Ted Williams Poised To Be Oldest Modern Batting Champion
New York reports Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox could become the oldest batting champion in modern baseball history if he maintains his 348 average. Williams will be 39 next October 30, with World War II service and a career starting in 1939 shaping the unlikely milestone.
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Williams Leads Batting Race Amidst Historic Era Stats
The Associated Press notes Oldman Williams of Boston leads American League batters with a .400-plus pace through the first six weeks, chasing a sixth batting title. The article lists top performers in hits, home runs, RBIs, and pitching, citing legends like Wagner, Musial, and Koufax among others.
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Senators and Cardinals in AA battle for fifth place
In Omaha the Senators and the Charleston Cardinals duel for fifth in the AA standings as a three game series opens. Larry Donovan or Bud Black for the Senators faces Tom Cheney of the Cards after Omaha edged Charleston 4-3 in 10 innings to win the nightcap. Jim King provided Omaha’s clutch hit in the second game. The Senators travel to Wichita after tonight’s game for a four game series.
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Cubs Sweep Braves as 18 Hurlers Used in Last 5 Games
The Cubs defeated Milwaukee in a doubleheader sweep, dropping the Braves to third place. Chicago’s win featured a rookie, Dick Crott, striking out 15 for a 7-5 first-game victory while Juan Pizarro faltered in the ninth of the second game. Milwaukee’s staff, hampered by long outings, used 18 pitchers in the last five games.
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Clemente Drives Pirates Past Phillies in Doubleheader
Roberto Clemente slugged five RBIs with three singles and a triple as the Pirates rout the Phillies 13 to 5 in the opener before Philadelphia won the second game 6 to 2. Billy Pierce pitched a 1-0, 10 inning win for the White Sox over Cleveland, matching a major league mark with seven wins.
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