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Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Warde Capitalized on Walks & Errors to Defeat Ludlowe, 8-6, at Tigers' Diamond 55 Years Ago Today

Although they were outhit, 11 to 7, Andrew Warde High School's Crimson Eagles took advantage of bases on balls and three Ludlowe errors to defeat the Tigers, 8-6, in a loosely played game at Sturges Park, Friday, May 2, 1958, opening the second annual baseball series between the two new Fairfield rivals.

Coach Bob Jackson's Eagles were held scoreless in only the first and last innings by three Ludlowe pitchers as they gained their third straight victory following a season-opening loss to St. Basil's Prep in Stamford. It was the third setback in four games for the Ludlowe lads, who had recently scored a 2-0 shutout triumph over Harding.

Ed Reilly was the starter and loser for the Tigers, while Joe Skubas and Johnny Chickos relieved him. Reilly yielded eight walks and four hits during his four-plus innings of work.

Al Neigher was the starting pitcher and winner for Warde. He picked up his second straight victory after allowing five hits and three runs. Ludlowe rallied for three runs in the sixth inning, but the Eagles hung on for the win.

Paul

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