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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
2
Chicago and Cleveland kept pace in the pennant race with doubleheader wins. The White Sox edged Baltimore 3 2 in 10 innings after a 9 6 first game, while Cleveland swept Washington 9 5 and 12 6 as Minnie Minoso drove in nine runs on the day.
Detroit salvaged a 3-2 win over New York while Cleveland beat Washington 9-5 and Chicago defeated Baltimore 9-3. Milwaukee beat Chicago 6-0 in the National League action with San Francisco, Philadelphia, and St Louis also posting results. Michigan State sophomore C A Smith was runner up in the 1958 Western junior golf tournament. Pirates hit one homer in four games but allowed seven.
Billy Casper captured the 1959 U S Open at Winged Foot with a 72 hole total of 282. He held a three stroke edge over Ben Hogan as Bob Rosburg and Mike Souchak closed, while weather swings and tough greens dominated the final round.
Thoroughbred racehorse Round Table, the all-time money winner, returned to win the $56,800 Citation Handicap mile at Washington Park. He equalled the track record and finished a nose ahead of Etonian, earning $33,750 to push career earnings near $1.397 million and fueling plans for the Stars and Stripes Handicap on July 4.
The Morris Warriors neighborhood baseball team defeated Wilmington 13 to 3 at Goodwill playground on Saturday. They schedule a game with Yorkville at Yorkville Stadium at 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Elroy Face of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads the majors with a 10 0 mark as of June 15 1959 and hasn’t lost since May 30 1958. He pitched in relief against the Dodgers shutting the door in the eighth inning as Pittsburgh won 6 3 and 5 2 in the doubleheader. Roy McMillan breaks a finger for the Reds in St Louis.
Sports calendar lists Tuesday Plattville and Nettle Creek at Lisbon at 8 p m. Thursday Vilands visit Lisbon at 8 p m. Friday Newark and Muf flers play Lisbon at 8 p m.
Miss Woodford becomes the first horse to win a six figure prize in American racing history. Her achievement marks a landmark in earnings for female thoroughbreds and solidifies her place in racing lore.
Morris AC's defeated Minooka 8-2 with Minnich striking out nine and allowing five hits. Wes Cook homered. Walker and Minnich had two hits each. Starting pitcher Wicks took the loss. Camp relieved with six strikeouts. The AC's sit two and two in league play and face Wilmington next.
The Morris Junior Legion lost 8 to 6 at Earlville Sunday. Harmon pitched a complete game for Earlville allowing eight hits and striking out seven. Morris used Jim Farber as starter, Burden relieved in the fifth, with Burden going 3 for 4 at the plate. D Miller led Earlville with 3 for 4. Morris meets Streator at home next Sunday.
In Paris the French Amateur Golf Championship nears its finale with Henri De Lamaze favored to extend his record. Lamaze faces Paul Cote in a 36 hole final on a Saint Germain course. Cote seeks a late surge after winning four of six holes to beat Harold Gardner 4 and 3 in the semifinal.
Major League stars Minnie Minoso led the Indians with nine runs batted in coming on two homers one a grand slam a double and two singles in Cleveland’s 9-5 and 12-6 wins over Washington. Roy Face of the Pirates earned his 10th straight relief win as Pittsburgh swept Los Angeles 6-3 and 5-2 extending his unbeaten skein to 15 straight since May 30, 1958.
The team holds an 18 win 8 loss 8 tie mark with the Pacific Coast elevens, as Michigan State pursues a crucial matchup. The record reflects a balanced season with notable tests against strong opponents.
Twenty three football veterans form the nucleus of Wyoming’s Skyline Conference and Sun Bowl champions. This veteran core anchors the team’s defense and offense, guiding the program to conference and bowl success amid a seasoned roster.
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