Bob Friend Key Pitcher in Two Pennant Clashes
Bob Friend helped decide two National League pennants for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Brooklyn Dodgers, pitching a one-hit shutout vs Chicago in 1955 and holding Milwaukee to four hits in 1954. A Lafayette Indiana native, he led the majors in earned run average in 1955 with a last place club and starred in the All Star game.
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Williams signs one year with Red Sox amid high pay
Ted Williams, 38, returns for a 16th season with the Boston Red Sox on a one year deal worth about 100000 dollars. He predicts a "damn good year" and aims to drive in 100 runs with 25 to 30 homers and a .330 to .340 average. General Manager Joe Cronin confirms Williams is "doing very well" and welcomes back the lifetime 348 hitter.
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Me Airy High Beats Maryland School for Deaf 63 55
Mt Airy five led from start to finish as Me Airy High defeated the Maryland State School for the Deaf 63 to 55. Yeager scored 25 for Mt Airy, with Hambleton Parsons and Waltermyer starring on defense. Next up, Silentees host Lisbon High Friday at 7 pm with a JV clash beforehand.
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Mid Term Exams Trim College Hoops Rosters
An Associated Press survey shows mid term scholastic exams reducing college basketball rosters. Illinois, Connecticut hit hardest. North Carolina, Purdue, Indiana, Idaho State also report ineligibilities affecting conference title races and post season plans.
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Middletown Trio Beats Petersville Ballenger In League Play
Three games at Middletown Tuesday featured New Market losing 39-21 to Middletown, Jefferson routing Petersville 47-25, and Walkersville dropping a close one to Ballenger 41-31. General Manager Frank Lane noted advance sales up 13 percent from last year.
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Barry to Play VP at Green Bay in 1957 Packers lineup
Barry, an end guard from Bowling Green, will join Green Bay for a game against Greencastle at Frederick High School gym. He is stationed at Bolling Air Force Base and will return after military duty. Al Routzaba and Jack Griffin may rejoin the Packers lineup as other regulars rest or recover.
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Giardello Wins Narrow Split Over Sapdy in Chicago
Giardello held a split decision over Randy Sapdy at Chicago Stadium in a bout marked by a ferocious finish. Under the five point system, Brightmore and McAdams and the AP all favored Giardello, while Clark supported Sapdy. The fight drew 2,485 fans and a gate of 33,361 as Giardello pursues a potential title shot and rematch plans for March.
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