White Sox Take Lead With Doubleheader Win
The White Sox opened a one game lead over New York and Cleveland in the AL by sweeping Washington in a doubleheader while the front runners split. Boston kept pace by winning both ends of a twin bill. Brooklyn moved 134 games ahead in the NL with an 11-2 rout of St. Louis. Newcombe improved to 18-1 with a five hitter as the Giants beat Milwaukee 7-3 after selling Sal Maglie. Cubs took two from Philadelphia 7-1 and 6-5. Cincinnati swept Pittsburgh 7-4 and 6-5. Harshman allowed two hits in the opener and none in 8 1/3 innings of the second game as Chicago won 3-1 and 6-5. The Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 behind Larsen, Bauer, Mantle and Berra homering in the first game.
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In Ninth Wins For Union Bridge Nine Run In Ninth
A volatile baseball roundup spans nine inning dramatics with Union Bridge edging Pittsburgh 9 0 in game one and Cincinnati 6 15 3 in game two. Other notes include Brooklyn and St Louis scores, New York and Milwaukee results, and a Maryland Little League semifinal bracket.
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Harmony Now In 2d Place
Harmony moved into second in the Heart of Maryland League with a 7-1 win on Bolivar’s home field as Pip Faulders hit a triple and George Kuhn homered. Gene Lewis held Bolivar to two hits while DeMolay beat Woodbine 10-4 behind Dick Smith’s two hits and a three-hit day from Smith himself.
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League Leaders Ehlane aea an AasuLiMlU cross
Baseball stats leaders listed for the National and American Leagues with top batting totals runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and steals. Notable names include Campanella Kluszewski Snider Kaline Mantle and Byrne among others. Week results show several local games with scores and a forfeit.
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Donovan Sidelined Four Weeks By Appendectomy
Chicago White Sox ace Dick Donovan will miss at least four weeks after an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital. The 27 year old, who had 13 4 record this season, exits to heal from an acute appendix, delaying a planned start against Washington. Doctor Claridge said he will stay hospitalized at least 10 days.
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Giants Sell Sal Maglie To Indians
The New York Giants sold Sal Maglie to the Cleveland Indians for about 25000 dollars. The 38 year old right hander planned to join the Indians for a night game with the New York Yankees in New York. Indians manager Al Lopez said they were glad to have him and that Lemon was the only pitcher still out. Maglie helped the Giants win two pennants in 1951 and 1954 with a career total of 95 wins and 42 losses.
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Baseball scores and standings across the league Today
The standings show New York and Chicago near the top with mixed results. Yesterday New York beat Kansas City 3-1, Boston defeated Detroit 8-3, and Baltimore shut out Cleveland 4-0. Tomorrow Cleveland visits New York and Chicago travels to Boston as teams prepare for evening games.
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Ballenger Keeps Unbeaten Mark In County Softball Action
Ballenger extended its County Softball League record with double wins over Bartonsville 12 to 3 and 210 at Baker Park. Jim and Bill Blank combined for dominant pitching, Lake and Easterday fueled the offense, while Mountaindale swept Liberty 4 3 and 21 3 at Liberty, as Powell’s 50 game hitting streak suffered a rare off day before four safeties in the later game. Dusty Vincent starred for Lewistown with solid relief in two close wins over Walkersville 8 7 and 4 3 at home.
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Don Cockell Fights On After Tough First Round
Don Cockell was knocked down in the first round by a hard body shot and a left hook to the jaw. After a rest he returned and finished his two round session with the champion Antonio, proving resilience in the bout.
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Release for Swango Ends Orioles Investment
Baltimore Orioles released John Bruce Swango a touted Oklahoma bonus boy who never pitched in the majors. Manager Paul Richards said waivers were sought for an unconditional release after Swango earned 12 000 guaranteed income over three years despite erratic fastball and failed curve and slider development.
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Eisenhowers Return After Gettysburg Weekend Farewell Party
President and Mrs. Eisenhower came back to the White House at 6:15 pm after a weekend at their Gettysburg farm. They visited George Allen’s nearby property before resuming duties. A picnic for over 50 cabinet members and White House aides marked the farewell for retiring Health Secretary Oveta Culp Hobby.
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Gratitude—a Cultivated Virtue and Strength for Today
A reflective piece on gratitude as a virtue that must be cultivated through home life religion and loving guidance. It cautions against brooding over ingratitude, urges self-reflection on one’s own gratitude, and notes that great workers focus on action over praise. The article also mentions an intramsquad game in Baltimore with Colt quarterbacks Kerkorian and Scarbath.
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Colts to stage intrasquad game at Memorial Stadium
Kerkorian to direct one team and Scarbath to coach the other in Memorial Stadium. The 8 30 p m matchup follows a 40 yard race between Halfback Buddy Young and the Colt mascot horse. Piedmont League scores follow.
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