NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2012 Hall Of Fame
Date: 8/12/2012

LAS VEGAS AT CHEYENNE
Miners.......... 4 0 1  2 0 0  0 0 1  -  8 11  0
Gunslingers..... 0 0 0  2 1 0  1 0 2  -  6 16  0
Win:Alexander(13-9) Loss:Morris(4-14) Save:Reynolds(17th)
Homeruns- R.Jackson(5th), M.Schmidt(19th)

Reggie Jackson left the yard and had 2 RBI at Forbes Field where the
Las Vegas Miners beat the Cheyenne Gunslingers 8 to 6.

Las Vegas wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning as they
scored 4 runs on 5 base hits.  The critical plate appearance was by
Buck Ewing who silenced Forbes Field as he banged out a single bringing
in two baserunners. Despite losing, Cheyenne out-hit Las Vegas 16 to
11. 

Pete Alexander(13-9) allowed 4 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings, and picked up
the victory. Allie Reynolds recorded the save, his 17th.  The loss was
charged to Jack Morris(4-14).  He allowed a few too many baserunners
giving up 11 hits and 5 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. 


NEW ORLEANS AT MEMPHIS
Pelicans........ 0 0 0  1 0 1  1 4 2  -  9 16  2
Belles.......... 0 0 2  1 0 1  0 0 0  -  4  8  0
Win:Jenkins(4-11) Loss:Niekro(2-2)
Homeruns- S.Sosa-2(39th), J.Torre(5th), B.Herman(2nd), J.Foxx(22nd),
          C.Klein(14th), J.Cronin(6th)

Right fielder Sammy Sosa smashed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Ferguson
Jenkins tossed a complete game as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the
Memphis Belles 9 to 4 at Polo Grounds.

Sosa had a good evening at the plate.  He smashed a two-run homer in
the 8th inning and cleared the fences for a two-run home run in the 9th
inning.  New Orleans rapped out 16 hits for the night. 

The win went to Jenkins(4-11) who allowed 4 runs in the game. Phil
Niekro(2-2) took the loss in relief.  He served up 3 homeruns in his
1 and 2/3 innings.


ESCANABA AT DES MOINES
Yoopers......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  4  1
Pickers......... 0 2 0  0 1 0  3 3    -  9 10  0
Win:Schilling(10-12) Loss:Hunter(3-14)
Homeruns- J.McGraw(3rd), T.Williams(28th)

Curt Schilling mowed down 12 Escanaba batters and John McGraw connected
with a 'big fly' at Wrigley Field as the Des Moines Pickers beat the
Escanaba Yoopers by the count of 9 to 1.

Schilling(10-12) was simply too much for the Escanaba batters.  He
allowed only 4 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings.  Des Moines had 10 hits
for the night.

Catfish Hunter(3-14) was the loser.  Schilling was pleased with his
performance.  He noted, 'I had good zip on my pitches.  Just as
important, my location was right on.  The fans really got into the game
too - that always helps me.  Now, if I can only do that again in my
next outing.'

SASKATOON AT BUFFALO
Commodores...... 0 0 4  0 4 0  0 3 1  - 12 17  0
Nickels......... 1 0 2  0 1 1  0 2 0  -  7 13  0
Win:Bunning(8-10) Loss:Rixey(8-6)
Homeruns- T.Stearnes(17th), R.Hornsby(13th), B.Ruth-2(48th),
          H.Killebrew(22nd)

Mule Suttles hit 3 doubles and had 3 RBI as the Saskatoon Commodores
topped the Buffalo Nickels by a score of 12 to 7 at Crosley Field.

Suttles had a big day against Buffalo.  He doubled in the 3rd inning,
doubled knocking in a run in the 5th inning and doubled which was good
for two runs in the 8th inning.  Even though they scored in 5 different
innings, Buffalo was not able to pull off the win. 

Jim Bunning(8-10) went 7 and 2/3 innings allowing 7 runs for the win.
Eppa Rixey(8-6) was given the loss.  He was knocked around by
Saskatoon, allowing 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings. 


ALEXANDRIA AT ORLANDO
Dukes........... 0 0 2  0 6 2  1 0 0  - 11 19  1
Wave............ 0 1 1  5 0 0  4 0 1  - 12 13  2
Win:Spalding(6-3) Loss:McGraw(4-3)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(22nd), C.Yastrzemski(15th), B.Grich(9th),
          L.Walker(22nd)

In an exciting finish the Orlando Wave pulled out a win over the
Alexandria Dukes by a score of 12 to 11 at Ebbets Field.

The deciding run was scored by Orlando in the bottom of the 9th.  Elmer
Flick drew a walk.  After an out was recorded, Dave Bancroft came to
the plate and reached on an error.  Elston Howard then slapped a single
making Orlando the victors to the delight of the home town faithful. 
It was roller coaster of a game as the lead change hands 5 times. 

Al Spalding(6-3) went 2 and 2/3 innings allowing no runs for the
victory. Tug McGraw(4-3) was hit with the loss in relief.