Fatso Torre Finds Catcher Role, Stuns Braves Fans
The 16 year old Joe Torre, once mocked for his weight, silenced critics by becoming a top Braves catcher. After brother Frank urged a diet and switch to catching, Torre rose from Eau Claire and Louisville stints to join Milwaukee and post a .317 career batting average. He earned 203 All Star votes, ranking third behind Mays and Williams.
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Yanks blank Patsies as Ecclesian Club tops Merchants race
In Lawrence County Slo-Pitch action Ecclesian Club upset the leaders 8 6 to seize first place while King Humbert beat East Side Rams 17 10 and Gaylord Inn defeated Reliable Luggage 4 2. DeCarbo's won 8 4 over Post 528, St Vitus fell to Moose 7 4, and Eagles outlasted St Lucy 2 1. Larry Kiefer homered for St Lucy and Wayne Pitzer stole home for the Merchants.
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Gasperoni Real Estate Triumphs Over Haas Heating 7-3
Gasperoni Real Estate defeated Haas Heating 7 to 3 in the 2nd Ward Little League game last night. Charlie Morehouse led Gasperoni with a single, double and triple for their first win of the season, with two hits also credited to Eroe and Morehouse.
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McGaha Hurries Kansas City Into Win Streak
Mel McGaha, new Kansas City Athletics manager, drives sprint to the mound for relievers and insists on using the best nine players. Since taking over after June 11, his club has gone 8-4, with prior club showing a rough 17-35. He avoided long predictions, emphasizing performance.
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Yankees Push Series Talk Amid Early Clinch
New York Yankees sweep Chicago White Sox for a 10th straight win and stay in front of idle Baltimore in the AL race as Yogi Berra voices confidence. NL results: Giants beat Reds 6-2 and Dodgers top Milwaukee 10-9 with McCovey's grand slam. Local 133 tops St Lucy 5-1 in slo-pitch. Crescent Cafe defeats Columbus Club 12-1 in Mill Creek play.
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