Birthday tribute to Big Ed Walsh at 78 in Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida born Hall of Fame pitcher Edward A. Walsh, known as Big Ed, will celebrate his 78th birthday while hospitalized. He reflects on a long career starting in 1908 with the Chicago White Sox, notes his spitball stance, and praises today’s pitchers while predicting the Yankees will win the league.
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Youth Baseball League Notes Summary
Beckley and Mullens youth leagues list today and upcoming games by league and field. Teams include White Sox, Athletics, Braves, Cubs, Pirates, Phillies, Orioles, Giants, Reds, Dodgers, Cardinals, Senators, Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, Indians, and Minor squads with field assignments and practice times. Also notes Earl Averill, son of the former major league outfielder, played multiple positions for the 1958 San Diego Padres.
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Major League 3 Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Major League 3 leaders in batting based on 50 at bats or more include Kuenn Detroit at .307 and Fox Chicago at .370 with Fox and Ka line Detroit tallying 38 hits. Killebrew Washington leads RBIs with 28, while Williams Kansas City and Power Cleveland tie doubles at 8. Home runs feature Killebrew with 12 and Colavito Cleveland and Jensen Boston with 8. In pitching, McLish Cleveland tops decisions at 5 0 with Pappas and Wilhelm Baltimore at 4 0, and Wynn Chicago leads strikeouts with 483.
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Cardinals Nip Reds in NL tilt as Pirates beat Giants
In a tight NL chase the Cardinals beat the Reds 7-4 to prevent a three way tie while the Pirates defeated the Giants 6-5 in 12 innings. Dodgers beat Phillies 3-1 and Braves lost as White Sox and Indians won in the AL. Danny McDevitt pitched five hits for the Dodgers and Lew Burdette took the loss for the Cubs.
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Hot Springs Open draws over 100 top golfers
More than 100 of golf's elite tee off in Hot Springs Arkansas for the $22,000 Hot Springs Open. Masters champion Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor and Cary Middlecoff of Hollywood are the pre-tournament favorites in a field that includes National Open champion Tommy Bolt of Paradise.
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Wednesday Baseball Standings and Results Summary
The Associated Press reports the American League standings with Cleveland leading at 16 9, Chicago 15 9, Baltimore 15 12, Washington 15 14, Boston 12 13, Kansas City 11 14, New York 11 14, and Detroit 9 17. Wednesday games feature Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, Kansas City at Baltimore, and Detroit at Washington, with several results from Tuesday and Thursday schedules including Chicago and Milwaukee, St. Louis and Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh versus San Francisco.
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Yogi Berra Extends Errorless Streak Behind Plate
New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, 148 straight errorless games, ties and surpasses past mark held by Buddy Rosar. He recalls Bill Dickey's tutelage and notes ongoing health may allow two more seasons. Berra reflects on catching, doubleheaders against Washington, and his standing as a record-holding World Series figure.
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Bathgate Wins MVP Award Despite Rangers Miss Playoffs
Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers, who scored 40 goals with two damaged knees, wins the Hart Trophy as MVP after a 133-point vote. He earns $1,000 cash as writers and broadcasters choose the league’s top performer regardless of his team’s postseason absence. Gordie Howe finishes second with 60. Bathgate carries a silver knee plate and steel brace, yet leads in goals and total points.
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Chicago Whips Boston 4-3 on Smith's Homer
Chicago White Sox survive in 12 innings at Boston for a 4-3 victory as Al Smith and Dick Donovan spark late runs. Harmon Killebrew homers twice for Washington in a 7-4 win over Detroit, keeping pace in the pennant race with Cleveland.
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Chuma Sets New Strikeout Record at WVU
Morgantown AP reports pitcher Paul Chuma set a new strikeout mark for West Virginia University with seven Ks, bringing his season total to 114 in 76 innings. WVU lost 63 to Pitt but improved to 15 8 on the season and next faces Waynesburg then Penn State.
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Today's Pitchers Showdowns Across The League
Major league schedule features Cleveland at New York with a 2-2 tie and Turley at 3-4, Chicago visiting Boston with Wynn at 42 opposing Sullivan at 1-1, Detroit at Washington with Mossi 1-1 and Griggs 2-0, and Kansas City at Baltimore with Herbert 1-3 facing O'Dell 1-1.
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National League Matchups Highlight Early Season tensions
Milwaukee faces St Louis with Spahn opposing Jackson. Cincinnati meets Chicago with Purkey pitching against Hobbie. Pittsburgh travels to Los Angeles to oppose Drysdale after Kline faces. Philadelphia visits San Francisco with Gomez lining up against S Jones.
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Stars and fights mix in mixed results card
Major league baseball notes show Harmon Killebrew driving in five with two home runs in a 7-4 Seattle victory over Detroit. Dodgers pitcher Danny McDevitt allowed five hits, no walks, and six strikeouts in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia. In boxing and boxing related action, Pat McMurtry outpointed Garvin Sawyer in Portland while Art Aragon stopped Bob Torrance in Yuma.
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Williams Not Disappointed In 1st Appearance
Boston and the Red Sox veteran Ted Williams, age 40, returned from a neck and shoulder ailment to go 0-for-5 in his first game of the 1959 season. Williams insisted he felt good, blamed bad pitches for the hits he missed, and noted two strikeouts and an intentional walk in a 4 hour 23 minute 12 inning loss to Chicago.
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