Coker Sparks Reds past Pirates with timely hits
Cincinnati catcher Jim Coker delivered a single double and first home run of the season to lift the Reds 5-4 over Pittsburgh. His clutch hit sparked a key rally, moving Cincinnati within a half game of the idle St. Louis Cardinals as the pennant chase tightens.
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Three Unblemished Grid Elevens Left in Area Race
James Wood, Johnson Williams and Martinsburg lead the unbeaten pack as Clarke County sits 3-0-1 through five weeks. Tonight’s big games include Montevideo hosting 3-1 3-0 District 10 rival Eagles, and James Wood against Charles Town with Wood dealing with injuries. Martinsburg seeks a fourth straight win at South Hagerstown, while Strasburg hosts Stonewall Jackson in a county rivalry. Broadway meets Woodstock, and Johnson-Williams aims for a third straight win at Warrenton.
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Douglas Carver Game May Be Delayed This Weekend
Douglas and Carver may not open this weekend due to schedule issues. if not, the debut shifts to next week. Mosby’s Rangers miss star halfback Bobby Pingley for the season, a blow to coach Hal Carl. Mosby hosts Luray at 7 30 in a toss up with a slight edge to the Rangers and a Homecoming dance follows at the Academy. Warren County, fresh from a 12 7 win over Strasburg, eyes a second win at Shenandoah against Page County. the Panthers sit 0 3 in league play and seek a victory.
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Tigers Sweep Yanks Delaying Yankees Pennant Fame
Detroit defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 and 5-2 to delay a likely New York pennant clinch. Yogi Berra eyed two more Yankee wins as Baltimore kept its slim title hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Washington. Other AL results included Boston’s 4-2 win over Cleveland and Kansas City’s 5-4 12th inning triumph over Minnesota. In the NL Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 5-4, San Francisco beat Houston 6-3, and Milwaukee topped New York 7-3.
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Gordie Howe Hospitalized After Red Wings Win
Detroit Red Wings defeated a Pittsburgh and Memphis farm club combination 5-2. Forward Gordie Howe was knocked groggy and taken to hospital for observation Thursday night.
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Orioles edge Nationals 2-0 behind McNally pitching
Dave McNally of Baltimore allowed only one hit as Don Lock doubled with two out in the seventh. The Orioles won 2-0 to stay in the American League pennant race. Jim Coker starred for Cincinnati with a single double and homer in a 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, narrowing the Reds’ deficit behind St. Louis.
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