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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

13

Baseballs Big Third Major League Idea Takes Shape

Ford Frick and Branch Rickey predicted expansion can supply 200 players for a third major league as cities from New York to Dallas discuss possible franchises. Shea said formation could be announced between July 1 and 11 with eight teams after narrowing options.

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Players weigh third major league as question lingers

Veterans like Duke Sader and Del Crandall back a third league while wary stars warn it must be a true major league. Bob Turley and Mickey Vernon offer cautious support, fearing a glorified triple-A format without sufficient players. Ford sees it as chance for fringe majors to advance and boost baseball enthusiasm.

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Vernon Sparks Braves Past Dodgers In Tight NL Clash

Mickey Vernon returned to Milwaukee’s lineup at age 41 and belted a three run homer after starting the scoring with a first hit, lifting the Braves to a 7 6 victory that kept them a half game ahead of San Francisco in the National League race.

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Night Owls Invade New York in Key Indians-Yankees Clash

Cleveland leads the American League and has dominated night games. The Indians seek at least a split in the four game series at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees ride a 20 of 23 hot streak. Gary Bell starts for Cleveland while Vic Wertz and Mike Garcia figure in the Boston and Cleveland games earlier in the week.

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Surprise drivers energize Lorain County Speedway race card

Sur prise entries and frequent visitors headline weekly Saturday night super modified races at Lorain County Speedway. Norm Calhoun Ak ron and Jim Albrecht posted season appearances with Calhoun winning out of town and Albrecht debuting in a new car. Time trials start at 7 and the first race at 7 30 p.m.

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Lorain County Softball and Little League Schedule Highlights

The page lists multiple local games across leagues. Aldrich Bumber vs Lorainitation at Wellington at 7:30 p.m., Wellington A C. vs Wellington independents at 8. Little League matchups include North and West divisions with Market, Eisra Lisms, and Sagies at various times. Saturday features American Legion Seniors Wid owick vs Espria Post 13 at West Rettea Thon Field in the evening.

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Balding Seizes Early Lead In Canadian Open

Balding shoots a six under par 66 at Islesmere to grab a one stroke lead in the Canadian Open, with 145 players in the field and a strong group of Americans close behind. Notables like Bill Casper and Stan Leonard struggle, while former champions and current standouts chase the title.

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Tulsa and Dallas Rally Past Opponents in League Play

In Texas League action Tulsa beats Ambhers 7-3 while Dallas defeats Mars 7-3. Standings show Tulsa 6-1 and Dallas 3-2 with Houston 2-1 in the mix. Pacific Coast League leaders include Stars 23 and Padres 1-3, Angels 1-6. Orioles take on Lorain Local and White Sox meet Red Sox in weekend games at Memorial and Powers Fields.

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Standings and results from a tense American League schedule

The American League standings show Cleveland leading with 33 wins and Chicago with 23. Detroit 32 wins, 29 losses. New York near .500. Baltimore 32 25. and Kansas City 25. Thursday's results include New York 5 Chicago 10 in 10 innings, Boston 7 Cleveland 6, Baltimore 7 Detroit 3, Kansas City 5. Today’s matchups include Kansas City at Baltimore, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, Detroit at Washington.

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Baseball scores and standings from recent games

Pittsburgh edges Chicago 2-0 in a nine inning, Morra, Stuart, Marstel HRs for Cincinnati beat San Francisco 6-3 by Nuxhall and O'Toole. Milwaukee defeats Los Angeles 7-5 as Troworidee wins 11-0. Detroit clips Baltimore 5-7 on Moorman and Berberet. New York tops Cleveland 7-4 with Shantz win. Kansas City beats Washington 5-3 as Fischer leads. Belfair defeats Columbus 7-5 in International League.

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Indian Figures Update From Beit L IP Baseball Stats

A garbled data fragment lists baseball like metrics such as innings pitched, earned run averages, strikeouts, and hits. It appears to be a mishmash of box score style numbers with many errors and no clear context or dates.

Oberlin Flames Lose 4-2 to Dalton in Independent Tilt

Oberlin, OH. The Oberlin Flames fall 4-2 to Dalton in an independent softball game. Pat Losiewicz and pitcher Julie Andrews collected the Flames only hits. They open All Ohio Women's League play tomorrow at 7:35 pm against Damien NCR at Harding Field.

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