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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

11

Pierce Hurls 7th Triumph as Sox Triump Over Orioles

Southpaw Billy Pierce earned his seventh win as the Chicago White Sox crushed the Baltimore Orioles 13 4 in Baltimore. The White Sox jumped on Don Ferrarese early, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding more on four unearned runs. Minnie Minoso delivered a two run homer in the eighth to seal the victory as Sandy Consuegra mopped up late. The win kept Chicago in second in the American League.

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Garcia Strikes Out 12 as Indians Blank Senators 7-0

Pi-Mike Garcia whiffed 12 and Earl Averill Jim Busby homered to back a 7-0 Cleveland win over the Washington Senators. Wertz added a bases clearing double as the Indians built a comfortable lead while Garcia controlled the game allowing only two to third base. The loss deepens Washington's position in the AL cellar.

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Hardman on Sports by A L Hardman

The Gazette sports editor A L Hardman offers weekly insights on local games, standout players, and season outlooks with concise evaluations and timely notes on scores and developments.

Hardman the Gazette

Umpire Shakeup Hits American Association Ranks

turmoil surrounds Association president Ed Doherty as Louisville manager change triggers resignations. Eddie Taylor quits over time demands, Bob Phillips resigns after friction with St Paul GM Mel Jones. Bill Kinnamon and Hank Walsh hired to replace, both sourced from the Eastern League.

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Phillips Umpire Row Triggers Captaincy Shake Up

In St Paul Paul Phillips faced a clash as Jones argued the umpire blocked infield dragging amid rain fears. Phillips resigned from captaincy, effectively dismissed by the league, after Doherty and others weighed the protest and replacement options. Ed reports Louisville troubles and replacement umpires from the Eastern League.

Phillips St. Paul Jones Doherty Stewart League Louisville Tye Taylor

Knoxville Rumor Lamarns Move to Colonels Franchise

Doherty doubts Louisville interest in the Colonels move as Knoxville officials press the bid. He recalls Toledo’s and Charleston’s past franchise moves and notes Charleston’s $40,000 guarantee and 2,500 paid admissions per game as a benchmark. Doherty visits Charleston before evaluating Indianapolis series with Denver.

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Little League Central and Western League Highlights

Readable fragments cover multiple leagues with leading hitters and standout performances. Butter and Krast-Steve Payne described among top bats in Central, while Elks and Burgess figure in Western standings. Ray's Market beats Civitan 7-5 in South Charleston Pony action, with Robimson and Mitcher as pitchers.

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Senator Notes Bunning to Pitch Tonight for Senators

Jim Bunning will start for the Senators in Watt Powell Park as they face the St Paul Saints. Manager Frank Skaff plans a four man rotation with Woodeschick, Bunning, Host, and Byrd to give starters more work amid rain outs.

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Surkont Sold to Coast Team by Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals sold pitcher Max Surkont to the San Francisco Coast team of the Pacific Coast League. The 33 year old veteran joined St. Louis in a May 8 trade for Luis Arroyo and appeared in five games with no decisions, allowing 6 runs in 5 2/3 innings. Surkont’s departure leaves the Cardinals with 25 players on their roster.

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