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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

11

Pirates Drop to Second as Braves Edge Pirates

Pittsburgh saw Warren Spahn go the distance as Milwaukee beat the Pirates 3-2. Joe Adcock delivered a two run double in a sequence sparked by an error to provide all the Braves runs. Milwaukee wins its third straight after manager Fred Haney took over.

Pittsburgh Joe Adcock Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Spahn Braves Fred Haney Charley Grimm

Redlegs Rally Past Phillies To Take NL Lead

Cincinnati rode a 10th inning burst to defeat Philadelphia 7 4 and seize the National League lead. Ted Tdzuszewski started the 10th with a single, Frank Robinson and Ed Bailey contributed, Ray Jablonski drove in the winner as Roy McMillan scored on a bloop, and Temple added an insurance run. Lawrence earned his eighth straight victory after replacing Herschel Freeman in the ninth as Cincinnati capitalized on a Phillies defensive error plagued game.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phillies Ted Tduszewski Jim Dyck Frank Robinson Ed Bailey Ray Jablonski Roy McMillan Robinson Brooks Lawrence Temple Willie Jones Jablonski McMillan Lawrence Herschel Freeman Freeman Phillies Elmer Vaio Frank Baumholtz Harvey Haddix Baum Valo Thone del Ennis Haddix Thei Baumbholtz Ciscinnate Philadelfata Abhogi Ashoura Blaylock Beli Ennis Itagio Ol Aga Hazangkl Freemiag Sta Hluszewski Had Claeinnatl Eluladetyna Tempe Fost Vale Janouski Goetz Dascail

Tuesday National League and American League schedule notes

The page lists a Tuesday schedule across both leagues with matchups in Seafs Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh and Chicago Boston Cleveland Detroit and other listed games. Players Dickson Koufax Rush Kilpp Simmons Burdette Friend Mooré Bierce Stewart Santiago Deiock Lemon Grim and Lary are named with varying records and roles.

National League Seafs Brooklyn Bierce Washington Kansas Stewart Santiago Boston Cleveland Deiock Lemon New York Detroit Grim Va Lary Cincinnati Philadelphia Rattkee Chicago Hailimore Hansas City Iy Pitsburg Bob Bi. Louis Milwaukee Cleveland Serseradl Baltimore Ila Kangas City

Bill Tilden Tops All Time US Tennis Greats List

New York report notes Bill Tilden headlined the USLTA all time list from the Diamond Jubilee poll. William T. Tilden Jr. led with 324 points, Don Budge second, Jack Kramer third, and others including Johnston, Vines, Gonzales, McLaughlin, Larned, Williams, and Riggs completing the top ten.

New York William T. Tilden Jr Big Bill U. S U. S. Lawn Tennis Assn USLTA Don Budge Jack Kramer Tilden Budge Tamer William Little Bill Larned

Minner Slips and Falls in New York Hotel Bath

Cubs pitcher Paul Minner slipped in a hotel bath in New York and suffered a slight concussion. He was kept in hospital for two to three days for observation and will not pitch for at least ten days. Teammate Russ Meyer heard the fall while waiting to go on a shopping trip.

New. York Paul Minner Chicago Cubs New York Allen D. Tanney Minner Russ Meyer Cubs Dr. Tanney

Running Spins 2 to I Win Over Cardinals

Omaha 2 at 1 in 8th as Charleston breaks no hitter bid by Gordon Jones. Bill Stewart and Reno Bertoia drive runs after Wally Lammers error. Charlie Lau singles, Jim Bunning sac fly score run. Standings show Omaha midpack. schedule lists Charleston at Omaha and other nightly games.

Omaha Charleston Gordon Jones Jones Bill Stewart Reno Bertoia Wally Lammers I Stewart Charlie Lau Bertoia Jim” “Bunning Charlie Peete L. Pel Menver Aeubohelis Ee Oe Indianapolis Louisville Wichita

American Association Monday Results Summary

Scores show CHARLESTON 2 defeated OMAHA 9 and WICHITA 5 vs ST. PAUL 5. Minneapolis faces Indianapolis with rain conditions. Denver at Lewisville also rained out.

Charleston Omaha St. Paul Wichita Minneapolis Indianapolis Denver Louisville Lewisville Fridles Held Throneberry Den Kubex Kirkland Kubek Marin Pente Omahs Walmberg Pridley Martin Chricey Liils Devalilig Peste Oswiahn Raine Harrell Ness Kirtlund A Fanelli Hayes Hersh Fridley Scheil Omens Dillis Baines Mirkland Minneanois Hamric Peul Barnes DePaic Terry Garmon Patula Sealestepas Stanek Abernathy Touleville Bay Bunting Aguirre Pearce

Wilson Hurls As White Sox Beat Orioles

Righthander Jim Wilson limited the Orioles to seven hits and earned his ninth win as the Chicago White Sox defeated Baltimore 5 to 2. Wilson, acquired from Baltimore, pitched well except for a seventh inning where the Orioles scored their first run. The White Sox added two insurance runs in the eighth and a run in the seventh. Baltimore’s effort came from Bill Wight who allowed five hits and two walks through five and a third innings before relief. The win leaves Detroit and Baltimore in a virtual tie for fifth place in the league standings.

Chicago Jim Wilson Baltimore Chicago White Sox Wilson Sox Hal Smith Gus Triandos Bob Nelson Bill, Gardner Bill Wight Triandos Larry Doby Wight Mike Forniells Batimore Detroit New York Gardner Esposito A Hale dRivera Fox Nieman Minozo Brie Philey Reille Smith Doby Cf Goaneers Dronote cPhillips Hatiielad Aparicio Ss Farcieles Pedt Wiens and Schmitz Nelson Esposita Schmitz Baltimore - Chicago Rosmith Mirarda Minoso Pulls Doby Aparicio H—Smith Hele RBI Foxal Dropa Causey Hallanda Gartner Farnteles W—Wilson

Szuzina and Cotton Fight to Draw in 10 Round Duel

In New York Franz Szuzina, a 9-4 underdog making his television debut, fights Toledo’s Charley Cotton to a draw at St. Nicholas Arena. Szuzina’s pace slowed mid bout as Cotton’s reach and power offered late pressure, with judges split and the AP card even. Cotton’s first draw. Szuzina’s 13th.

New York Germany Franz Szuzina Toledo Charley Cotton St. Nicholas Arena Cotton Petey Scalza Franz Bill Recht Joe Agnello Phe Szuzina Charley

No Bones Broken Kell Eyes Return To Play Wednesday

CHICAGO June 18 X rays today on George Kell’s injured right thumb were negative. The Baltimore third baseman said he should be back in the lineup by Wednesday after aggravating the thumb Saturday night at Kansas City. Kell originally injured the thumb last Monday at Baltimore while fielding a ground ball and has batted .298 since joining the Orioles.

Chicago George Kell Baltimore Kell

Reeves Seeks Court Help to Realign Rams Ownership

Los Angeles Rams co-owner Daniel Reeves asked the Superior Court to dissolve the partnership after rejecting a two million dollar bid from Edwin Pauley Fred Levy and Hal Seley for their two thirds. Reeves said he would not sell his one third and urged an orderly court guided realignment.

Los Angeles Daniel Reeves Los Angeles Rams Superior Court Edwin Pauley Fred Levy Hal Seley Reeves Rams Reaves Cleveland

Harry Brecheen Loses World Series Ring In Kansas City

Baltimore Orioles left Kansas City minus a $250 World Series ring and nine keys to Baltimore Stadium after thieves invaded the Municipal Stadium dressing room Saturday night. The ring was previously given to Harry Brecheen in 1948 when he pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Kansas City Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Stadium Municipal Stadium Harry Brecheen Oriole St. Louis Cardinals

Williams Wins HR Contest in Flint

Williams wins a home run contest in Flint at Atwood Stadium after hitting about 25 dingers, mostly to right field. He faced former teammate Charley Maxwell and Jim Piersall, with Mickey Owen pitching. The exhibition raised funds for the Flint boys baseball program led by Gene Desautels.

Flint Mich Boston Ted Williams Atwoodtadium Williams Charley Maxwell Detroit Tigers Jim Piersall Red Sox Maxwell Piersall Mickey Owen Gene Desautels

Draft Choice Is Signed by Redskins

Washington reports quarterback Don Bailey signed with the Redskins today after lingering in the 1955 draft picks. Bailey, a Penn State alum, had skipped the Redskins last year and played for Toronto in the Canadian League.

Redskins Washington Washington Redskins Don Bailey Penn State Toronto

A's Defeat Nationals in KC Narrow 4-3 Victory

June 18 Kansas City Athletics beat the Washington Senators 4-3 to snap a three game skid and pull away from the AL cellar. Griggs Byerly Fitz-Geraldi and Thompson contributed as Kansas City defenses held firm late.

Kansas City Washington Senators Kansas City Athletics Washington Coos Fe Griggs, Byerly and Fitz-Geraldiner Thomyson L

PCC Plans Survey of Athletic Code and Pay Penalties

Presidents of Pacific Coast Conference ordered a resurvey of the athletic code and restudy of grid pay penalties on UCLA and Washington. Faculty and athletic reps were told to submit surveys by Sept. 1 amid upheaval after UCLA and Washington were penalized for code violations. Washington remains on probation for two years and UCLA faces a three year ban plus loss of one year of player eligibility, barring them from coast conference titles and the Rose Bowl.

Berkeley Calif INS Robert Gordon Sproul University of California Sproul UCLA University of Washington PCC Washington

Kubek Threat To Raines Lead In Batting Race

New York June 1 Tony Kubek Denver rookie shortstop climbs to runnerup in the American Assn batting race as Larry Raines of Indianapolis slips. Kubek's recent surge, 99 hits overall to lead Denver’s pack, lifts him past Hazle and into second behind Raines, with Throneberry and Kirkland also among top finishers in a crowded field.

New York Tony Kubek Denver Larry Raines Indianapolis Raines Wichita Bob Hazle Kubek Tony Bob Martyn Hazle Braves Johnny Bucha St. Paul Charley Peete Omaha Dana Grate Louisville Walt Shannon

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