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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1959

Page

14

Stockholders Open Door To Pro Baseball Return

Hi-Toms stockholders approved a resolution empowering directors to act for a return to pro baseball while allowing them to pause or wind down if prospects fade. The plan preserves assets for possible sale, directs funds to the franchise tax, and keeps directors in place with the option to replace any who cannot serve. If a baseball return seems unlikely, assets may be liquidated and the corporation disbanded.

Toms Board of Directors Board of Direc Tors

Baseball wrapup shows Braves Cubs Giants in strong play

Summary of major league results features the Braves sweeping the Reds and clinching a championship by eight games, Giants beating Cardinals in ten innings to extend their lead, Cubs defeating the Cardinals in extras, and White Sox, Indians, Pirates, and others posting wins and losses as race standings shift. Kirkland drives in four with a three run homer early, Burdette earns win, and more details continue on page three-B.

Braves Milwaukee Bode Cincinnati Giants St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cubs Pirates Chicago Cleveland White Sox Detroit Indians Kansas City New York Boston Omer Billy Bragger Burdette Gus Bell Robinson Span Kirkland

Caps Atop C L Crest After Win In Carolina League

Raleigh Caps stretch lead to four games in the Carolina League after a 15 9 rout of Wilson at Wilson. Yogi Hergenrader sparked the offense with five hits as Raleigh bunched 20 hits over five pitchers. The big fifth inning produced seven runs.

Raleigh Caps Wilson Yogi Hergenrader

Lefty Warren Hodgdon's 121 lead fades in seventh

Warren Hodgdon held a 121 lead until the seventh when Wilson rallied to score eight runs. Burlington defeated Durham 83 as Pete Olsen tossed a re hitter and Frank Carpin allowed two hits in Greensboro 8 Winston-Salem 3. Crowd 1,604 watched several games tonight including Winston-Salem at Greensboro and Durham at Burlington.

Warren Hodgdon Wilson Pete Olsen Burlington Durham Frank Carpin Greensboro Winston-Salem Winston- Salem

Major League Standings and Thursday Schedule

American League games include Washington at New York, Cleveland at Kansas City, and Chicago at Detroit with only scheduled contests listed. No additional results or standings are provided.

Washington New York Cleveland Kansas City Chicago Detroit Ww. L. Pet. G.B Gloveland Baltimore Cooe

National League Tuesday Results Highlights

San Francisco edged St Louis 5 to 4 in 10 innings while Chicago defeated Los Angeles 5 to 4 in 10. Cincinnati beat Milwaukee 4 to 3 and Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Milwaukee visited Cincinnati and San Francisco visited Chicago with Los Angeles at St Louis scheduled.

San Francisco St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh

McCovey Fits In With Giants And City Fans

Willie McCovey endears himself to San Francisco fans as he adapts to the Giants and city life. The rookie slugger, 21, shows a powerful lefty swing and quick wit, noting he enjoys the film choices and pace of life in San Francisco.

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Yankees Rally to Extend Winning Streak and Narrow Gap

The New York Yankees climbed to six straight wins with an 8-5 victory over Boston. Duke Maas earned his 11th win, while Jerry Casale took his eighth loss after a six run inning highlighted by Tony Kubek and Hector Lopez two run doubles. Al Kaline homered for Detroit.

New York Yankees Boston New York Chicago White Sox Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Indians Beltimore Washington Giants Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Cubs Doders Milwaukee Cincinnati Reds Pitts Yankees Tony Kubek Hector Lopez Duke Maas Jerry Casale al Kaline Jim Bunning Sox Billy Nek Jim Jag Mie Billy Pyle Russ Snyder Hal Smith Wayne Terwilliger

Dodgers face pennant push as pitching depth tested

Dodgers trail in a tight race as a 17 game road trip begins with a 10th inning loss to the Cubs. Clem Labine allowed homers to Al Dark and Tony Taylor, while manager Walt Alston stressed hot pitching and the potential for a pennant chase with Koufax and McDevitt improving. Don Drysdale to start next game against Chicago.

Chicago Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Clem Labine al Dark Tony Taylor Cubs

Eight regional teams compete in Little Bet Tar Heel title

Eight regional teams in the 912 year age group gathered in Wilmington for the Little Bet Tar Heel baseball title. Opening round games on two fields pitted Bessemer City against Raleigh Jaycees, Wilkes County versus Kinston, Sanford against Elizabeth City, and defending champion Wilmington against Asheboro. Finals set for Friday night.

Wilmington N.C Coumon Little Bet Bessemer City Raleigh Jaycees Wilkes County Kinston Sanford Elizabeth City Asheboro

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