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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1960
Page
23
ST. LOUIS AP Stan abet nV DEW ALMAnet Tan muupiay, BL HE and UE Cunningham homered off Robin Roberts to power the Cardinals to a 5-3 win in the second game after a 9-2 opener. The doubleheader sweep left St Louis within 4 4 games of the Pirates, who fell 6-2 to the Cubs, as Ray Sadecki held the Phils to five hits. Roberts took his 10th defeat against 7 victories.
Washington Senators fall to Chicago White Sox 5-2 in the first game and 9-5 in the second as Chicago strengthens its grip on first place in the American League. Players and teams: Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators. Dates: not specified. Scores: 5-2 and 9-5. Venue: Washington. Source: UPI.
Grady Hatton’s two run single in the seventh breaks a 2 2 tie and sends the Chicago Cubs to a 6 2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game featuring Hatton’s second major league start since 1956 after five minor league seasons and a Texas League stint as playing manager Cardwell pitched seven for the Cubs and earned the win while the Pirates were held to the loss in the deciding frame
Boston fans witnessed a crowd of 25,501 at Washington Market Field with Farry Wynn pitching a four hitter in the opener. Wynn’s strikeout total rose to 2,085, moving him closer to the all time leaders as Eddie Plank stands 28 knocks away. Minnie Minoso and Wertz contributed homers, supporting a strong Boston performance in the high profile debut.
District play opens with Lakewood’s title win as Lakewood beats Long Beach in a tight game. Martinez homered for the winners, while starter Sly and Messersmith combined on a two hitter to seal the district crown.
Steve Sunderman scattered six hits as Jack Smitheran and John Seedberg delivered key hits. Smitheran doubled for two runs in the seventh and Seedberg tripled in the eighth to power the Flyers past Bell Gardens 5-0 in the American Legion 19th district final. Remaining schedule noted: Westchester game at 2 p.m. Saturday in a best of three area crown series.
Fred and Dan Howarth of Long Beach captured the class A lawn bowls doubles championship at Recreation Park on Sunday. Other results listed include teams from Pasadena Hermosa Beach and Long Beach with players such as Evelyn Riger George Heath and Morgan-Eric B in nearby brackets.
Eddie Waymire pitched a no hitter for the Long Beach Firefighters in a 3-0 win over the Lakewood Majors at Park Ave Field, while Jack Randall also threw a two hit shutout for the Nitehawks in a separate 3-0 win. Jim Johnson of Lakewood spoiled Waymire’s perfect bid with a first inning walk.
Dallas Texans beat Oakland Raiders 20-13 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Spikes scored on a third quarter run and a late TD to seal the win as Oakland failed a two point try in the fourth. Brooks Robinson powered the Orioles to a 6-5 win over the Indians in Baltimore.
The report lists multiple league results across junior and police leagues, naming teams such as Giants, Braves, Cubs, Saints, and Tigers with varying scores. It records standings for leagues including Connie Mack and Knights of Columbus, noting innings and regional clubs.
A Friday night slate features Denyer against Boston and Houston versus Dallas with additional matches listed for the weekend. Buffalo and Oakland will not play this week while a Charger-Titan crash benefit begins at 8 pm. Tickets are available at Harris and Frank stores in town.
In the International League scores listed Montreal beat Jersey City 6 to 0 while Rochester dispatches Richmond 5 to 4 and Columbus improves to 9-2. But Buffalo 20 and Toronto at Manhran noted with standings pending.
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