Lions Triumph In Second-Half Little League Win
Lions defeated Optimist 12 to 6 at Robert Staley Memorial Stadium to begin the second-half schedule with a nine-run first inning rally. Holland led Lions with three hits in five at bats, while Champlin earned the win over Hammond after six innings. Lions 12 Optimist 6.
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Batting leaders mirror 1940s stars in 1954 race
New York June 26 In a repeat of past glory Bobby Avila of the Indians leads the American League batting at .371 at the season midpoint while Duke Snider of the Dodgers tops the National League with .368 Avila returning to full duty after hand injury goes 5 for 20 dropping 13 points with Cleveland clinging to a 31-point edge over Al Rosen. The week yields seven hits in 23 at bats for players including Monard Burdette and Moxley as Lisbon defeats Damascus 7 to 4 in a minor league game and Monard notches nine strikeouts.
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Tigers tie for first after 9-0 win at Brunswick
Tigers blank Bears 9-0 to move into a tie for first place in the Little League standings. Barger pitched a one hitter through five innings with ten strikeouts, while Axline and Magaha drove in runs on clutch hits. Ingram allowed the loss, while the Tigers surged with three third and fifth inning runs and five more in the sixth.
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Griffith Showed Off Nats New 350000 Bonus Player
Washington owner Clark Griffith unveiled Harmon Killebrew at a luncheon attended by Sen. Welker and reporters. The 17 year old Idaho standout, signed for 50000, impressed by going 12 for 12 with four homers in a Payette run semi pro game. Manager Bucky Harris considered using him this season.
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Baseball Tonight Schedule and Probable Pitchers
AP listing of American and National League games with tonight’s matchups and probable pitchers. Highlights New York at Boston McDonald versus Kinder, Washington at Philadelphia McDermott versus Portycarero, Cleveland at Baltimore Houtteman versus Larsen, Detroit at Chicago Gromek and Garver against Pierce and Consuegra, Brooklyn at New York Newcombe versus Maglie, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Wehmeier versus Surfkon, St. Louis at Cincinnati Beard versus Nuxhall, Chicago at Milwaukee Minner versus Wilson.
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Baseball batting leaders show Fox and Mueller closers in race
Nellie Fox of the White Sox climbs to third and trails Hosen for Funnerup by three. Fox hits 11 for 31, raises average to .331 as Minnie Minoso sits fourth at .319 and Frank House is fifth at .317. Don Mueller of the Giants nears Fox, within three points, after moving up from a distant position.
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New Windsor Edges A B in Frederick Little League
New Windsor remains undefeated in Frederick Carroll Little League play by crushing Union Bridge 44 to 7 on the 4dosers' diamond. Hill, Brooks, Cairns and Schlee led the offense while New Windsor pitchers fanned nine with one walk. Staley stood out for Union Bridge at third base.
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Yankees mood high after West swing toward Red Sox in Boston
The Yankees return from a West Coast swing and prepare to face the Red Sox in Boston. Players feel they can win another World Series, despite being three games back of the pace-setting Indians. Stengel cites injuries to first baseman Joe Collins and notes the team’s optimism hinges on remaining ace pitchers for the stretch run.
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Bolt Wins Insurance City Tourney Playoff
Tommy Bolt defeated Earl Stewart in an 18 hole playoff at Wethersfield Connecticut to win the Insurance City Open golf tournament. Stewart’s off the final drive and subsequent shots sealed Bolt’s one stroke victory in a heavy shower. Bolt earned 2400 dollars as the champion, Stewart took runner up money.
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Pottstown Pusher Draws Big Field At Fairgrounds
The Pottstown rider George Heck, paired with mechanic Greaseball Martz, stars in a Belphey's event at the Frederick Fairgrounds Saturday. Heck, a top AMA rider, dominates East coast races, known for wide-open throttle and slide turns. The duo split gate receipts worth about $1,000 after a $1,800 purse, with Heck already winning major East events and National AMA speed grinds.
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Elks Top Tall Cedars 9-1 At Baker Park In Frederick League
Elks defeated Tall Cedars 9 to 1 at Baker Park on Monday evening to maintain first place in Frederick American League play. A torrified third inning produced eight Elks runs led by Burdette's strong .750 hitting. Tall Cedars lone run came unearned in the final inning. Lipps earned the win over Whitmore in a 1:15 game. Umpires Crum and Ramsey, scorer George J. Stup.
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Andrade Turns In Fine Fight In New York Debut
New York lightweight Cisco Andrade, 23, of Compton California, unleashed a dazzling jab and speed to KO stubborn Johnny DiGilio in 2 08 of the 10th round at St. Nicholas Arena. Andrade, unbeaten in 25 pro fights, weighs 135. Manager Ralph Gambina eyed a potential shot at Paddy Bee. In Brooklyn, Walter Cartier defeated Tuzo Portuguez in a 10-round unanimous decision after a fifth round knockout bid by Portuguez. Cartier weighed 164 1/2, Portuguez 161.
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Fights Last Night to the Associated Firls New York
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Cisco Andrade stopped Johnny DiGilia in the 10th round. Walter Cartier edged Tuzo Portuguez on points in Brooklyn at Eastern Parkway Arena. Billy Lauderdale defeated Johnny Greco on points in Montreal. Don Jordan outpointed Freddie Herman in Los Angeles.
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Piedmont League Scores Reported
Newport News defeated Hagerstown 14 to 11 while York beat Colonial Heights Petersburg 6 to 2. Lancaster triumphed over Norfolk 5 to 3 as Lypebourg and Pertsmoun posted 2 runs.
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Indians rely on Lemon as he heads for treatment
The Cleveland Indians sent the team east while ace pitcher Bob Lemon remained behind for X rays and therapy on a pulled left side muscle. Manager Al Lopez hopes the tear will heal enough to allow Lemon to pitch in the White Sox series this weekend after he was hurt while swinging and popping up in the second inning of a 4 3 win over the Yankees.
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