Gene Singhass Keeps Hammer Hopes Alive
Clarke County Esso pitcher Grim threw a one hitter to edge Lucky Inn 2–0 in the City League semi final. Gene Singhass and Halltown’s Longerbeam dueled in a 4–3 Hummer win to keep Halltown alive for a deciding game.
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Welltown
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West Virginians
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Hummer
Shull
Little League World Series stars mirror major leaguers
In Williamsport 11 and 12 year olds perform like pros with oversized gear and poised manners. Mexican, Japanese, Canadian and American players across positions display confidence on and off the field, then reveal emotion when a game ends. Akron scouts roll out new mobile gear with Troops 116 and 261 adapting equipment for longer trips.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Thursday and Upcoming Games
The American League table shows New York leading with 83 wins and 48 losses, Detroit right behind at 81-45, Baltimore 73-56, Cleveland 64-62, Chicago 64-62, Boston 60-70, Minnesota 55-70, Los Angeles 54-71, Washington 50-73, Kansas City 46-79. Thursday's results include Boston 5 Washington 4 in 10 innings, Minnesota 3 Detroit 6, Kansas City 5 Baltimore 3, Los Angeles 6 New York 4. Tonight Boston at Los Angeles, New York at Kansas City, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Chicago, Baltimore at Minnesota. Saturday's schedule lists Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago.
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Baseball Standings and Saturday Schedule
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with a 6 HO 603 record amid tight races. Schedule highlights include Milwaukee at Philadelphia and Chicago at Pittsburgh with several night games across major matchups.
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Dess Poling Seeks Second Win In Harper's Ferry Purse At Shenandoah Downs
Dess Poling a five year old mare who dominates the Shenandoah Downs three and a half furlong course headlines the Harper's Ferry purse field. Regular jockey Stanley Small rides for trainer Louis Torreyson as Lenapa, Whose Strong and Pride Slave also race in the feature alongside several other local contenders. In Roanoke Eddie Phillips leads the Heironimus Invitational men’s singles with C W defending champion among the top eight.
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Jack Nolting
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Sylvia Nee Kid, Jr
Roanoke
Eddie Philps
Richmond
Phillips
C. W
Norman Jarrard
Duke University
Maurice Everett
Lynchburg
Tommy Crais
Chapel Hill
N. C
Dick Makepeace
Don Floyd
Art
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Baseball Leaders and Statistics of the Season
American Batting totals show Cash of Detroit at .964 and Howard of New York at .350 for 275 at bats or more. Runs led by Maris and Mantle of New York, 108 and 107, with Maris driving in 119 RBIs, Gentile and Mantle at 112. Hits topped by Brooks Robinson and Cash, 154 and 152. Kaline and Kubek lead in doubles, 30 and 35. Wood of Detroit collects 9 triples. Maris homers reach 50, Mantle 46. Aparicio and Howser steal 41 and 33 bases. Pitching leaders include Ford and Ford of New York with 21 wins and 3 losses.
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Chicago
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Kansas City
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Irish golfer bows out at Bethesda club event
In Bethesda Maryland the Middle Atlantic Lawn Tennis Association championship saw local players compete as Bob Atwood earned top spot while other competitors faced early exits in the division.
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Eagles Lions exhibition duel tests teams and QBs
The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions meet in Detroit with reserve quarterbacks King Hill and Warren Rabb slated to start. Other NFL action includes the Browns at Rams in Los Angeles and three AFL games as Dallas Texans chase a 4-0 record.
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Baseball leaders and stats from 175 Pascual era
The text lists batting average leaders at .363 and 275 at bats, with Clemente and Robinson tied for 169 hits. It cites Mays with 106 runs, Cepeda with 116 RBIs, and Robinson with 100 runs for San Francisco and Cincinnati respectively, noting Pinson tied 169 hits with Clemente.
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Grammas Drives Reds Past Giants 8-5 to Halt Frisco Streak
Cincinnati's Grammas, hitting .314, and Gernert combined for five hits and four RBIs as the Reds snapped San Francisco's six game win streak with an 8-5 victory. Leo Cardenas delivered a pivotal three run double in the seventh, while Dick Gernert also contributed. The Dodgers dropped 10th in a row 10-1 to St Louis as Hutchinson shuffled the lineup. Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 6-1. Philadelphia toppled Chicago 7-4. In the AL the Angels beat the Yankees 6-4.
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Lindy McDaniel
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American Wall Leads with 67 in Akron Classic
Art Wall Jr. fired a 3 under par 67 to take the early lead in the $50,000 American Golf Classic at Firestone. He birdied five holes and saved par on a 230 yard No. 5 hole after a lucky carom. Only three others broke par in the opening round.
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Firestone Country Club
Ted Kroll
Ken Venturi
Huston LeClair Jr
Pirates Bring Back Danny Murtaugh as Manager for 1962
Pittsburgh AP reports Danny Murtaugh rehired as Pirates manager for 1962. Contract terms not released, but he was reportedly paid $40,000 for this year. The Pirates, after winning the NL pennant by seven games last season, sit in sixth place.
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Jones Favored Over Von Clay in Madison Square Garden
Undefeated Doug Jones, 24, is a 2-5 favorite to beat Von Clay, 22, in a 10 round nationally televised bout at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. Jones, ranked No. 2 lightweight by Ring Magazine, won two close decisions over Clay last year at St. Nicholas Arena. The ABC telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET.
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