Crimson Eagles' Nine Tightened Grip on First Place by Defeating McMahon on This Date in 1962

Andrew Warde High School's baseball team tightened its grip on first place in the FCIAC Eastern Division with a come-from-behind 7-3 decision over Brien McMahon High School on this date, Wednesday, May 16, 1962.

The win was Warde's eighth straight after two losses to open the season and gave the Eagles a two-game lead over McMahon.

Jim Lippman and Larry Mischik singled to highlight a five-run Crismon Eagle rally in the sixth inning which provided the margin of victory. Hank Bahe hurled a one-hitter for the winners, striking out nine batters and walking eight.

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