Dodgers Win 10th Straight in Tight NL Action
Dodgers extend win streak to ten for the second time this season with a 9-8 comeback over Philadelphia. Indians sweep Kansas City 9-6 and 2-1 to open a two game lead over the Yankees and White Sox, while the Yankees blank Boston 5-0. White Sox sweep Detroit 4-1 and 1-0. Orioles split with Washington 4-3 and 4-7. Milwaukee move to second with a 6-2 win over St. Louis. Giants slip past Pirates to cap the finale 6-3 as Cubs and Redlegs split. Duke Snider hits a grand slam in the Dodgers win. Also, Susan Mae, 108, dies in Cumberland, Md. after a long Civil War memory.
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Baseball score roundup and schedule notes
AP roundup of today in the majors with standings, results including Cleveland beating Kansas City 9 2 1 in two games and Chicago over Detroit 5 1 4 0 in 11 innings. Schedules show Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at New York among others. notable feats include Furnilo and Snider home runs and Erskine’s 3 0 record with Jones and Antonelli stacking strikeouts.
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League Leaders by the Associated Press Batting and Fielding
League leaders listed by the Associated Press include Batting: Skowron of New York with 451 runs and 24 RBIs by Vernon Washington and 26 hits by Kuenn Detroit with 39, plus Lepcio Boston and Kuenn Detroit among doubles. Zermal Kansas City with 4 home runs. Minoso Chicago with stolen bases. Fox Chicago with 4 triples. Snider Brooklyn with 22 runs and 29 RBIs. Mueller New York with 40 hits. Campanella Brooklyn with 8 doubles. Fondy Chicago with 21 triples. Score Cleveland with 50 strikeouts. Virdon St Louis with 40 batting runs.
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Indians sweep Kansas City with three Homers by Al Smith
Yesterday's Stars batting Al Smith of Cleveland hit three home runs as the Indians swept Kansas City in a doubleheader. He belted two homers with runners aboard in the opener, 9-6, and his third homer set up Al Rosen's 10th inning four-bagger that won the nightcap 2-1. Pitching was by Dick Donovan. Chicago edged Detroit 1-0 as Nellie Fox doubled and Minnie Minoso singled. The White Sox won the opener 5-4 in 11 innings.
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Dodgers TV plans spark cautious doubt in crowded market
Gaxble Talbot notes potential TV revenue clash with fans at home and rival attractions as Dodgers weigh 50 cent telecast checks. Yankees face a roster limit scramble and Elston Howard trade rumors. Golf’s Walker Cup voyage hints at amateur erosion from pro purses and shifting participation.
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Inside word on slugger's big league career ends
Miscellaneous quotes and anecdotes about baseball figures focus on terminations and reputations. Includes rumors about boxers and players such as Gus Triandos Bill Skowron and Johnny Logan. Mentions Curley Lampeau Hamp Pool and Lou Perini with humorous personal recollections from fans and associates.
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Piersall recalls 1952 memory lapse in Fear Strikes Out
Jimmy Piersall confesses he cannot remember the six months of his 1952 antics while revealing his ongoing bat troubles. He notes the unpleasant episode is erased from memory. Jim Konstanty advised him on pitch selection as he faces spring struggles. The Orioles option Bob Alexander to the minors after a rocky road trip ahead of Kansas City.
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Pieumonye Leagle Scores Across The Tidewater Games
Pieumonye Leagle led Hagerstown to a 19 Lynchburg and Sunbury 7 loss across Portsmouth 3 York 10 Norfolk 9 Lancaster 3 Newport News 1 in a compact regional scoring spread.
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