Dodgers Upset Waycross in 14-8 Showdown to Tighten Standings
In the Georgia Florida League Thomasville Dodgers defeated Waycross Bears 14-8 at Municipal Stadium to regain fourth place. The win completed a two-game sweep and left Thomasville two and a half games behind Brunswick with a series at home against the Pirates looming. Salazar and Virkatis led a 18-hit Dodgers attack while Barbler was tagged for early runs before settling.
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Waycross Beats Thomasville In Final Baseball Clash
Waycross wins 7 7 in a high scoring juvenile baseball game over Thomasville. Dembek Clifton Rickard Brewster Eames Thelen McColly Kowalski Cierniak each contribute runs and outs. Virkstis guards the mound for Waycross as Holderfield Salazar Castelli help seal the 14 13 victory.
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Wells Poised to Join 20-Game Winners in Georgia Florida League
Thomasville Dodgers righthander Ronnie Wells, 8-1, can become the fifth pitcher in club history to win 20 or more Florida League games in a season. He has pitched 81 innings in 11 games, with 48 strikeouts, 20 walks, and seven complete games. Wells has won eight straight since a April setback, and manager Boyd Bartley praises his heart and work ethic as teammates rally behind him.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule from Today's Games
Thomasville leads with 14 wins over Waycross 8 while Albany edges Americus Cordele 12 innings 6 to 5 Fitzgerald tops Valdosta 9 to 3 Brunswick 4 Tifton 3. National League and American League standings shown with several game results and today’s schedules across multiple cities.
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Barons Rally to Beat Vols 11-Run Outburst
Birmingham Barons erased a 2-0 Nashville lead with an 11 run sixth inning to defeat the Vols 2-0 and move within reach of the pennant chase. Joe Margoneri and Fred Sherkel suffered the loss as the Barons seized control at home.
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Three Minor League Games Highlight Weekend Slate
Bill Currie, former Atlanta right hander, shut out the Crackers 3 to 9 for Chattanooga. New Orleans defeated Little Rock 8 to 7 in Memphis. Mobile Bears edged a opponent 3 to 2 in the final game.
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Moundsman Royce Released by Thomasville Dodgers
Dodgers business manager George Pfister announced left handed pitcher Gordon Royce is released. Walt Pawlak and Jon Williams are assigned to Welch in the Class D Appalachian and Florida State Leagues respectively. Clark Mixon on the disabled list. Tom McMullen joins active list as Mixon’s replacement.
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Albany Cardship Edges Americus Cordele In 12 Frames
Albany Cardship rallyes past Americus Cordele Orioles 6 to 5 in 12 innings to stay 2nd, four games behind Fitzgerald Redlegs. Bill Batty drove in the winning run on Walter Way single after Americus Cordele tied it with a ninth inning three-run surge led by Harry Kallas. John Payne logged 11 2 3 innings with 17 strikeouts before Julian Joyner earned the win.
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Coats and Clark Edge Sunnyland 10 9 In YMCA Softball
Coats and Clark edged Sunnyland 10 to 9 in YMCA softball action. Sunnyland led 7-2 after three, but Coats and Clark surged to the lead by the fifth inning. Chan Duff and Sumner hit home runs for the winners. Lions Club forfeited to National Guards. next games Thursday feature Independents vs National Guards and Georgia Crate vs Coolidge.
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Peaches Sweep Doubleheader to Extend Lead Over Braves
Macon Peaches routed Columbus 6-3 and 12-2 in a twin bill as rainouts helped Augusta and Savannah gain ground in the standings. Ray Williams powered the opener with a double, while Lee Bichnelders and Vernon Walker provided punch in game two. Bud Lively and Bob Saban held their opponents steady as Macon built a 1½ game edge atop the Bally League.
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Porterfield Hitting Boosts Mound Record In Early Season
Porterfield, Washington 26 year old right hander, leads majors with complete games this season. He has started nine, finished eight, with six wins and three losses, and credits batting for boosting his endurance. Teammate Bob Lemon and others are also noted for going the distance, while Robin Roberts and Bob Keegan post solid complete-game counts.
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Macon C C Seeks to Keep Peaches in South Atlantic League
Macon Chamber of Commerce directors met in a special session to prevent loss of the Macon Peaches franchise. Chamber president Charles W. Farmer said the club is a community asset and the chamber will pursue a plan to keep the team in Macon after the management announced plans to discontinue after the current season.
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First Sally start yields three runs in early innings
In his first Sally start, Augusta produced three runs in the opening innings via four successive hits. The rallies Lively halted came in the eighth and ninth innings, signaling a tense late surge.
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Braves fall as Buhl loses fourth straight in Milwaukee
Milwaukee ace Bob Buhl loses his fourth consecutive spring decision 2-0 to Brooklyn as the Dodgers push their visiting win streak in Milwaukee. Phillies crush Boston 16-4 while New York tops Washington 9-2 and Detroit beats Baltimore 4-3. Billy Cox contributes with Brookyln runs, and other league notes include Philadelphia's power surge and Orioles rallys.
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Legion Team Plans First 1954 Contest
Thomasville American Legion baseball schedules its first game for Saturday night against Albany Legion at an undated venue. Jasper Davis chair of Post 222 sports committee reveals a Thursday practice at the VA Domicillary. searches for a coach continue after Willett relinquished the role. Any Thames County boy under 17 on January 1, 1964 may try out.
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Cockell Defeats Matthews in Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
Briton Don Cockell defeated Harry Matthews by a ten round decision in London. The victory followed a prior win over Matthews and boosts Cockell as he eyes a future shot at the world heavyweight title amid plans to face Rocky Marciano if offered. The decision drew referee Jack Hart’s call after warnings for low blows and elbows, with most observers giving Cockell a slight edge.
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