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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
10
Hardman, sports editor of The Gazette, outlines key game recaps, player rankings, and regional team performance. He analyzes upcoming matchups, notes injuries, and previews weekend schedules with concise, fact-focused commentary.
Veteran manager Johnny Keane discusses the role of players over managers, noting discipline isn’t a major issue in Triple A. He reflects on the Senators Tigers swap and the impact on Charleston, and mentions other players and coaches connected to the American Association.
Ken Boyer homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Redlegs Wednesday night. Boyer’s 11th homer of the season broke a 2-2 tie that had stood since the seventh.
Boyers poke into the left-field bleachers for the 14th Cardinal hit capped a duel between Reds reliever Hal Jeffcoat and Card Mortie Martin. The win marked Martin's second relief appearance in a tight game against Boston, showcasing late inning resistance and clutch hitting.
Stonewall Jackson standout Varsum Me accepted a Rutgers scholarship as Dean Cornelius Boolowed announced the bid. The report notes Me and Wayne Terwilliger contributing offensively in a game where Valemuella and Bishop Jeack also figure.
Washington defeated Chicago 5-2 as Russ Kemmerer pitched six solid hits and earned his third win of the season. Earl Torgeson hit a pinch homer to lift the Senators, who chased Bill Fischer early and moved into a four-game win streak.
A chaotic 24 hours hit the Charleston Senators as their manager departed and a doubleheader fell apart. Offfield pranks by Gazette staff targeted editor A. L. Hardman with taunts about Ozzie Virgil Herbie Moford Bill Norman and messages on the chest, while the American League results saw Detroit routing Boston 7 0 and 9 3 and New York sweeping Kansas City in a split twin bill. The day included standings shifts and a slate of Thursday games featuring Kansas City at New York Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Baltimore among others.
Managers of several teams plan to form an independent Valley league. A meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 at 1118A Edgewood Drive hosted by Walter Holtzman. Participating teams include Kana w ha Two Mile Loudendale and John Brawley Post 23 American Legion. Contact Holtzman or Bruce Jamison for details.
The 26th annual Kanawha Valley Women's Golf Tourney resumes today at Kanawha Country Club with semifinals. Defending champion Lorena Wright faces R L Bird while D H Huffman plays V C Smith. Wright Huffman Smith were pre tournament favorites. Tee-off at 9:2? a.m.
Joey Giardello relied on crisp punching to outpoint Franz Szuzina over ten rounds at the Shoreham Terrace. The Washington show drew a stylish crowd as Giardello earned the decision in the main event.
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