Back-To-Back Shutouts Boost White Sox Pennant Push
Chicago pitcher Baumann and Russ Kemmerer threw back-to-back 2-0 shutouts fueling the White Sox in a tight pennant race. Minnie Minoso Gene Freese and Luis Aparicio drove key runs as Cleveland and Baltimore losses tightened several standings. Piersall wore protective helmet after a collision with Detroit, prompting manager Joe Gordon and GM Frank Lane to discuss safety and gear.
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Rudisill Delivers Winning Run In Tight Prep League Game
In a 7-6 decision, Rudisill’s seventh inning single broke a 6-6 tie, driving in the go ahead run as Bearings and Transmission prevailed over the Fairchild F-27s. Graybill was hit by a pitch, advancing to third on a sac bunt before scoring on the winning hit, with Jett out at first.
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McElhaney Drives South End to First Victory
Lefty Jim McElhaney allowed three hits and struck out 13 in a 9 4 win at Municipal Stadium. He beat ex-teammate Ken Dando as South End halted a six-game skid. Gene Jamison led the 3-for-4 attack with three RBIs, Blackie Morrison added two RBIs, and Dick Thomas drove in two. The rally produced six runs in the third inning after a wild play at third base sparked the inning.
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Track Teams In State Events In Maryland Championship
Frederick AP report notes Somerset of Princess Anne won Class B track honors while Havre de Grace captured Class C. Somerset led with 97 points to Salisbury’s 40, among 15 schools. North also finished among top finishers.
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Boonsboro Track Team Placed in Three Events
Boonsboro competed in three events at the state Class B meet. Freshman Jim Wagner placed second in the two hundred high hurdles with 22.6 seconds, Ronnie Bowers was fifth in the 880 yard run with 2 10, and the Boonsboro mile relay team of Tom Sullivan Omer Smith Wegner and Bowett finished fourth in 3 49. Coach Dwight Scott’s squad finished 12th out of 24 schools with six points as low hurdles were not counted this year.
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Legion team seeks players amid low turnout
Morr truck American Legion junior baseball team manager Eddie Godlove reports disappointing practice turnouts. A workout is set for tomorrow at Municipal Stadium at 6 15 PM as last year players are urged to return and boys cut from the Prep League are invited to try out. If response remains weak, two teams may not be fielded.
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Home Run by Bob Fiery Wins for District 12
Bob Fiery hit a sixth inning homer to lift District 12 to a 5 3 victory over Security in an Independent League game at Security Park. Security led early after Pat Miller doubled and Joe Stubit's single, but District 12 tied it by third inning thanks to Jack Starliper's homer. Fiery's homer followed Edton's pinch hit, breaking the deadlock. Plume and Stubbs contributed multiple hits. Shank led the winners with two of four as Security's Stubbs added a homer in the eighth.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Baseball leaders listed include Runnels Boston batting .378 with 99 hits and Amaso Chicago 55. Maris New York 36 RBI and Lemon Washington 12 HR. Clemente Pittsburgh 360 at bats and 65 hits in NL. Koufax Los Angeles 71 strikeouts.
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Pete Runnels Tops Hitter With .378 Average
New York AP reports Pete Runnels posted a .378 average with five hits in eight at bats in a doubleheader. He credited a doctor for reassurance and continued strong hitting into the season's end. Mount Lena and Funkstown split, with Mt Lena winning the nightcap as Runnels contributed again.
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Valley Little League Debut in Opening Weekend
Valley Little League opened their minors circuit with Pangham edging Nacco 20 to 18 and Pang porn prevailing 2 to 18. Gloomy OCR left scattered player names and scores but shows Pangham and Pangborm as top hitters with multiple teammates contributing in a high scoring debut.
West End Little League twin bill results and stats
West End hosted a double header with the Bulls beating the Pack 7 8 and the Hi Fis sweeping the Buffers 11 3. Beaver and Redue homered for the Bulls. L Smith and Socks homered for the Packers as Leng took his first start. Obitts went 4 for 4 to pace the Hi BIs. Avent and others contributed in a crowded summary of local standings and player highlights across multiple teams and schools.
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Baseball Scores From Last Night Across Leagues
Yesterday's results include Revita Baltimore 6 over Washington 5, Chicago 2-2 with Kansas City 0-4, Detroit 1-0 over Cleveland 24-5, Boston 43 over Nations League, and Philadelphia 2-4 Cincinnati 31. Probable pitchers listed for Washington Estrada, Chicago Ford, Philadelphia Roberts, St Louis Jackson. Only games scheduled tonight.
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Minor League Reavits Sunday Results
In the Pacific Coast League results Seattle defeated San Diego 134 to 41. Spokane beat Salt Lake 107 to 42. Portland won 14 to 63 over Tacoma. Sacramento topped Vancouver 3 to 3.
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International League scores collide in tight games
Toronto defeats Columbus 7 to 6 in a high scoring IL tilt as Montreal defeats Richmond 8 to 7 in another close contest. Prominent batters and small ball plays shaped both games with late-inning drama and rallies from multiple clubs.
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