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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1959
Page
5
Charleston pitchers held Omaha to four runs in two games as the visitors won 4-2 in 12 innings and 8-4 before 1,698 fans in Omaha. The doubleheader showcased Charleston's late scoring to secure the two wins.
A Gazatle Derby betting note argues the Kentucky Derby wagering suggests weaker U S business than last year though 1958 figures show some uplift versus 1857. Mentions Wheat Orcutt’s grandson excelling in Santa Monica and Roy Smalley’s trade to Minneapolis boosting the Millers. Also discusses Williams and Musial retirement chatter and Tunney’s take on Patterson Johansson.
A collage of game results and highlight plays across teams. Pitchers, lineups, and key moments are interwoven with college and club events, including homer units, defensive gems, and late-inning twists. The report names players, teams, and cities while tracking scoring runs and strategic plays from multiple games.
Mickey Mantle and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Athletics 10-2. Mantle hit two homers and a triple while batting right handed in the first inning, driving in Hector Lopez who had doubled, to boost the Yankees into sole possession of second place, two games behind Cleveland.
Milwaukee recalls southpaw Juan Pizarro from Louisville after a 10-0 game with the American Association club. Pizarro replaces Bob Hartman as the Braves add pitching depth amid a late run by Charleston. Virgil’s standout defense helps curb Testa as Joe Presko relieves.
Ike Delock earned a 10 4 win with eight strikeouts as Ted Williams Jackie Wiensen and Frank Malzone provided home runs. Boston pounded Paul Feytack for four early runs while Jensen and Malzone contributed key hits and a three run blast in the ninth. Tigers’ harvey Kuenn and Charlie Mascareno managed small threats but could not overcome the Boston lineup.
Dodgers beat the Phillies 4 to 3 as Danny McDevitt hurls a complete game. Gene Conley surrendered three Los Angeles homers while Ted Williams era notched 6 6.
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in a Tuesday night game. Law and Burgess led the scoring, Todd Jones and Matinee G. Jones contributed, while Landrith and Ba tied in the pitching effort. The win kept Pittsburgh two games behind Milwaukee in the NL standings.
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