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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1959

Page

4

Minoso's Thwarted Steal Sparks Yankees Past Indians

Minnie Minoso's attempted steal home in the sixth inning helps the New York Yankees defeat the Cleveland Indians 3 to 2 in the opener of a four game series. Jim Coates tossed 3 1 3 innings of one hit relief after Whitey Ford left with a sprained ankle, preserving the win as Cleveland dropped a lead over Chicago and Baltimore to fall two straight.

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Kaline Okay to Play Soon After Injury

Outfielder Al Kaline, injured by a wild throw in the Tigers Orioles game, was discharged from Union Memorial Hospital and hopes to rejoin the team in Washington soon. His broken cheekbone required jaw surgery, and doctors expected him to miss about a week to 10 days.

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Orioles sweep doubleheader from Kansas City Athletics in Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles won the second game on Hal Brown seven hitters after Billy O'Dell’s four hit 1 run victory in the opener. Pilarcik Miranda and Tuttle drive early runs while Woodling Lumpe and Gardner homer lead the attack. Browns win ties series as Orioles take both games.

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Snider and Craig Spark Dodger Fin

Dodgers beat Reds 6 2 as Roger Craig limits Cincinnati to four hits and Duke Snider hits two home runs at the Coliseum before 18 644 fans. Frank Thomas hits his 4th homer for the Reds with Vada Pinson and Frank Robinson contributing.

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At Chester Waterford mare sets world turf record

At Waterford Park the 6 year old mare Atesa ran seven furlongs in 1:23 for a world turf mark. The former record of 1:23 1-5 was shared by Summer Solstice at Hawthorne in 1955 and Lofty Peak at Pimlico in 1956. Atesa, winner of four races this year, was ridden by Rollin Reynolds and paid $7.20.

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Tigers Rally Past Senators In 11 Inning Win

Detroit overcome a three run Washington lead to win 6-4 in 11 innings. Coot Veal delivered a clutch infield single and Larry Osborne a sacrifice fly for the decisive run as Harmon Killebrew hit his 24th homer and Barney Schultz earned his first AL win with three hitless innings of relief.

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All Star Game Sealed for 60,000 at Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles will host the second All Star Game on August 3 with an estimated 60,000 spectators hoped for by Charles Segar and Ford Frick aides. Seats are reserved with prices ranging from 2 to 8 dollars, and tickets go on sale July 1 through Dodger agencies. Frank Slocum will poll players with Dodgers, Reds, Giants, and Braves participating.

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West Virginia heavyweight title bout tops Ravenswood card

Hosey Chapman defends his West Virginia heavyweight crown against Fayetteville chief of police Tunney Hunsaker in a title bout at Ravenswood High School stadium with around 3000 listed for 8 p.m. The card includes six and four rounders, with John Davis added to preliminaries and several local fighters featured across six rounders.

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Syracuse Favored to Break Jinx and Win Rowing Title

Syracuse pursues its first Intercollegiate Rowing Association title since 1920 on Onondaga Lake, led by Loren Schoel’s reform program. The Orangemen face tough opposition from Cornell, Penn, and other crews in the 3 mile varsity race with California, Dartmouth, Navy, and Wisconsin also in the field.

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Cuban Boxer Defeats Reds at Madison Square Garden

Cuban fighter Fernandez defeated Stefan Redl by knockout in the seventh round as part of a Latin American invasion at Madison Square Garden. Other winners included Douglas Vaillant and Carlos Hernandez, while a Syracuse- Harvard college matchup and college regatta results are noted.

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Johansson Impresses Dempsey In Seven Round Workout

Ingemar Johansson, heavy favorite for the June 25 title bout with Floyd Patterson, boxed seven rounds in Grossinger New York impressing ex-champion Jack Dempsey with a strong left hand. Johansson doubted his speed but noted good left jab and potential for a right.

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Saturday Games Mixed Results Across MLB Parks

Papiecainia plays Chicago Roberts in a 5-5 draw, Pittsburgh faces St. Louis with Friend versus Mizell, Clacknatl meets Los Angeles with Purkey opposing Drysdale, and Milwaukee travels to San Francisco to challenge Burdette while McCormick starts for the Giants.

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Law and Pirates blank Cardinals behind four hits

Vern Law allowed four singles as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0. Roman Mejias homered solo in the fifth and Dick Groat added a two run single in the seventh with two on. The Pirates grabbed three runs in the first on Groat’s single and a double play, then added three more unearned in the seventh.

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