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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1957

Page

10

Slaughter fuels Yankees double win over Indians

Enos Slaughter, 41, the AL's oldest active player, stays hot with five hits in a doubleheader as the Yankees sweep Cleveland to extend their lead. Slaughter's single and three-run homer pace the first game's 3-2 finish, and his eighth-inning RBI single in the nightcap seals a 6-5 win.

Tee Prege Enos Slaughter New York Yankees Cleveland Slaughter St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Gray Jerry Lumpe Enos Yanks Yankee Chicago Boston St. Louis Sion Brooklyn Vice Tory Baltimore Eddie Mathews del Rice Achony Orioles Kansay City Logan Henry Aaron Jils Cincinnati Billy Lees Wash- York Willie Mays Griffith Stadium Redlegs Vicentela Yankee Stadium Amor Granny Hamner Pittsburgh Moe Drabowsky Curt Simmons Hall Jack Littrell Warren Danny Murt Hacker Phillies Harvey Haddix Lougd Warren Spahn Cards Broonlyn Lindy MclGray Whitey Ford Dodgers Daniel Milwaukee Tommy Byrne Gilliam Ed Sudol Sudol Dusty Boggess Dol Braves Sudd Philat Louis Tom Gorman Trist Rice Philadelphia

Williams Eyes 400 Mark Seeks 38th Birthday Comeback

Boston slugger Ted Williams, nearing age 39, believes he can still hit 400. He cites legs, breaks, and a strong year as key factors while reflecting on a 390 peak before the All Star break and a 369 finish the previous season. Williams notes his 33 hits since the break include 10 homers in 72 at bats. Charleston opens three day series with Omaha Cardinals led by Bob Mabe and Bob Shaw as Minneapolis recaps a two run win in the previous game.

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Williams Credits Rest For Late-Season Burst

Williams said fatigue before the All Star Game nearly forced him to sit out. He recovered after two days in bed in Detroit and returned to hit well, drawing 24 walks to lift his season total near the AL record and within striking distance of Duke Snider's major league mark.

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Weekend Fights From The Associated Press

Hollywood Paulie Armstead aged 131 from Los Angeles outpointed Le Lauro Salas aged 129 from Mexico over 12 rounds. Muskegon Kenny Lane aged 135 defeated Teddy Davis aged 137 from Hartford in 10 rounds.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Paulie Armstead Los Angeles le Lauro Salas Mexico Muskegon Mich Kenny Lane Teddy Red Top

Murtaugh Debut Spoiled By Cubs Formula in Store

Danny Murtaugh new Pirates manager aims for winning baseball to reach .500, after debut double loss to the Cubs. He notes ulcers, temporary status, and hopes to spark a turnaround with Zimmer Amoros and Spahn involvement. Cubs win 6-3 and 2-1 in 3 innings each.

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Spahn Seeks Longer Fight Against Dodgers in Milwaukee

Warren Spahn, 36, pitched briefly against Brooklyn to whet his appetite for more, preserving a 9-7 Braves win. He beat the Dodgers 13 times in his career and last defeated them in 1931. Braves manager Fred Haney shields him from Brooklyn’s left-handed hitters.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Waukee Braves Brooklyn Don Zimmer Dunior Gilliam Bob Buhl Braves Spahn Dodgers Boston Fred Haney Charlie Grimm Haney Dodgers At ‘Palt Sandy Amoros Rogar Cissactivity Renadennitah

DeVicenzo Opens Four-Stroke Golf Lead In Chicago

Roberto de Vicenzo holds a four stroke lead entering the final round of the All American Golf Tournament at Tam O’Shanter. Rain delayed play as he carded 70 to reach 203 through 54 holes, 13 under par. Sam Snead sits second at 207 after a 66, with Paul Harvey at 208 and other notables in contention.

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Major League Standings with Schedule and Results

National and American League standings show New York leading the East with 69 wins and 3 losses, Chicago at 52-40, and Brooklyn at 62-44. Yesterday’s results include New York 7 Cincinnati 1 and Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 0 in 11 innings. Today’s notable games include New York at Brooklyn at 7 p.m. and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, plus Chicago at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Milwaukee.

Gerst Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Washington Kansas City New York Garcia Laren Gane Chicago Boston

Local sports notes from 1927 and 1922 files recall contests and golf entries

Speed Martin was the likely pitcher for Eccles as Fireco aimed to avenge a prior defeat. First place Sprague faced Lillybrook in a Raleigh County contest. In 1922, 589 golfers entered the 36th National Amateur Championship in Baltimore with Francis Quimet defending, while Jimmy Foxx led in slugging and local games saw Beckley edging Huntington.

The Register Speed Martin Fireco Eccles Sprague Lillybrook Raleigh Baltimore Francis Quimet Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Ralph Hurst Phil Wes Beckley Black Knights Huntington R.M.I. Field Beckley Pacific Coast League Virginia West Virginia White Sulphur Springs Woodrow Wilson Diamond Beckley Moose

Boxing Notes: New faces show at St. Nicholas Arena

Promoter Roddy Brenner stages a new faces boxing card at St. Nicholas Arena to spotlight lesser known fighters. Eddie Lynch meets Danny Russo in a New York eight round main event with other New York welters Bill Flamin Johnny Gorman also slated. ABC NBC and DuMont carry regional bouts with Spider Webb Charley Joseph rematch in Chicago and Virgil Akins facing Sugar Hart in Cleveland telecast.

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Dodgers Remember Final Pitch Rhubarb

Milwaukee reports detail a tense moment when Warren Spahn’s late pitch stirred a dispute as Junior Gilliam swung at a ball ruled by umpire Ed Sudol. The incident, tied to a bases loaded situation and a controversial call, sparked Dodgers’ protests and impacted the game narrative.

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Baseball standings and results from a midwest league play

Minneapolis leads with 64 to 63 over Wichita as St Paul and Omaha trail. Denver and Indianapolis show mixed results while Louisville and Charleston post varied scores yesterday. Final tallies include Omaha 13-7 and Wichita 3-2 alongside several 10 inning notes.

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