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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1960

Page

6

Yankees Sweep White Sox in Doubleheader Blowout

New York Yankees swept Chicago White Sox 7-5 and 5-1 as they extended their winning streak to 7 in a row and improved to 13 victories in 15 games. Mantle hit a pivotal triple in the nightcap while Maris delivered a tying single in the same inning.

Chicago New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yankees Sox Chicagoans Bombers Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Bob Turley Jim Coates White Sox Yankee

Nicklaus Emerges as Golfer of the Future in Open Finish

Palmer won the National Open at Cherry Hills with 280 and $14.4 prize. Amateur Jack Nicklaus, 22, OSU pharmacy junior, shot 282 to place second, the lowest amateur total in the Open and a runner-up finish marking his rising potential. Mike Souchak tied for third at 283.

Denver Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Palmer Cherry Hills Nicklaus Pharmacy College Ohio State University Bobby Jones

Gov. Seeks Tax on Champ Johansson in Goteborg

Goteborg authorities refuse to recognize Ingemar Johansson's Geneva emigration claiming ties keep him a resident. They note his fiancee and parents in Goteborg, plus estate, business, and car taxes here. Johansson had announced Swiss settlement. Swiss taxes are low in Europe.

Goteborg Sweden Ingemar Johansson Switzerland Johansson Geneva Europe

Bluefield VA Wins Twin-State Contest Over Princeton

Bluefield Virginia defeated Princeton 7-3 to extend its Twin-State League lead to 74 for the season. Cart Hrovath struck out 16 Princeton batters while issuing four walks. Bill Atwell took the loss. In other action West Graham beat Anawalt 13-10 with Cliff Heldreth earning the win.

Bluefield Princeton Virginia Siders Cart Hrovath Bill Atwell Graham Anawalt Cliff Heldreth

Virginians Sweep Bisons in Twin Bill Showdown

Richmond Virginians powered past the Bisons 105 to 32 in the first game and 32 to 5 in the second as Jim Pisoni and Jesse Gonder led the offense before 7,158 fans in Buffalo New York.

Buffalo. N.Y Jim Pisoni Jesse Gonder Richmond Virginians Bisons

Famed Jim Bryan Dies In Langhorne Race Wreck

Jim Bryan, noted dirt track racer known as the earth mover, died from injuries after his car rolled on the first lap of the 100 mile National Championship at Langhorne Speedway. He leaves a widow Lucia and daughter Sephanie Lau. The race winner was Jim Hurtubise of Lennox California.

Langhorne Speedway Koenix Ariz Lower Bucks County Hospital Bryan Roger Ward Jim Hurtubise Lennox Calif Indianapolis Monza Italy Shad Lucia Sephanie Lau George Robson Atlanta Bill Vukovich

No Standout Favorite At Wimbledon Tournament

Wimbledon opens with no clear favorite as amateurs dominate the field amid nostalgia for an era ending. The fate of opening top tournaments to professionals remains undecided with a Paris decision due July 6. Barry MacKay is noted for a powerful serve while Darlene Hard emerges as the leading women's contender.

Wimbledon England Evert Paris United States Barry MacKay Fant

Rawls Captures Open Golf Title at Rockton

Betsy itan Rawls surged to victory in the Women's Open Golf Tournament by firing a three under par 69 for a 208 total, setting a new LPGA 4 hole record on a par 72 course. Bonnie Randolph led after two rounds, Mickey Ogly Po was third at 211, with Po tying for sixth at 217 alongside Marilynn Smith and Beverly Hanson. Top prize was $1,313.

Rockton Fil AP Betsy Itan Assny Bonnie Randolph Naples Fla Mickey A Ogly

Two Drivers Die At Belgian Grand Prix Tragedy

In Francorchamps Belgium AP reports two British drivers died during the Belgian Grand Prix. Chris Bristow, a Stirling Moss protégé, crashed on the 20th lap. Alan Stacey perished on the 2nd lap after his Lotus went off the track. Officials kept the second death secret for about an hour.

Joe Lee Johnson Wins Charlotte Car Race

Joe Lee Johnson won the $197,775 race at Charlotte ahead of runner up Johnny Beau champ of Cedar Bluffs, Iowa. Johnson led by about five laps with 47 to go driving a 199 Chevrolet and earned $25.48 in prize money.

Johnson Johnny Beauchamp Cedar Bluffs Lowa

Blue Golf Team Nips Red in Country Club Inter-Club Match

The Blues edged the Red squad 17 to 16 at Blue Field Country Club in a fourteen foursomes event. Jam MccMullin led the Blues and Billy Williams captained the Red team. Winners host the losers for a steak dinner at the club’s Stag Night on January 2. Rocky Schorr called the event among the best ever.

Biuefield Country Club Jam MccMullin Billy Williams Jane 2 Rocky Schorr Bluefield

Nicklaus Leads Field Into NCAA Tourney

Colorado Springs AP reports national amateur champion Jack Nicklaus of Ohio State heads 197 players in a weeklong NCAA qualifying event at the Broadmoor Course 7035 yards par 71. Nicklaus won the amateur title last September and seeks another college crown.

Colorado Springs Jack Nickus Ohio State Alan Broadmore Nicklaus

Stars Shine as US Track Sets NCAA Records

United States Olympic coach Lar ry Snyder praises seven Americans who set NCAA meet marks while ten records fall over two days. Kansas wins the collegiate title as Charlie Tidwell dominates sprints, Bill Alley shines in records, and Southern California and UCLA place high. The focus shifts to the AAU meet in Bakersfield and the Olympic trials at Stanford July 12.

Berkeley Calif United States Larry Snyder Hertal Rome Snyder Bakersfield Stanford Uncle Sam Kansas Charlie Tidwell Bill Alley Cliff Cushman Southern California UCLA

Nose-Diving Senators Fall To Minneapolis In Exide Tilt

Charleston lost 4 to 2 as Minneapolis Millers catcher Don Gile hit a three run drive and Shep Frasier added a solo shot. Senators pitcher Joe McClain struggled, Dean Muffett and Gile connected for the visitors while Paul Smith and John Schaive produced Charleston runs. The setback extends Charleston’s home skid to 12 of 15 and an 8 of 10 slide on the homestand.

Charleston Don Gile Minneapolis Millers Joe McClaine Shep Frasier Senators Watt Powell Park Paul Smith John Schaive Smith Don Mincher Frazier Schaive

Father's disagreement on Moas crash injuries in Belgium

In Malmedy Belgium Stirling Moss's father and doctors issued conflicting reports on the British racing driver condition after a collision during a Belgian Grand Prix trial run. The father said two legs nose and three ribs were broken. doctors reported only nose injuries bruised ribs and slight shock.

Malmedy Belgium Stirling Moas Malmedy Hospital Moss

Basketball scores and schedules amid night games

New York defeated Chicago 74 to 54 while Baltimore led Detroit 60 to 21. Boston beat Cleveland 73 to 12 and Washington trailed Kansas City 60 to 5. Boston Borland did not score as Kansas City Hall hosted a night game.

New York Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Ste Chicago Kansas City Boston Washington Borland Kansas City ‘Hall

Sports scores roundup from early games

Cincinnati beat Chicago 7 to 5, St. Louis defeated Milwaukee 33 to 8, Pittsburgh won 6 to 2 over Philadelphia, San Francisco results not listed. A collection of box scores and outcomes from multiple matchups.

Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco L. Pet

Dodgers at Brewers in night game with Drysdale pitching

Los Angeles sends Drysdale to the mound against Milwaukee and Bull for a night game. The pitching matchup features Drysdale listed as 48 and Bull at 63, setting a tense division clash under lights.

Ae Angeles Drysdale Milwaukee Bull

Baseball Results From Coast and International Leagues

Vancouver 2 Sacramento 3. Portland 7. Montreal 4 Havana 5. Toronto 7 Miami 2. Early season scores show tight games across leagues with multiple leading bats and pitching spots.

Vancouver Sacramento Tecome Portland

Dodgers Top Pirates 8-6 to Help Streak Stay Alive

Los Angeles jumped ahead with six runs in the third inning, overcame a Dick Stuart grand slam, and held off Pittsburgh to narrow the Pirates’ lead. Don Demeter drove in three, Maury Wills added two singles and a run, while Ed Reesuck earned the win in relief.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Dick Stuart Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Philadelphia Giants Don Demeter Dodger Maury Wills Wills Ed Reesuck Bennie Daniels

Giants Fire Rigney. Sheehan Takes Over On Road

San Francisco Giants owner Horace Stoneham replaces manager Bill Rigney with Tom Sheehan amid a 4 game losing streak. Players say Rigney got a raw deal as Sheehan's interim tenure is discussed with a possible extension to season’s end or beyond.

SAN Francisco Tom Sheehan San FranCisco Giants Boal Horace Stoneham Win Stoneham Bill Rigney Giants Philadelphia Stoneham Sheehan

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