Oakland’s Hal Newhouser scattered 7 hits in 9 innings of work against the American League leading Boston Splinters. But a sacrifice fly and a wild pitch were all Boston would need to end up on top 2-1. Boston starter Bert Blyleven held the Jacks to just one run on 5 hits, striking out 5 in 8 innings. The game was tied through 6 innings when Tris Speaker singled with one out. Ted Williams followed with a double. That’s when Newhouser thew a ball in the dirt that skipped by Josh Gibson, allowing Speaker to score. Mickey Mantle and Frank Thomas grounded out to end the inning. With the victory, Blyleven became the 1st AL pitcher to 4 wins. Rollie Fingers pitched a perfect 9th for his 6th save. Boston is now 12-6, with a 2 1/2 game lead over Detroit in the American League.