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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
9
By 4 L Hardman sport editor of The Gazette presents weekly commentary on Charleston sports. June 6 1958 feature previews upcoming local teams, games, and notable athletes.
In the Kentucky town of Maysville Rose Mary Clooney draws crowds while residents praise or tease local figure Herbert Moford, famed as the No 1 citizen of this burg about 60 miles east of Sanat 2 it Lancing te.
Veteran right hander Herb Moford pitched strongly for the Charleston Senators, beating Omaha on three hits for his sixth win in a row. His spring form with the Tigers raised talk of a call up, while his 1997 pace neared a full season as he became a staffing anchor and completed three straight complete games with nine innings pitched in a May 20 relief and other efforts.
Sherm Lollar drove in all Chicago runs with a homer and a single as the White Sox beat the Yankees 3-2 in the nightcap after New York won the opener 12-3. Lollar’s two run shot off Bobby Shantz and an RBI single off Sal Maglie supplied the Sox offense, while Ray Moore allowed four hits in a four hit shutout bid before the Yankees rallied. Mickey Mantle homered in the opener. Don Larsen and Ryne Duren contributed in relief across the twin bill.
Herb Moford anchors a strong pitching run for the season with a 0.95 ERA across 56 2 3 innings. He dominated Indianapolis 5-1, Louisville 1-0, and Omaha 5-0 while churning 42 strikeouts and only 17 walks. Manager Bill Norman notes Moford’s steady control and curveball while observers praise his smart, efficient pitching. The piece reflects on his past, the trade that sent him to Omaha and eventual impact on Charleston’s roster.
American League and National League games listed with multiple city matchups. Notable finishes include New York beating Chicago 12 to 5 in one game and 2 to 2 in a second, Boston 5 Cleveland 3, Detroit 4 Baltimore 2, Kansas City 2 Washington 0 in 13 innings, and other pairings such as Philadelphia 7 Los Angeles 2 and San Francisco 5 Milwaukee 4 among late innings.
John Mullin of Fair Oaks California shot a course record 64 to take the first round lead at the Dallas Open held on the Oak Cliff Country Club layout in sweltering heat. He finished two strokes ahead of Sam Snead and Ken Venturi with a 6 under par.
Ray Boone belted a sixth inning grand slam in the seventh to back Hank Aguirre who allowed two more hits after entering in the eleventh. Detroit moved ahead of Baltimore for seventh in the American League as Aguirre limited the Orioles to three early runs and Boone's blast sealed the win.
The Senators, seeking a left handed pitcher after selling Lou Sleater, recalled 21 year old Wyman Carey from Augusta. Manager Norman, who signed Carey from Bradley University, says the southpaw could have a bright future. He posted a 7-3 record at Durham last season and was the ace of Augusta this season, likely joining the team in Denver.
Interested girls softball teams in Charlestown should contact Miss Donna Lawson at WI 9-2670 to form a city league. The note invites teams to organize and join a local league with hopes for playfields and schedules.
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