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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

8

East Bank Wins State Baseball Crown In 1-0 Thriller

East Bank’s Bill Bazemore drives in the lone run with a second inning double, while Gerald Knapp limits Buckhannon to three hits as East Bank edges Buckhannon 1-0 for its third state title in program history. West held to two scoreless innings before Knapp finishes with the win. Bazemore adds a second hit, and East Bank completes a 9-6 season.

Mullens Bill Bazemore Gerald Knapp East Banks Buckhannon Pioneers East Bank Knapp Buccaneers Larry West West Bazemore Secor Terry Moore

Friday and Saturday Baseball Scores and Matchups

American League results list Kansas City 3 Cleveland 1 and Baltimore 3 New York 1 with Chicago 6 Detroit. Saturday slate includes Detroit at Chicago Hoeft and Sleater, Cleveland at Kansas City, Baltimore at New York Johnson, Boston at Washington Nixon, Chicago at Cincinnati Rush or Drabowsky, St. Louis at Milwaukee, New York at Pittsburgh Antepel, Brooklyn at Philadelphia with possible pitchers Newcombe and Samford.

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Pilarcik Delivers as Orioles Top Yankees 3-1

Al Pilarcik drove in two runs with a homer and sacrifice fly as the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-1 behind pitcher Ray Bourn. Pilarcik belted his second homer of the season in the third inning off Bob Turley, and Jim Brideweser added a double. The Orioles added a third run on Turley’s walks in the sixth, ending his two decisions with five walks and five strikeouts.

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Wilson, Black Pace Senators to 4-1 Win

Archie Wilson homered twice to lift the Senators past the Cards 14-1 at Watt Powell Park opening a four game series. Bud Black allowed only five hits in a complete game win, with Bob Mabe taking the loss as Omaha’s offense managed a single run in the first inning.

A. L. Hardman the Gazette Archie Wilson Charleston Bud Black Omaha Bob Mabe Watt Powell Park Senators Cards Black Wilson Frank Skalfi Mabe Dumba Gormugen Pless Basweller I Bison Charleston Hicks Riley Cl Stevi Griffin Phillips Thespeine RBI Hfabe

Senators Barbecue Night Twin Bill At Watt Powell Park

Twin bill with the Senators facing the Omaha Cardinals at Watt Powell Park begins at 6 30 p m Fans will eat all they can as Barbecue Night features the barbecue spe cial pitched by Bob Shaw and Hal Woodeshick The program includes Sleepy Jeffers and his Pioneer Pals with Frank Skaff hoping the Senators contribute The West Coast road trip boosted Mel Clark and Howie Phillips while Jim King suffered a groin injury and Gorbous moved to right field Local officials and Kanawha Valley Restaurant Alsn back the event

Watt Powell Park Senators Omaha Cardinals Bob Shaw Hal Woodeshick Shaw Woodeshick Frank Barnes Kanawha Valley Alsn Jeffers Frank Skaff Charleston Mel Clark Howie Phillips Mel Phillips Don Griffin Bob Thorpe Arch Wilson Ed Stevens George Risley Jim King Omaha Glen Gorbous

Cards Beat Braves 4-3 Behind Kasko Four Hits

Eddie Kasko collected four hits in four trips as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Braves 4-3 in Milwaukee. Lindy McDaniel pitched the complete game, improving to 4-2, while Juan Pizarro took the loss to fall to 3-4. Kasko had three singles and a double, driving in two runs including a go ahead score in the eighth.

Milwaukee Eddie Kasko St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Braves Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Juan Pizarro Lindy McDaniel Cardinals Kaska St. Louis

Jones, Roberts Spark Phillies Over Dodgers

In Philadelphia Robin Roberts pitched well as Willie Jones hit a two‑run triple in the fourth inning helping the Phillies defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 1. Gran Hamner opened the rally with a double, the Phils’ first hit off Drysdale in 10 2 3 innings.

Philadelphia Willie Jones Don Drysdale Philadelphia Phillies Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Robin Roberts Jones Gran Hamner Phillies Drysdale Ed Bouchee

Mays Extends Streak as Giants Rally for 3 2 Win

Willie Mays extended his consecutive game hitting streak to 19 with an eighth inning double and later scored the game winning run as the New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2. Mays opened the inning with the double and scored after Hank Sauer's bunt single and a misplayed ball.

Pittsburgh Willie Mays New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Mays Hank Sauer Roy Face Gene Freese Willie Ray Katt

Malkmus Recalled by Braves from Wichita Farm Team

Milwaukee recalls Bobby Malkmus from Wichita Kansas farm team in the Triple A American Association. He will play second base tomorrow and replace Danny Oconnell. Dick Cole is optioned to Wichita on 24 hour recall. Manager Fred Haney says the move aims to see what the rookie can do.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Bobby Malkmus Wichita Kan Braves Malmus Dick Cole Fred Haney Danny O'Connell

Keegan Leads White Sox to 6-0 Win Over Tigers

Bob Keegan pitched a complete game on four hits to beat Detroit 6-0 at Comiskey Park. Sherm Lollar hit a first inning homer and Walt Dropo added a grand slam in the eighth as Chicago extended its lead to four games, while Frank Lary suffered his seventh loss. The crowd of 24007 witnessed a late feud between Lary and Dave Philley after Philley was ejected early.

Chicago Bob Keegan Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Sherm Loallar'e Twacsun Walt’ Dropo Keegan New York Yankees Baltimore White Sox Tigers Sox Detroit Frank Lary Minnie Minioso Nelie Fox Sherm Lollar Lary Comiskey Park Dave Philley Philley

Major League Baseball Box Scores and Pitching Details

A dense recap of box score lines features players from the Philadelphia and New York teams, including Campanella, Hamner, Boucher, Gilliam, and Mantle, with pitching appearances by Drysdale, Labine, Turley, Ditmar, and Moore. Includes scoring, RBI, and fielding notes across multiple games and lineups.

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Lemon Delivers Ninth Inning Run To Beat Red Sox

Jim Lemon singled with two out in the ninth to score Herb Plews from second and lift Washington to a 3-2 win over Boston. Tom Brewer took the loss, Truman Clevinger earned relief victory, while Billy Klaus mishandled Plews on the prior grounder and Whitey Herzog’s RBI single helped set up the decisive hit.

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Garver Slams Indians in Four-Hitter for Athletics Win

Ned Garver pitched a four hitter to lead the Kansas City Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians, ending a four-game skid. Billy Hunter homered for KC as McLish, Tomanek, Monsett and Pearti Regan held Cleveland to one run.

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Pioneers Place Five on State Tourney Squad

East Bank champions name five on the annual all state high school tournament baseball team. Buckhannon places runners up with three selections including pitchers Larry West and Mike Tomasevich. Other picks include Doug Brown and Dick Dowdy as catchers, Jack Pailey first base, Gene Adkins second, Roy Akers shortstop, Arnett Perry third, outfielders Frank Floyd and Bill Bazemore, and utility players Steve Everhart and Gerald Knapp.

Mullens East Bank Buckhannon Larry West Mike Tomasevich Weirton Doug Brown Martinsburg Dick Dowdy Greenville Jack Pauley Gene Adkins Roy Akers Arnett Perry Ron Aliucci Frank Floyd Logan Bill Bazemore Steve Everhart Utility Gerald Knapp

Aguirre Recalled by Indians From San Diego

Cleveland Indians recall pitcher Hank Aguirre from San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. The 23 year old southpaw will join the club in Kansas City tomorrow or Saturday for duty.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Hank Aguirre San Diego Kansas City Toomorrow

Penn State and Notre Dame Win NCAA District Titles

Undefeated Penn State and Notre Dame earned at large bids by sweeping NCAA districts. Cal Emery pitched five hits to blank St Johns 5-0 at Ebbets Field to give Penn State the District 2 title and 19 straight wins. Ed Hurley drove in three as Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 6-1 at Kalamazoo to take District 4. Hurley is the son of an American League umpire.

Associated Press Penn State Notre Dame Cal Emery St. John's Brooklyn Ebbets Field Nittany Lions Ed Hurley Irish Northwestern Kalamaz00 Mich Hurley

American Association Friday's Results Summary

In Charleston and Denver games, Charleston edged Louisville 0.5 to 0.5 and Denver beat Louisville 10 to 9. Omaha defeated Minneapolis 1 and St Paul won 1 to 0? Wichita played 4 innings with St Paul 1. Games at Indianapolis were postponed due to rain with two games scheduled.

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Winifrede Baseball Team Sets Saturday Practice

The Winifrede baseball team will practice at its field at 4 30 p m Saturday. Any players interested in playing on the team may report at that time.

Winifrede

Johnson Wins by KO Over Hinnant in 1st

NEW YORK May 31 Johnson the 9 to 5 favorite from Philadelphia knocked out Clarence Hinnant of Washington in 1 24 of the first round at St. Nicholas Arena with a right to the chin. Johnson weighed 176 2 Hinnant 173 pounds. Fewer than 500 fans saw the quick ending as Hinnant dropped, rose at seven, and toppled again as referee Arthur Mercante counted out.

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