By A. LC. HARDMAN Sports Editor of The Gazette
A note credits A. LC. Hardman as Sports Editor of The Gazette, identifying author and role for the sports section.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1958
Page
3
A note credits A. LC. Hardman as Sports Editor of The Gazette, identifying author and role for the sports section.
Charleston fans watched Detroit call up Ozzie Virgil and Herb Moford as the Tigers scrambled to plug infield and pitching gaps. Detroit’s moves forced shifts at third base with Buddy Hicks moved to third, Wayne Terwilliger injured, and Steve Boros arriving from Birmingham. Lou Skizas was sent to Charleston to challenge Virgil, while the team faced possible rest for Twig to visit his wife as birth looms.
Denver piled up 17 hits at Bears Stadium to topple Charleston 11-6 before 3,258 spectators. Fritz Brickell launched a first inning homer, Samford doubled, and Denver built a 2-0 lead in the second as Leadoff Sanders and Hardway connected with timely plays. Charleston threatened in the third but Terwilliger and Hicks contributed to a double play to end the inning.
In a long winded sports column from Manchester, England, talk centers on Jack Tighe as a possible farm director for the Detroit Tigers. The piece argues Detroit’s farm system suffers without a dedicated baseball man and notes McHale’s limitations as GM. It predicts Tighe could step in, improving the system and aligning with prior Tigers management.
Friday results show Denver 11, Charleston 6 and Wichita 5, St. Paul 3. Louisville 9, Omaha 4, Minneapolis 3, Indianapolis 0. Thursday notes Charleston 7, Omaha 0 and Minneapolis 5-1 with Indianapolis 2-4 and Denver 1, Louisville 6, Wichita 6, St. Paul 2.
In a tense baseball nightcap the Reds edged the Giants 5 to 4 while the Braves fell 3 to 4. Bricknell homered twice and Blanchard doubled, Windhorn and Hardaway also contributed later in a controversial late inning rally.
Tim Tam, an outstanding favorite, defeats Tim Holland who falters with three putts on the misty Old Course as Alan Thirlwell advances to meet Joe Carr in the British Amateur final. Carr defeats Michael Bonallack 4 and 3 to set up final showdown.
Calumet Farm's Tim Tam leads an eight starter field for Belmont Stakes with Saferris, Flamingo, Cavan, Chance It Tony, Nasco, Martins Bullahy, Page Seven and others. Tim Tam, 1 to 16 favorite, seeks the Triple Crown as jockey Ismael Valenzuela rides in place of Bill Hartack. Post positions place Tim Tam seventh. Nasco third choice at 12 to 1 with Arcaro aiming for his seventh Belmont victory.
Fred Taylor, a 33 year old freshman coach, was named head basketball coach at Ohio State. His selection was confirmed by the university board of trustees after nomination by a special screening committee and the athletic board. Taylor succeeds Floyd Stahl who stepped down after eight years.
The Belmont Stakes field for the 7th running of the $100000 added race includes Chance It at 2-1 with jockey E Arcaro aboard and Bullah at 30-1 from Wheatley Stable. Other contenders include Safeerras 30-1 and Tin Tam 6-1 with post times set for 3:50 p.m. EST. The race offers a gross value of $114,600 and net $73,440 to the winner. Broadcast by CBS from 3:30 to 4 p.m. EST.
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