Tigers Trade Colavito for Kuenn to Boost Power
Detroit sends Rocky Colavito to Cleveland for Harvey Kuenn in a blockbuster deal on the eve of the 1960 season. Kuenn brings steady hitting while Colavito provides promised power as the Indians seek a pennant with lineup flexibility around Kuenn at multiple positions.
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Yanks face tough path as AL pennant race opens
With spring training under way the Yankees confront doubts about pitching dominance after last season. Bob Turley and Don Larsen underperformed and Roger Maris joins an outfield short of star power. Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians shape as contenders as Lane and Gordon spark managerial scrutiny. Cincinnati Reds loom in the NL pennant pick.
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Indians Trade Colavito to Tigers Stirs Mixed Fan Reaction
Cleveland fans reacted with anger and disappointment as GM Frank Lane traded slugger Rocky Colavito to Detroit for Harvey Kuenn. The move drew sharp criticism and tepid support, with many calling it a major upheaval rivaling past debacles.
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Henry Inserted To Keep Warm
The Reds lost a doubleheader to the Pirates 5 0 and 6 4 with Henry used in relief late in game two after Newcombe strained wrist and left the mound. Bob Friend dominated the opener. Dick Groat and Bob Skinner delivered decisive hits as Hal Smith and Mazeroski added damage.
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Hardy Wildwood Golfers Braved Weather Led by Clayton Holton
The wind and rain failed to dampen Wildwood golfers as Clayton Holton shot 38-40-78 to lead. E J Sabo was two strokes behind at 40-40-80, with Charles Walsh 42-40-22, Jim Miller 43-40-83, and Bob Gorrell 42-41-83 trailing. Sabo led blind bogey with 75, followed by Harold Barry 74 and Reuben Riggs 80.
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Fraser Aims to Become First Foreign Champion at River Oaks
Neal Fraser from Australia, world’s top amateur, seeks to become the first foreign winner of the River Oaks Tennis Championship. The 26th annual event features the top three U.S. amateurs and a strong foreign delegation led by Fraser in Houston.
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Mauch Optimistic After Early Phillies Losses
Philadelphia manager Gene Mauch remains hopeful after two losses and a postponed game as the Phillies, under new skipper Mauch, fell 8 4 to the Milwaukee Braves and 13 3 the prior day. He joined after Eddie Sawyer quit, saying the club must be judged by the full circuit season.
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Giants Beat Cubs In 14th After Loes Brilliant Relief
Frisco ties Chicago 4-3 as reliever Loes throws three hitless innings and singles home the deciding run. Davenport drives in the tying run as the Giants stay in first place behind Dodgers, while Cardinals, Phillies, and Pirates suffer mixed results. Musial hits first homer of the season. Mathews clubs his 300th.
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Red Schwendienst sparks Braves comeback in 1960 season
Milwaukee veteran Red Schwendienst, back from tuberculosis and lung surgery, leads Milwaukee Braves with a .200 average after 16 at bats. He went 4 for 4 last Saturday and 2 for 5 Sunday, driving in three runs and starting all four games this year under manager Charlie Dressen. He now targets 125 games, while Dressen gives up search for a second baseman.
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Flyweight title up for grabs as Perez faces Pone King
Bangkok bout sees Pone King peth outpoint Pascual Perez in a world flyweight contest. In Owensboro Kentucky Rudell Stitch stops Willie Moren in six rounds at Louisville.
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National League Sunday results and schedule
Milwaukee defeats Philadelphia 8 to 4 and San Francisco and Chicago play 4 to 3 in 14 innings. Los Angeles beats St. Louis 7 to 5. Tuesday has Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St. Louis among remaining matchups. American League and Association games list various results and upcoming games with multiple teams.
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Pirates Rally To Take Early Lead In Reds Clash
The Pirates tagged three Reds pitchers for nine hits as Roberto Clemente hit a two run homer. Walls had a lone triple in the ninth as Clemente and Dick Stuart followed with consecutive triples in the eighth for insurance.
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