Defending Champions Drop To Sixth Place
Los Angeles Dodgers tumble from seventh to sixth after a 10-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs, with Los Angeles two games behind the leader. Milwaukee climbs to third, San Francisco and Philadelphia rally, while Baltimore holds a two game lead in the American League.
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Don Drysdale Struggles With Wild Third Inning Gopher Ball
Disjointed report hints at Don Drysdale being plagued by gopher balls as the Cubs rally. Mentions Jefferson Hospital injury and a listed player being placed on the disabled list amid chaotic action at a Coliseum.
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McDaniel Praised as One of Best Relief Pitchers
St Louis manager Sally Hers rates Lindy McDaniel as among the two best relievers. He has more pitches and better stuff than most, drawing comparisons with Clem Labine. McDaniel has 15 appearances this year with a 4-3-? record, 24 hits allowed in 33 innings, 27 strikeouts and 10 walks, and delivered key relief outings for the Dodgers and Giants. Joe Cunningham made the game’s big defensive play and drove in the winning run in San Francisco.
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Relief ace Dick Stigman keeps Indians in pace
The Associated Press report highlights Dick Stigman's key role as Cleveland's relief ace, saving five of his nine appearances and holding the Indians close to the Orioles by stifling rallies. The roundup covers Orioles, Yankees, Senators, Tigers, and White Sox actions with multiple homers and notable performances across the American League.
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Jack Meyer Faces Phillies Ruling Over Fracas Incident
Philadelphia pitcher Jack Meyer is in hot water after a fracas and has asked for release to join another club. General Manager John Quinn dismissed the request, saying the team is not entertaining a release.
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Williamsport Softball Loop action tightens league lead
Miller's Barbershop defeated Herberts Grocery 3 1 to stay undefeated at 6 0 in Williamsport Softball Loop. Lewis Tavern routed Potomac Edison Dlinkers 15 2 as top clubs shine with strong hitting including Pat Miller two three run homers and four for five, while Sam Spickler earned the win.
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Joe Brown Arrested in Baton Rouge Assault Charge
In Baton Rouge Louisiana AP officers arrested Joe Brown the world lightweight boxing champion on an assault charge after another man claimed he was threatened with a shotgun during an argument at a residence. Abrams Bryant aged 72 witnessed the incident and Brown was arraigned in district court May 20.
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Baseball Fracas Yields Fines and Conflicting Claims
The article centers on an onfield altercation involving Frank Howard and teammates with players Meyer and Quinn offering little about what occurred. Diagrams of the fracas note statements from Banks, Demeter, and others, and reference prior fines to illustrate disciplinary patterns in baseball history.
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Memphis Open golf tournament speeds into second round
MEMPHIS AP The $30,000 Memphis Open golf tournament entered day two with a broad pack of contenders. At 65, Bob Hope rookie Bobi Shave shared the lead with three veterans Ken Venturi Howie Johnson and Bob Rosburg. One stroke back were Ben Hogan and Balt Collins with a crowded field including Don Whitt and others atop 67 and 69. The field will cut to the top 70 pros and ties after the second round at Colonial Country Club.
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Boward Named Manager of Community Softball League Team
Boward to manage Bob Boward East End tavern skipper led a Community Softball League squad set to face Eddie Feigner's four man traveling team at Municipal Stadium on June 13. John Ausherman and Kak Dren her named to assist Boward. An Liman squad will be picked up to meet the Feigner traveling team. club makeup to be announced in a few days.
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Galto's Team Wins NARLECH Amateur Golf Title in Wales
Galto's team captures the NARLECH amateur golf title in Wales as Miss MeIntire defends both American and British crowns amid talk of a potential Washington County rival. The event marks a tenth amateur victory, with Galla, Fink, and Slayman contributing key plays and defenses as the British final looms.
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Goodwill Tops Motor Truck in Little League Tilt
Goodwill service team rallied to beat Motor Truck 9 to 2 last night in Ameri can Little League play. Greg Young and Greg Sleviis homered for Goodwill in the fifth inning after Motor Truck’s season debut. Mills and Stevens contributed hits for the losers. Rakestraw to face the Elks on Hager Field this evening.
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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press Stats
PanSt Belling notes major league leaders with min 80 at bats and 5+ decisions. Runnels leads AL batting with 364 hits? Herty tops KC and others in runs, Maris drives in 32 for NY, Lemon 1 home run. Pitching leaders include Coates and Staley tied in wins, Pascual KS leader, Drysdale strikeouts. NL batting led by Clemente and Mays while Banks tops RBIs.
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Maugansville Dominates Kauffman’s Station In League Play
Maugansville fired 16 hits in a route win over Kauffman’s Station 412 in the Northern Division of the Raritan Junior League. Branch pitched five strong innings, Nalley hit a homer and two other hits, and H Dailey added three hits. Adams and Kell doubled for Kauffman’s Station. The day’s other Northern Division game between State Line and Shady Grove ended 7-7 before darkness halted play. a make-up is set for tomorrow as Maugansville visits State Line at 2 pm.
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Brownsville Victory Led by Edwards in Big Inning
Brownsville won with a nine run first inning as Brownsville Gap land built a large lead in the Rutandunia League last night. Vininkuns led the offense with Rohrer and Croat contributing three hits apiece. D Edwards was the winning pitcher.
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Midget Racing Opener On Tap This Sunday
The Hagerstown quarter-Mid get Racing Club will start the opener at 3 p.m. this Sunday due to graduation exercises. A large field of cars and several new drivers are expected. Racing at Han cock is canceled this weekend. Antietam Oval will race on June 12 at 5 p.m.
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Promising Welterweights Set For NBC Televised Fight
Jorge Fernandez makes his United States debut in a 10 round welterweight bout against Emile Griffith at St. Nicholas Arena. The New York telecast on NBC at 2 p.m. EST features a fast action card as Fernandez, a 20 year old Argentine, seeks his fifth straight win after stopping Mell Barker in his American debut, while Griffith is a sharp hitter with six knockouts in 17 wins. Griffith and Fernandez enter with contrasting styles as scoring relies on rounds plus a supplementary point system to break draws.
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Tie Game In Halfway Loop Between Lions And Colts
Fareloud and the Lions battled Fairchild to a 7 7 seven inning tie in Halfway Little League last night. Darkness halted play with Lions leading hitters Mike Day 4 for 4 and Dave Garratt 2 for 7 plus a solo homer. Fairchild's Church Beachley paced with two doubles and two singles in four at bats. Jerry Brant added 2 for 2 as Cullers and the Colts set to play Thursday night.
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Wetzel Pitches Win For Lions In Valley League
Wetzel hurled for the Lions as they defeated the Jones Gas team 4 to 3 in a Valley Little League game yesterday evening. Wetzel struck out ten while Nixom fared ten. D. Bachtell and Newell led a five hit attack with bodies on base scoring the runs. Pangborn scheduled to meet Rod and Gun Chub in next game. Lions 4 Jones Gas 3.
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Nats Beat Pepsi Cola 52 1 in Little League Clash
The K & Nats defeated Pepsi Cola 52 1 in a six National Little League game at Staley Field last night. Nats seized control with a three-run first inning, while Pepsi added two runs in the fifth. Star pitchers Shives and Horst logged ten strikeouts each as Mellett contributed RBI hits for the winners.
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Hitting Charlie Maxwell drives comeback in 4-3 win
In a tense 8th inning rally Charlie Maxwell homered for the second time, breaking a 3-3 tie as Til gers beat the White Sox 4-3. Giants' bullpen contributions and defensive plays helped seal the victory. Cardinals edged Fairchild in a separate late game, with Garratt and Hawbaker cited among key relievers.
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Minor League Results From Associated Press Summary
International League Buffalo 105, Miami 0 0. Richmond 2, Columbus 4. Havana at Rochester postponed. Pacific Coast League Seattle 9, Portland 4. Spokane 9, Vancouver 7. Salt Lake 4, San Diego ? American Association Charleston 8, Denver 2. Dallas-Fort Worth 10, Vanstarft 7. Indianapolis 4, Tallahassee ?
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Antietam Falls to F-27 in Slow Pitch Tie
Antietam opened with Gruber's single and McGinnis advancing on an error. Wade pitched a wild ball, Gruber scored on a wild pitch, and Wade doubled to tie the game as Haigh's bunt moved him to third. F-27 pulled ahead in the third. McKinley scored on a sacrifice by Reeser.
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