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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
10
In Chicago the San Francisco Giants defeated the Cubs 11 to 4 as Billy O'Dell pitched a complete game striking out 20 and scattering five hits. The win gives the Giants first place and marks O'Dell's seventh win and seventh complete game this season.
San Francisco defeats Chicago 7 to 4 as Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda drive key hits. Santo homer fuels a four-run third, Cepeda clears bases with a pop single, and the Giants keep pace in the pennant race. Cubs debut under Charley Metro ends with a late surge but falls short.
Baltimore erased a four run deficit with two outs in the first inning and held on to beat Washington 6 5 in the opener of a doubleheader delayed by rain. Herzog belted his first homer of the season off Marcy Kutyna, while Retzer and Hinton homered for the Senators. Hoeft earned the win after facing one batter in the seventh.
Stan Musial delivered a dramatic 11th inning home run to cap an eight run comeback by the St. Louis Cardinals, ending a four game losing streak with a 10 9 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He had earlier nailed a runner at the plate with a perfect peg in the fourth inning.
The Kansas City Athletics edged Minnesota 2 to 1 as Camilo Pascual’s wild pitches and defensive miscues hampered the Twins. Gus Hall and Jimenez led KC with timely hits while Pascual took the loss, dropping Minnesota to fourth place behind Detroit.
Baseball scores from American Association and other circuits list Indianapolis over Louisville 7 3 and Omaha 2 1 in action. Also noted are Jacksonville over Richmond 2 1 and Syracuse over Toronto 6 2 with several other results across Texas and Pacific Coast leagues including Tulsa 3 San Antonio 1 and Albuquerque 6 El Paso 4.
Eastern League note shows Tuesday games Williamsport at Elmira and York at Binghamton postponed by rain. Monday results list Charleston 3 Springfield 1, Williamsport 13 Elmira 5, Binghamton 9 York 2 with standings and a Wednesday schedule citing Williamsport at Elmira.
West Virginia board approves high school football seasons to begin August 31 1962. Dale Ocheltree named deputy board member Region 7. Stonewall Jackson High School band trip sanctioned to Town.
Dodgers edge Pirates 3-2 in first game of two night doubleheader. Willie Davis drove in two runs with a first inning homer and a sixth inning double. Larry Sherry relieved in the seventh to quiet Pittsburgh and preserve Stan Williams’ sixth win. Second game suspended with Dodgers ahead by eight pens.
The Oakland Athletics build around Jimenez as offseason moves reshape the lineup. The team, previously in last place, gains depth with a prized infield addition and a strong showing from Jimenez boosts hitting. Trade history and veteran insight frame early momentum for skipper Bauer.
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