Yanks Top Pirates and Braves Hit Rough Patch
The Yankees beat Washington 8-4 and 7-3 to gain a 21 2 game AL lead as the Braves slump below .500. Cincinnati and Chicago win while Brooklyn and Philadelphia stretch their early rhythm. Warren Spahn struggles, Mathews sidelined, Adcock and Thomson scuffling as the Braves fall 10 1 2 games back of the Dodgers.
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Braves
Milwaukee
Bobby Thomson
Joe Adcock
Eddie Mathews
Warren Spahn
Charlie Grimm
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Thomson
Mathews
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Howie Pollet
New York
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
White Sox
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Kansas City
Clarke County Eagles Host Warren County In 1955 Baseball Finale
Clarke County hosts Warren County at Purcellville for an 8 p.m. season closer. Walter Barr starts for Clarke County with Warren County ace Kenneth Grove opposing. Willis and Toothman lead the bats as Grove and Barr post strong 4-2 and 5-3 records respectively.
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Clarke County
Purcellville
Warren County
Eagles
Walter Barr
Wildcats
Barr
Kenneth Grove
Grove
Buddy Willis
David Toothman
Willis
Toothman
New Market Opens Season With 19-4 Winchester Victory
New Market opened its Massanutten League season with a 19 to 4 win over Winchester. The host team exploded for seven runs in the second inning after a tight start, then cruised behind strong hitting from B Harrison B Moyer and pitcher Derrow. Winchester’s Jim Beatty led the visitors with a pair of hits and two RBIs, but the Rebels could not match New Market’s 16 hits and 0-2 league mark for Winchester as they head to Luray Sunday.
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Yanks
Johnny Bucks
Eddie Robinson
Yogi Berra
Jim Konstanty
Bob Wiesler
Bob Lemon
Cleveland
Jack Harshman
Chicago
Tribe
Jim Wilson
Boston
Oriole
Willie Miranda
Billy Smith
Toothman
Willis
Miers
Stuart Riley
Bill Gilliam
Eagles
Warren
Clarke County
Loudoun County
Broadway
Hagerstown
Maryland
Montevideo
Rappahannock
Massanutten Academy
James Wood
Luray
Strasburg
New Market
Winchester
Frederick County
B. Harrison
B. Moyer
Derrow
J. Moyer
Driver
J. Harrison
Jim Beatty
Dick Keller
Buck Cooper
Jerry Stewart
Eddie Dodson
Beatty
Sam Purtlebaugh
ABA
Stewart
Keller, Eeeie SS
Pikicads
Cooper, Cfp
Rflf
Geeees
Pewwdson
Ccklva Eerues
Grarver
Purtlebaugh
MOFGT
Orebaugh
Lanz
N. Market
Williams Faces Nuts In Comeback Effort
Ted Williams, 36, is set for his first regular season appearance tonight against Washington. Manager Mike Higgins celebrates his birthday as Williams is activated from the restricted list after the club options Russ Kemmerer to Louisville. The Red Sox, at the legal player limit, hope Williams boosts a sixth place club returning from a rough stretch after losing three of four to the Orioles.
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Boston
Ted Williams
Washington
Mike Higgins
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Chicago
Williams
Sox
Russ Kemmerer
Louisville
Higgins
Baltimore
Orioles
Former Speedster Calls for Slower Auto Future
North Platte Nebraska report features King Rhiley former Pike's Peak record holder now 70 urging slower speeds. He warns future autos will be remarkable but demand speed limits around 80 and better control during a visit. Rhiley runs a 10,000 acre ranch near Rapid City South Dakota after 13 speedway years.
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North Platte
Neb
King Rhiley
Pike’s Peak
Rhiley
Rapid City
S. D
Standings and tonight schedule for the American League
The American League standings show New York leading with 26 wins and 12 losses followed by Cleveland and Chicago. Tonight's games include New York at Baltimore and Cleveland at Kansas City with key pitchers listed for each matchup.
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Associated Press
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Kansas City
Baltimore
Ford
Palica
Wynn
Kellner
Donovan
Hoeft
Porterfield
Brewer
Brooklyn
Erskine
Maglie
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Collum
Arroyo
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Wehmeier
Littlefield
Winchester Golfers Triumph Over Belle Haven Ladies 10-2
The Winchester Country Club hosted Belle Haven Country Club of Alexandria for a women’s golf match Tuesday, ending 10-2 in favor of Winchester. Ruth Rhodes led with low gross, Robert Grove had low net. Delle Swink led Belle Haven with low gross and Marian Sheen had low net. In the Ladies Day tournament Rhodes won Class A, Maynard Wisecarver Class B, R H Kerlin Class C, and Lorenzo Lewis won the Beginners Class.
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Winchester Country Club
Belle Haven Country Club
Alexandria
Winchester
Ruth Rhodes
Robert Grove
Delle Swink
Belle Haven
Marian Sheen
Rhodes
Maynard Wisecarver
R. H. Ke
Unexpected Large Field May Crowd Nashua Off Pace
The nine 3-year-olds crowding the Preakness field could alter Nashua's race plan at Pimlico. Jockeys maneuver around Traffic Judge Sticks Fleet Path Saratoga Chuck Thompsons Go Lightly Nance's Lad Honeys Alibi as Nashua may struggle if crowded.
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Nashua
Baltimore
Pimlico
Cliff Mooers
B and G Stable
Sticks
Duntreath Farm
Fleet Path
Montpelier
Saratoga
Gee Cohen
Chuck Thompson
Roslyn Farm
Everglades Farm
Nance
W-L Ranch
Honeys
Sweepstakes Prize Totals Spark Spectator Frenzy
Report notes a winner stands to collect 68 050 dollars with exciting purses of 25 000 for second 15 000 for third and 7 500 for fourth as racing entries mount in a high stakes event.
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