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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

16

Cleveland and Yankees split doubleheader with shutouts

In New York on June 26, Whitey Ford pitched a 2-0 win for the Yankees after Early Wynn blanked Cleveland 5-0, giving New York the series and widening its lead over Chicago. Ford improved to 9-1, while Wynn notched his 10th win as Cleveland’s Bob Lemon left early with a thigh injury.

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Senators Roll to 12-4 Win in Nightcap to End Losing Streak

Washington belted eight extra base hits to sweep Detroit in a doubleheader, winning 12-4 after a 6-4 opener. Roy Sievers hit two triples, Harmon Killebrew a two run homer, Jose Valdiviel supplied two doubles, and Maury McDermott pitched six innings for the win. Detroit had taken the first game 6-4, but Al Aber earned the win in that affair.

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Connie Mack Watches A's Win Double Header

Connie Mack watched the Kansas City Athletics sweep a doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 and 5-2. Lefty Kellner pitched a one hitter and drove in the only run, with Zernial and Lopez homering to pace the Athletics.

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Rubber Meeting Headlined by Chief Big Heart vs Dr Grahame

The main event tonight features Chief Big Heart and Dr Jerry Grahame in a rubber match at the armory. A semi final pits Karl Von Albers and Davey Crockett McKenzie in a 285 and 295 pound clash while a girls bout pairs Penny Banner of St Louis with Dotson of Tampa Florida.

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Chicago and Boston Open Schedule With Mixed Results

Chicago struggles as Keane and Malzone power Boston to a 7-4 win in game one while Detroit and Washington split a doubleheader with strong pitching and timely hitting. In the second set, Killebrew homers for Washington as the Nationals top the Tigers 6-4, and New York falls to Cleveland 4-1 behind Beare.

Senators Sweep St Paul in Doubleheader for Series Win

Charleston completed a doubleheader sweep over St Paul 18-2 and 8-2 to take the four game series. Vito Valentinetti and Floyd Melliere starred in the two games with strong pitching and key hits. Charleston moved to 8-27 on the road and 13-27 at home as they head to Minneapolis for a three game set with the Millers. Don Leppert extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the opener.

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Boston Domination as Sox Fall Short in Doubleheader

Boston sweeped a doubleheader over Chicago White Sox 5-2 and 8-2 at Boston. Willard Nixon delivered a three run double in the first game and Nixon also won the seventh inning duel. Jackie Jensen drove in three in the nightcap lifting his RBI total to 55. Nellie Fox led Chicago with six hits in eight at bats.

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Association Standings and Monday Schedule Notes

The standings list Minneapolis with 18 wins 6 losses and 29 games played, Omaha 3 3 4.56, Denver 8 0 0, Indianapolis 4 0 4 7 4, St Paul 4 2 2, Charleston 8 3, Toledo 4 2, Louisville 3 3 53, and the Charleston lead at 2 5 4.78. Monday games include Charleston at Minneapolis, Toledo at St Paul, Indianapolis at Omaha, Louisville at Denver. Edgewood Pool at Edgewood Country Club closed until next Saturday due to filtration issues.

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