'56 Nine and Ten Take First Wins

The Yardling baseball team needed a gift run in the last of the ninth inning before it topped Governor Dummer, 7 to 6, at Soldiers Field, Saturday, but the '56 lacrosse squad won handily at Mt. Hormon, 15 to 6.

Dummer pitcher Paul O'Brien balked with Yardling second baseman Bob German on third to send him trotting home with the tie-breaking run in the ninth. Previously, the freshmen had built up a six run lead in the first two innings, but the Governors tied the game up with three runs in the third and three more in the seventh. First baseman John Maher had three for five hits for the Yardlings, and Joe Crohore had two for five. Palmer, who pitched the last three innings, was the winner.

Game captain Dexter Lewis racked up seven goals and two assists against Mt. Hermon. With the attack working smoothly throughout the game, and Fred Sharf doing outstanding work on defense, the Yardlings led all the way for their opening win.