Walker and Fisher Win Marathon Openers in Orioles Doubleheader
In Baltimore, rookie Jerry Walker blanks the White Sox for 16 innings as the Orioles win 1-0 in the nightcap, Brooks Robinson delivering the lone run. Earlier, Jack Fisher earns his first major league win with a 3-0 shutout as Billy Pierce takes the loss.
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Yankees Beat Tigers 9 3 Behind Coates Four RBI
New York's Jim Coates pitched his first complete game to lift the Yankees to a 9 3 win over Detroit. Bobby Richardson drove in four runs, with homers in the fourth, sixth, and seventh. Charley Maxwell hit his 29th and 30th homers for Detroit, a new club mark for a left-handed hitter. Paul Foytack took the loss after four innings of seven hits and six runs.
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Rookie Lou Klime hock leads KC past Red Sox in 6 run sixth
Kansas City Athletics snap a 13 game slide with a 6 5 win over Boston as rookie Lou Klim ehock hits a two run double with bases loaded in the sixth. He had his first MLB hit earlier, while Ted Williams pinch hits for Boston in the eighth. Brewer suffers the loss. Tsitoumis gains win.
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Indians Lose to Senators Despite Ramos Homer
Pedro Ramos earned his 13th win and belted a homer as the Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-4. Becquer delivered a key pinch hit in the eighth, driving in the tying run, while Cleveland's late rally fell short as Consolo misplayed a fly ball allowing the go ahead run.
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Gino Rosa Lists Berkshire Gifts For Yogi Berra
Pittsfield representative Gino Rosa announced late last night a Berkshire gifts for Yogi Berra. The list includes a Stratton Coat Company coat, a General Electric portable radio, a crucifix inscribed with the Berra Day date, and a free weekend at Oak N Spruce resort for Berra and his family. Several local contributors pledged to support the Berra scholarship fund.
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Roberts Throws 3 Hitter As Phils Edge Giants 1-0
Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts blanked the San Francisco Giants on three hits as Philadelphia won 1-0 in a keen mound duel. Mike McCormick took the hard luck loss despite seven strikeouts. Joe Koppe drove in the decisive run in the seventh with a sacrifice and single, with Harry Anderson delivering the game’s only RBI. Willie Mays reinforced his defense with a running catch in the fourth. Willie McCovey’s 22 game hitting streak ended as he went 0-for-3 with a walk.
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Two Trophies To Be Awarded At Lebanon Valley Speedway
At Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon New York two trophy races will be staged tonight starting at 8 30 pm Lou Spanier track manager announced the winners in the first and second races will each receive lamps as trophies honoring lesser drivers The main feature carries the highest prize money with a total of 140 in purses For the season Howie Westervelt of Ravena aims for his 1st feature victory among a list of entrants from Pittsfield and nearby towns
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Rosburg and Wininger tie for Dallas Open lead
Pudgy Bob Rosburg and Bo Wininger each shot 3-under 67 to share the first round lead at the Dallas Open. Rosburg from Palo Alto criticized some holes at Oak Cliff CC but praised his accurate putter. Wininger from Odessa set the course record with a 63 in the pro-am prior to his 67.
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Braves Acquire Slaughter From Yankees in Late Season Move
New York AP The Milwaukee Braves purchased slugger Enos Slaughter from the New York Yankees. The 43 year old Hall of Fame slugger may bolster the stretch run though ineligible for the World Series if Milwaukee wins the pennant. Slaughter rose to fame with the St Louis Cardinals 1938 to 1953 and is the last active Gas House Gang member. His 1954 batting average stands at .172 and the price, reportedly above the $20 600 waiver figure, was not disclosed.
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Fernandez Beats Ortega by Unanimous Decision in Miami
Florentino Fernandez, a rising Cuban welterweight, won his 2nd straight victory with a unanimous decision over veteran Gasper Ortega at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Fernandez landed a hard left, Ortega was knocked down in rounds 1 and 4, and the judges scored 97-90, 96-93, and 97-91 under the 10 point must system. Fernandez weighed 146 2 for the 10 rounder while Ortega was 145.
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Steelers Top Bears In Offensive Bout At Home
Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Chicago Card in. Chicago Nears 18. New York Gill.
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Minor League Prom Final Fort Worth Fort Worth Leads
Minéapolis Abe 1, Minneapolia lead 1 9 to the INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. Columbus 3, Havasa lead 08s Richmond 5. Best of seven series persists with several close results and unclear margins.
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Dodgers Sweep Pirates in twin bill and Face loses
Dodgers rally in ninth to beat Pirates 5-4 in game one as Elroy Face suffers his first defeat of the season after 17 wins. Maury Willis singles, Gilliam drives in the winning run, and Charlie Neal adds an RBI. Wally Moon belts a three run homer in game two to power a 4-0 victory. Moon hits his second homer of the day as Dick Stuart also homers in the sixth. Chuck Crim wins game one in relief. Bob Friend starts for Pittsburgh with Face taking the loss.
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