NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2012 Hall Of Fame
Date: 5/25/2012
 
BUFFALO AT DES MOINES
Nickels......... 0 0 0  4 0 0  0 0 4  -  8 11  0
Pickers......... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 6  -  7  9  2
Win:Keefe(3-5) Loss:Schilling(1-4) Save:Radbourn(2nd)
Homeruns- M.McGwire-2(13th), H.Killebrew(7th), H.Wilson(6th),
          B.Rogan(2nd)
 
First baseman Mark McGwire launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Wrigley
Field as the Buffalo Nickels pulled off a dramatic comeback beating the
Des Moines Pickers by the count of 8 to 7.
 
The Des Moines fans didn't appreciate the big day McGwire had.  He
clubbed a solo home run in the 4th inning and smashed a two-run homer
in the 9th inning.  Buffalo finished with 11 hits in the victory. 
 
The win was credited to Tim Keefe(3-5) who went 8 innings allowing 5
runs. Old Hoss Radbourn preserved the game for Keefe, recording his his
2nd.  Curt Schilling(1-4) was the loser.  He was touched for 3 homeruns
in his 8 innings of work. 
 
 
ESCANABA AT HONOLULU
Yoopers......... 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 0 2  -  3  5  1
Islanders....... 0 2 0  0 3 0  0 0    -  5 10  1
Win:John(5-1) Loss:Drysdale(4-2) Save:Day(6th)
Homeruns- D.Evans(3rd), J.Gordon(3rd)
 
In a good matchup it was the Honolulu Islanders 5, the Escanaba Yoopers
3 at Shibe Park.
 
Honolulu took the lead for good in the 2nd inning when they scored 2
runs on 3 hits.  The big moment was provided by Rabbit Maranville who
thrilled the crowd when he ripped a single bringing home two base-
runners.  Escanaba made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to
push the needed runs across.
 
Tommy John(5-1) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 innings and
allowing 3 runs. John got relief help from Leon Day who gained credit
for his 6th save.  Don Drysdale(4-2) absorbed the loss. 
 
Tommy Lasorda was in a sour mood after the game.  'Even you guys up in
the press box know why we lost this game. We made too many mistakes.'
 
ORLANDO AT NEW ORLEANS
Wave............ 0 0 0  1 0 1  2 0 2  -  6 15  0
Pelicans........ 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  2 12  1
Win:Foster(2-3) Loss:Adams(3-3) Save:Grimes(2nd)
 
Graig Nettles had 3 base hits and 4 RBI as the Orlando Wave defeated
the New Orleans Pelicans 6 to 2 at Fenway Park.
 
Rube Foster(2-3) did what was required of him in relief and came away
with the win.  He went 3 innings surrendering 4 hits and 2 walks.  For
the game Orlando out-hit New Orleans 15 to 12. 
 
Burleigh Grimes recorded the save, his 2nd.  Babe Adams(3-3) took the
loss.  He was unable to control the Orlando offense and allowed 12 hits
and 4 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. 
 
 
CHEYENNE AT ANCHORAGE
Gunslingers..... 0 1 0  1 0 0  0 1 3  -  6 13  0
Gold............ 0 0 0  0 0 2  0 2 0  -  4  7  1
Win:Fingers(3-3) Loss:Newcombe(1-1) Save:Lolich(1st)
Homeruns- C.Hafey(2nd), M.Mantle(8th), R.Yount(3rd), F.Thomas(12th)
 
In a dramatic ending the Cheyenne Gunslingers staged a comeback and held on to win over the Anchorage Gold by the count of 6 to 4.
 
Cheyenne came through with the game-winning runs in the top of the 9th
inning plating 3 runs using 3 hits.  After two outs Chick Hafey jump-
started the scoring when he blasted a solo shot. Jim Bottomley followed
and he slapped a one-base hit.  Mickey Mantle then clubbed a two-run
home run.  Overall Cheyenne out-hit Anchorage 13 to 7. 
 
Rollie Fingers(3-3) went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 2 runs for the win.
Mickey Lolich was credited with his 1st save.  Don Newcombe(1-1)
suffered the loss in relief. 
 
Newcombe was feeling apologetic in the locker room, 'I sure let that
one get away.  What a miserable feeling to let the guys down; and our
fans.  One minute things are looking great, then. BOOM, it's over with!
I just hope I get a chance to redeem myself real soon!'
 
SASKATOON AT LAS VEGAS
Commodores...... 0 2 0  1 0 0  0 1 0  -  4  6  0
Miners.......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  6  0
Win:Clemens(4-1) Loss:Rogan(1-5) Save:Wilhelm(7th)
Homeruns- G.Brett(5th)
 
The Saskatoon Commodores bested the Las Vegas Miners by a 4 to 1 score
at Yankee Stadium.
 
Roger Clemens(4-1) was solid in the win.  He surrendered only 4 hits
and 1 walk in 7 innings.  Clemens recorded 8 strikeouts dropping his
ERA from 3.45 to 3.05.  Both teams finished the game with 6 hits. 
 
Hoyt Wilhelm gained credit for his 7th save.  Bullet Joe Rogan(1-5) was
hit with the loss.  He gave up 6 hits and 7 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.
 
ALEXANDRIA AT MEMPHIS
Dukes........... 0 0 0  1 1 1  0 0 0  -  3  7  0
Belles.......... 0 0 0  2 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  6  0
Win:Mathewson(8-1) Loss:Glavine(4-3)
Homeruns- T.Perez(6th), A.Trammell(2nd)
 
Christy Mathewson had a complete game as the Alexandria Dukes topped
the Memphis Belles by a score of 3 to 2 at Polo Grounds.
 
Mathewson(8-1) pitched a solid game.  He was reached for 6 hits and 2
walks in 9 innings.  Alexandria managed 7 hits in their victory. 
 
Tom Glavine(4-3) was charged with the loss.  He gave up 3 runs and 6
hits in 7 and 1/3 innings.