Cubs Edge Dodgers on Homers in 10-8 Victory
Frank Thomas hit a three run homer and Ernie Banks and Bob Will added solo shots as the Cubs upset the Dodgers 10-8. Don Cardwell earned the win with help from Don Elston and Mark Freeman as Chicago racked 16 hits.
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Cardwell
Don Elston
Mark Freeman
Don Drysdale
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Dodgers
Don Demeter
Charley Neal
State meet brackets set as Chicago area vies for title
In Peoria the Chicago region looks to hold the state high school baseball crown with Litchfield facing Waukegan in a semifinal while Lane Tech meets York of Elmhurst after Lane Tech blanked Charleston 9 0 and York defeated Fellshans 3 1. Ray of Elmhurst homered for York.
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Ken Church
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Ron Scharf
East Moline
Pete Hittmeier
Don Brackenhoff
Bridgeport
John Bentivegna
Bill Moffett
Baseball standings and results recap from early MLB action
Summary of American League scores with teams including Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Washington New York Detroit Chicago and Boston. Notable results show Detroit 5 Cleveland 7 and Kansas City 6 Baltimore 3 with additional schedule notes and cross matchups.
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Yankees and A's Swap: 12 Veterans Each on Roster
The New York Yankees list 12 players who previously belonged to the Kansas City Athletics, while the Athletics roster 12 former Yankees, underscoring a substantial exchange of personnel between the clubs.
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Sugar Pender Midleweight Title Bout Set For June 10
Sugar Ray Robinson and Paul Pender are scheduled for a national TV bout in the Boston Garden on June 10 for a version of the world middleweight title. The Massachusetts Boxing Commission approved the fight despite New York suspending Robinson. The NY commission has not stated if the rematch winner will be recognized as champion.
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Maxwell Homers Spark Tigers Over White Sox 4-3
Charley Maxwell slugged two homers to lead Detroit past Chicago 4-3 as the White Sox pitchers were stymied by his power. Detroit moved within games of Baltimore for first in the pennant race while Chicago fell further in the standings.
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al Smith
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Orioles Barber Thinks Major Leagues Easier Than Class D
Steve Barber 21, a lefty who jumped from Class D Pensacola to the Orioles, says major league hitters outthink pitchers and that his control, developed with fast balls and sliders, has carried him to four wins in five starts. He notes he has not used a curveball yet and may add it once ready, with Orioles manager Richards backing gradual development.
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County Line Softball Schedule Set
The opening round schedule for the County Line Softball league features six teams with Lisbon hosting Nettle Creek on June 7 at the Lisbon field. The schedule runs Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays with matchups including Newark Yorkville Mufflers Wilson Lisbon and Nettle Creek through July 8.
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Plattville
Newark
Muffler’s
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Mufflers
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Baseball leaders listed by league and category. Runnels and Mantle top batting marks in the American, Clemente and Banks lead in the National League. Notable runs batted in include Hansen and Maris, while features include Mays Pinson and Fox in various categories.
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Milwaukee
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Skinner
Mays
San Francisco
Banks
Chicago
Pinson
Cincinnati
Groat
Robinson
Kirkland
Boyer
St. Louis
Law
Sanford
Senator Manager Prefers Colavito Pitching in Cleveland
Washington Senators manager Cookie Lavagetto says he would rather pitch to Rocky Colavito in Cleveland than in Detroit. The note follows Cleveland trading Colavito to the Detroit Tigers for Herald Classified results.
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Washington Senators
Rocky Colavito
Cleveland
Detroit
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Tigers
Softball Lisbon at Marseilles Friday Night
Sports schedule lists a softball game between Lisbon and Marseilles at Lisbon on Friday night. Also football golf and baseball events noted with Morris Country Club and Morris ACs facing South Wilmington Here to round out the weekend.
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Marseilles
Morris Country Club
Morris Ac’s
South
Wilmington
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