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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
5
Elmira, N Y Frank Ber start hurled a left handed shutout to boost the Pioneers to a 9 0 victory over Charleston. The win tightens the race as Elmira closes within two games of the league leader and adds momentum heading into four game series at Dunn Field.
A crowded moon lit field as 1,129 fans watched the Pioneers capitalize on walks and errors. Liggett drove in the decisive run in the second and sparked a string of five runs in the fifth aided by Barth, Bailey, and Blefary while Charleston miscues and timely hits built a big early lead for the visitors.
Springfield boys and girls defeated Charleston teams at Reid's Park in singles and doubles. Girls results include Bauer over Cavill 6-3 6-1 and Hovorka over Chick 4-1 4-1, with multiple matches decided 6-? as team losses mounted. Boys matches feature Parsons and Reinmuth winning for Springfield while Dredge and Keller earned victories in others. A rematch is scheduled today with players in the same age groups.
YORKSVILLE Ohio Monongahela of Pittsburgh defeated Upper Kanawha 1 0 to even the best of three series at one game apiece in the Colt League regional championships. The two teams meet at 8 p m today for the title and a berth in the division playoffs. Larry Lohans single was the only hit allowed by Pittsburgh pitcher Wigrunovich.
Arthur's pitching dominates as the Pony League opens best of three for the city title. He fans 10 and yields three singles while Mac McClure drives in multiple runs at Legion Field. Second game set for Watt Powell Annex at 6 p.m. with a potential third game Wednesday.
In Springfield at Pynchon Park the Binghamton Triplets halted a late Springfield rally to win 4-2. It marked Bingo’s eighth consecutive victory as 61 fans watched Monday night action.
The Cleveland Indians announced that 18 year old catcher Charles Lanning of Euclid has signed for an undisclosed bonus. Lanning will report to Burlington of the Class A Carolina League next spring.
Nitro improved to an unbeaten 5-0 at Coleman Field defeating Elk River 5-0 behind a two hit attack including a Lucas double. Logan fell 11-8 to the St. Albans Blues, ending its double elimination hopes as South Charleston vs Hurricane and St. Albans Blues vs Nitro set today’s schedule.
The Eastern League reports Mondays scores Elmira 9 Charleston 0 Reading 7 York 2 Binghamton 4 Springfield 2 and Sundays Charleston 9 Springfield 7 Binghamton 7 Reading 2. Standings show Charleston 58 47 .552 Elmira 53 32 .? Springfield 54 50 .519 York 48 76 Reading 49 58 .458 Binghamton 48 57 .457. Scheduled games include Binghamton at Springfield and Charleston at Elmira.
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