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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

11

Pierce Finally Coming Into Own Sparks White Sox

Chicago lefty Billy Pierce is emerging as a possible best pitcher in the American League as the White Sox gain momentum. He is atop the AL in wins with eight, part of a productive Memorial Day double-header sweep aiding a push against Detroit and Cleveland.

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Strickland's triple drives Cleveland to tense fifth inning rally

Major League Boxscores recap with Cleveland behind 2-1 in the fifth as George Strickland's triple ties the game, bases loaded after two errors and an intentional walk set up Pierce's deciding single. Dirk Donovan allowed 41 hits to the opener before giving way.

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Baseball doubleheader summaries for Orioles and Phillies

Orioles fall to Red Sox with errors and late rally, Elston wins second game for Philadelphia as batters like Bouchee and Rodgers drive runs. In New York contest, late offense yields 8 runs, Cardwell and Meyer key on offense, while Zerntal and McDermott contribute for Philadelphia.

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500 Winner Sam Hanks Quits After June 29 Race

Sam Hanks won the Indianapolis 500 on his 12th try setting a high mile tally and will retire after a June 29 race. Hanks led 141 laps, earned about 21 thousand in lap prizes, with total take potentially near 100 thousand of a 300 thousand purse, as Jim Rathmann finished second amid car frame issues.

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Baseball Standings and Schedules From Eastern to National League

Standings show Cincinnati leading the American League divisions with 26 wins and 14 losses, while Brooklyn and Milwaukee trail. Daily schedules list today’s games, including Chicago at Cincinnati and Detroit at Chicago, with results from yesterday and tomorrow’s matchups across both leagues.

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American Association scores and standings brief

Louisville defeats Indianapolis 6 to 8, St Paul edges Minneapolis 5 to 10, Charleston 4-0 scores, Wichita 2-4 loses to Denver 5-9, Omaha OIE listed in standings for the American Association.

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