Romancos Edge Roanoke Romances In World Tournament Final
The Roanoke Rapids Romances, led by Russ DeBerry, reach the world softball final in Detroit but fall 9 0 to Bendix Brakes of South Bend Ind. Kodak Parks defend title by beating Bendix 1 0 in the prior year. The Romances, a dark horse entry, outhustled top teams to reach the final before fatigue doomed their bid.
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Russ DeBerry
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Detroit
DeBerry
Bendix Brakes
South Bend
Ind
Kodak Parks
Bendix
Peoria
Ill
DeBerry’s Final Looms Large as Bendix Tops South Bend
South Bend’s 28th straight win is halted by Bendix in a tense finale. Ike Bierwagen’s power and Russ DeBerry’s early pitching anchored the contest until Bendix exploded in the fourth with four runs, featuring Ed Cieslik Mangano and Piotrrowski driving in key hits.
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DeBerry
Howard Sams
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Murray Stacia
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Pig Riggan
Hank Stewart
Chet Simms
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