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...Lowell hitters, however, led by Joe Lyford and Mel Gordon, both of whom are batting with phenomenal averages, over .540, are the Bellboys' chief hope, along with their smoothly working infield...
Both of these boys earned their places by virtue of some big stick work, and both of them can cover ground. Gordon's batting mark for the entire schedule was approximately a cool .560, tops for loop batters. Lyford of Lowell had a neat .552. The second twirler, Dick Story of Lowell, is no slouch and earns his place as a result of steady work in every game...
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...shortstop Joe Lyford of Lowell and Charley Carr of Kirkland are two of the classiest ball players in the League. Smooth-working Carr barely gets the nod over hard-hitting Lyford for the post, but the latter is ton good a ballplayer to be omitted from the lineup. Therefore, Lyford goes over to third to edge out a fast-improving teammate, Bellboy Robin Scully, by the slimmest of margins. Scully's stickwork was weak until the last few games of the year but then he came up with a bang...
Lowell's hitting stars of the game were Robin Scully, Joe Lyford, and Wally Liverance. Center fielder Mel Gordon shone defensively...