NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2012 Hall Of Fame
Date: 8/28/2012

HONOLULU AT BUFFALO
Islanders....... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 1  -  2  4  1
Nickels......... 3 0 0  0 1 0  1 0    -  5 11  0
Win:Cone(7-7) Loss:Maddux(7-10)
Homeruns- J.Gordon(18th), W.Mays(34th), M.McGwire(47th), J.Lopez(13th)

David Cone was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game as the Buffalo Nickels bested the Honolulu Islanders 5 to
2 at Crosley Field.

The game started off with Buffalo taking the lead in the first plating
3 runs utilizing 2 base hits.  Pee Wee Reese led off and started the
attack as he drew a walk.  After an out was recorded, Babe Ruth came
to bat and stroked a base-hit.  Mark McGwire then smacked a three-run
homer.  That was all Cone(7-7) needed.  Buffalo finished with 11 hits
in the victory. 

Greg Maddux(7-10) ended up with the loss.  The Buffalo ballclub's
record now stands at 65-60.  With the loss, Honolulu has a record of
4-6 lately, 65-63 overall.

SASKATOON AT CHEYENNE
Commodores...... 1 0 2  0 0 0  4 2 0  -  9  9  1
Gunslingers..... 0 0 1  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  7  0
Win:Clemens(7-6) Loss:Morris(5-17)
Homeruns- M.Mantle(26th)

Right fielder Bobby Bonds had 2 base hits and Roger Clemens pitched a
complete game as the Saskatoon Commodores topped the Cheyenne
Gunslingers by a score of 9 to 2 at Forbes Field.

Clemens(7-6) contributed a very nicely pitched game.  He gave up just
7 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings.  Saskatoon managed 9 hits in their
victory. 

Jack Morris(5-17) was the loser.  He was not very effective,
surrendering 7 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings.  With this win, Saskatoon has
a 61-64 record.  They have been 5-5 lately.  With the loss Cheyenne now
has a record of 47-78, worst in the division.
 
NEW ORLEANS AT ESCANABA
Pelicans........ 0 1 0  3 0 0  0 0 2  -  6  9  2
Yoopers......... 2 6 0  0 2 0  0 2    - 12 17  0
Win:Ruth(16-7) Loss:Paige(15-9)
Homeruns- J.Bagwell(36th), M.Dihigo(30th), J.Bench-2(18th)

Catcher Johnny Bench knocked 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI as the Escanaba
Yoopers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by the score of 12 to 6 at
Baker Bowl.

It was a good day for Escanaba thanks to Bench.  He cracked a two-run
shot in the 2nd inning and lifted one out of the park for a two run
home run in the 5th inning.  Escanaba had 17 hits for the night while
New Orleans had 9.

The victory went to Babe Ruth(16-7) who went 8 innings, allowing 6
runs.  Satchel Paige(15-9) absorbed the loss.  He allowed 8 hits and
1 walk in 1 and 2/3 innings. 


ORLANDO AT LAS VEGAS
Wave............ 0 0 0  0 3 1  0 3 0  -  7  9  0
Miners.......... 0 0 0  2 0 0  0 0 0  -  2  4  3
Win:Brown(7-17) Loss:Blyleven(12-12) Save:Grimes(8th)
Homeruns- C.Yastrzemski(17th), B.Mackey(13th), M.Schmidt(23rd)

The sizzling Orlando Wave cruised to a 7 to 2 victory over the Las
Vegas Miners at Yankee Stadium.

Kevin Brown(7-17) pitched well for Orlando in their victory.  He went
6 innings and surrended up 4 hits and 2 walks.  Brown whiffed an
impressive total of 7 Las Vegas batters.  Orlando out-hit Las Vegas for
the game, 9 hits to 4. 

Burleigh Grimes recorded the save, his 8th.  The loss was charged to
Bert Blyleven(12-12).  He surrendered 7 hits and 1 walk in 7 and 1/3
innings.

Orlando continued their winning ways, with their streak now at 7 games
and counting. Casey Stengal held court after the contest, 'Everything
is coming up aces right now.  It is important for our team to ride this
wave as long as we can.  Every win is important.'
 
DES MOINES AT MEMPHIS
Pickers......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  1  4  0
Belles.......... 1 0 0  0 2 0  0 0    -  3  5  0
Win:Plank(10-11) Loss:Ryan(14-8)
Homeruns- A.Kaline(21st), C.Klein(17th), M.Piazza(19th)

Eddie Plank delivered 9 solid innings at Polo Grounds as the Memphis
Belles beat the Des Moines Pickers by the count of 3 to 1.

Plank(10-11) pitched a solid game.  He allowed only 4 hits and 2 walks
in 9 innings.  Des Moines proved to be no trouble in the 9th. 

Nolan Ryan(14-8) took the loss.  'I thought it was my best performance
in a long time,' said Plank. 'I had good command early in the game. I
had my control and composure and everything went well.'

ALEXANDRIA AT ANCHORAGE
Dukes........... 1 5 1  0 0 0  0 1 0  0 1 -  9 15  0
Gold............ 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 1 6  0 0 -  8 12  0
Win:McGraw(5-3) Loss:Nichols(5-6) Save:Gossage(10th)
Homeruns- H.Wagner(10th), R.Campanella(16th), B.Bonds(27th),
          G.Foster(16th), D.Allen(22nd)

Sandy Koufax dominated striking out 13 Anchorage batters as the
Alexandria Dukes defeated the Anchorage Gold in 11 innings by a score
of 9 to 8 at Metrodome.

Both teams were tied at 8 runs apiece after nine innings. Finally,
Alexandria prevailed in the 11th inning.  After an out was recorded,
Dan Brouthers ripped a base-hit.  Tony Perez next to the plate and he
smacked a single.  Roy Campanella then hit a deep fly.  Alexandria
ended up with 15 hits for the game while Anchorage had 12. 

Tug McGraw(5-3) allowed 1 run in 1 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the
victory.  Goose Gossage recorded his 10th save.  Kid Nichols(5-6) was
given the loss in relief.  He surrendered 1 run and 3 hits in 3 and
2/3 innings.