Fred DeFalco’s Unlikely Rise in Pro Baseball
The Thomasville Dodgers right fielder Fred DeFalco, 23, talks about starting baseball at 20 after army service and late start, acknowledging a steep learning curve yet showing potential to carve a pro career. He recalls time at Ft. Eustis with Willie Mays and Vernon Law, and his path from Brooklyn to Ebbets Field and Vero Beach.
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Bob Flowers
Tigers Grzenda Throws One-Hitter In Narrow Shutout
Valdosta lefty Joe Grzenda held Thomaston to one hit as the Tigers beat the Dodgers 1-0 in a brisk mound duel. Bob Koczwara allowed six hits and the game's only run was unearned in the fifth after a miscue by Buddy Wilson. George Scott provided the lone Dodger hit after returning from Orlando assignment, and Sirota doubled scoring the decisive run.
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DeFalco’s rise with Thomasville in the GF league
Former Union City and Reno alum DeFalco shows defensive prowess and growing power with Thomasville. The outfielder’s speed and arm earn praise from manager George Pfister as he builds a .298 average with 37 games and 121 at bats, amid injuries and adjustment notes.
Richards to Start Loes Against Tigers Tomorrow
Baltimore manager Paul Richards plans to start Billy Loes against Detroit, testing the pitcher after a shoulder strain and a prior Dodgers trade. Bob Nieman’s hot bat backed Baltimore’s 5-4 win over Detroit as Nieman drove in three runs and raised his average to .383 in 20 games with the Orioles.
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Jene
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Nieman
D Amato Sees Moore As Easy Logo For Patterson Fight
New York dispatch quotes Gus D Amato saying Archie Moore would pose a simpler challenge for Floyd Patterson than Hurricane Jackson. D Amato notes Patterson’s broken right hand from last Friday’s Jackson bout and expects recovery in time to meet Moore, with Hurricane getting a title chance after Moore.
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Archie Moore
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Patterson
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Hurricane
Ortega Awarded Ring Decision
New York. Teddy Brenner planned a rematch between Gaspar Oretena and Gene Poirier after their 10 round television bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Ortega, the 6 5 favorite, won by a split decision as Referee Ray Miller and Judge Joe Eppy favored Ortega while Judge Gamboli had it even. Poirier and Ortega both bled, with Ortega landing the hardest punch in the seventh round.
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Brewer Shuts Down Indians for Boston Ninth Victory
Tom Brewer pitched a three hitter to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-1, extending his personal winning streak to seven and giving Boston the day-night doubleheader split. He added two singles and drove in the decisive run after Jackie Jensen tied the game with a sixth homer. Ted Williams doubled twice as Boston totaled ten hits.
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Garcia
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Ted Williams
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Cardinals
Hazlehurst Cards Clinch Key Wins To Exit Basement
Wayne Wallace powered Hazlehurst with four runs batted in and a three hit day including a double and two singles as the Cards beat Dublin 6-0 and then 10-8 to climb out of the Georgia State League cellar. Dublin's Angel Figueroa had four hits and Billy Anderson hit a two run homer for the Irish though errors hurt them. Douglas and Sandersville won as the race for the lead tightens with Douglas topping Thomson 9-6 and Sandersville beating Vidalia 7-4 with Bob Ganzer four hitting for the winners.
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Wayne Wallace
Hazlehurst
Dublin Irish
Wallace
Trish
Douglas
Sandersville
Thomson Orioles
Vidalia
Bob Ganzer
Chico Alvarez
Karl Maples
Thomson
George Smith
Roger Marquis
Dublin
Angel Figueroa
Billy Anderson
Augusta Tigers blank Montgomery 2-0 as Bruce double shutout streaks
Bruce pitched a second consecutive complete game shutout over Montgomery as Augusta harnessed five hits led by Lepley who doubled and tripled. Savannah slugged Columbia 9-4 while Jacksonvill e’s Zeiser limited Charlotte to three hits. Macon edged Columbus 1-0 with Davies shutout five hits, and Jacksonville widened its lead with a win.
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Bruce
Montgomery
Sally Hurlers
Buzz Zeiser
Jacksonville
Charlotte
Braves
Macon
Ray Daviault
Montgomer
Columbus
Jim Archer
Savannah
Columbia
Tiger
Paul Lepley
Lepley
Bengals
Joe Andrews
Bob Brown
Zeiser
Davisalt
Curly Holtzapple
John Gienn
Waycross Beats Brunswick 6-5 In Georgia-Florida League Showdown
Waycross nipped Brunswick 6-5 as Johnny Lowry delivered a ninth inning squeeze bunt scoring Roger Morgan. Moultrie crushed Fitzgerald 13-7 with Bob Wellman driving in four on a homer and a single, while Albany defeated Tifton 6-3 behind Karl Haverly on seven hits.
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Waycross
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Chase Riddle
Heroin Haul Valued at Thirty Thousand Seized in Atlanta
Atlanta police arrested Peter Cappiello Jr. and Billy Joe Whitaker with Louise Presnell after detectives seized 13 ounces of heroin worth about 30000. Whitaker had just been released from federal prison on related charges. Cappiello released recently.
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Fabris Named New Coach at Cartersville Alabama?
Frank Fabris, former athlete at Athens High South Georgia College and Tulsa University, resigns as Vidalia High School head coach to take the Cartersville position succeeding Jerry Delesci who left Cartersville to join Rome High.
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Athens High
South Georgia College
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Cartersville
Jerry Delesci
Sid Dick McPhee
Rome High
Fabris
Tulsa
Prisoner Extradition Case Tied to New York Parole Violation
A New York state releasee connected to a heroin flight was transferred from the penitentiary to Fulton County jail after a detainer. At a June 1 preliminary hearing Cappiello said he would fight extradition to New York where he faces parole violation charges. He was held on a $2,000 bond. Deputy Hamby said police acted on confidential information about the heroin move.
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New York
Milwaukee Braves lose home run punch and league lead
The Milwaukee Braves drop from first to second division after a 6-2 loss to last place Philadelphia. Gene Conley struggled, surrendering nine hits to Brooklyn and collapsing in the fifth after a strong early showing. The club, once belted for 16 homers in four games, has only three homers in 12 games since May 31. Del Crandall’s June 7 homer was Milwaukee’s last.
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Braves
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Barons Fall to Mobile in 4-3 Slugfest
The Barons, chasing a pennant, dropped a 4-3 decision to the Mobile Bears as Mobile pulled off a double steal and a triple steal in one inning. Mobile now leads or equals 6-11 meetings. Memphis narrowed Birmingham's lead with a 7-2 win over Nashville while Little Rock beat Chattanoopa 8-5. Atlanta and New Orleans had no games.
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