Mets Fans Describe Dreamlike Season After Twin Bill Win
A viewer recalls the Mets dramatic rise and fan devotion as Stengel's team defeats the Pirates in a doubleheader after a rough stretch. He notes an aroused crowd outside the dressing rooms, eager autographs, and a society of loyal yet laughing fans who cling to the improbable success.
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Stengel
Pirates
Charley Neal
Frank Thomas
Duke Snider
Duke
Jim Hickman
Roger Craig
al Jackson
Casey
Ed Kranepoll
Bob Friend
Choo Choo Coleman
Chico Fernandez
Pittsburgh
Danny Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Mike
Tenpin Goofers win Housewives League title in rolloff
The Goofers defeated the Mermaids 3-1 at Northside Lanes to claim the Wednesday Afternoon Housewives League championship after a 3-1 regular-season finish. Robbie Kerns led with a 489 set including a 207 in game three, while Nancy Eyre and Ann McKee contributed solid scores for the Goofers.
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Northside Lanes
Mermaids
Robbie Kerns
Nancy Eyre
Ann McKee
Mable Smith
Peggy Flowers
The
Rosa Reid
Mabel Orndorff
Lois Dorsey
Rebels
Linda Allen
Mrs. Eyre
Mabel Kiracofe
Lee Hassen
Funsters
Loafers
Chancettes
Jaybirds
Winchester Golf Club
Stephens City Wins Little Loop Contest By 7-4
Stephens City Lions Club improved to 2-3 in the Lee-Jackson Little League with a 7-4 victory over Peoples Drug Store of Strasburg. Daniel Earhart earned the win, allowing seven hits, while Jimmy Durette took the loss for Peoples. The Lions jumped ahead 5-2 in the first inning and cruised to the win.
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Stephens City Lions Club
Lee-Jackson
Peoples
Strasburg
Aetephens City
Daniel Earhart
Jimmy Durette
Mantle sidelined with broken foot in Baltimore game
Mickey Mantle suffered a fracture to his third metacarpal after colliding with a wire fence while pursuing Brooks Robinson's homer. A cast up to the knee was applied, with recovery estimated at six weeks. the Yankees undecided on an injured list until further word from the team physician.
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Union Memorial Hospital
Erwin Mayer
Ralph Houk
Sidney Gaynor
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New York
Major League Leaders Batting Pitching and Power Leaders
Summary of top performances across leagues including batting leaders Covington and Malzone and home run leaders H Aaron and Allison. Pittsburgh, St Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Milwaukee, and Chicago players cited with runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, and strikeout marks. Pitching highlights include Stock and Perranoski with high win percentages.
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Boston
Wagner
Los Angeles
Allison
Minnesota
Kaline
Detroit
Minne
Causey
Kansas City
Power
Boyer
New York
Covington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Flood
H. Aaron
Milwaukee
Robinson
Cincinnati
F. Alou
San Francisco
White
Cepeda
Javier
Brock
Williams
Chicago
Skinner
Softball Postponed Third Straight Night by Rain
Ground conditions at Senseng Park forced the third consecutive postponement of softball. Marathon Oil Halltown and Northside Lanes Buckley Lages games were called, with four City League contests and two Church League games also moved. Rescheduled dates to follow.
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Halltown
Northside
Buckley-Lages
First Presbyterian
Congregational Christian
Wesley Methodist
First Baptist
Clarke County
Esso
Lucky Inn
Hammer-Alco
Winchester Merchants
Duckpin Champion Frances Dodson Leads Virginia State Tub Tournament
Frances Dodson of Winchester won the booster class singles title with a 405 three game series, beating Martha Tate of Falls Church by 14 pins. Dodson earned $50 as top finisher in the event, part of the Virginia State Duckpin Tournament where local duckpiners totaled $3,726 in prizes.
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Frances Dodson
Winchester
Martha Tate
Falls Church
Hertz-Rent
Mickey McDonald
Minors Scores From Associated Press League Play
The Associated Press reports minor league scores with Buffalo 5 Indianapolis 1, Atlanta 3 Syracuse 2, Arkansas 6 Rochester 1, Columbus 2 Richmond 7 Jacksonville 6, and Toronto 6 in key matchups. Rochester and Syracuse losses noted against strong offenses.
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Indianapolis
Atlanta
Syracuse
Arkansas
Rochester
Columbus
Richmond
Jacksonville
Toronto
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