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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

10

Giants End Dodgers Winning Streak In 13 Inning Thriller

The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-4 in 13 innings as Jim Davenport and Willie Mays homered late to seal Mike McCormick’s seventh win. Orlando Cepeda was injured on a line drive, hospitalized after the game. Kansas City Athletics rallied for eight runs in the 10th to defeat the Detroit Tigers 10-3 behind Bod Daley’s eighth win.

Giants Dodgers Walt Alston Los Angeles Jim Davenport Willie Mays Mike McCormick McCormick Stan Williams Sandy Koufax Orlando Cepeda Willie Kirkland Daniel Freeman Kansas City Athletics Detroit Tigers Barney Schultz Bob Smith Athletics Kent Hadley Ray Boone Roger Maris Bob Cerv Frank House Bod Daley Schultz

Gomes Secures Second New England Crown In Victory

Providence fighter Harold Gomes aged 129 wins by knockout in the third round over Jimmy Kelly to add the junior lightweight title to his New England featherweight crown. Tom Tibbs regains the New England lightweight title with a decision over Tommy Garrow, while Jackson Brown defends the middleweight title in Providence.

Providence R.I Harold Gomes New England Jimmy Kelly Gomes Paul Jorgensen Port Arthur Tex Tommy Tibbs Boston Tommy Garrow Claremont N.H

New Orleans Wins as Lookouts Sweep Shreveport Double Header

Chattanooga Lookouts defense shines in 4-3 and 7-1 wins over Shreveport Sports to pull within 2 1/2 games of first place in the Southern Association. Jim Heise and Jim Kaat pitched well as Waldo Gonzalez John Schaive Vern Morgan and Ernie Cravetz highlighted sharp fielding and four stolen bases. Joe Duhem and Dick Means led New Orleans hitters with three apiece and Means belted his 12th home run as Atlanta slipped to seven straight losses.

Te Lookouts Asia Shreveport Sports Jim Heise Jim Kaat Chattanooga Swift Lookouts Mobile Birmingham Barons Bears New Orleans Atlanta Crackers Joe Duhem Memphis Nashville Duhem Dick Means Means al Federoff Atlanta Stan Johnson Pelicans Ed Drapcho Jim Hardison Gene Lary Lary Steve Boros Wyman Carey

Cepeda Hit by Foul Ball as Giants Edge Dodgers in 13 Innings

The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in 13 innings to snap a seven game Dodgers streak. Orlando Cepeda was struck on the chin by a foul ball in the 13th but walked off and was later checked at a hospital. no serious injuries were expected. Jim Davenport and Willie Mays homered late to secure the win.

San Francisco Los Angeles Gilliam Kirkland Neal Moon Cepeda cRepulski H Wagner Brussoud Spencer Brandt Hodges Rhodes Roseboro Hegan Rodgers Zimmer Miller Sanford Craig bLarker McC Koufax Drysda Willams Mans Landrith Snider Furillo Mays Danveport Bressoud Davenport Fuirlie Charles Maher San Francisco Giants Giants Los Anglese Dodgers Bill Rigney Lucky Willie Kirkland Jim Davenport Willie Mays Stan Williams Rigney

Flint Open Golf Tournament Tests Warwick Hills Length

The world’s top pros chase a 9000 top prize in Flint Open with 521,000 total. Casper Jr defends after last year’s win while Cary Middlecoff also competes. The Warwick Hills course will be lengthened in stages from 6900 to 7280 yards across the four rounds.

Flint, Mich Warwick Hills Bill Casper Jr Grand Blanc Casper Cary Middlecoff Chicago PGA Joe Black Warwick

Lloyd and Moseley Triumph in Mississippi Open Tennis

In Jackson Mississippi top seeds Andy Lloyd of Shreveport and Dean Moseley of Baton Rouge won quarterfinal spots in the Mississippi State Open. Lloyd defeated Rex Carson 6 0 6 0 while Moseley beat Bob Rogers 6 2 6 1.

Jackson Miss Andy Lloyd Shreveport Rex Carson Dean Moseley Baton Rouge Bobby Rogers

Runnels Narrowly Trails In AL Bat Race

Pistol Pete Runnels of Boston climbs from 7th to 2nd with a .352 average and 41 hits in 102 at bats as Harvey Kuenn leads the AL batting chase by three points on June 1. Ted Williams later passes him for the crown. Kaline slips while Fox holds fourth. In the NL Hank Aaron fades as Bill White and Cepeda contest third with .339. Harmon Killebrew tops AL homers and RBIs with 26 and 59 driven in.

New York Pete Runnels Boston Runnels Harvey Kuenn Detroit Kuenn Ted Williams Williams al Kaline Nelson Fox Chicago Hank Aaron Milwaukee San Francisco Bill White St. Louis White Orlando Cepeda Joe Cunningham

Score Revives Motion as Indians Blank Red Sox 1 0

Herb Score pitched a two hit 1 0 shutout of Boston to complete a doubleheader sweep for the league leading Indians. He credited pitching coach Mcl Harder with restoring his motion and drew a comparison to Bob Feller while earning his eighth win against five losses.

Cleveland (Ap Herb Score Red Sox Cleveland Indians Score Mcl Harder Blazer Herb Joe Gordon

Indians Beat Reds 8 1 in Exhibition Game

Cleveland Indians hitters collect 10 hits against three young Reds pitchers in Municipal Stadium exhibition. Woodie Held belts a first inning homer for the Tribe and Jim Pendleton homers for Cincinnati. Julio Guerra gains the win over Bob Moorhead as Granny Hamner finishes.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Reds Municipal Stadium Woodie Tribe Jim Pendleton Julio Guerra Reading Farms Granny Hamner Pendleton Bob Moorhead Nashville Asia Marvin Shillicothe George Mary Held Indians Rocky Colavito Jim Baxes

Today's Major League Baseball Schedule and Results

Tonight's games include New York at Baltimore and Chicago at Cleveland with late starts. Yesterday's National League results feature San Francisco beating Los Angeles 6 to 4 in 13 innings and St Louis at Chicago and Milwaukee at Cincinnati on schedule. Also listed are American Association and Eastern League scores from various cities.

New York Baltimore Ditmar Wilhelm Boston Washington Brewer Ramos Kansas City Detroit Coleman Lary Chicago Cleveland Pierce McLish San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Haddix Roberts St. Louis Mizell Anderson Milwaukee Cincinnati Burdette Brosnan S. Jones Drysdale Zon St Louis

Frank Thomas fined and suspended by National League

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Frank Thomas was fined $100 and suspended for three days after clashing with umpire Ken Burkhart. NL president Warren Giles said the penalty runs from June 29 to July 1, and Thomas was removed from Sunday’s first game against the St. Louis Cardinals after protesting a strike call in the ninth.

Cincinnati Frank Thomas Cincinnati Reds Ken Burkhart Warren C. Giles National League Thomas Reds St. Louis

Chattam Signs With British Columbia Lions

Walt Chattam, a 22 year old end from Ventura College California, signed to play with the British Columbia Lions of Canada’s Western Football Conference. The 6 foot 3 inch, 220 pound receiver caught 45 passes for 1,147 yards and nine touchdowns at Ventura before serving with the U.S. Army in Korea and Japan 1956 to 1958.

Canada Chattam Vancouver B.C UPI Walt Chattam Ventura College Calif British Columbia Lions Ventura U.S. Army Korea Japan

Braves Win Exhibition 8 3 Over Yankees at County Stadium

In a charity game before 30 554 at County Stadium the Milwaukee Braves reserve squad defeated the New York Yankees 8 3. Joe Adcock edged Hank Aaron 5 4 in a home run hitting contest. Mickey Mantle injured his right ankle. Mantilla, Lopata, Blanchard and other reserves starred as Milwaukee raised funds for scholarships and the Yankees contributed to a playground equipment fund. Casey Stengel lamented too many home runs given up but backed his pennant chances.

Wisconsin New York Braves Yankees County Stadium Milwaukee Braves’ Foundation Fred C. Miller Joe Adcock Hank Aaron Mickey Mantle Mantle Jim Pisoni Stan Lopata Milwaukee Lopata Johnny O’brien Felix Mantilla Hector Lopez John Blanchard O'Brien Mantilla Casey Stengel Casey Warren Spahn Lew Burdette

Wilson Loses Court Battle To Cardinals

In Birmingham, Circuit Judge Jenkins rules $1000 payment from the Chicago Cardinals qualified as an advance in salary, keeping Jerry Wilson from joining Edmonton Eskimos. Wilson signed with Edmonton for $14,500 annually after Cardinals raised offer to $12,000. He may hear from Chicago and Edmonton officials before deciding his future.

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