Indian Pitchers Lead Majors In Complete Games
The Indians own the majors best record with 59 complete games in 117 starts led by Bob Lemon and Early Wynn with 14 each and Mike Garcia with 12. Feller 8, Houttemann 8, Messi 1, Narleski 1. Yankees top relievers Ford with 8. National League leader Robin Roberts has 52 complete games for Phillies. Spahn 16 for Braves. Simmons 16 for Phillies. Senators Porterfield tops with 18 in 24 starts, despite 11-11. Giants 33 in 114. Dodgers 30 in 116. Redlegs 22 in 116. Cardinals 27 in 115.
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Lewin Field Named for Harry Lewin at Beckley Park
Representatives of the Beckley Junior Chamber and the Babe Ruth League named the new Beckley City Park ball field Lewin Field to honor Harry Lewin for his untiring efforts in acquiring and improving the field. They set up the Junior Chamber Babe Ruth Joint Board of Control for Lewin Field with Truman L. Sayre as chairman and Millard E. Tyree as secretary treasurer. The Beckley Recreation Board must approve actions at its Aug 16 meeting.
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Phillies Duo Spark Victory Over Brooklyn
Yesterday's Stars features Smoky Burgess and Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies. Burgess collected two doubles and two singles in five at bats as Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 9-6. Roberts became the first pitcher in either league to win 18 games, defeating Brooklyn despite early wildness.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores and Highlights
Williamsport EL defeated Pittsburgh NL 5 to 2 in an exhibition tilt while Milwaukee NL edged Toronto INT 4 to 4 in an innings extended finish to permit Milwaukee to catch a train. Boston AL pulled out a 6 to 5 win over New York NL in a tense exhibition contest.
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Williams Sends Friendly Call to Upset Umpire
Ted Williams, famed for blunt manners, calls Bill McGowan to check on his health after the umpire is sidelined for the season due to illness. McGowan, in his 30th AL year, recalls Williams as a true pro who respects close calls, a contrast to critics who target umpires.
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Little Beaver Draws Bye In State Tourney
Pairings for the men’s state ASA softball tournament were announced by WV commissioner Bill Bess. Thirteen teams from districts across the state will compete, with the West Virginia champion advancing to a regional in Ohio and national finals in Minneapolis in September. First-round matches include Tiny’s Market Huntington versus Pennsboro and Island Creek Stores Logan versus Charleston Sportsmart, among others.
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Fornieles and Kelly to duel in Charleston baseball game
Mike Fornieles starts for Charleston against Bob Kelly of Indianapolis as both managers stick with the pitchers from last night's rainout. The teams meet in an American Association clash in Charleston with the scheduled hurlers retained.
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American Association Rain Opts Ppd Games
Indianapolis at Charleston postponed due to rain as St Paul wins 4 to 0. Louisville blanked, Kansas City 6, Columbus 1, Toledo 7, Minneapolis 4.
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Phillies Dump Dodgers in pennant chase opener
The Phillies beat the Dodgers 9-6 at Brooklyn. Dodgers trail the pennant leaders as the Giants slump and thePhils shift to the Polo Grounds for game one of a three game set. Giants aim to halt skid behind Antonelli. Roberts struggled for Philadelphia.
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Alston Not At All Excited By Brooklyn Surge
Brooklyn Dodgers swept the Giants for the third straight time shrinking New Yorks margin to half a game. Manager Walter Alston, drinking beer, gave laconic replies as reporters pressed for thoughts on pennant chances and the teams impact, saying its the combination of pitching hitting and defense that mattered and noting hes a soda pop man.
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Standings and Tonight’s Major League Schedule
A roundup shows today's National League standings led by New York 70-44 and Brooklyn 60-48. Tonight's games include Philadelphia at New York at 7:15 p.m. Simmons facing Antonelli and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with Erskine vs Surkont.
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Canadian Amateur Golf Am enters second round in London
London Ontario hosts the 50th Canadian Amateur Golf Championship second round as preliminaries finish. Defending champion Don Cherry from Wichita Falls Texas tees off against 16 year old Wilfred Homennik of Yorkton Saskatchewan. Sixty matches are scheduled on the par 70 course with 64 golfers remaining after day’s play. 48 Americans advance, led by Campbell Morey Ward Conrad Westland Coe and Cherry.
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Boxing results from New York and Mexico City cards
Frankie Ruff won a decision over Dennis Brady at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Gery Dreyer stopped El Constripto in Mexico City. Ruff and Brady fought at 138 and 141 pounds respectively, while Dreyer weighed 147 and El Constripto 140.
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Pat) Brady
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Decision to Quit Next Year Own, Rickey Declares
Branch Rickey announced he will step down as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager next year for personal reasons. He denied pressure from Bing Crosby and said he will continue with the club without salary, aiming to scout and eventually watch the team in a World Series. Rickey, age 72, has 52 years in baseball and joined the Pirates in 1950 under a substantial contract. his deal expires in November 1955.
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Golden Opportunity Lost in Philadelphia vs Brooklyn
Ashburn, Reese, Hodges and Burgess fueled a 9 to 6 Brooklyn win after a 2 run edge in the ninth. Roberts pitched 6 2/3 solid innings for the victory. Labine took the loss as Newcombe closed for Brooklyn with 1 run allowed.
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