round decision
In Reno Nevada Howard King 188 pounds outpointed Bob Albright 218 pounds of Los Angeles over ten rounds in a bout reported by the Associated Press. King used superior technique and pace to secure the win.
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Ex Champs Time Open at City Golf Tourney
Ninety seven golfers compete in the ninth City Golf Tournament at Wildwood Golf Club with four former champions in the field. Notables include Jimmy Ritter aiming for a third straight title and 1951 champion Bob McCabe in early groups. The event shifts to a 72 hole format with top medalists advancing to August rounds.
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Fred Rusener
Tom Greene
Dave Woodward
Pagne
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Dream Bar Falls to Middletown Merchants in Softball Upset
In a surprising Federal League result, the Middletown Merchants defeated first round champion Dream Bar 3-0 as Dream Bar’s hitting cooled off. Bill Graft and his teammates held the Dream Bar lineup to three hits while Red Hughes and Marvin Shaw contributed key runs for the Merchants.
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Red Hughes
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Frank Simpson
Wad Fannin
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Kunz Prevails in Ohio Valley junior finals at Cincinnati
Middletown player Art Kunz defeated Roger Wolf of Cincinnati in the Ohio Valley Tennis Tournament junior boys final at Hyde Park. Kunz had earlier beaten top seed Harry Pape 6 3 6 2 in the semi finals, while Wolf beat Hal Busch 2 4 6 3 6 3. Also, Jim Spindler won the boys Under 18 Middletown novice title at Verity Courts by defeating Mike McLaughlin 6 2 6 4.
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Rawlins Homer Delivers Win for West Processing in Narrow Victory
West Processing rallied with an 11-10 win over Hot Strip after a five-run seventh inning. Rawlins hit a game-winning homer with one on, while Pieratt homered for Hot Strip.
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Don Pelbey
International League scores roundup and unfinished game noted
Toronto beat Richmond 7 to 3, Montreal won 3 to 0 against Columbus, Rochester defeated Havana 13 to 3, Buffalo edged Miami 7 to 6. A suspended game shows Miami 8, Buffalo 6 with completion mentioned.
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Pairings Set for 1957 Industrial Slo-Pitch and Fast-Pitch Tournaments
Middletown Industrial Recreation Council has drawn pairings for the 1957 slo-pitch and fast-pitch single elimination softball tournaments starting next week. Fast-pitch opener features Shuttle Bros. versus Gardner Board and Carton at Two. slo-pitch slate runs Monday through Thursday with six games, leading to Aug 13 semi finals and Aug 20 finals. Armco meets the Gardners’ winner in fast-pitch, Aeronca and Sorg Paper contest in the lower bracket, and Royals clash with the slo-pitch champion winner for the title. all games start 6 p.m. for six-pitch and 8 p.m. for fast-pitch.
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Coolidge Corp
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Three Church Teams Seek Unbeaten Second Round Start
Three church squads hold 2-0 marks as they host second division foes at Barnitz Field. Evangelical United Brethren Middletown Nazarene and Oakland Presbyterian collide with Calvary Methodist Church of God and First Presbyterian while Holy Trinity meets First Presbyterian in the nightcap as the league resumes at 6 10 p m.
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Sports Bowl All-Star League to Plan 1957 58 Season
The Sports Bowl will host a planning meeting Monday at 7 30 pm at the Sports Bowl. League President J Chuck Kent announces the gathering to set the 1957 58 season schedule and details.
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American Association Scores Tally From Doubleheader Pair
Louisville defeats Omaha 5 to 2 while Denver tops Charleston 17 to 2 and Wichita ties Minneapolis 2 all halted after 8 innings due to rain. Baseball action centers on these regional results with notable blowouts and a weather interruption.
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Qualifying Days Set for Wildwood Fall Club Meet
Wildwood Golf Club will finish qualifying rounds by August 10 11 for its annual club tournament chaired by Charlie Denny. The match play starts August 17 with three handicap flights and no handicap after flights are set. City tournament rounds may count if registered with pro Matty Coghlan.
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Forest Hills golfers to play in Pony Tourney
Sixty four golfers will tee off at Forest Hills Golf Course tomorrow in a Pony Tournament a best ball handicap event for four man teams Sixteen teams of four enter a one day affair Pairings set for 7 40 am 8 00 am 8 20 am 8 50 am 9 15 am 9 30 am 9 45 am 12 noon 12 15 pm 12 30 pm 12 45 pm and 1 pm with teams listed for each match.
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