63’s Lefty Hank Aguirre had a no hitter going through 4 but gave up the big fly to Charlie Maxwell (LF) who led off the top of the 5th for 57. 57’s Jim Bunning, the eventual winning pitcher, struggled at times loading the bases in the 2nd and 5th but managed to get away unscathed. In the top of the 7th, 57’s Al Kaline led off with a Triple and was Sacrificed home by Charlie Maxwell. 63’s Dick McAuliffe responded with a solo HR of his own in the bottom of the 7th. In the top of the 9th, Boone and Kaline led of with singles followed by another RBI fly ball by Maxwell. 3 more runs were added in the top of the 9th. Charlie Maxwell was the game MVP.
Game 2 57 Detroit 1 63 Detroit 0
In a pitcher’s duel, 57’s Lefty Billy Hoeft overcame 63’s Lefty Don Mossi. The game’s only run was scored by the 57’s in the top of the 6th when Reno Bertoia led off with a Double and after 1 out was recorded, Ray Boone singled him home. Hoeft gave up 1 hit and had only 3 baserunners in 8 1/3 innings. Jim Stump got the final 2 outs for the Save. Billy Hoeft was the game MVP.
Game 3 63 Detroit 2 57 Detroit 3
In a thrilling game, 63’s Jim Bunning faced 57’s Duke Maas. 57 led off the scoring in the bottom of the 6th when Jim Finigan singled and Charlie Maxwell hit his second HR of the series. 63 evened up the score in the top of the 8th when Bill Freehan led off with a double and pinch hitter Gates Brown hit a 388 ft shot off Maas. Maas gave way to Joe Presko with 2 out in the top of the 8th and Presko was the eventual winning pitcher. Bunning gave way to Tom Studivant in the bottom of the 8th. Red Wilson led off the bottom of the 9th with a game winning walk off HR. Charlie Maxwell who was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI was the game MVP.
Charlie Maxwell of the 57 Tigers was the Series MVP going 3 for 10 with 2 HRs and 5 RBI.
--submitted by Jim Williams--
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