Burdette Shuts Pirates, Braves Gain NL Lead
Lew Burdette delivered a strong seven innings as Milwaukee defeated Pittsburgh 6-1, tightening the Braves’ five game edge atop the pennant race. Banks led the Cubs with four hits and a homer as Chicago beat San Francisco 10-9. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 6-5 behind Frank Robinson’s late clutch double, while St. Louis crushed Los Angeles 12-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Burdette
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee
Braves
San Francisco
Giants
Cubs
Ernie Banks
Johnny Antonelli
Giants rally past Dodgers in 9th comeback loss to error
Willie Mays collected three hits as the Giants tied the game in the ninth on a wild pitch. Banks delivered a decisive single after an error by Danny OConnell to hand the Dodgers defeat as Nolan Ryan? Not. Joe Nix Hall earned the win with relief while Billy Muffett pitched a full game for St Louis against the Dodgers. McDevitt took his fourth loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Mays
Cepeda
Giants
Sanford
Cincinnati
Phils
Farrell
Crowe
Robinson
Joe’ Nixhall
Billy Muffett
St. Louis
Dodgers
Danny McDevitt
Youths Face Costs in Running Local Ball Teams
A discussion notes managers spend four to five evenings weekly on teams. Players practice two to three times weekly with two hour sessions. Major costs include balls bats and catching gear, travel, and umpire and ticket duties. Local groups are praised for sponsorship of youth teams.
Midget league action fuels junior baseball chatter continues
The report covers a string of junior baseball results including the Yankee and Tiger games with leaders like Gage taking the mound for the Yanks and Snider tossing a two hitter for the Tigers. It notes uniform costs and mentions a Gorilla club nickname tied to Pitt students and Rotary Recreation discussions.
Baseball Scores Thursday Results Across Cities
Chicago beat San Francisco 10 to 8 in a high scoring game with 104 runs alongs noted. St Louis defeated Los Angeles 13 to 3, Milwaukee won 6 to 1 over Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 6 to 5 in a tense late showdown.
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Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Midget Stars Are Selected in Ottawa Rec League All Star
Twenty one players named to the Ottawa Rotary Recreation League Midget Division All Star baseball squad chosen by H. K Stevens and coaches. Members include Craycraft Mendell Bowling Wieneke Baldwin Sni der Huyett Shofner Stine Davidson Davis Crawford Jamison Shoemaker Pierson Buckley Milliken Goodwell Nordyke Seymour plus others. The team will compete in a district tournament in Topeka starting August 23. last year Ottawa won the consolation bracket championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Davis
Braves
Jimmie Baldwin
Tigers
Baldwin
Davis
Clausie Smith
Ottawa Rotary Recreation League
Humboldt
Stevens
Jare
Craycraft
Ronnie Mendell
Rex Bowling
Donald Wieneke
Athletics
Ricky Snider
Huyett
Loren Shofner
Mike Stine
Eddie Davidson
Alan Crawford
Darryl Jamison
Roger Shoemaker
Pomona Lions
Phil Pierson
J Fred Buckley
Larry Milliken
Clifford Goodwell
Williamsburg Lions
Bob Nordyke
Greg Seymour
Doug Schultz
Peter Martin
Yankees
Topeka
Ottawa
Legion All Star Game Preview Between Ottawa and Olathe
Stevens says some allstars may be unavailable as Ottawa meets Olathe in a non league 8 p.m. game on Sept 15. Ottawa holds an 8 13 record and will rely on Russell Craycraft who could return from a broken arm. Lineup hints include Jerry Smith Turvey Hudnall and Harrold on the mound with Craycraft a top pitching candidate for the squad.
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Stevens
Ottawa Legion
Olathe Pete
Forest Park
Vient
Ottawa
Russell Craycraft
Athletics
Craycraft
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Baltimore
Washington
Clathe
Bob Harrold
Harrold
Turley tops Yanks waning season with 17th win
Baseball notes recount Bob Turley earning his 17th victory for the New York Yankees in a 4-1 win over the Orioles, with Mickey Mantle homering to tie the AL lead. Orioles extend their losing streak to nine. Cleveland and Detroit also win, while Boston rookie Billy Monbouquette notches first major league victory. First Christian upsets North Baptist 13-11 in Church League softball at Forest Park. other league details and misc. scores included.
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First Christian
North Baptist
Forest Park
Bob Turley
New York Yankee
Baltimore
Turley
Orioles
Mickey Mantle
Connie Johnson
Boston
Jackie Jensen
Homer
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Cleveland
Cal McLish
Indians
Billy Monbouquette
Medford
Mass
Washington
Ted Williams
Jimmy Piergall
Camilo Pascual
Yanks
Gene Woodling
First Baptist
Nazarene
God
George Susce
Bob Peinnings
Mickey Veriterson
Charlie Maxwell
Banks Eyes 50 Homers As Gorilla Star Shines
Ernie Banks cranks a three RBI game in a 10 9 10 innings over San Francisco boosting his RBI total to 90 and lifting the chase for 50 homers in the National League. Banks has 31 games with a 300 season pace and leads the NL in homers and RBIs while expressing belief luck is needed to reach 50.
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Charley Thomas
Garnett
James
Pat) Alexander
Paola
Mac Steele
Osawatomie
Larry Fisher
of- Chicago
Iennie Banks
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pera
Bob Scheffing
Ernie
Banks
San Francisco
RBI
Scheffing
Willie Mays
Giants
A Banks
Hack Wilson
Ralph Kiner
Johnny Mize
Msys
Mason Shoe Catalog Promises Wide Range and Home Demo
Coerry cur win GmODNY New MASON Vela Wetaex shoes offers over 170 Marion styles for men and women including dress sport and work pairs with a broad width range. Authorized Mason Shoe Counselors provide free home demonstrations coached by Gary Shofner and Marvin Pinney with ties to Quenem Kansas University. Shofner formerly starred on the Ottawa Legion team and Bill Huyett is noted as a top brye-ball hitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coerry Cur
MASON
Marvin Pinney
Quenem Kansas University
Shofner
Ottawa Legion
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Frank Robinson
Dick Farrell
Jack Sanford
Burdette
Dick Groat
Hank Foiles
Ted Kluszewski
Ron Kline
Morris Thacker
Leon Wagner
Orlando Cepeda
the Record Book
By Clausie Smith
Jaycee-American Legion
Boys 'Club
Elks
Lyanth Teanme
Cook Field
Gage
Morton
Richard Roberts
Nee Macardi
Tigersison
Pitts
Rotary
Pitt
Bert Anders
Alson
Robert B. Anderson
Gorilla” Club
Snider
Queen
Haworth
Davidson
Johannes
Yankers
Redlegrs
Crane Bolling
Np Jensen
Shoftner H'dnali
Pson Belsbury
O Jamison Or'ford
Fra
Johnaga
Martin
Bnnder
Seymour
Houyett
Schultz
Bhotwell
Hicks
En'grass
Doman
Dorkins
Jetfaria
Hwarth
D'vidson
Rae
Mavity
Wills
Sa Bo. Holden
Wheeler
Len
L. Pet
Cincinnat
H. K Stevens
Gene Ramsey
Bob Lewis
Lewis
Council Grove
Legion
Olathe
Jerry Smith
Paul Turvey
Mike Hudnall
Jack Smith
Leland Kueser
Don Miller
Infield
Larry Cure
Butch Michael
Charley Spooner
Dennis Smith
Out Fielt
North Baptists
Bob Grim
Turk Lown
Monbouquette
Minneapolis
Red Sox
Bob Peterson
Sonny Hardeats
Bulford
Christians
Don Buddin
Gene Isecond
McAdoo
Thompswan
Lawn
North Banjust
P'tersor
Bill's
Texaco
15Th & Main
Bill Huyett
Stafford
Harry
Willard Thermoid
Harry Smith
Montgomery
Delco-Remy
Florsheims
Dichardson
Maia
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