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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1958
Page
4
A day night doubleheader with a 1 30 p.m. first pitch and a 5 p.m. night game headlines Saturdays Senators St Paul Saints series. Pepsi Day offers 50 cent admission plus bottle caps for women. Jim Thacker and Tommy Woodrum provide Channel 3 play by play.
Hank Aaron broke a slump with an eighth inning grand slam to power the Milwaukee Braves past the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 3. Ed Mathews added a two run homer and Johnny Logan contributed a solo shot as Milwaukee pulled three games ahead in the National League race. Aaron’s blast cleared center field off Billy Muffett, lifting Milwaukee to a key division win.
Ron Gomez walked Marty Anderson with the bases loaded in the ninth to force home Stan Lopata and give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The win came after a seven inning rally tied the game, with Lopata advancing and scoring on a walk and a fielder’s choice.
Defending champion Patty Berg shot one under par 72 to reach 36 holes at 147 and take the second round lead in the Women's Western Open. Marlene Hagge and Betty Dodd shared first-day leadership as Berg surged with six birdies in round two. Amateur Anne Quast led the amateurs at 156.
The South Charleston YMCA Outdoor Basketball League will run two separate leagues this summer. One for high school boys games on Tuesdays starting July 1 and another for graduates on Mondays and Wednesdays starting soon. Residents of South Charleston may enter. entry closes next Wednesday at 5 p.m. Blank forms are at Nationwide Insurance on Chestnut Street or Mrs. McGlathery’s office on the city hall second floor. Managers meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at South Charleston City Hall to draw up the schedule.
New York based report states Willie Mays is not seriously ill but will remain in the hospital at least through Saturday for additional tests to assess his condition.
In Charleston, the St Paul Saints routed the Senators 12 to 1 at Watt Powell Park opening a four game series. Danny McDevitt hurled a complete game, improving to four wins, while Charley Williams and Bob Wilson fueled a nine run sixth inning with key hits including a homer and a double.
Denver leads with 23 losses and 38 games played while Charleston trails at 27 and 38. Minneapolis sits at 31 44, Omaha 31 14 8, and Wichita 31 78. Indianapolis 31 13 7, Louisville 24 44, and Saint Paul 12 38. Saturday schedule includes Saint Paul at Charleston, Omaha at Indianapolis, Minneapolis at Louisville, and Denver at Wichita.
Jim Bunning struck out 14, guiding the Detroit Tigers to a 7-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Al Kaline and Virgil Trucks powered late-inning bursts as Detroit won its sixth straight against New York and swept a four-game series.
Pittsburgh pitcher George Witt, recalled from Columbus, earned his first major league victory as the Pirates shaded the Dodgers 2-1. He allowed six hits and faced Jim Gilliam to start, then retired 12 straight batters before Norman Larker broke through with a fifth inning single.
A late barrage powered by 2 four baggers 2 home runs and multiple singles led by Art Houtteman and Jos Presko. Charley Williams and Wilson each collected two hits in the decisive frame as Demeter fanned Spun and the rally secured the lead for Senator.
In a rough night for the Senators, Wayne Terwilliger hit safely for the ninth straight game. Ron Samford and Bil Shantz contributed two hits each, while Larker, Osborne, and Samford sparked scattered offense. On the mound, Witt, Presko, and Demeter faced pressure as the Saints pulled ahead with key doubles and an inside the park homer.
Boston built a 3-1 lead but Kansas City exploded in the fifth, sending 10 to the plate for four runs to take a 5-3 edge before holding on for a 5-4 win in a game detailing pitchers and key hits.
Harold Connolly of Boston set a world record in the hammer with 225 feet 4 inches at the National AAU championships in Bakersfield. He surpassed the previous mark and also broke his own AAU record of 216 feet 3 inches. The report notes Krivanosov’s 290-10 throw from 1956 as a comparison. Baseball games sought for institute teams. contact Franklin Beach or Sam Samples.
Dave Hess freshman end from Bridgeport tops West Virginia University football scholars for the year with a 3.17 GPA in premedicine. The 4.0 mark is perfect.
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