Ted Williams shines at 1958 All Star Game in Baltimore
July 8 1958 at Memorial Stadium Baltimore hosted the All Star game with 48828 fans. Ted Williams wowed with a late batting practice display and a decisive strikeout as the American League beat the National League 4 3 Williams later entered the Hall of Fame with a .344 career average and 521 homers reflecting on his stubborn, spontaneous style.
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Place Memorial Stadium
Baltimore
33Rd St
Ball Park
Cleveland
Wynn
Pittsburgh
Bob Friend
Ted Williams
Williams
Stan Musial
Willie Mays
Mickey Mantle
Musial
Mays
Nationals
Casey Stengel
Rick Farrell
Philadelphia Phillies
Farrell
Boston
Twins Victory In AL Voted Upset Of Year
The Minnesota Twins upset the American League pennant race by finishing 25 games ahead of the Yankees, winning AP upset of the year 1965 with 28 first place votes and 143 points from 164 voters. Dodgers finished second. Spain’s Davis Cup win and Arthur Ashe’s upset also noted. Mudcat Grant led a strong season with 21 wins as Oliva hit as league leader. Versalles earned MVP honors for his all around play.
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Ben Olan
Associated Press
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
Twins
Los Angeles Dodgers
Spain
United States
Barcelona
Arthur Ashe
Roy Emerson
U.S
Cleveland Indians
Jim
Mudcat) Grant
Tony Oliva
Zoilo Versalles
Minnesota
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Grant
Oliva
Versalles
Dodgers
Cadets Rally Edges Martinsburg 67 62 For Tie In League
Frederick clinched a 67 62 victory over Martinsburg to move into a second place tie with North Hagerstown in the Tri State League. Willis Hall led Frederick with 25 points and added late insurance as the Cadets broke a 65 62 edge. Martinsburg countered from 61 52 but Frederick pulled away after a 49 49 deadlock in the final period. Hart led Martinsburg with 16 points alongside Giles and Brenner 16 each. Frederick improved to 10 1, while Martinsburg dropped to 10 1. Junior varsity game noted.
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North Hagerstown
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South Hagerstown
Willis Hall
Bulldogs
Tim Ambrose
Ron Heffner
Ambrose
Heffner
Martinsburgh
Ron Hart
Jesse Giles
Marty Brenner
Smallwood
Mantle to Undergo Shoulder Bone Chip Surgery
Mickey Mantle told Yankee officials he has a bone chip in his right shoulder and will undergo surgery next Tuesday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He will enter the hospital Monday and hopes to be ready for spring training on March 1, allowing five weeks for recovery. Doctors in New York and Dallas could not explain the ailment.
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Mantle
New York Yankee
Yankee
Ralph Houk
Mayo Clinic
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Houk
Dallas
Tex
Walkersville Crushes Singapore 82-50 in Class B clash
Walkersville powered to an 82-50 win over Singapore as 12 Lions scored led by Jeff Dirks with 17 points Hunt Bowers added 13 and Eddie Elworthy and Larry Garber 12 each Coach Bill Talley used 18 players all logging at least four minutes to build a 31-10 first quarter lead The Lions improved to 4-7 overall and 2-1 in Class B while Singapore dropped to 0-3 in B play Also, Walkersville beat Linganore 81-38 in JV action with Bob Funk leading the Lions with 20 points
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Singapore
Jeff Dirks
Hunt Bowers
Eddie Elworthy
Larry Garber
Bill Talley
Lions
Ivan Jordan
Bob Funk
Tom Broadwater
Dick Murray
Linganore
Walkersville Ho
Gaithersburg Beats Damascus 60 52 in County League
Gaithersburg snapped a 48 48 tie in the fourth period to defeat Damascus 60 52 in a Montgomery County ABC League game. Ricks led Gaithersburg with 15 points, Johnson and Childs 11 each. Johnson 12 and Lamson 10 led Damascus. Gaithersburg JV won 67 52. Twins sign Kosco and Nelson Nieson.
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Montgomery County
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Childs
Johnson
Pete Johnson
Hornets
Larry Lamson
Damasc Jir Aitherseurs
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McAllister
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Morris
Brake
Orel
Saylor
Kellerman
Lamson
Superka
Gladhill
Damascus YO
Dodd says Falcons will not hurt Tech crowds
Atlanta coach Bobby Dodd disputes fears of pro football boosting attendance at Tech games. He notes strong fan support, high spring ticket demand, and potential cross-traffic from Falcons fans. Dodd cites Kim King and Lenny Snow as exciting returning players and Tech’s solid home attendance as proof of enduring interest. The Falcons sold 45,000 season tickets for seven home games in Atlanta Stadium.
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Georgia Tech
Bobby Dodd
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Lenny Snow
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Rozelle Sees No End To Big Bonus Policy
Atlanta AP reports NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle says bonuses to top college players will continue while teams can pay for quality talent. He notes strong on field competition and questions inflated bonus claims. Also mentions NFL expansion search for 16th team among seven cities. New York Rangers recall goalie Giacomin from Baltimore to cover for Maniago recovering from rib injuries.
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NEW York
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Tyro
Cesare Maniago
New York Nets
Toronto
Messengale Leads By 2 In Crosby Golf
Texan Don Messengale shot four under par 67 to lead the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach with a 36 hole total of 137 and an $11 000 first prize within reach as about 20 000 watched. Bert Yancey was second at 139 after a 66 73 split.
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Don Messengale
Bing Crosby
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Bert Yancey
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Yancey
Arnold Palmer
Tony Lema
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Lema
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Nicklaus
Texas
Billy Martindale
Bob Roos
San Francisco
Detroit Beats St Louis 117 to 108 in NBA Nightcap
In a high scoring NBA game Detroit defeated St Louis 117 to 108. The matchup featured strong performances from Detroit players as St Louis fought back but could not close the gap.
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St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Gaels Defeat Saints 68 49 in Blue Ridge Clash
St. Mary Goretti's Bill Campbell sparked a 12-point third quarter surge to lift the Gaels over St. John's 68-49 at McSherry Gym. Campbell scored 2 points as Hana the Gaels closed the period strong, ending the Saints four-game win streak. St. John's slips to 8-5. Sherald tops Saints with 15 points, Hassett adds 12.
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Gael
Tommy Sherald
Rick Hassett
Seven Monte Carlo drivers appeal disqualification ruling
Seven drivers disqualified from the Monte Carlo rally filed appeals Friday after 12 cars were disqualified Thursday night. Most were penalized for iodine vapor headlights, with British cars heavily affected. A commission upheld the ban as legal and seven drivers have posted $60 and appealed to Monaco's Automobile Club court.
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Local High School Basketball Scores Across Counties
Taneytown edged Francis Scott Key 69 to 68 while North Carroll beat St. Johns of Westminster 56 to 55. Walkersville topped Linganore 82 to 50 and Saint Maria Goretti defeated St Johns 67 to 49. Annapolis beat Brooklyn Park 66 to 65, Glen Burnie prevailed over Bates of Annapolis 80 to 40, Severna Gilman won 43 to 76 over Arundel, and Northeast beat Severna Park 71 to 61. Calvert County’s 65 fell to Southern of Lothian 71 as other results include City 110 over Mervo 35 and Mount St. Joseph's 58 to Patterson 46. Gibbons 72 topped Douglass 65, Friends 40 over Boy's Latin 35, Carver 82 over Curley 68, Howard 70 over Park 63, with Vermont 92 defeating Middlebury 75.
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Edmondson
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Thurmont Triumphs Over Liners In Tight Local Game
Thurmont edged Emmitsburg 63 60 in a boys basketball clash as Thurmont shots heated up after a slow start. Matt Wiley led Thurmont with 20 points, Bill Wildasin added 19, Jim Weddle 15, while Emmitsburg was missing Harry Hahn due to injury and Ron Wireman scored 26 for the Liners. In JV action, Thurmont beat Emmitsburg 63 60 with Bill Eyler scoring 22 and Doug Metcalf 13.
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Matt Wiley
Bill Wildasin
Ron Wireman
Gary Manning
Denny Valentine
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