Batter Talk Sparks Debate On Homers And Bats
A sports column argues home run surge stems from bat size and usage, not old ball. Ted Smits cites physics showing smaller bats can deliver greater velocity and distance. Other factors include stricter pitches, smaller parks, and postwar material quality, plus damp spring affecting early season.
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Nicholson's 3-Run Pinch Homer Nips Dodgers in Ninth
Philadelphia wins 4 1 to seize sole lead in the NL pennant race as Nicholson delivers a ninth inning three run homer off Brooklyn ace Newcombe. Konstanty holds Dodgers to one hit in relief after Roberts departs with a pinch hitter. Ashburn and Cox contribute key hits as Phils overcome a Newcombe shutout string and move ahead of St Louis, who lose to Pittsburgh.
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Tigers Rally to Edge Tribe in AL lead boost
The Detroit Tigers broke loose in the seventh inning against Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Garrick, scoring five runs on five hits to win Saturday and widen their American League lead to four and a half games. The Indians had built an early four run advantage before the Tigers' late surge.
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Stephens Clouts 18th as Red Sox Shade Yanks 4-2
The Boston Red Sox edged the New York Yankees 4-2 as Vern Stephens hit an 18th home run off Vic Raschi in the sixth inning with Ted Williams aboard to break a 2-2 tie. Walt Masterson earned the win, boosting his record to 4-0 while Raschi fell to 10-6. The Red Sox scored in the first on a sequence including an error by Phil Rizzuto and added an insurance run later.
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Sectionals Set at Beckley Mullens Oak Hill July 31
Sectionals and district softball tournaments to lead to the State Championship in Fairmont August 18-20 were announced by District Softball Commissioner Rob Wills. Sectionals run July 41 to August 5 in Beckley Oak Hill and Mullens, with the district tournament at Woodrow Wilson High School Field in Beckley.
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Pinch Grand Slammer Lifts Pirates Over Cardinals 7 6
Jack Phillips, reserve infielder and pitcher, hits a pinch hit grand slam in the ninth to spark a 7 6 Pirates victory over the St Louis Cardinals. The win moves Pittsburgh closer to the first place Cards after a tense finish.
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Standings and scores across leagues show mixed results
In the National League, standings place Philadelphia 43 39 and St. Louis near, with Brooklyn and Chicago following. Yesterday Detroit and New York split, while St Louis beat Pittsburgh 6 4 in a notable comeback as Musial and Phillips delivered key plays. In the American League, Boston and New York hold strong records, with Detroit and Cleveland trading wins. Today’s schedule features Boston at New York, Cleveland at Detroit, and Chicago at St. Louis as bats heat up.
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Brissie Blanks Nats on 3 ifs
Brissie blanks Nationals on three unanswered chances as a shaky offense stalls in a tight game. The report notes key plays by Brissie, with late defense sealing a 2-0 or 3-0 scare and a possible home crowd reaction at the park.
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Beckley Netters Host Huntington in 17-Event Clash
Beckley Netters and Huntington Racquet Swingers prepare for a 17 match evening at 10 p m at the Beckley Tennis Club on Ewart Avenue. Club Secretary Clarence Stancock announced the Beckley squad aims for its first team win after a setback to Bluefield and a rainout in the return. Beckley will field Capt Bot Wilson Aubrey Smith Hancock Ned Ragland M N Klein Jack Binderman Bork Lynch St Brower Bilderovan Danny Wein and Herbert Stansbury Tickle Reed Eddie Sigler Campbell Brown Huffman Williams Surber among Huntington players.
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Jethroe Leads Braves to Win
Boston night game details Sam Jethroe led the Weston Braves with three hits including his ninth homer as Bob Chipman pitched a four hitter to beat the New York Giants 4 2 before a 21 R85 crowd. Chipman earned his fifth win of the season with a shutout into the eighth. Other notes cover lineups and scoring by innings with a final 7-4 score.
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