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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1962

Page

2

Mantle Returns as Yankees Fall to Tigers in Opener

Detroit edged New York 7 to 5 as Hank Aguirre and a two‑base hit attack carried the Tigers past the injury‑hit Yankees. Mickey Mantle returned to the lineup for the first time since May 18 but could not lift his team to victory in the five‑game set opener.

Detroit Tigers Hank Aguirre New York Yankees Xykey Mantle Besie MecAuiffe McAuliffe Aguirre Chico Fernandez Yankees Richardson Ron Nischwitz Clete Boyer Mantle Bill Stafford New York Stattord Coates Benit Clevenger Howard Aguirre Nischwitz Roarke W—Aguirre

Donovan Gets 11th Triumph For Indians

Cleveland’s Dick Donovan pitched his 11th win as the Indians beat the Washington Senators 6-2. Donovan went the distance for his eighth complete game in 15 starts, allowing 11 hits while getting key innings from Romano and Francona. The Indians built a 4-0 lead and maintained it, with Donovan driving in two runs and scoring twice.

Cleveland John Romara Cleveland Indians Washington Scnators Dick Donovan Indians Jim Piersall Rookit Eddie Brinkman Donovan Ty Cline al Lupi Francona Owl Romano Held

Pirates Romp Cubs 7-4 in One Sided Win

Pittsburgh built on Dick Groat's clutch hits and Chicago errors to beat the Cubs 7-4. Groat doubled and drove in the Pirates' final two runs as Pittsburgh authored a decisive late rally.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Groat Chicago Cubs Croat Pirates Stuart Sinaga

St. Mark's Leads Church Tennis League Play

St. Mark's teams in Charleston Church Tennis League push both boys and girls divisions with identical 40 win records as play tightens.

St. Marks Charleston Church Tennis League Ann

Little League recap highlights Campbellant feats

Disjointed report notes Campbellant feats with strong pitching from Fellows and Warwick in a game. Jack Warwick hits a double and a 3 run homer, Farry Aymh contributes, Chuckie Priestly tallies two hits, Ric Richmond earns two innings.

Cloe Eee Fellows Campbellant Bal Camorel Np Leasing Ellows Jacke Warwick Homer Farry Aymh Chuckie Priestly Ric Richmond

Sadowski's Blast Lifts Chisox to Victory in Eight

Bob Sadowski belted a three run pinch homer in the eighth and Dom Zanni pitched nine innings of relief as the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 3 to 1. Sado​wski’s timely shot and Zanni’s strong work closed out the game in Kansas City.

Chicago Bob Sadowski Dom Zanni Chicago White Sox Tory Kansas City YU Schwarts Merry. Hardice Smog

West Virginia Horse Show nets 8190 for WVU groups

The Kanawha County Chapter of the West Virginia University Alumni Association and the Kanawha Valley Horseman's Association share equally about 4010 each from the third annual West Virginia Championship Horse Show at the Civic Center. The event drew exhibitors from 12 states, with 200 exhibitors and 323 horses over three days. Profits came from ads, ticket sales, raffles, and contributions while expenses reached 19547.34. Next year dates are tentatively set, with aims to reduce costs.

A. L. Hardman Kanawha County West Virginia University Alan Assn West Virginia Civic Center WVU Kanawha Valley Horseman Ase Uniws Advance Box of State J. Kemp Mea Tanshim Wee

Japanese Bid For Mat Title At World Wrestling Meet

At the World Wrestling Championships in Toledo Ohio Japan’s Tadeo Ishikawa upset Ismail Ogan at 171.5 pounds to prompt a late surge in the team title race. Osamu Watanabe and Kazuo Abe earned decisive wins for Japan as Iran and Turkey traded victories. American sactioned wrestlers Gregory Ruth Ron Finley won while Bill Farrell and Jim Ferguson dropped their bouts.

Toledo. Ohio Japan Tadeo Ishikawa Turkey Ismail Ogan Ishikawa Osamu Watanabe Seyita Agral Kazuo Abe Mohammed Sanatkaran Tran U.S Greger Ruth Bethlehem Ron Finley Corvallis Ore Bill Farrell New York Athletic Club Jim Ferguson San Francisco

Joey Archer to Fight J Gonzalez at Madison Square Garden

Joey Archer the undefeated 24 year old New York middleweight meets Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout airs on ABC at 9 PM EST with a three judge and referee panel using a supplementary scoring system.

New York Joey Archer Jose Gonzales Puerto Rico Madison Square Garden ABC Aveker Ben Fullmer Gonzalez Kevin Scott Ernie Sing Otter Lact Kelly Tommy Schaeler Miami ii Bears

Frids Baseball Fragments and Weekend National League Schedule

Fragments show a belated national baseball roundup with National and American League results, standings, and Saturday games. Listings include New York at San Francisco Chicago at Los Angeles and Kansas City at Chicago amid mixed results and late-evening schedules.

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Minor League STANDINGS UPDATE WITH FRIDAY GAMES

Minor League standings across leagues show shifting paces. International League leaders include Rochester and Buffalo, while Texas League features El Paso and Austin atop the standings. Pacific Coast changes list Salt Lake and Portland hot on each other’s heels, with South Atlantic notes from Macon to Savannah and Charlotte area teams.

Buffalo Columbus Rochester Jacksonville Atlanta Syracuse Toronto Richrhond el Paso Austin Tulsa San Ant Amarilo Tulsa Amarito Alauquerdue San Antonio Austin Portland Hawaii Tacoma Spokane Salt Lake City Seattle San Diego Vancouver Macon Asheville Savannan Greenville Portsmouth Augusta Charione Knoxville D-O

Eastern League Friday Games Highlight Narrow Charleston Win

Eastern League results show Charleston edging Williamsport 5 to 4 and Elmira beating Springfield 4 to 2 in 01 inning. Binghamton won 6 to 5 over York, with Thursday’s slate featuring Williamsport 13 Charleston 4 and Binghamton 4 York 1. Standings list Williamsport atop at 41 7, York 28 7, Charleston 27 22, Elmira 25, Springfield 21 6.

Charleston Williamsport Elmira Springfield Binghamton York

Indians Acquire Beres and Chance for Home Stand

Reinforcements join the Cleveland Indians as Richard Beres, a 23 year old left hander, and Robert Chance, a 2 year draftee, are called up from Burlington. To make room, An Torrez Martinez and Ron Schamp are sent to Burlington while Beres is slated to start the series opener against York on Monday.

Preher Richard Beres Robert Chance el Paso Burlington Club Indians Antolio Martinez Ron Schamp Burlington Martinez Zerbey York

Twins Sweep Pair Surge Into Second Place

The Minnesota Twins moved into second in the American League after a doubleheader sweep over the Los Angeles team. Camilo Pascual earned his seventh win of the season with ten strikeouts and no walks. Bob Rodgers committed a costly throwing error in the opener as the Twins’ double play helped gain on Cleveland.

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The Man Musial Sets New Major League Base Total

Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals raised his career total bases to 3 866 with a double and a single in a twin bill against the Philadelphia Phillies as the Cards split the doubleheader 7 3 and 11 3. The 41 year old star downplayed the record noting he never followed it closely.

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Landrith, Karns lead split doubleheader clash

Hobie Landrith belted a two run homer in the ninth to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 4 3 win in the nightcap of a two game set. Boston had won the opener 21 innings as Dick Radar relieved Don Schwall in the ninth and allowed the decisive shot down the right field line.

Baltimore Apy Hobie Landrith Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Boston Dick Radar Don Schwall

Tribe Edges Grays 5-4 To Halt Streak In Williamsport

In Williamsport, Julius French earned the win with help from Pete Olsen as Charleston ends Grays’ home winning streak at Bowman Field. Jim Ponveruti took the loss after eight innings, as Grays fail to complete a 20th straight home win. Grays had led 4-0 early on Richie Allen RBI and miscues, but Tribe rallied with three runs in the later innings to seal a 5-4 decision.

Williamsport Nu- Lemsnort Charleston Sams Bowman Furi Julius French T Suie Pete Olsen Olsen Dyn French Jim Ponveruti Gras Nerwood Joe Teague Jerry Webb Hector Cardenas Ponceroff Keith Willias Jose Villar Cardenas Williams Grays Allen al Kenders Kenders Dave Getz Norwood John Mustion Willamsport Sonny Siebert Gary Kroll Sanders TY Snockley Allen Ct Sorret Edwards Bishe Currigat Okenders acCragken Roncerett cMustion Getz Panceroft Parker Charteseton Norswortt Shockley Teague

Colts Slug In Nightcap For 16 Runs

New York and Houston split a Friday twin bill as Al Jackson pitched a one hitter in the opener for a 20 win, while the Colts exploded for 16 runs on 17 hits in the nightcap off five Met pitchers. The Mets’ fielding miscues helped the visitors build a commanding lead, with notable offensive bursts from multiple Colts.

New York al Jackson Onehitter Houston Colts

Houston Golfers Reach NCAA Finals in Durham

Houston's Homero Blancas and Kermit Zarley both win twice to reach the NCAA Golf Tournament final. Blancas loses only one hole on the day, defeating Oregon's Tom Shaw 3 and 2 in the afternoon semifinal after a 3 and 4 quarterfinal win over Louisville's Jim Ferriell. Zarley earns two victories as medalist and will face Blancas over 36 holes for the title Saturday, with rounds at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST.

Durham N.C API University of Houston Homero Blancas Kermit Zarley Blancas Tom Shaw Oregon Jim Ferriell Louisville Houston

Charleston Open Softball Tournament Planned at Bigley Field

The Charleston Open Softball Tournament, hosted by the city Recreation Department, runs Wednesday through Sunday at Bigley Field. The first 16 teams to enroll qualify, with a $15 entry fee. Out of town teams receive late starting times. trophies awarded to winner and runner up. Entries should be phoned or mailed to Martin and Tabor Sporting Goods, 19 Central Ave. Charleston. The phone number is DY 2 3679.

The City Recreation Department Bigley Field Jack Lawhorn Martin and Tabor Sporting Good Central Ave Charleston

Iulian Tennis Federation Sets Davis Cup Semis Dates

The Iulian Tennis Federation announced that the European Zone semifinals between Italy and Switzerland will be played July 13 14 and 15 at the Alberto Bonacola Tennis Club in Milan.

Rome Iulian Tennis Federation Italy Winesland Alberto Bonacola Milan

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