Mantle Sprints Ahead In AL Hitting Leads
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees leads the American League in most hitting categories and has played in every game this season. He is batting .421 with 17 home runs and 39 runs scored after 35 games, far ahead of rivals in hits, RBIs, and runs. Mantle, who has never played a full season since 1951, says his goal is simply to stay healthy and play every game.
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Rookie of the Year race centers on Robinson and Ferrarese
Cincinnati outfielder Frank Robinson leads rookie of the year chatter with eight homers and a .301 average as Don Ferrarese of Baltimore shines in three starts with a 1.16 ERA. Other first-year standouts include Lindy McDaniel, Lee Walls, Bill White, Don Blasingame, Hal Smith, Danny Kravitz, West Covington, and Troy Herriage, with mixed early fortunes for Colavito Malzone Buddin Neal and others.
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Boxscore: Yankees at Tigers in Major League clash
Detailed box score shows Mantle and Robinson pacing the scoring for New York with 3 and 2 RBIs respectively, while Kaline and Bauer spark Detroit. Turley and Maas starters on the mound with Sturdivant earning the win for New York and Maas taking the loss as the game concludes with final tallies and error notes.
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Baseball season leaders by league AP report list
The Associated Press tally lists 1940s era leaders by league. Mantle tops American leaguers in runs and hits while Ford and Lemon lead pitching. Long and Furillo pace the National League in several categories with strong showings from Post and Mays among others.
Mantle homers as Yankees crush Tigers 11 to 4
Mickey Mantle collected five hits in five at bats with his 17th homer guiding the New York Yankees to an 11-4 victory over Detroit. Robin Roberts earned his fifth win for Philadelphia in a 6-4 decision over Brooklyn, pitching well in the late innings.
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Two Owl Hoop Stars To Attend Beckley College
Glen Rogers high school basketball standouts Ted R. Clay and Don Nuckols enrolled at Beckley College with fall classes starting in September. Clay stands 6'5" and weighs 192 pounds and averaged 16 points per game in three varsity seasons. Nuckols is 5'10" and 135 pounds, also a three year starter averaging 19 points per game. Both are sons of local residents, Ted Clay of Soulsville and Aubrey Nuckols.
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Winter Leagues TV Top Baseball Meeting Agenda
Detroit reporters outline a four quarterly major league meeting starting today at 10 30 am EST with winter baseball and TV as top topics. Frick and other owners arrived after attending yesterday's New York Detroit game at Briggs Stadium. Frick's seven year contract renewal is discussed but winter ball prompts potential crackdown. Some owners want to end U S player participation in winter ball with Frick proposing a permanent policy understanding.
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Senators Nose Wichita to Stay Within Reach of Charleston
Charleston secured a 7-6 win over Wichita to stay tied for seventh in the American Association standings. Winning pitcher Bob Miller contributed a key three-inning relief and a single to spark a four run fourth inning. Ed McGhee delivered a two run single, followed by three more as Charley Lau, Miller, and Chick King added RBI hits. Jim Bunning and Humberto Robinson were set to pitch in the remaining games.
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Yankees Sweep West to Extend Lead in AL
The New York Yankees finished an 11-4 road win over Detroit to complete their West Coast swing. Mantle homered and reached 17 home runs while batting .421 for the tour. Sturdivant delivered 51 1 3 innings of scoreless relief. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6-4 as Willie Jones drove in four runs with two homers and a single.
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January Grabs 1st Round Lead In Dallas Golf
Don January led the Dallas Centennial Open after a 64 at Preston Hollow in Dallas. Henry Ransom carded 65, with Mike Souchak 66 and Mario Gonzalez 66 among five players at 66. Ben Hogan posted 71 amid putting troubles as a subpar day reshaped the field.
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Humez Fullmer Winner May Get Shot at Crown
NBC will telecast at 9 p.m. EST. The 10 round Madison Square Garden bout pairs Homer the European champion against Fullmer from Utah. Ring ratings place Homer No. 2 and Fullmer No. 3 among 160-pounders with Olson No. 1.
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Pan tastic Pitcher Quiz From Old Baseball Trivia
A trivia quiz asks to name league leaders and averages from historical baseball seasons. Questions cover Yankee batting averages, Willie Jones RBI timing, Ferrarese’s 1955 shutout, Hornsby’s 1924 totals, and NL champions with .381 or .369 averages, inviting several player-name responses.
Sports Quiz Answers Highlight Historical Baseball Facts
George Stirnweiss posted a .309 in 1945 as the second lowest leading figure in A. S. history. Willie Jones drove in his first 1956 RBI in his fifty-fifth at bat. Jim Wilson of Baltimore won 4 to 0. Rogers Hornsby recorded 227 hits. Honus Wagner achieved a notable mark in 1900.
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Baseball scorecard line breaks in rainouts and replays
Summary of a sports weather note listing game results and rainouts. American Association games show Charleston 7 Wichita 6 and Louisville 4 Indianapolis 2. Omaha at Minneapolis postponed due to rain. Denver at St Paul also postponed.
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Regional tourney final set in West Virginia baseball
Clarksburg earned a finalist spot by forfeit when Arthurdale failed to appear to face Fairview, who upset Buckhannon 9 7 in the semis. In Region 1 Follawsbee beat Philadelphia one hit by Mel Clark, who fanned 10 with no walks. Eight regional winners advance to the state tournament opening Monday afternoon in Parksburg. California reports 1955 license agents sold 29731 Arizona Use Permits for Colorado River angling.
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Dodgers' Duke Snider and Gil Hodges Top Home Run Feats
Brooklyn Dodgers stars Duke Snider and Gil Hodges led in homers in recent seasons. Snider hit 42 in 1953 and Hodges also had 42 in 1955, marking standout power in those campaigns.
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Today’s Baseball Schedule and Standings Summary
Today features New York at Baltimore at 7:00, Washington at Boston, Cleveland at Chicago, and Kansas City at Detroit. Yesterday's top result had New York defeating Detroit 11 to 4. Standings show St Louis and Cincinnati leading in the NL with Milwaukee, New York, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia in pursuit.
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Regional baseball results with forfeit and close win
Region 1 Final Followsbee beat Triadelphia 1 to 0. Region 3 Semi final saw Fairview defeat Buckhannon 9 to 7. Clarksburg earned a win over Arthurdale by forfeit.
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