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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

9

Holt and Zimmerman Lead Qualifiers in Meadowbrook Golf Tourney

Noble Holt and Elmer Zimmerman top the first day of the 25th Gazette City-Wide at Meadowbrook Golf Club posting 36 hole scores 147 and 69 respectively. Zimmerman faces pressure from rivals as qualifying continues today with match play starting Tuesday and the final next Saturday with defending champion Terry Whittington among entrants.

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American Association Friday Resultsand Schedule

Friday results across the American Association include Charleston beating Denver 4-3 in 10 innings, Wichita 1 Omaha 0, Minneapolis 0 St Paul 3 Indianapolis 2, and Louisville 2 Omaha 1. Today's schedule features Charleston at Denver at 0 p.m. Louisville at Omaha, Indianapolis at St Paul, Wichita at Minneapolis.

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Phillies Split With Chicago in Long Doubleheader

Philadelphia rallies in game one behind Ted Kazanski’s 10th inning bunt for a 6-5 win over Chicago as the Cubs answer with a six-run sixth in the nightcap to force a split. Kazanski and Greengrass lead Chicago. Owens hits a late homer for Philadelphia.

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Denver Edges Senators 4-3 in Bear Stadium thriller

In Denver, June 15, the Bears edged the Charleston Senators 4-3 in 10 innings at Bear Stadium. A costly 10th inning error by Reno Bertoia set up Denver’s winning run as Bobby Richardson advanced and Tony Kubek singled in the final blow off Joe Presko. Pitcher Mark Freeman earned the win to improve to 6-2, while Charleston’s bats were limited to four singles. The result left Charleston mired in the league cellar, and Denver extended its dominance over the Senators in this matchup.

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Hal Smith Delivers Orioles 1-0 Win Over Athletics

Hal Smith lined a ninth inning single driving in Chuck Diering to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Athletics before 16 645 fans. Ferrarese earned the win, Harrington took the loss as Kansas City’s lineup included noted Hall of Fame guests.

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Clifford Monk Notches Skyline Track Honors

Clifford Monk of Dunbar dominates Skyline Track events at the mountain-top oval capturing first in time trials, first in heat one, first in heat three, first in the Australian pursuit, and first in the Sportsmen feature. Also listed are participants in subsequent heats and events, with notes of other racers and car numbers, hinting at a broader stock car program. A separate Pittsburgh note cites an upcoming 10-round boxing bout at Forbes Field featuring Al Andress.

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Dodgers Move to Second With 5-4 Win Over Braves

Dodgers rise to second in the NL by beating Milwaukee 5-4. Carl Furillo drove in three runs with four hits, including a sixth homer, and Al Walker delivered a bases loaded single to break a 4-4 tie in the ninth. Jolly started for Milwaukee. Roebuck earned the win with 3-2, Sienter took the loss. Attendance 26,784.

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Pirates blast Cards to lead National League race

Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 18 hit attack and a 12 1 triumph over the St Louis Cardinals to seize first in the NL. Ronnie Kline earned his sixth win as Hank Foiles hit a first inning homer and added two aboard in the eighth to cap the scoring. Clemente extended his hitting streak to 13 with a first inning single as the Pirates ran their season best run total to date and reeled off their ninth straight win under lights before a 26 276 crowd.

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Racing Inc Purses $1000 for Dunbar Stock Races

Racing Inc presents its second Dunbar Speedway race of the season with a $1000 purse. Top out of state drivers including Wayne McGuire of Kentucky and Gene Comstock are entered alongside local favorites Owen Spradhling Tommy Ring Russ Adkins and Clifford Mark. The Australian Pursuit will pit the top 10 cars in a single file run starting at 7:30 p.m.

Dunbar Speedway Racing Inc J. J. Coteman Wayne McGuire Kentucky McGuire Tristate Aera Gene Comstock Wilson ‘Rice Johnny Patterson Bud Chaddock Owen Spradhling Tommy Ringstaff Russ Adkins Clifford Mark Coleman Bill Sinnett Ermnii Roy Charleston

Giants Rally Walks Off Redlegs In Extra Innings

New York Giants defeat Cincinnati Redlegs 4 3 in 11 innings. Jim Mangan drew a bases loaded pass in the 11th to drive in the winning run after Klippstein struggled on the mound. Bill White and Daryl Spencer contributed early, while Schoendienst hit a homer for New York.

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Pierce Notches 9th Win for Chisox 7-2

Chicago White Sox lefty Billy Pierce earned his ninth win of the season as Chicago defeated Washington 7 to 2 before 16,687 fans. The right hander worked seven strong innings, allowing two runs while striking out several batters and receiving support from a balanced lineup.

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Kucks Pitches Yankees Past Indians 2 to 0

Johnny Kucks held Cleveland to three hits as the Yankees won 2 0. Busby homered in the eighth inning after a shaky start. Norm Siebern, recalled from Denver, contributed a misplayed ball leading to Smith scoring, while Mantle and Berra led the New York offense.

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Parry OBrien Breaks Record

Parry OBrien of the Air Force tonight set a new world mark in the shot put by 3 inches improving his pending record by four inches to 61 feet 2 inches on his fourth attempt after opening with 59 feet 10 inches and reaching 60 feet 11 inches on a later try in Los Angeles on June 15.

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Boone Delivers In Detroit Victory Over Red Sox

Detroit, June 15 Ray Boone slammed his ninth and tenth homers to power the Tigers past Boston 5 2 at Briggs Stadium before 44 285. Boone's second homer broke a 2 2 deadlock in the eighth, giving Billy Hoeft his eighth win as Porterfield took the loss for Boston. Hoeft and Porterfield combined for a six hitter, with Detroit's offense getting timely blows from Boone Piersall and Vernon, while Boston managed a pair of runs on late rallies.

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Minor League Scores Across Leagues

International League Miami 10 Buffalo 2 in the first game. Rochester 8 Havana 6 with one game to go. Montreal 6 Columbus 5. Texas League Oklahoma City 7 Fort Worth. Eastern League Johnstown 4 Reading 1. Syracuse 2 Albany 2 after 18 innings rain. Southern Association New Orleans at Birmingham. wet grounds. Little Rock at Nashville postponed.

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