Reds rise on new pitchers after Mayo Smith lost year
Bench Mayo Smith erred last year by sticking with veterans in managing the Cincinnati Reds. Freddie Hutchinson replaced him and handed chances to young hurlers Jay Hook and Jim O'Toole. O'Toole, Hook and Calvin McLish, aided by Bill Henry, sparked the club’s recent improvement and a return to respectability.
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Reds look to brighter years with young pitching
The Reds trim the rotation to O'Toole Hook Purkey with McLish improving and Hutchinson backed by Nuxhall and Newcombe. If the staff sustains its late surge, Cincinnati, long in need of reliable pitching, may push for a National League pennant as the doubleheaders approach.
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Reds Pitching Powers Streak Toward NL Flag
Outlook is bright for Cincinnati as the mound corps carries a long winning stretch. Estimates of pitching value ranged from 75 to 90 percent, but the reader credits 99 percent of the success to the pitchers. With strong pitching, run production remains solid and the Reds gain confidence in an NL championship pursuit.
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Orioles Seek Replacement for Triandos After Thumb Surgery
Baltimore is shopping for a catcher to replace Gus Triandos who heads to surgery on a damaged right thumb. Joe Ginever and Clint Courtney back Triandos as Cousney recovers from an index finger infection. Gene Keen, an outfielder catcher from St Louis, is among targets as Triandos is expected to miss three to four weeks. he batted 216 last season and 150 this year with 23 homers prior to the injury.
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Staley Shines as White Sox Top Yankees in 10th
Gerry Staley mowed down AL hitters and experts alike, delivering another superb relief effort for the Chicago White Sox. He worked 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief at Yankee Stadium, helping push Chicago back to first place with an 8-3 10th inning win over New York after Bill Skowron and Hector Lopez sparked late drama. Nellie Fox mishap briefly tied it, but Staley shut the door as Yanks faded in the 10th.
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Milwaukee at Chicago and other National League results
National League scores show Milwaukee at Chicago and Pittsburgh losing to Los Angeles 5 2, San Francisco routing Philadelphia 13 1, and St Louis beating Pittsburgh. Weekly slate includes Cincinnati at Chicago and Philadelphia at San Francisco with weather and rain interruptions noted for several games.
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Young McCormick Becomes Giants Ace In Pirates Win
Mike McCormick, 21 year old rookie southpaw, threw six hits for his fourth victory as the Giants swept Pittsburgh and moved a game ahead of the Pirates. Padre City’s McCormick, in only his fourth full season, supported by a strong Giants lineup, saw Jim Coker homer and every regular reach base.
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Bell Believes Vada Can Take Bat Crown
Cincinnati star Vada Pinson shines as Gus Bell predicts a batting crown. Pinson hit a grand slam in a 5 2 win over St Louis aiding Cincinnati’s seventh straight victory the longest since 1957. Val McLish pitched four hits as the Reds beat the Cardinals in drizzly weather. Cincinnati heads to Chicago for a three game series starting Tuesday.
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Alston Faces Dodgers Slump With Quiet Urgency
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Alston admitted difficulty in explaining a teamwide slump as the club dropped to 16 losses in 12 games. He hinted at lineup changes and stressed the need for timely hits while Philadelphia’s Gene Mauch acknowledged the Phillies faced tough pitching from Cardwell, Farrer, Meyer, and Roberts.
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