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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

3

Indians stretch AL lead with 21st win as Larker stars

Norm Larker homered and Homer paced the club in a 9.5 inning opener, lifting the Indians to 21 wins. Bubba Phillips hit a three run shot as the Indians beat the opponents. In the nightcap Mike Fornieles started, tied a modern record by hitting four batters, was yanked in the fourth after a walk and wild pitch, suffering his third loss in five decisions.

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Grand slam fuels Colt win over Giants in Candlestick clash

Norv Larker blasted a grand slam and Pidge Browne added a bases loaded double as Houston toppled San Francisco 5 to 1 at Candlestick Park. Kirkland hit his 12th homer and Kin dallis added a seventh inning shot to seal the win. Latman, Meanies and Francona contributed in the Houston attack while Marichal yielded the loss for San Francisco.

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Eastern League Round Halted by Thunderstorm

Report from Durham North Carolina notes a medalist round was interrupted by a thunderstorm during a plac play. Details on competitors and rescheduled timing are not fully clear in the clip.

Hamner Pitches Triplet Victory Over Springfield

Hamner the former major league shortstop earned his sixth straight win and seventh consecutive complete game as the Triplets defeated Springfield 43. Brings a crowded night of local and league action with multiple box scores and notes from Binghamton.

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Harleton York game postponed by rain. Wednesday schedule minimal

Wednesday results show Harleton at York postponed due to rain while Springfield at Binghamton was moved to night. Tuesday scores list Williamsport 8 Elmira 5 and Springfield 12 Binghamton 4 with standings led by Williamsport and York in WL Pet. Thursday slate includes Charleston at Williamsport York at Binghamton and Elmira at Springfield.

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Softball League To Open June 26

The Charleston Parks and Recreation Commission will start the 1962 playground softball league on Tuesday June 26 with games at Bigley’s and Legion Fields. Play is on weekdays at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m with Bob Griffith and Jim Morris as league directors. Senior boys and girls and senior men age 17 and under are listed. Saturday 1 00 p m starts. Registration via local playground director. Equipment with the exception of slaves will be furnished by the Charleston Parks and Recreation Commission.

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Huskie Crew and Local Little League Standings Report

Seattle AP notes University crew teams and local Little League standings with fragmented names and scores. Mentions Green Valley, Upton's Creek, Eleanor Pace Nitro Spring Hill and various hitters, plus a bid to compete Wednesday in a Seattle area event.

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Bid Accepted for Softball Postponed Boat Race in Philadelphia

A private Seattle group agreed to bid on a delayed eight-ared Russian softball event tied to a Philadelphia July 4 recreation league. The deal involves slow-pitch softball in Charleston Church area with connections to Cornell.

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Rain Delays Irish Derby and Golf Matches Amid Contests

Rain halted the NCAA golf play delaying the Irish Derby coverage with a revised schedule. John Lotz and two 1961 quarterfinalists were sidelined as players adjusted rounds while the Atlantic Coast Conference co-champions faced heavy weather. Hank Aaron powered the Braves to a doubleheader sweep over the Mets before rain halted the second game.

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Aaron Powers Braves to Twin Sweep of Mets

Aaron Powers led the Braves to a doubleheader sweep over the Mets. The games featured late rallies and pitching by Cloninger, with Detroit and New York standings referenced in the coverage.

Aaron Powers Braves Mets

Pirates Rally Past Reds for 5-4 Victory on Wednesday

Elroy Vernon Face earned his 0th save of the season in relief of Dio Face as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, snapping a three game losing streak. Vada Pinson and Jerry Lynch provided key Cincinnati hits while Bob Purkey faced a late rally by Pittsburgh to secure the win.

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Yankees Star Injured by foul ball in ninth inning

Mickey Yankees player hit on the right foot by a foul ball in the ninth inning Tuesday night, bruising his foot and affecting his game. Art Ditmar, former pitcher for New York and Kansas City, signed by the Richmond Virginians of the International League as a farm move announced by Johnny Johnson of the Yankees.

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