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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1960

Page

7

Mantle benched after grounder lapse in Yankee loss

New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle faces possible punishment after he failed to run out a ground ball in Sunday's doubleheader with Washington. Manager Casey Stengel pulled Mantle in the second game, citing the lapse as inexcusable, while Mantle claimed he thought there were two outs. The Yankees dropped both games and fell out of first place as Baltimore led.

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Pirates surge past St Louis as lead grows in pennant chase

The Pirates swept a doubleheader Sunday to extend their lead over the Cardinals to six games and eight over the Dodgers and Giants. Vern Law won his 17th as Pittsburgh backed him with early offense and solid relief. Rocky Nelson drove in three, including a key two-run double, while Don McLish and Bob Skinner delivered in the late innings. The Dodgers beat the Reds in the nightcap after trailing early, with Maury Wills contributing a two-run single. Cubs, Braves, and Phillies also won to stay within striking distance in a tight NL race.

Associated Press Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Goris Jane Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cal McLish Dodgers Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Philz Law Larry Jackson Rocky Nelson Fnally Lindy McDaniel Bob Skinner Don McLish Stan Williams Roger Craig Ed Roebuck Joe Nuxhall Maury Wills Dick Ellsworth Ron Santo Ernie Banks Ihe TAE Associated Pres Denver Bears Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Dallas-Fort Worth Shacleston Pantes Elmer TA Louisville Houston Gray Hal Kolgames Rome Stad Europe Dave Pope

Washington Raps NY In Twin Bill

Washington Senators sweep a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, sending Casey Stengel’s club to third place a half game back. Mantle exits early after a ground ball error, while Camilo Pascual and Ralph Terry figure in key moments. Orioles fall as White Sox sweep Kansas City. Detroit hands Cleveland two losses.

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Old Pros Draw Big NFL Preseason Crowds Against AFL

The NFL drew 108 733 fans across five exhibitions, an average of 21 000, while the AFL mustered 26 796 for three games. Highlights included the Eagles beating the Rams 20 7 in Los Angeles, Packers topping the Steelers 22 13, and the 49ers routing Washington 31 7.

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Dallas AFL Squad Leads Texas Pros

The Dallas Texans lead Texas pro football with three exhibition wins and no losses, crushing unbeaten Boston Patriots. Houston is winless in two games, while the Dallas Cowboys have also lost both exhibition games. This week the Cowboys face Baltimore, the Texans play New York, and Houston meets Denver.

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U.S. Poised to Dominate Olympic Track Totals

The United States appears set to lead in 22 Olympic track events with stars like Rafer Johnson and Don Bragg tipped for decisive wins. Soviet rivals eye distances and field events, while German and British competitors challenge in sprints and relays as the U.S. team edges toward prestige and medals.

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Bears Snap Back As Buffs Split With Louisville

Elmer Gray known as Bulldog vows to chase the 1960 Olympics in Rome with Baytown ties and Southeast Texas fame. He remains among track and field’s enduring figures, famed for mid distance running and a lifelong love of the sport, while Olympic dreams shape his plans amid a busy season.

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The Sportsman Fills All Football Needs

Baytown area shoppers are urged to visit The Sportsman, Inc for football gear as teams prepare for the 1960 season. Rawlings shoes for backs and linemen, helmets, pads, jerseys, and new light weight hip and shoulder pads are in stock, plus equipment for gym, fishing, bowls, and camping. Located at 106 West Texas Ave, The Sportsman touts a wide range of sporting goods serving Baytown, East Harris, and Chambers Counties.

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Anderson's Shoe and Saddle Repair boosts Baytown western gear

Baytown area rodeo fans visit Anderson's for custom saddles ready-made options and repairs. Wilmer Anderson offers leather work including holsters saddles belts and binders plus modern shoe repair machinery and a key duplicating service. Located at 102 West Texas Ave downtown Baytown.

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