Slugging Cincinnati Club Winning Overtime Games
Cincinnati toadying for the pennant as it wins on the road and in extra innings. The Redlegs defeated Milwaukee 11 6 in 10 innings, their fourth OT win this season, pulling two games ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers who beat Philadelphia. Musial and the Cardinals led Chicago 2 0, while the A's beat Chicago 7 1. Yankees beat Boston 17 8, Tigers moved past Indians 5 11, and Washington beat Baltimore 3 2 in 21 innings. Smoked by Hank Aaron and Del Crandall tied it late, Cincinnati clinched on Smoky Burgess’s pinch single. Freeman earned the win.
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Cincinnati
Braves
Redlegs
Cincy
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia
Don Drysdale
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Chicago
Cubs
Kansas City Athletics
New York Yankees
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Orioles
Hank Aaron
del Crandall
Ernie Johnson
Lew Burdette
Smoky
Burgess
Hersh Freeman
Phillies
Drysdale
Fd Bouchee
Joe Sennett
Duke Snider
Gino Cimali
Vic Power
Bill Skowron
Yankees
al Kaline
Paul Foytack
Tigers
Wyne
Jim Lemon
Senators
Lemon
Braves Need Payer Help Very Badly
Milwaukee slumps due to weak left field and second base, hampering offense. Manager Haney must decide how much to surrender for a proven bat while Lew Burdette anchors pitching. Ernie Johnson falters in relief as Chicago series reveals depth issues. O'Connell struggles but outperforms replacement Cale. Tanner shows slow progress at the plate.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Braves
John Quinn
Fred Haney
Danny O'Connell
Haney
Lew Burdette
St. Louis
Cincinnati Redlegs
Burdette
Ernie Johnson
Braves
Johnson
Redlegs
Chuck Tanner
Leff
Bobby Thomson
O'Connell
Ate
Dick Cale
Heney
Smithsbura High Downs South High in Softball, 14 to 7
Smithsburg High School girls softball beat South Hagerstown High yesterday afternoon on the losers’ diamond by a 14 to 7 score. Smithsburg led early with a six run first inning and added three runs in the second and fourth. South Hagerstown had a big fourth inning with seven runs but could not overcome the early deficit. Garnand, Smith, and Cunningham led Smithsburg’s offense.
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Smithsburg High School
South Hagerstown High
South High
Smitties
Statton Tossers Remain Unbeaten In League Play
Statton Furniture protected its unbeaten record with a 5-1 win over Hemp's Esso at Reservoir Park. Billy Basore anchored the win for Statton, which moved to six wins without a loss and extended its edge. Ray Anderson drove in three runs with a triple, while Owens added two hits against pitcher Aycath. East End Tavern kept pace with a 10-3 victory over Funkstown on the Parkeekist diamond as Williams hurled a strong game.
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Statton Furniture
Hemp
Esso
Billy Basore
Statton
Reservoir Park
Statton Crew
Ray Anderson
Owens
Aycath
East End Tavern
Statton’s
Funkstown
Williams
Two-Hit Win Sparks C and P Rally at City Park
Two-hit ball for the winners while Baker Bliss and Drenner had two hits against Buchanan who was touched for eight blows. C and P beat the Noland Company 11-6 at City Park to snap a five-game skid and rise to fifth. Bill Coran pitched eight strong innings, Kline hit a bases loaded homer in the sixth, and Walks aided the win. Station's and Noland's meet in a makeup at City Park tonight with Funkstown and Hemp's following tomorrow. Buzz Shearer to work both games.
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Drenner
Buchanan
P Telephone
Noland Company
City Park
Bill Coran
Wishard
Breeden
Dick Kline
Station’s
Noland
Funkstown
Hemp
Buzz Shearer
Jewelers
J. Carter
Woodring
Civitan
Panghorn
Hawks
Hohnie Souders
May Jewelers
PRR
Ion
Rudisill
Hedden
Klimek
Colts
Mel Lemen
Souders
Lemen
Rukestraw
Hager Field
Burharp
Inap
Tigers
Lions
Hebbie Parkin
M. Lemen
Ludmen
Kasserks
J. Myers
Crosby
Shrader
No-Hitter Highlights Opening Federal Little League Action
Barnhart of Exchange Club pitched a no hitter beating the Lions 12 to 0, boasting two home runs and 11 strikeouts. Brade added a circuit, with Gross and Taylor contributing timely hits as the league resumes with minor players reporting Saturday for assignments and uniforms.
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Barnhart
Lions
Brade
Gross
Taylor
Keer
Welock
Kiwanie
Rotary
Travinger
Knicely
Schomel
Directors Of National League Deny Rumors
CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN reports from CHICAGO that National League directors dismissed rumors of a three way franchise swap. Warnings from Warren Giles and Gabe Paul deny any moves or signed contracts for television deals or club relocations involving Dodgers Giants or Redlegs. They insist only they are authorized to discuss spring contracts and no official action has been taken.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
National League
Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles
New York Giants
San Francisco
Cincinnati Hedlegs
New York
Warren Giles
National League Presi Judent
Paul
Crosley, Jr
The
Redlegs
Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
Results recap from American League games with New York Boston Washington Baltimore and others. Today's slate lists Kansas City at Geege tia nan and Cleveland at Detroit plus New York at Boston with Ford and Nixon. Tousy's schedule shows Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh among others.
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Geege Tianan
Fischer
Cleveland
Detroit
Massi Tr
Hoeft
New York
Boston
Ford
Nixon
Nates Ibingo
Chicago
Wan
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Philadelphia i
St. Louis
Kansas
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburgh
Auto Race Final Practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Drivers test carburetion and grooves in final practice for the 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Notables mentioned include Ian Memorial Dave ought to know, Troy Ruttmany, Lynnsod Calif, 1952 winter, and Pat O Connor North Vernon Ind. A separate note describes Chewsville to drill and a potential track switch discussion among Independent League teams.
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Dick Rathmann
Trenton
N. I
Bob Veith
Oakland
Calif
Rodger Ward
Los Angeles
Indianapolis Mo
O. Ian Memorial
Dave
Troy Ruttmany
Lynnsod
Winter
Pat O'Connor
North Vernon
Ind
Thaalish
Aawenead
Chewsville
Tomor
Giles
Smiths
Wholburge High School
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Rakestraw
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Etchinser
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Goodbody
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Goodbady
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Newcombe
Friend
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Spahn
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Tackson
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Nationwide Auto Insurance
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohi
Professional Arts Building
Hagerstown, Md
Raymond B. Baw
Albert G Creek
W. Watter Cunningham
William L. Hull
Richard E, Miller
Orville H. Myers
Jack B. Schnebly
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