Erie County Legion Opens 1959 Season Under Nolte and Rieck
The Erie County American Legion base ball squad led by Patsey Nolte and Wave Rieck begins the 1959 campaign with a home opener Friday then a road game Saturday against Erie rivals. Last year the club went eight and three, returning most of its veteran lineup with four rookies and missing only Ernie Vanssens and Skip Lindsey. The 14 game slate features seven home and seven away games against four Erie area opponents.
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Erie County
American Junior Legion
Patsey Notte
Wave Rieck
McInnes
Steelers
Erie
Ernie Vanssens
Skip Lindsey
Nolte and
Rieck
Legionnaires
Eight Veterans Return in Legionnaires Lineup Next Season
Eight regulars from the 1958 Legion campaign rejoin the squad for the forthcoming season with only three set to depart after the year. Ed Latos, Bill Tunnel, and Bob Bailey exit. Williams, Perkins, Barr, Rieck, and Lindsey return, with Rieck aiming for center field and Perkins competing for first base while Parkhurst and Mo contend for left field duties.
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Notte
Rieck
Ed Latos
Bill Tunnel
Bob “Beetle” Bailey
Legion Ball
Terry Willams
Ari Perkins
Larry Barr
LeRoy Rieck
Bob Lindsey
Williams
Barr
Lindsey
Perkins
Latos
Bailey
Rookie Five Added to Steelers From Teener League
The Steelers recruit five Teener League standouts to replace Vanssens and Lindsey. Bob Casler joins as pitcher and hitter after being named 1958 Teener Leaguer of the Year. George Becker adds strong defense at second base. Steve Olson becomes catcher. Bill Sample boosts the bullpen, while Jim Paulson, who delivered the key double in the Teener playoff, is a versatile candidate for infield or outfield duties.
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Erie
Becker
Tunnell
Keystone
Olson
Latos
Sample
Harvey Haddix
Paulson
Samples
Eiter
Newcombe Quietly Rides Four-Game Win Streak
Braves bow to the Bums as Newcombe notches his fourth consecutive win in a 5-4 decision over the Giants. He recovered from earlier arm woes, holding San Francisco to three hits through five frames before a late shutout push. Dodgers’ Podres also fanned a string of wins with a four-game streak, beating Milwaukee. Cubs topple Pirates 10-5 as Banks belts a two-run shot. St Louis and Philadelphia rained out.
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Atress Biz
Don Newcombe
Newk
Cy Yams
Brooklyn
Rightander
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinaati
New Newk’s
San Francisco
Giants
Milwaukee
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Pirates
St. Louis
Reds
Roy McMillan
Antonelli
Johnny Podres
Dale Long
Cubs
Ernie Banks
Chicago
Vern Law
Stuart Blasts 457-Foot Homer as Pirates Fall to Cubs
Pittsburgh's Dick Stuart hit a 457 foot homer at Forbes Field the first time since the park opened. The ball cleared the center field wall for a historic shot off Glen Hobbie in the first inning, driving in two runs but the Pirates lost 10 to 5 to the Chicago Cubs. It was Stuart's seventh homer of the season.
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Cubs
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Dick Stuart
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Forbes Field
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Glen Hobbie
Big Stu
Danny Murtaugh
Mim
Ted Kluszewski
Rocky Nelson
Littler Still Pacing Open
Gene Littler, 28, of Singing Hills California, led the Eastern Open after two rounds at Pine Ridge with 63 67 182, one stroke ahead of Earl Oliver, Fred Hawkins, and Henry Ransom. Oliver and Hawkins trailed by a few strokes as 130 players qualified for the final rounds. Masters champ Art Wall Jr. died after a late collapse finishing 74 77 10.
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Gene Kitter
Singing Hills
Calif
Earl Oliver
Denver
Fred Hawkins
el Paso
Tex
Henry Ransom
St. Andrews
TJ Littler
Pine Ridge
Oliver
Hawkins
Ransom
Art Wall Jr
Marine Cracks Javelin Record at Compton Relays
Unheralded US Marine Al Cantello shattered the world mark in the javelin at the Compton Invitational Relays Friday night, flinging 281 feet 8.5 inches. The throw surpassed the 1956 Olympic record of 281 feet 2 inches by Norway’s Danielsen, with the implement weighed and impounded for further verification before recognition.
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al Cantello
Marine Corps
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Norway
Penn State Caps Baseball Title
Penn State, atop NCAA District 2 baseball ranks, aims for a strong showing in the College World Series in Omaha June 12-18 after routing Ithaca 7-0 for the district title. Ronald Riese pitched a complete game with 10 hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Johnny Adams had four hits, and captain Bob Hoover added three.
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University Para
Powin State
Omaha
Nittany Lions
Ithaca
Ronald Riese
York
New York Staters
Johnny Adams
Bob Hoover
Penn State J
VFW Little Leaguers Romp Over Elks 9 to 1 at Mead Park
The VFW Little Leaguers erupted in a 9-1 win over the Elks Club at Mead Park Olin Bracken Field. Winning pitcher Binck allowed two hits as Elks score first in the opening inning. Ronnie Hanks took the loss.
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New York Yankees
Elks
Mead Park
Olin Bracken
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Ronnie Hanks
AB RH Clark
Lew
Black
P — Boik
Ec Swackhamer
Tate
Rote
Z Smith
Skelly
Rf - R
Swackhamer
Rf Walsh
J. Tate
Ef Green
Daniel
Bracken
Hanks
Koestner
Morrison Loyd
Munn
Dyckes
Clark
Racer Crashes Injuring 22 at Dirt Track Race
A stock car race at Beverly Speedway ends with 22 injured as Jerry Hayes’s vehicle sideswipes a turn, launches into the bleachers, and wrecks. Ronnie Neidel, son of driver Bud Neidel, is among the seriously hurt. 21 hospitalized, many children.
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At. Uamrs, Co
Ronnie Lee Neidel
Albert Wf
Bud Neidel
St. Joseph
Major Loop Stars By Associated Press Pitching Showdowns
Don Newcombe of the Reds hurling a three hitter against the Giants, fanning six and walking two to run his winning streak to four. Bob Allison of the Senators, in a 7-2 loss to the Tigers, went 0 for 5 but drove in four with two home runs and three singles.
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Associated Tress
Don Newcombe
Reds
Giants
Bob Allison
Senators
Tigers
Baseball Standings and Weekend Results From AL NL
American League standings show Chicago leading with 95 wins and 91 losses and Baltimore at 77 23, with Kansas City 23 23 and Detroit 93 25. Friday results include Chicago beating Boston 5 2 and New York 11 Cleveland 2, plus Baltimore 6 Kansas City 1 and Washington 6 Detroit 7. National League table lists Milwaukee 30 29 .612 and San Francisco 22 .560, with Pittsburgh 22 34 and Los Angeles 27 25 .519. Weekend games include Chicago at Boston, Los Angeles at Milwaukee, and Cincinnati at San Francisco.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Kansas City
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New York
Washington
Boston
L. Pet. G.B
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Chisox Top Yankees as Indians Slump in Tight A.L. Standings
The New York Yankees beat the slumping Cleveland Indians 11 to 1 as Chicago White Sox top Boston 5 to 2. Detroit moved to fifth by defeating the Senators 7 to 6, while the Tigers edged ahead with a ninth inning run by Al Kaline. The Yankees, 8 of 10, closed within four games of Chicago and led a crowded chase among the league leaders.
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al Kaline
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Eddie Yost
Major Loop Leaders and Batting Leaders Summary
A compact record of league leaders including Kuenn Detroit 450 at bats and Aaron Milwaukee 416. Notable stats cover runs scored by Killebrew and Jensen 37, RBIs led by Killebrew 40 and Robinson 43, hits led by Fox and Aron with 67, and home runs topped by Killebrew 19. Stolen bases highlight Aparicio 14 and Mantle 10. Pitching leaders show Wilhelm 4 0 and Wynn 70 strikeouts.
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New York
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Baltimore
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Wynn
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Aaron
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Rims
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Mays
San Francisco
Pinson
Cincinnati
Robinson
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Aron
Sis
Francisco
Dombles
Cimoll
Louis
Milwauker
Dark
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Elston
Drysdale
Los Attigeles
Spahn
Sparta Sets Recreation Program For All Kids
Sparta announces a comprehensive city recreation program starting Monday and running through the summer for every grade from one through twelve. Activities are organized by age brackets with a schedule of daily sessions including soccer, baseball, and general fitness, directed by Joe F. This citywide effort aims to provide inclusive activities for all youths with grade based groups and age appropriate times.
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Sumimer Monshs
Guinpes
Joe F
Proballyayer Dies. Former Senator Center Fielder
Andrew d Keefe a former Washington Senators center fielder who played before World War II died Thursday at age 70. Services will be held Monday. A note mentions Andy Kerte as a Senator in the prewar era. The rest discusses a global shipping figure and commercial pier passages, with unclear wording.
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Proballylayer
Cleveland
Andrew d Keefe
Washington
Andy Kerte Wis
Senators
Calhoun and Tiger set for rematch after Madison Square Garden draw
New York report notes a tenth round draw between Rory Calhoun and Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden with official scores split. Tiger and Calhoun discuss a July 16 rematch in Syracuse as Garden matchmakers weigh options, while Calhoun claims victory on the tenth.
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Rory Calhoun
Syracuse
Calhoun
Madison Square Garden
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Bill Hecht
Tiger
Bill Porst
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Frank Bachman
England
Conn
Theta
Teddy Brenner
White Plains
N.Y
Senior Golfing Champ Repeats Victory in Desert Open
Johnny Dawson, a Palm Desert real estate operator, repeats as winner in the United States Sailors' Golf Association tournament. His 86-hole card totaled 143 after Friday round, matching a 72-72 split last year. Virgil Roby of West Hartford was runner up, with a three-stroke gap to third place, as the field competed at the Seaboard event.
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Johnny Dawson
Palm Desert
Calif
United States
Seilors
Dawson
Virgil Roby
West Hartford
Secon
Wolent Bowe
Sea Girl
Manila bout ends with Cray knockout of Flores
Roberto Cray from the Philippines stopped Gil Flores with a knockout late in last night’s boxing card. The bout featured Cray weighing 120 pounds and Flores at 12 percent? The result solidified Cray’s dominance in the lightweight division.
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Manila
Roberto Cray
Philippines
Gil Flores
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