An Ounce Of Prevention In Double Play Safety
In a county playoff at McCurdy Field, Earl Duncan hits a grounder to Frank Martz, forcing a controversial call on Forsythe at first. The piece argues the automatic out on pivot plays protects players, noting major league adoption and safety over tradition, from youth leagues to professionals.
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Walkersville
Earl Duncan
Frank Martz
Tramsville
Martz
Jack Forsythe
Forsythe
Duncan
Roscoe Ne
Roscoe
Sjamsville
Pittsburgh Pirates sign James Michael Derrick in bonus contract
AP reports 18 year old James Michael Derrick of West Columbia South Carolina signed for a bonus contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The amount remains undisclosed. The notice also lists multiple MLB games and results from around the league including trades and notable matchups.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
James Michael Derrick
West Columbia
S.C
New York Takes First Crucial Series Win
Baltimore manager Paul Richards resigns to become Houston Colts general manager. Harris named interim manager as Orioles, 52, part ways after 16 years in American League. Richards, twice manager of the year, helped build Orioles into a contender before departing.
Richards May Sign Houston GM Pact Today
Paul Richards may sign as general manager of Houston's 1962 National League team, with officials of the Houston Sports Association hinting the contract is in Richards' hands or en route to Baltimore. He could be in Houston ready to work by September 8, resigning as Baltimore Orioles field manager Friday. Richards is expected to bring his Baltimore coaching staff Harris and Brecheen, under a five-year deal around 60 000 dollars annually, with front office duties limited to player personnel only.
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Oriole
Richards
Orioles
Luman U Harris
Houston Colts
Chicago White Sox
Oroles
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Bass
Lee Macphail
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Atlanta
White Sox
al Lopez
Houston Sports Association
HSA
Clark Nealon
Houston Post
Baltimore Orioles
Dick Peebles
Houston Chronide
Heart Of Md League Playoffs Sunday Doubleheader
Taylorstown hosts Harmony and Lucketts visits Liberty in the Heart of Maryland League second round action Sunday afternoon. A separate meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at E B Shipley's West Patrick store plans forming a senior football team in the area to avoid past disbandment. organizers seek players and supporters.
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Taylorstown
Lucketts
Heart of Maryland
Harmony
George, Green
Liberty
Lake, Watkins
E. B. Shipley
West Patrick
Giants win 14 innings to beat Cubs in playoff thriller
Ernie Bowman lined a triple after Joe Amalfitano singled with two outs in the 14th, giving the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Barragan hit a first-time major league homer and Rodgers added a Cub blast as the clubs traded late runs. Billy Lees earned the win, Don Elston took the loss. Three playoff games set for Sunday in Tri-County and Maryland State League action including Middletown, Germantown, Yellow Springs, Creagerstown, Thurmont, Brunswick, and Mt. Airy.
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Ernie Bowman
Joe Amalfitano
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Andre Rodgers
Cuno Barragan
Giants
Barragan
Billy Lees
Don Zanni
Yanni
Dick le May
Stu Muller
Bobby Bolin
Billy O'Dell
Cub Hurt ‘Er
Don Elston
Glenn Hobbie
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Barney Schultz
San Francisco
Middletown
Germantown
McCurdy Field
Yellow Springs
Creagerstown
Thurmont
Brunswick
Frederick Ymca
Dick Forest
Mel Garber
Double header Labor Day racing at Shenandoah Downs
Shenandoah Downs in Shenandoah Junction W Va hosts a Labor Day doubleheader with 175 horses from about 35 owners and trainers in 18 races and purses totaling over 20000. Racing begins at 2 PM and 7 PM with two complete nine race cards and two daily doubles plus two Big Bonanzas.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Shenandoah Downs
Shenandoah
James A. Picarilo
Samuel Gompers
Palmer and 2 Others Tie for Dallas Open Lead
Arnold Palmer Johnny Pott and Earl Stewart shot three under par 67s to lead the Dallas Open after the first round at Oak Cliff. High winds and rough greens clouded scores though Gary Player posted 72 with a dozen players close behind including Jerry Pittman Gene Mitchell Jr and Charles Sifford each at 68.
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Arnold Palmer
Johnny Pott
Earl Stewart
Gary Player
Oak Cliff Country Club
Jerry Pittman
Tulsa
Okla
Gene Mitchell Jr
Lubbock
Tex
Charles Sifford
Texas
Jim Ferrier
Howard Johnson
Meredith Rips Colts In 35-24 Win
In Norman Oklahoma AP Don Meredith threw four touchdown passes to spark the Dallas Cowboys to a 35-24 exhibition victory over Baltimore. Meredith completed 15 of 26 for 224 yards while Johnny Unitas added 197 yards with two interceptions. Rookie Amos Marsh stood out for Dallas, aiding two scores with 27 and 58 yard receptions and 41 rushing yards.
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Cowboys
Unitas
Baltimore
Lenny Moore
Dallas
Colts
Lamar McHan
Dee Mackey
Amos Marsh
L. G. Dupre
Night Baseball Recap From Chicago Washington Game
Chicago and Washington pounded out runs in a low accuracy night game. McLish pitched for Chicago and allowed three runs over six innings while Hobaugh and Sisler finished. The White Sox starter earned a decision as Hobaugh took the loss.
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Washington
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Hacker
Lown
Baumann
Pizarro
Rosell
Hobaugh
Sisler
Kliopstein
Kutyna
Bright
Daley
W—Mclish
L—Hobaugh
Lovettsville and Pt. of Rocks Set for Sunday Rematch
The second game in the series between Lovettsville and Pt. of Rocks is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Pt. of Rocks. Lovettsville won the opening game last week by 3 to 2.
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Pt. of Rocks
Yankees Edge Tigers 1-0 in ninth in crowd of 65,566
Elston Howard Yogi Berra and Bill Skowron produce the decisive two out hits in the ninth as the Yankees top the Detroit Tigers 1-0 at Yankee Stadium. Luis Arroyo earns the win in a seven hit shutout by three lefty relievers. Ford exits with hip strain after five innings.
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Elston Howard
Yogi Berra
Bill Skowr
Detroit Tigers
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Richson
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Mossi
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Lopez
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Detrott
Kaine
Ao Mossi
God
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Runge
Chylake Drummond
Angels rally to beat Athletics 6 as Morgan wins
In a charity and regular game packed with action, the Los Angeles Angels scored five in the fourth inning to beat the Kansas City Athletics 6 to 4. Tom Morgan earned the win, lifting his record to 7-2 as Bilko homered for LA and Johnson homered for KC.
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Steve Bilko
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Georges Thomas
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Norm Bass
Ed Sadowski
Bill Fischer
Kansas City
Johnson
Bilko
Indians spoil Luman Harris debut with 5-4 win
Cleveland tops Baltimore 5-4 as Vic Power drives in three and Whitey Herzog, Brooks Robinson homer for the Orioles. Interim manager Harris, named after Paul Richards’ resignation, sees the Tribe spoil his first game. Estrada balks home for Cleveland. Estrada takes loss.
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Brandt
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Pierssil
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Funk
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Balk
Estriada
Napp
Stevens
Rica
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