Skowron Hits Grand Slam in 13-3 Yankee Win
The New York Yankees defeated Baltimore 13-3 as Bill Skowron delivered a grand slam and contributed a strong night at bat. The Orioles rallied briefly in the third, but Yankee hitters combined for 27 hits, with solid support from Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard. Pitcher Whitey Ford-like performance helped seal the win as New York opened the season strong at home.
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Red Sox Trounce Senators In Opener At Fenway Park
The Red Sox defeated the Washington Senators 7 to 3 in the season opener. Dick Gernert hit a homer as Boston built an early lead, while miscues by Senators kept the door open briefly. Cantillo allowed the decisive run, and Gernert contributed solidly as a reserve outfielder.
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Hollywood Cap Draws Tudor Era at Gulfstream Park
The Hollywood Handicap attracted 16 entrants for a $9,900 winner’s share as Tudor Era and Epcore led by A J Winiek vie, with Tudor Era carrying 122 pounds and Epcore 117. Other contenders include Chirie’s Song and Sunny Dan, while Tara Tedd and Another Art seek value in a crowded field.
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International League scores from Columbus and Montreal show varied results
In the International League highlights Columbus and Rochester games are noted, with Richmond defeating Butalo 10 to 1, Miami scoring 7, and Montreal tagged with a $43 figure, reflecting a mixed outcomes snapshot across teams and venues.
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Red Homers Edge Pirates 3 2 In Narrow WIn
Red Homers defeated the winless Pirates 3 to 2 behind Bob Purkey’s seven strong innings and Ted Kluszewski’s late RBI. Pirates catcher Smoky Runnels? CJ Batte and Mazeroski provided a spark but Pittsburgh could not mount a comeback.
National League Results And Standings From Last Night
National League scores list Chisago edging San Francisco 5 4 and Philadelphia 2 to 1 over Cincinnati while Milwaukee and Los Angeles split in rough standings. American League shows Yankees 18 Orioles 3 and Chicago 2 Kansas City 0 with standings updated. Probables include Detroit at Cleveland and Washington at Boston. College baseball Moravian and LaSalle play next.
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Indians rout Tigers 8-1 in home opener attendance 33098
Cleveland pitcher Herb Score dominated Detroit with nine strikeouts and one walk, as the Indians beat the Tigers 8-1 at Municipal Stadium. Woodie Held belted two homers, Minnie Minoso and George Strickland added one each, while Clair Harris hit for Detroit. The Tigers dropped the game in front of 33,098 fans as Held’s two long balls sparked the rout.
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Banks Drives Cubs as Banks’ Pair Tops Giants
Banks slugged two homers driving in four runs as Chicago tops New York 16 in a high scoring game at Wrigley Field. He drilled a 37 1/2 foot homer in the fourth and added a 410 foot long homer later. The win leaves Milwaukee 3-0, while the Cubs fall to 0-3.
Braves Edge Phillies In Dramatic 10th Inning Win
The Milwaukee Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 4 in 10 innings at County Stadium to clinch the pennant race. Hank Aaron Wes Covington and Johnny O’Brien delivered key singles as Milwaukee overcame a late Phillies push. John Logan and Mickey Vernon singles sparked the decisive rally in the 10th.
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Aragon to Face Miceli in Short Bout at Legion Stadium
Aragon and Miceli are set for a ten round or less match at the Meallywood Legion Stadium on April 25. Miceli allegedly won a round decision in 1956 against the golden boy, while Aragon claims an ankle injury occurred during the hour. Matchmaker Tack Leonard disclosed details and a portion of net proceeds will benefit Julian Velasaved, a boy injured in a prior incident.
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Thieves Steal 30 Silver Trophies From Milan Club
Milan police report thieves made off with about 30 silver trophies from the club’s headquarters. A club official said the loss was discovered yesterday and investigators are reviewing security footage and questioning staff. No suspects were named in the brief report.
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Dodgers Lose Home Opener to Cardinals 8 4
A massive crowd watched the Los Angeles Dodgers fall 8 to 4 at home against the St. Louis Cardinals. Lindy McDaniel hurled seven innings of one hit ball for the Cardinals, while Hal Smith hit a homer to drive in runs. The Cards notched their first win of the season as the Dodgers dropped to 0-? while San Francisco led the early standings. A live league event honored ex-player Dadgey catcher Roy Ciampatiella, who appeared in a wheelchair and received a standing ovation before the game.
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Former Red Pitcher Harter Dies at 72 in St. Dagheph’s
AP report says Prank Harter, a former pitcher for Cincinnati, died yesterday in St. Dagheph's Hospital at age 72. Born in Keyespurl, he worked as a carpenter after retirement. Relatives recall he pitched for Cincinnati in 1914 and 1915. Funeral services are set for tomorrow. Surviving is his daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Lindsey of Edwardaville.
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