Walter Barr No-Hitter Beats James Wood 2-0 in Duel
Clarke County lefty Walter Barr pitched a near perfect game with 11 strikeouts, lifting the Eagles to a 2-0 win over James Wood at James Wood. Donnie Royston drove in the first run and Buddy Fuller sacrificed home the second as five Colonels errors doomed their 8-7 season mark. Hodson’s five-hitter followed, but Barr closed it out with a seventh inning strikeout and routine grounder. The Eagles push toward a late-season streak with two games left before a Friday home date with Warren County.
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Gene Wallace
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Purcellville
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Strasburg
National League Leaders From The Associated Press
The chart lists NL batting leader Mueller of New York at .390 and runs leader Snider of Brooklyn with 34. Snider also holds 36 RBIs and 11 home runs. New York’s Mantle heads AL batting with .392 and 34 runs, while Buckeye, Fox, and other players lead various categories.
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New York
Snider
Brooklyn
I'klyn
Adcock
Milw
Kee
Foiday
Chicago
B’klyn
Boyer
St. Louis
Newcombe
Jeffcoat
Jones
R M Jackets Split With Chestertown Nine
In Virginia college baseball action Randolph Macon split with Washington College 3-2 as Lou Brandt starred. William and Mary lost to George Washington 5-2 ending their season at Annapolis. VMI hosted The Citadel trailing 10-4 in the opener while The Cities seek 13th win.
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Annapolis
Navy
Randolph Macon
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Chestertown
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Lexington
William and Mary
George Washington
Indians
Lou Brandt
Citadel
Jimmy Foster
Jeffcoat Rescues Cubs In Tight Win As Relief Ace
Hal Jeffcoat, once seen as a washed up outfielder, has become a trusted Cubs reliever. In 23 1 3 innings this season he stands 5-0 with key appearances, including a 4-2 win over Milwaukee on Bob Speake’s 10th inning homer. The pennant race tightens as the Giants Dodgers and Braves falter in various games.
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Hal Jeffcoat
Stan Hack
Charley Root
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Jeffcoat
Root
Hack
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Milwaukee
Braves
Bob Speake
Bruins
New York Giants
Can Brown-Eyed Parents Have a Blue-Eyed Baby
Question and answer explain that brown-eyed parents can indeed have a blue-eyed baby. Doctors estimate blue eyes occur about once in twenty births, reflecting genetic variation in eye color.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
In the American League Cleveland leads at 21 11 with a .656 win pct while New York 20 11 and Chicago 18 12 chase. Tonight Boston visits Washington as Brewer seeks first win against Pascual. Tomorrow Kansas City hosts Chicago and Cleveland meets Detroit. In the National League Brooklyn sits at 25 15 58% pacing, New York 18 56%, Chicago 19 15 559.
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Long Island U Back On Basketball Scene
Long Island University plans a 1956 return to basketball after quitting due to 1951 gambling scandals. The team will be amateur with scholarships only covering tuition, and players must be good students from high school.
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Brooklyn
Long Island University
Richard L. Conolly
Winchester Hosts Charles Town Legion at JWHS
Winchester ladies and gents get first look at the 1955 Massanutten League with Charles Town visiting James Wood High for an 8:15 p.m. game. Charles Town features G Miller and C Miller with Wisecarver at first. Winchester lists Willis Smith and Stewart in key roles as the clubs open league play.
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Ft. Meade
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Clarke County
American Legion
Handley second at Fort Hill as Blair wins invitational
Handley High School finished second to Montgomery Blair at the Fort Hill Invitational in Cumberland Maryland. Blair led late as record breaking performances by Blair and rival Handley capped a strong meet with numerous event wins and relay records.
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Handlian Wes Dibeler
Shiley
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Minor
Robertson
Burr Grim
Frederick
Allegheny
Montgomery Bali
Cumberland Valley League
Anderson
West Virginia Wins 1955 Southern Conference Baseball Title
West Virginia University clinched the 1955 Southern Conference baseball championship with a 7-2 league record and 19-4 overall. The Citadel was eliminated by VMI 10-4, while George Washington beat William and Mary 5-2 to secure second place. WVU then lost to Pitt 3-1 in the regular season finale.
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Associated Press
West Virginia University
Steve Harrick
Mountaineers
Citadel
VMI
West Virginia
Wake Forest
Jimmy Foster
George Washington
William & Mary
Steve Bank
Colonials
Pitt
Do Canadian Soldiers Earn More Pay Than American GIs
The Department of Defense reports higher Canadian Army pay than U S G I pay. For entry level privates E I basic pay: U S Army 878 dollars. Canadian Army 92 dollars. For private first class pay: U S Army 99 37 dollars. Canadian Army 107 dollars.
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Department of Defense
U.S
U. S
Gil Turner Draws With Fuentes at Madison Square Garden
New York reports a disputed bout ending in a draw as Ramon Fuentes and Gil Turner fight to a stalemate at Madison Square Garden. Ringside opinions varied with writers showing Fuentes ahead 9-3, while officials split scores and a 5-5 draw appeared on some counts.
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Fuentes
New York
Ramon Fuentes
Madison Square Garden
Bert
Turner
Agnello
Forbes
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