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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1961

Page

9

Jersey City Move to Miami Reported

Move to transfer the Jersey City International League franchise to Miami was reported for a June 19 home stand if a favorable rental for Miami Stadium is secured. Eduardo Benes, ex-attorney for the Havana Sugar Kings, heads the transfer group, with Jack D. Gordon. They plan talks with Miami Mayor Robert King High and the city commission to discuss terms.

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Indians Rally To Beat Angels 6-4 In Night Game

Cleveland defeats Los Angeles 6-4 as Romano belts a two run homer in the eighth to snap a deadlock. His 8th of the season keeps a 16 game hitting streak alive with Willie Kirkland on base. Frank Funk picks up his seventh win in 10 decisions, fanning the side in the ninth.

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Cubs edge Reds 7 6 in drizzly Chicago comeback

In Cincinnati, the Cubs survived a dramatic late rally by the Reds to win 7 6. Rookie Jack Curtis held the Reds scoreless until the eighth inning, then Jerry Lynch cleared the bases with a double in the ninth as Chicago preserved the lead amid rain. Gene Freese homered for Cincinnati and Frank Robinson walked before the Reds added two more runs.

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Wertz Delivers Long Homer As Red Sox Top Orioles

Boston wins 4-2 over Baltimore in ninth inning behind Vic Wertz two run homer. Hoeft takes loss for Orioles while Schwann picks up the win. Game notes include late scores and substitutions. Williams and Gentile contribute offensively for Boston.

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Boxing Figures Call Federal Supervision At Senate Hearing

Senators hear Tunney and Dempsey urge federal oversight of boxing to curb criminal elements and exploitative contracts. Johansson labeled unfit by Tunney after brain trauma, while Bolan's Miami bout and Patterson controversy cited. Minnesota Twins acquire Julio Becquer and option Don Mincher to Buffalo.

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Boxing Officials Seek Pre Fight Brain Tests At Miami Beach

Dr. Alesander Robbins urged a pre fight encephalogram for Johansson while Bolan said such testing had been done, a non routine move for the Miami Beach Commission. Robbins called brain checks desirable to address remarks about the sport and urged rebuilding through smaller clubs rather than heavy TV exposure. Dempsey backed federal licensing and policing for boxers, managers and promoters as Congress eyes legislation co sponsored by Kefauver Engle. Other listed cities include Charleston Rochester Syracuse and more.

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Marlins Tilt Washed Out In Columbus Weekend Set

In Columbus the Charleston and Columbus clubs prepared for a pivotal Inter national League series, but rain forced a two night double header at Jet Stadium starting 6:30. Sadowski and Umbricht were named to start the twin bill, each 1.24 ERA leaders. The Marlins hold a slim one game lead. two wins would secure first place as Syracuse looms next.

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International League Friday results and standings noted

In the International League on Friday Charleston at Columbus game postponed by rain. Syracuse 5, Toronto 3. Buffalo 6, Rochester 5. Jersey City 4, Richmond 3. Standings show Syracuse leading with .Syracuse, Toronto, Buffalo, Jersey City, Rochester, Richmond, Charleston, Columbus in order with varying win percentages.

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Berra and Maris Lead Yankees Past White Sox in Chicago

Yogi Berra and Roger Maris hit two and one home runs respectively to back Whitey Ford as the New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 6 to 2 before 38,140 fans. Ford earned his seventh win, avenging a string of losses to Chicago since July 19, 1959.

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First Victory for Donovan as Washington tops Kansas City 12-4

Washington righty Dick Donovan earned his first win of the season after five losses, aided by solid support from batters and relief pitching as the Senators routed the Kansas City Athletics 12 to 4. Key contributors included Mahoney Pilarcik and Green, with Donovan lasting into the later innings as Washington seized early control.

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Bank's Net Courts Open at Kanawha Valley Bank

The Kanawha Valley Bank courts at Lee and Laidley Streets are open daily from 3 p.m. until dark and weekend hours from 1 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Charleston Park and Recreation Commission at DI 4-1651. David Parsons of Charleston High will oversee play on the new courts and instructions will be available.

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Sadecki Delivers Four-Hitter as Cardinals Rally Past Braves

Ray Sadecki pitched a four-hitter to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. The key sixth-inning rally featured Ken Bogrers two run homer and solid defense backed by the pitching standout.

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