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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

6

Fridays Baseball National League Action Detected

Fragments show a chaotic baseball score roundup with teams like Chicago Milwaukee New York and St Louis in a weekend schedule. Notable scores include a 15 to 4 night game and multiple matchups across the league with several pitchers and venues implied.

Lea Cheago Srovk Ingingly Putssureh Milwaukee St. Louis

Association Standings and Tonight's Schedule Featured

Standings show Vridogy’s rests with Indianapolis 3 and Charleston 3, Wichita 3, Louisville 5, St. Paul 7, Denver 4, Minneapolis 1 after six innings. Tonight’s matchups include Charleston at Indianapolis with Gene Host 4-3 facing Dolan Nichols 3-3 at 7 45 p.m. Also Louisville at Wichita Minneapolis at Denver and St. Paul at Omaha.

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West Paces Stars Triumph Over Ohio All Stars

West Paces Stars defeated an Ohio all star team 78 to 73 in Huntington after star Kelly Coleman missed the game with no explanation. Mountaineer Buckeye quintet and West Virginia players contributed solid scoring led by Don Mills 19 and Herman Conner 9 for the winners while Don Mills paced the Bluegrass with 19 in Coleman’s absence. The two teams meet again in Huntington, W.Va., tomorrow.

Ohio Kelly Coleman Ef Wayland Huntington W. Va Coleman John Campbell Martin Cambs Carr Creek Kentucky George Ritchie Chataray Herman Conner Samtington East Bluegrass Don Mills Berea Lowell Hughes Presburg George Carrollshlund Bobby

Piersall Delivers Stunning Catch as Bosox Top Kansas City

Boston star Piersall made a spectacular leaping catch in left center to rob Jim Finigan of extra bases in the ninth, as Boston beat Kansas City 5-0 behind Tommy Brewer’s strong pitching. Lepeño contributed three singles, Jensen scored the final run on a triple, and the crowd at Fenway roared after the defensive gem. Brewer improved to 7-1 with two shutouts.

Boston Tommy Brewer Kansas City Ted Lepefa Red Sox Lawo Sox Jimmy Piersall Jim Finigan Fenway Park Brewer Jackie Jensen Cheraw F.C Lepeio Hose Billy Goodman Antoa Tabhoa Porwr Goddman Reons Shante Goodman Piersall Buddy White Huddin Lepe Piersall Vernon Groth Haus Sf—Buddin Herriage Crimian Shantz W—Brewe U Honochuser Umont Berry

Phillies Edge Cardinals 5-2 In Scrappy Ninth Inning

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 after a strange ninth inning that featured a scratch single, a walk, three errors and three stolen bases. Curt Simmons earned the win with help from Bob Miller as Philadelphia improved to 2-0 this season against St. Louis.

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Lane Flings Angry Blast at Redlegs After Musial Hbp

St Louis June 1. Lane denounced Cincinnati pitchers after Stan Musial was struck by a Hal Jeffcoat pitch in the fourth inning of a 9 5 Cardinal victory. Musial and manager temper flared as Cardinal GM Gabe Paul was warned of retaliation. Umpire Landes issued a warning to Hutchinson and Tebbetts as Mizell hit Jeffcoat and followed with a high pitch.

ST. Louis Trank Lane Stan Musial Cincinnati Gabe Paul The Redlegs Musial Cardinal Gabe Dio Eit Hal Jiifcoat Cardinals Johnny Temple Bond Mizell Jeffcoats Mizell Jeffcoat Stan Landes Lime Fred Hutchinson Bird

Pirates Win 4-1 as Walls and Long Power Victory

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee Braves 4-1 behind a three run homer by Lee Walls and a solo shot by Dale Long. Bob Friend earned his ninth win, matching a strong start with eight strikeouts over seven innings. Elroy Face and Nelson Ning closed out the win while Warren Spahn took the loss for Milwaukee. Spahn allowed Walls and Long homers while Adcock Crandall and Thom on provided scoring for the Braves.

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Lemon Suffers Second Defeat

Washington defeated Cleveland 5-4 as Bob Wiesler earned his first win for the Senators. Bob Lemon faltered after a third inning homer but drove in a run, while Lyle Luttrell, Lou Berberet, and Ted Yost contributed key hits to fuel Washington’s comeback and secure the victory over Cleveland.

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Eddie Taylor Quits Assn Umpiring

Eddie Taylor resigns as American Association umpire to spend more time with his family. Ed Doherty says he will be replaced by Bill Kinnamon, former Nebraska player from the Eastern League. Taylor resigned yesterday. Bob Phillips also resigned with no reason given.

Louisville Eddie Taylor Taylor Ed Doherty Association Bill Kinnamon Nebraska Doherty Bob Phillips

Five Driver Battle Ahead at Dunbar Speedway Tonight

A five way battle for the big money is expected at Dunbar Speedway tonight with qualifying at 7 13 p m. The top contenders include WH Bebe Hiven and drivers Tommy Ringe St Albans Clifford Maui Spring Hill Owen Spradding Warne McGuire Russell Adkins Charleston. Other notable entrants include Ha Loody with a Dodge Red Ram mortal Harold Sargent with Mercury power and Johnny Smith who has been winning money at outings.

Dunbar Speedway Bebe Hiven Tommy Ringe Staff St. Albans Clifford Maui Charleston Owen Spradding Spring Gregoryville Russell Adkins Ha Loody Harold Sargent Dohny Smith Wall Taniphi Ishgaw Fatines

Gasque Gray Hold Senators To Five Hits

Indianapolis right handers Ed Gasque and Johnny Gray combined to limit the Senators to five hits in a 4 3 Indians victory. Gray saved a rally in the eighth after three Senators runs scored, with six hits allowed by Jim Bunning and Jae Fresko held the Indians to six. Dave Pope hit his fourth homer as Cleveland burst ahead in the fifth.

Indianapolis Ed Gasque Johnny Gray Charleston Senators Indians Gray Ston Senators Avith Jim Bunning Jae Fresko Dave Pope Tribe Earl Averill Sianeski Bobby Young Larry S Billy Harrell Steve Demeter Bunning Proska

Joe Chandler Races Slated At Skyline

Skyline Raceway schedules a trophy day with nine events at 2 p m tomorrow including a 50 lap feature. races in Sportmen and stock divisions. Purse set at 75 percent of net gate with two trophies awarded to winners in sportmen and stock divisions. Event honors local driver Joe Chandler. Children under 12 admitted with an adult.

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Tigers Beat Yanks on Kennedy's Slam

New York June 1 Detroit pitcher Frank Lary beat the Yankees for the fourth straight time as Bob Kennedy hit a grand slam in the fifth, powering the Tigers to a 6-3 victory over the AL leaders. Kaline tripled, Tuttle hit his 6th homer, and Lary scattered eight hits with six strikeouts.

New York Frank Lary Detroit Bob Kennedy Yankee Tigers Lary Yankees Edie Robinson Tommy Byrne Kennedy Casey Stengel Kaline Byrne Bill Tutus Stengel Ray Boone Chicago Cleveland Tuttle Hhis Sixth Hoiner Dyrhe Gil McDougald Bill Skowron Andy Carey Dhlroie Newabhan Rueun Aig Bauer Phillips Martin Kaline Rf Mantle Tulle Berra Boone Cailins Robinson Carey aSkowron Fa biicDernick Abacy Valais Cork Tullie Sling Deweser McDougeld McDougald RBI Kenvobinson Kailne Skowron Tottle Robinson Byrne Robison Drivett Lary Byrne

Disputes and miscues mark Giants 3 2 win over Reds

Cincinnati June 1 Johnny Temple miscues two base error with bases loaded and two out sparked a late Giants rally in a 3 2 win over Cincinnati Redlegs. Steve Ridzik earned the win with help from Hoyt Wilhelm and John McCall, while Joe Nuxhall took the loss amid a game plagued by disputes and baserunning miscues.

Cincinnati Johnny Temple New York Giants Cincinnati Redlegs Giants Reds Roy McMillan Fye Whitey Lockman Jim Dyck Steve Ridzik Herad Hoyt Wilhelm John McCall Joe Margonevi Joe Nuxnall Smokey Burgess Ray Katt Don Mueller Daryl Spencer Bill White Katt Whitey Lockman Temple Spencer White Nuxhall Frank Robinson Redleg Robinson Ridzik Larry Goetz Goetz Wes Westrum Bill Reemoyus Rigney Chicago Baltimore Abboul Noay Ah Ngbal Hate Ray Frirgna Jablonski Minesa If Keil New York Dakss Biemaest Abhae Philey Lackm Fred Rivera Evers Doo Polar Mays Cf Apsrisia Keegan Vern Johnson Mueller Burgesse Palmore Westrum dBallery Mangan McMilan Rlce Generi Joe Ant Nieman Lallac Rice Oj eFrazier Vera S—Kell W—John- P Kiszewski Oth Sson I-Lh Le-Reegan A—Hurley Sth Sorr Chylak Paparello d—Ren Burgess i Nuxha New ‘Cinginnaté Spéncer Kail Beil Burgess Rb-Kail Post Temple Beil Hr—Burgess Rat S—Harman Spencer McMiHan Yempie Kluszewski Loe Oan Cinccintatl Margonert Wilhelm Pawler How Margenert Forum Metall Rer Alhelm Fowler W—Ridgik L Nuxhal U—Goein Dascoil Secory Landes

Swim Champ to Join Staff at Greenbrier

Katherine Rawls national swimming champion and five time US Olympic squad member will join Greenbrier as a professional at the resort’s outdoor pool this summer. She will teach swimming and diving exhibitions and also serve as an instructor at White Sulphur Springs.

White Sulphur Springs Katherine Rawls National Swimming Rifles U. S The Greenbrier E. Truman Wright Miss Rawls

Boardman Knocks Out Ryff in Ninth at Madison Square Garden

New York June 1 Larry Boardman a 20 year old lightweight from Marlboro Conn floored Frank Ryff in 46 seconds of the ninth round at Madison Square Garden Ryff weighed 137 1 2 Boardman 137 1 2 After two slow rounds Boardman attacked at the start of round nine landing a left right combination Ryff toppled in the ring corner crew helped him to his stool and back to his corner The sudden finish injects life into the lightweight division with about 2500 in the stands on a hot rainy night in New York Boardman had previously beaten both lightweight champion Wallace and feather champion Saddler in other bouts this year

New York Larry Boardman Malboro Conn Ryff Madison Square Garden Boardman Rylf New England Ryle Boardplan Boardplan,t Wallace Bud Sandy Saddier

Delany and Nielsen Break 4 Minutes in Compton Mile Duel

Vil lanova runner Dan Delany defeats Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark in a dramatic mile at the Compton track and field meet. Delany wires 3:59 as Nielsen clocks 4:59. Seaman and Schweikart follow, with Dwyer third in 4:00.8. Crowd of 7,000 at Compton College Stadium roars as Delany edges Nielsen in a swift international clash. Nielsen’s first spring race, Delany’s Dublin roots and rising form highlighted the dramatic finish.

Compton Galil Stender Ron Delany Villanova Gunnar Nielsen Denmark Delany Niglyen Fred Dwyer New York Bobby Seaman Ucla Dublin Ireland John Landy Seaman Danny Schweikart Nielsen Dane Compton College Trish Kat Ated Delroy Isefi Guer Be Gunnar South Aleiva

James Turner Sinks Ace at Meadowbrook

James F Turner of Handley near Montgomery posted a 41 on the front nine at Meadowbrook after a Nole-it-one on the 158 yard third using a pitching wedge. Teammate Roy E Price and caddies Roy Rice Jr and Jimmy Olzer supported Turner during the round.

James F. Turner Handley Hear Montgomery Meadowbrook Dax Turner Roy E. Price St. Belle Roy Rice, Jr Jimmy Olzer

Johnson Tops Chisox 3-2 in Baltimore comeback

Connie Johnson held Chicago to five hits and earned his first win of the season as the Orioles beat the White Sox 3-2 before 12,444 fans. Bob Nieman drove in all three Orioles runs with two singles, scoring in the first after a Kell sacrifice bunt from former Chicago teammates.

Baltimone Connie Jonson Chicago Orioles White Sox Bob Nieman Baltimore Johnson Birds Nieman Bob Hale Vito Francona George Kell Shisox

Little League Midwestern game report

Fragmentary box score shows players Buccesa Jans Pigreoy 4, Gary Chadwell, Chuck Kinder, J Bentleys, Bobby Halstead and Wal Highvelits. Ellis-Kinader hit a bases loaded homer, Janse Pierson pitched three hitless innings. Odd Fellows-Borgs with Atkinson 2-4.

Midwestern Poo Rey Buccesa Jans Pigreoy Gary Chadwell Chuck Kinder J Bentleys Bobby Halstead Wal Highvelits Ellis—Kinader Janse Pierson Odd! Fellows Borgs Atkinson

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