Tigers top Senators 6 4 to halt sixth straight loss
Detroit pitchers keep Washington hitless over final four innings as Terry Fox secures his second win. Rocky Celavito hits his 18th homer and doubles key two-run rally in seventh to break a 4-4 tie. Norm Cash and Steve Boros also contribute.
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Maris Homers as Yankees Clinch Third Straight Over A’s
Roger Maris drives in three runs and hits his 27th homer as the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 8 to 3. Whitey Ford wins his 12th, improving to 12 0 with seven shutout innings before early relief. Mantle and Berra spark a five-run second inning while Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, and Clete Boyer contribute key hits in a dominant 8 3 victory.
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Wythe Opens Season in Eight-Club League Debut
Wytheville hosts Salem Chauncey DeVault to throw out first ball as the league begins its fifth season with eight clubs. Bluefield faces the Kingsport Pirates at Bowen Field while Middlesboro Morristown Harlan Johnson City join the circuit under two AL uniforms and rotating managers.
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Wrestlers Jim and Floyd Set for Bluefield Show This Saturday
Killer Jim Crabbe of Cleveland and Pretty Boy Floyd of Chicago come to Bluefield Auditorium for first time matches. Mountaineer battles Killer Jim while Pretty Boy meets Doug Atkins. Count Alberto, 325 pounds, faces Cousin Alfred who carries a cider jug and shotgun ritual in his corner.
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Portland Pitcher Is Called Up By Cards
The St. Louis Cardinals promoted Craig Anderson from Portland Ore to the major league roster and placed Hal Smith on the disabled list. Smith, 30, a first-string catcher, has a heart condition. Anderson, 22, posted a 63 won lost record and a 2.17 ERA in the Pacific Coast League.
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Perkins Will Meeting Vasquez in July Lightweight Bout
Eddie Perkins of Chicago, fresh off defeating Venezuelan Carlos Hernandez, will face Mauro Vasquez of Mexico City in a 10 round lightweight fight in Tijuana Mexico on July 10.
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Stream Conditions Report for Greenbrier Bluestone and New River
Thursday at 4 p.m. conditions show Greenbrier River and Bluestone Reservoir normal and cloudy with eight gates open. New River gauge at Hinton reads 3.8 feet.
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Orioles Roll Past Twins 8-2 in St Paul
Gus Triandos drove in five runs and Milt Pappas pitched eight innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated Minnesota 8 to 2. Triandos had a first inning RBI single and two run doubles in the seventh and ninth, while Harmon Killebrew drove in both Twins runs with a two-out single in the seventh.
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Maple Leafs Clinch 5-2 Win Over Charleston In IL Action
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Charleston Marins 5-2 to extend their International League pennant push. Rudy Hernandez earned the win in relief over veteran Leroy Gregory who took the loss after suffering control issues. Joe Morgan homered for Charleston, his fourth of the season, as the Leafs pulled away with a two‑run rally in the final inning.
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Mazeroski’s Long Road: 308 Minor League Games Before Pirates Call
Bill Mazeroski built his path in baseball with 308 minor league games before earning a 1956 call to the Pittsburgh Pirates. His journey reflects a steady climb to major league prominence.
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Palmer and Geiberger Lead Western Open In opener
Arnold Palmer and Al Geiberger shot six under par 65s to lead the Western Open at Blythefield County Club. Gene Littler posted 69 while Gary Player logged 67 and Dave Hill 66 as Intermittent rain barely affected scoring. The field will be cut to the low 50 after 36 holes.
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Leading Major League Baseball Basemen by At Bats
The Majors list top basemen by 15 at bats. Notable names include Maris NY 26 Mantle NY 22 Cash Detroit 2 Killebrew Minnesota 19 Sievers Chicago Colavito Detroit Wagner Los Angeles 17 Cash Detroit 58 NY Mantle NY 35 Gentile 4 Killebrew Minnesota 9.
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