Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.

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Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.

The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.

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The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.