Baseball Standings and Schedule From The Association League
The report lists current standings with Washington leading the American circuit and Chicago trailing. It also shows Friday matchups Boston at New York Chicago at Detroit and Cleveland at Kansas City, plus a Baltimore at Washington result and a Saturday slate including Milwaukee at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Chicago. In the National League, Chicago and Los Angeles trail leaders, with results noting Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 1 and San Francisco at St. Louis among games and matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit A
Kansas
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Kansas City
W. L. Pet. G.B. Cinema
Chicago A
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Franasco
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
$70 000 Laurel Maturity Race At Laurel Md
Laurel Md set for the $70 000 Laurel Maturity for four year olds at 2 miles 1 8 on Saturday with eight contenders led by Backbone top weighted at 119 pounds and jockey Larry Adams. Piano Jim Plion Talent Show Noureddin Grey Monarch and others in the field face upset possibilities as race day approaches. Track cashier theft and surgery news follow with August Bruder’s counterfeit ticket loss and Elmer Vasko to have shoulder surgery in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel. Md
Laurel
Boncrist Farm
Backbone
Charles McLennan
Larry Adams
Worden
Washington, D.C
Laurel Strip
Campbell
Vertex
Llora Murray
Xumer
Chesapeake
Ben Franklin
Hartford
Providence
Kent
Walter Jeffords
Piano Jim
Bernborough Blue Denim
Winer
Pete’s Folly
Bobby Ussery
Plion
Edward Potter Jr
Wilwyn
Harold Keene
Pete’s
Folly
Ada L. Rice
Peter Graf Fagnino
Noureddin
Grey Monarch
Helene S. Sadacea
Anna Cannali
Tony
Opening Day Aims to Draw Big Crowds Across Baseball
Baseball opens with seven games set Friday drawing an expected 200000 fans. Yankees seek a 6th title under Casey Stengel at Yankee Stadium while Red Sox cope without Fred Williams. Turley battles Brewer as Detroit hosts Chicago, and Cleveland faces Kansas City with Gary Bell starting. Orioles resume Saturday after Washington opener. Cubs host Dodgers at Wrigley. Two night games include St Louis vs San Francisco and Philadelphia visit Cincinnati.:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Casey Stengel
Yankee Stadium
Boston Red Sox
Fred Williams
Yankees
Yanks
Bob Turley
Tom Brewer
Detroit
Chicago
Billy Pierce
Tigers
Jim Bunning
Kansas City
Cleveland Indians
Gary Bell
Bob Grim
Yankee
Orioles
Washington
Senators
Baltimore Orioles
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Bob Friend
Pirates
Braves
Warren Spahn
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
Bob Anderson
Cubs
Dodgers
Don Drysdale
Phillies
Cmemypau
Roberts
Joe Naxhall
Cincinnati
Pappas Catches First Pitch Made By Nixon
President Nixon throws the ceremonial opening pitch in Washington with Milt Pappas catching for the Baltimore Orioles. Nixon’s first toss goes high but is caught by Pappas. Russ Kemmerer later fielded the return pitch as opening day excitement surrounds the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappas
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Vice
Eisenhower
Augusta
Milt Pappas
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
Russ Kemmerer
Ball Park
Paficia
Julie
David Hisen
Navy In No Rush To Select Football Coach
Naval Academy officials say they are not rushing to replace Eddie Erdelatz who resigned after nine years. Captain Slade Cutter notes a difficult problem this time of year and that any assistant coach could handle the job. It will likely take at least two weeks for the Executive Committee to be free to interview applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Eddie Erdelatz
Slade Cutter
Cutter
Fight Results From Associated Press Oakland Card
Johnny Gonzales of Oakland outpointed Irish rival Bobby Scanlon of San Francisco in ten rounds. In another bout Gil Cadilli of San Francisco and Ernesto Figueroa of Mexico City fought to a ten round draw in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Johnny Gonsalves
Bobby Scanlon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Gil Cadilli
Ernesto Figueroa
Mexico City
Drew
Boston Wins NBA Playoff Final With 118 113 Victory
Boston defeats Minneapolis 118 to 113 to clinch the best of seven series and claim the championship title. The win caps a dramatic final with key performances guiding the Celtics to the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBA
Associated Press
Boston
Minneapolis
Birds' Triple Play Highlights Opener Opponent Thrill
New York AP reports Baltimore's unprecedented triple play against Washington in the AL opener. The feat tops long-remembered openings, with prior feats cited from Feller, Johnson, and historic 19-run ninth innings. Roy Sievers walked, Bob Allison bunted, Bob Boyd snagged liner, Chico Carrasquel doubled Sievers, ending the threat. Metz Leads Lake Charles Lake Charles LA Dick Metz shoots 67 for first round lead at $5,000 Lake Charles Invitational on a soggy course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Bob Feller
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Philadelphia
Ed Rommel
Orioles
Roy Sievers
Bob Allison
Bob Boyd
Ed FitzGerald
Chico Carrasquel
Sievers
Bord
Allison
Metz
Lake Charles Lake Charles
Lola
Dick Metz
Waterford Park Approved for Fall Racing Dates
The State Racing Commission approved Waterford Park's fall meeting from October 14 to November 4 near Chester West Virginia. A six week summer date plan was denied because 72 days was too long and would collide with Wheeling Downs. Waterford may seek alternative dates or court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaindale
Swilll
Mll
Charleston
W. Va
API
State Racing Commission
Waterford Park
Commissop
Wheeling Downs
Waterford
Chester
Panhandle
Wheeling
Connie Johnson Sent To Vancouver For Orioles Minor League Return
Baltimore AP Connie Johnson once led the Orioles pitching staff is sent to the Vancouver in the Pacific Coast League to clear roster space for Bob Hale. Johnson, 36, had a 14-11 year in 1957 and 6-9 last season. Hale hit a 400 foot homer in spring training. Jerry Walker tabbed to start against the Senators' Russ Kemmerer tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Connie Johnson
Orioles
Wess
Washington Senators
Afanager
Paul Richards
Johnson
Vancouver
Bob Hale
Hale
Griffith Stadium
Jack Harshman
Albie Pearson
Senators
Richards
Jerry ‘Walker
Russ Kemmerer
Major League Stars Lead Opening Day Win Over Pirates
Frank Robinson driven in three runs and collected three hits including a two run homer as Major League Stars beat the Pirates. Pete Ramos hurled eight shutout innings allowing five hits with six strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hirling
Frank Robinson
Heds
Pirates
Pete Ramos
Senators
Orioles
Montreal tops Maple Leafs in playoff opener 5 3
Montreal defeats Toronto 5 to 3 to take a 1 0 lead in the best of seven series. Toronto plays at Montreal in game two. Kenneth P Davis long time U S Forest Service official from Montana noted as authority on forest fire control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NHL
Montreal
Toronto
Kenneth P. Davis
University of Michigan
Smookechaser
U.S. Forest Service
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associa
Laurel, Md
Bruder
Elmer
Moose) Vasko
Chicago Black Hawks
St. Claire Hospital
Vasko
Frederick A. C
Baker Park
Guy (Rabbitt) Ramsburg
Irving
Andy) Rhoderick
Ramsburg
Mer. Ramsburg
Geneva
U. N
Radio Ang TV
QUEEN
Fetchick
London
Greensboro
N.C
Mike Fetchick
Yonkers
N.Y
Pakistan
Ajham Palace
Phil
Greater
Tn Oklahoman
Navy
King Ee
Emg
Mercury
Mercury Foxr
Eleetne
North Market St. Phos Ga
Birds
Blue Ridge
Tellis AS
Atlantic
Blue Ridge Oil Company
Aero Oil CO
P. O. Box
Frederick, Md
Western Maryland
Gettysburg
Oy Spaniding
DeSoto
Plrmouth
Frederick
Aid
Poplar Springs
Louisville
Wilson
Bartgis & Zimmerman
E. Patrick St
Burall
E. Pat
MOYER
Edsel — Lincoln
East Patrick St
West South Street
Dey
CAR Discount Enterprise
Mercy Counter
Whitewall
Ares
Fecana Diack
Steele
Wu Lehis
Holiday
Bel Air
Reo
Tom Pickett
Frederick South
Jefferson ST. Extd
Bob's
Gulf Service
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!