Braves Boss Seeks Left Field Lefty to Boost Pennant Chase
Hagerstown era of strong farm system under Milwaukee Braves helps in 1960 season. Charley Dressen faces need for a capable left fielder as Wes Covington heals and team plans for makeup games amid weather delays. He weighs Lee Maye and Jim Bolger options while relying on a deep pitching staff led by Spahn and Burdette.
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Ron Piche
Indianapolis
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Exchange Team Defeats Rotary 8-3 in Federal Little League
The Exchange team posted an 8-3 win over Rotary at Dudley Field last night. Exchange led 5-0 after a three-run third inning, while Rotary struck back with three runs in the fourth and sixth. Stoner and Alexander each had two hits for Exchange. Moran doubled for Rotary. Tonight’s Lions versus Rotary game was rained out and will be played.
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Golf Tourney Set For Beaver Creek Ham Am Event
Beaver Creek Country Club to host the second annual Ham Am Tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. C A Adams chairman says three day event starts tomorrow and runs through Monday with Orioles to hold a tryout camp here as part of the golf activity during the holiday period.
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Chuck) Adams
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Rathmann Poised To Win Beaver Creek Ham Am
Jim Rathmann is pegged as the driver to beat in the Memorial Day Beaver Creek Ham Am 500 mile event. Threesomes will decide the low net score on Monday with handicaps, as 54 golfers have signed up for Beaver Creek this weekend. Pairings and starts list many names, including Carpers, Long, Spangler, and Brown, with Rathmann cited by experts as the favorite.
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Barber shoots 63 leads Invitat ional Open golf field
In Indianapolis Jerry Barber fired a 63 at the Speedway course to grab a share of early lead in the $60,009 Invitational Open. He posted one of four 63s among 149 players as Tommy Ball Jon Pott and Mason Randolph also carded 63s while Palmer and Leonard posted 64s. A crowd of 7,500 watched former college champions Fred Wampler and Joe Campbell among the contenders.
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Noland's Upset Victory Shocks East End in Softball League
In a surprising Community Softball League game Noland's pulled off a low run, low-hit upset over East End. Splon and pacnang performances highlighted a night that thrilled fans as Nolarxl's Garage posted a $1 Nees, adding intrigue to the standings.
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Ted Williams On Sick List For Evening Makeup Game
AP report from Washington notes Ted Williams, 41, is confined to his hotel with a cold as the Boston Red Sox travel. West End Tavern defeats VFW 2-1 behind solid pitching from Basore and DeBow. Noland’s edges East End as Williams remains sidelined.
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Orioles Fall to Whitey Ford as Slump Grows
Whitey Ford shuts out the Orioles 2 0, ending Baltimore’s four-game win streak and moving the Yankees into a share of the lead. Ford allowed only a third-inning run on Brooks Robinson’s double, then blanked Baltimore as New York rolled to a 2 0 victory. The Orioles drop to 20-14, trailing idle Cleveland by 0.5 games.
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Toronto hosts blowout loss as Montreal 9 runs up early lead
In the International League, Toronto fell to Montreal 9 to 1 after 10 innings, with the game extended by extra innings. Other league games were postponed due to conditions or scheduling.
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Orioles Hold Third Annual Junior Tryout Camp at Municipal Stadium
The Baltimore Orioles announce their third annual minor league farm system tryout camp at Municipal Stadium on Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Director James M. McLaughlin says all arrangements are complete, with Walter Youse and Joe Price directing scouts. Players will be evaluated in running, hitting, and throwing. promising prospects may receive contracts.
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