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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1960

Page

2

Hutch Prediction About Hook Looks Real Sound

Hutchin son cites young Jay Hook as a promising pitcher with needed experience. Hook fired a seven hitter to beat the Braves 4 2 aiding Cincinnati past Milwaukee. Roy McMillan and Eddie Kasko homered as Vada Pinson ended the game with a center field blast. The Reds depart for Philadelphia for a twin bill with Jim O Tool and Don Newcombe slated to face Jack Meyer and Gene Conley.

Philadelphia Fred Hutchinson Jay Hook Hutch Milwaukee Braves Redleg Roy McMillan Jerry Lynch Eddie Kasko Vada Pinson Carl Willey Reds Jim O'Tool Don Newcombe Jack Meyer Gene Conley

Middletown duo win state tennis doubles indoors

Walt Beatty and David Harrington captured the state doubles title in Columbus indoor courts at French Fieldhouse under artificial lighting. The Middletown pair, both seniors and basketball team managers, prevailed despite unfamiliar clay indoors, finishing late Friday night and signaling a bright future for Middletown tennis with Beatty graduating next week and Harrington likely to continue.

Walt Beatty David Harrington Columbus Ohio State French Middletown High Beatty Harrington Buckeyes

Long Bauer Finish 4th In State Pin Tourney

Akron’s Nuth Little wins 1960 Ohio women’s bowling singles after a 16 weekend run. Cleveland teams lead in team events with Wittime Auto Body third and Clippers of Columbus top handicap team. Mary Ann Linn tops singles in actual pins. several doubles finishers noted. a record 1113 teams entered.

Hamilton Ohio Nuth Little Akron Wittime Auto Body of Cleveland The Clippers of Columbus Freeway Stamper Mary Ann Linn Terry Cook Carol Walton Det Long Nell Bauer Middletown Marilyn Michaelis Donna Braig Buckeye Lake Maxine Trasko Newark

American League standings and results roundup

The American League shows Baltimore leading with 23 wins and 14 losses, followed by Cleveland 19-14 and Chicago 20-16. Detroit and New York hover around .500 as Kansas City lags. Sunday results include Baltimore over Boston 6-5 and Detroit’s 6-4 win. games listed for Monday and Tuesday note cross-division matchups and rain delays.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Baltimore Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Kansas City Washington Boston Baltimore

Black Barons Sell To Chisox

Birmingham lefthander Willie Smith, 19, sold from the Black Barons to the Chicago White Sox for about 10000. GM Arthur Williams announced the deal as Smith joined the White Sox roster to report Tuesday for reassignment after a 2 1 win over the Kansas City Monarchs. Smith had a 50 record this year and a .450 batting average.

Birmingham Ala Willie Smith Birmingham Black Barons Chicago White Sox Black Baron Arthur Williams Smith Black Barons Kansas City Monarchs White Sox

Williams Rumored Ready To Step In As Manager

Gordon Beard reports Boston Red Sox rumors swirl that Ted Williams may become their new manager. Williams opposes heavy player personalities but speculation grows as Boston struggles 12-20 and seven straight losses to Baltimore. Williams, 41, has not been contacted and remains hospitalized with a virus while pondering a possible post as boss.

Williams Baltimore Ted’ Williams Boston Red Sox Boston Star Billy Jurges Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Orioles Jurges Mike Higgins Boston Tom Yawkey Yawkey Bucky Harris Harris

Bucs Rally To Tie Giants In Early NL Season Race

Pirates stun Giants with an 8-5 win as Green and Mazeroski power a second inning surge. Clemente's spectacular grab aids Pittsburgh while Cincinnati's Pinson delivers a late homer to spark a ninth-inning comeback. Cards beat Giants 4-1 as Podres blanks Cubs before illness.

Vern Law Associated Press Pirates Fred Green Pitttsburgh Pirates Green Lew Bobby Gene Smith San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Clemente Pancho Herrera Milwaukee Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Phillies Cardinals Giants Vada Pinson Duke Snicer Cubs

Orioles May Fly Out Of Reach In AL Race

The Orioles run their hot streak to 22 wins in 31 games, opening a 4 game lead in the AL. Steve Barber pitched six solid innings for a 6 1 victory over Boston, with Woodling delivering the winning run in game two. Piersall fueled Detroit with a pair of late homers as Cleveland stayed within two games.

Baltimore Orioles Steve Barber Boston Vcory Ronnie Hansen Homler Gere Woodling Jinsy Piersall Cleveland Orioles Piersall Detroit Tigers Phil Ray Semproch Kansas CK Chio White Sox Ken Johnson New York Washington Hector Lopez Bob Turley Barber Bobby Thomson

Indians beat Tigers in doubleheader as Piersall drives six

Jim Piersall of the Indians drove in six runs in a Detroit doubleheader, including a three run homer in the ninth of the nightcap to secure a 4 4 victory after a 5 5 opener win for Detroit. Pitching: Podres and Sherry combined for a five hitter to blank Chicago and end its scoreless stretch since August 27.

Associated Press Jim Piersall Indians Detroit Johnny Podres Larry Sherry Dodgers Chicago

Toronto Proves It Belongs On Top Of Ladder

Toronto strengthens IL lead by winning three of four in Buffalo as Buffalo and Toronto split a doubleheader. Allen Jones hit a grand slam in the ninth to overcome a 3-0 Buffalo edge, while Jack Davis opened the seventh with a homer. Miamis Herb Moford earned his first win for Miami as Havana fell 7-0 to Richmond.

Norm Cash Cleveland Stigman Andy Carey White Sox Johnson Herb Score Yanks Turley Mickey Mantle Lopez Bob Cerv Bill Skowron Senators Faye Throneberry Gil McDouglad Toronto Leafs Bisons Buffalo Dean Stone Rochester Red Wings Montreal Royals Stone Nichtcan Miami Marlins Columbus Eli Grba Havana Richmond Allen Jones Don Erickson Jack Davis Herb Moford Miami Curt Kaydon Marlins

Olmedo and Gibson Capture Pro Tennis Titles in Cleveland

Olmedo defeated Tony Trabert 7 5, 6 4 to win the men’s singles and Althea Gibson claimed the women’s title after a three set victory over Pauline Betz Addie 7 5 2 6 7 5 in the Cleveland Arena event.

Cleveland Alex Olmedo Althea Gibson Cleveland Arena Olmedo Tony Trabert Univerity of Cincinnati Miss Gibson Pauline Betz Addie

Cuba and New York bouts swap names in outlandish card

Unclear fragment shows Havana Ramos with 127 percent versus Vernon Lynch in New York. New Chicago Nova Scotia Jack 18 clashing Boston. Gene Hamilton linked to 16542 in New York 10. The text reads as disjointed bout results with multiple places and odd numbers, lacking coherent event details.

Havana Altiminios Ramos Cuba Vernon Lynch New York New Chicago Nova Scotia Jack Boston Gene ‘Hamilton

Richer Pot Is Visioned For Golfers

Amateur promoters of the first 500 Festival open golf tournament discussed making it a $100,000 annual event in Indianapolis. Doug Ford praised the idea as Crystal River pro won the $9,000 first prize in the $50,000 500 tourney, finishing 14 under par and overtaking Jerry Barber of Los Angeles. About 45,000 fans attended over four days at the Speedway course. Ford trailed Barber for three rounds then edged ahead in the final round alongside Ruby, Wayne Weiler and Bud Tinigelstad. Awarding details to be announced at the victory dinner Monday.

Indianapolis Speedway Roger Ward Jimmy Bryan Troy Ruttman Ward Watson Bryan George Salih Ruttman Pat Flaherty Ind Doug Ford Crystal River Fla Jerry Barber Los Angeles Ford Barber Ruby Wayne Weiler Bud Tinigelstad Hurtubise

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