FFA Dominates St John’s In Minor League Softball Riot
FFA crushed St. John’s 20 to 2 as Larry Rackow and Ken Wyss led a 14-run third inning. Pet Milk topped YMCA 6 to 2 behind a three-hit game from Ken Rutsch and four-run fourth, with Don Nenneman driving YMCA’s lone run.
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Gavilan Faces Bahama in Possible Final Middleweight Bout
In Miami Beach Kid Gavilan, 32, a former welterweight champion, fights Yama Bahama, 25, in a 10 round middleweight encounter that may be Gavilan’s last in this division. Bahama brings a 48 8 1 record and a three bout win streak as ABC televises the match at 10 p.m. EDT, highlighting Gavilan’s bid to return to welterweight.
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Flatfish with Both Eyes on One Side Of Head
Some flatfish such as hali but, flounder, and sole have both eyes on the same side of the head. This adaptation aids camouflage and hunting as they live on the seafloor.
Gemplers Rout Commercial 22-0 in league game
Gemplers maintained the league lead with a 22 to 0 victory over Commercial Bank. Dwyer earned the win with two home runs and four runs scored, Moon and Isely hit triples, while Robertson allowed 12 hits. Next action features Gemplers vs Simmons and Helland Hein vs Brodhead.
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Telecasts questioned as antitrust waivers urged in sports bill
Washington officials back a bill granting flat antitrust exemptions for major leagues plus broader relief for pro baseball football basketball and hockey. Celler’s substitute worries owners could run rampant mercy on minors and trigger endless lawsuits while critics argue self regulation may not prevent gate losses.
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Virgil Debuts in Detroit With Five Hits and Win
In Briggs Stadium Detroit 29 794 fans witnessed Ozzie Virgil become the first Negro baseball player in a Tigers uniform. He collected five hits in as many at bats, made solid plays, and helped Detroit defeat Washington 9 to 2.
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Monroe Hosts Shullsburg Tonight in Non-Conference Clash
Ron Drennan from Moline will start for the Brewers in a non-conference game against Shullsburg here. Cub Speth will pitch for Shullsburg, noted as one of the area's top hurlers. The Shullsburg contest is a tight rivalry in the Central Wisconsin Baseball League where Monroe stands 4 0.
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Yankees blank Indians as Ford nets seventh straight win
Whitey Ford rookie? No Whitey Ford of the Yankees tossed a three hit shutout walking two and striking out 10 in a 40 victory over the Indians, earning his seventh consecutive win and snapping a four game skid for New York. Ozzie Virgil of Detroit went 5 for 5 with a double and four singles in a 9 2 victory over Washington, driving in two runs during a seven run third inning.
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American Race Falters as Tigers and White Sox Rally
New York leads the AL after a 1 game edge despite a 8 of 14 slide. Whitey Ford extended his win streak to seven with a three hitter over Cleveland. Detroit beat Washington 9-2 lifting to fourth. Chicago topped Boston 4-0 for a fourth straight shutout. Ozzie Virgil went 5-for-5 for Detroit. Kaline homered twice in a seven-run third.
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Billy O'Dell Shuts Out Opponents as Giants Win
Billy O'Dell pitched a two-hit shutout through six innings and limited the opponent to five hits while the team scored a two-run fifth against reliever Ray Herbert. The winner improved to 7-7 with strong early relief.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Update
The American League shows New York in first with .655, Kansas City and Cleveland close behind. Wednesday results include Chicago 4 Boston 0 and New York 4 Cleveland 0. In the National League Milwaukee leads at .593 with several tight pursuers. Wednesday scores Philadelphia 9 Los Angeles 6 and St Louis 10 Cincinnati 4.
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Monroe County Hero Linked to Garcia Message Origin
Monroe County West Virginia honors Andrew S Rowan the Spanish American War hero who carried the message later immortalized in Elbert Hubbard s A Message to Garcia.
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Burdette Shines as Braves Top Cubs for NL Lead
Lew Burdette pitched a nine hit complete game to lift the Milwaukee Braves 6 3 over the Chicago Cubs and widen the National League lead to 2 1/2 games. Frank Torre Johnny Logan and Harry Hanebrink drove in two runs apiece as the Braves surged in a three run fifth.
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Softball Heads Seek More Base Umpires
The softball commission seeks more base umpires for minor league games. Ronald D. Johnson city recreation director said the new umpires will work on bases only. Interested persons should notify Johnson or Del Brandenburg, softball director.
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