Modest Billy Truck nickname misleads barber shop tale
In a Monday talk, Glenn Ellison cites a barber shop anecdote about Middletown Highs 8-6 loss to Kettering Fairmont to illustrate how the quarterback Billy Crowe is seen by many as the standout. The piece notes irony after Middletown’s opener against Zanesville with Jim Gillis, a Black captain, leading a prayer after the comeback win.
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Dykes Forever Linked to Latman’s Turnaround
Former manager Jimmy Dykes, after replacing Birdie Tebbetts with the Reds, helped Jerry Lynch become a .300 hitter. Latman’s recent six straight wins credit Dykes for revitalizing a pitcher once underperforming with the White Sox and Indians. Lane chose to keep the veteran despite interim status, honoring a pledge to rehire if successful.
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Patience With Jay Hook Pays Off For Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jay Hook delivered his best game of the season, a two hit 90 shutout over Milwaukee. Hook allowed only two singles, struck out five, and walked one as Cincinnati strengthens hopes for 1961.
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Milwaukee Fans Boo Braves as Loss Stings
Milwaukee fans in a 10,000 crowd vented boos at a 9-0 defeat as Cincinnati's Jay Hook twirled a two-hitter. Del Crandall Johnny Logan and Don McMahon drew the sharpest boos amid the Braves pennant chase setbacks.
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Murtaugh Builds Confidence as Pirates Near Pennant
Baseball figures praise Danny Murtaugh for calm leadership and patient approach. Since taking interim manager duties in 1957 he steered the Pirates to strong showings, earning 1958 Manager of the Year honors and guiding a team that improved from a seventh place finish to contention as he nears his 43rd birthday.
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Complete Collapse Tightens Pirates Flag Bid
The Pirates surge within five victories of their first World Series flag in 33 years as they push toward clinching with a remaining schedule. Hall of famer Hal Smith and Bob Skinner lead key hits in a doubleheader sweep, while Jay Hook and Bob Friend pace the pitching to keep Milwaukee and St Louis chasing. The Cards, Dodgers, and Braves all win or lose to shape the tight NL race.
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Arroyo Is Big Help To Yankees
The New York Yankees rely on Luis Arroyo, a lefty reliever, as they surge to lead the American League with 10 games left. Arroyo set up a 2-1 win over Washington and worked 12 .3 innings of hitless relief, helping push the Yankees three steps closer to a World Series date.
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Retirement Talk Is News To Stengel
NEW YORK AP. Casey Stengel dismissed retirement rumors after New York beat Washington 2 1 to tighten its grip on the American League pennant. He said he has a two year contract, will discuss the future with his players at the proper time, and noted reporters expect he will retire, but only he knows.
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Braves Slip as Pirates Rally and Cardinals Win
The former championship club faced a motivational scoreboard showing Pittsburgh sweeping a doubleheader and runner-up St. Louis winning another game. Milwaukee’s Braves displayed sloppy play that hurt their effort amid the league leaders' strong showing.
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Boston-Larry Boardman Beats Pat McCarthy Jr In Bout
In Clearwater Florida Boston's Larry Boardman 139 stopped Pat McCarthy Jr 135 in a boxing match delivering a clear victory announcers said Boardman kept control through rounds and secured the win on points.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games across leagues
San Francisco defeated Chicago 5 to 2 and Pittsburgh won 7 to 4 while Philadelphia beat St Louis 12 to 3 and Los Angeles edged Cincinnati 2 to 9. Milwaukee blanked Cincinnati 0 to 9. Wednesday slate included Los Angeles at St Louis and Cincinnati at Milwaukee. Thursday’s schedule shows Chicago at Pittsburgh and no other games in the Best-of series. International League Toronto topped Rochester 8 to 1 as Toronto led 2 to 1 in the series. American Association Denver beat Louisville 6 to 3 with Denver holding a 140 lead.
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Dykes To Manage 'o Indians In 1961
Cleveland AP reports Jimmy Dykes will manage the Cleveland Indians in 1961 after signing a one year deal. He says if GM Frank Lane lands a long ball hitter, the outlook is bright. Dykes praised the pitching staff and noted injuries affected the late season fade.
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