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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1958
Page
6
A late lead slipped away as the Buccaneers lost 5-4 in a tight game. Key moments included a strong start by the offense and a shaky final frame that allowed the opposition to rally.
In Los Angeles, Pee Wee Reese delivered a ninth inning two-run double to cap a 5-4 Dodgers win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates led 4-3 entering the bottom of the ninth as Don Zim and Al Walker failed to advance the Dodgers. Dick Grant contributed a double and triple with three RBIs for the Dodgers, while Clem Labine earned the win in relief before a crowd of 27,748.
Rain postponed Friday games with Wesalts Cinsinneti at Chicago. Results include Tex Angeles 5 Pittsburgh 4 and Philadelphia 1 San Francisco 1. Milwaukee Sr Legis 0, rain halted play after six innings.
Night games across leagues produced mixed results with Cleveland Washington finishing 1 1 tied, Detroit New York 6 4, Kansas City Boston 9 3, and Columbus Buffalo 6 1. Minor leagues saw Rochester Richmond 10 9 and Miami Montreal delayed by rain with several games called or postponed.
Brackenridge PA teen Joe Bubash signed with the Philadelphia Phillies farm system, joining Bakersfield in California and Johnson City in Tennessee. The 18-year-old outfielder pitcher played for Brackenridge High School and posted a four year batting average. Also signed were Zane Blanton of Shawnee Oklahoma and Nick LaGanga of Torrington Connecticut for Johnson City. Blanton is the son of former Phillies pitcher Cy Blanton.
Pancho Gonzales, favored to win, heads the field at the $15,000 Tournament of Champions at West Side Tennis Club New York. Rival stars Lew Hoad Tony Trabert Pancho Segura Frank Sede man Rex Hartwig and Ken Rosewall compete in an eight day round robin for the $3,000 first prize as rain delays practice on brass courts.
College Hill won its second game of the Beaver Coates Baseball League last night at Swing Park defeating Rocco's 3 0. College Hill hitters Tok Yea Saou and Watterson Ceipled led the offense with doubles from Dek Dyson and Gone Smith. Rocco's drops to 25 by 210 shares College title remains unclear due to garbled text.
Milwaukee pitcher Joey Jay, a two week find, went six innings as the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 before rain halted play in the seventh. The win kept Milwaukee atop the National League while the Cardinals fell below .500. Giants, Dodgers win. Cubs rained out.
In a chaotic update the radiator team holds first place amid unclear notes and scattered references to matches, players, and dates. Strong entities appear as placeholders without clear action or outcome. The fragment hints at standings and competition but lacks coherent details.
McDaniel, a right hander signed by a $50,000 bonus, was optioned to Anistan in the Texas League last month. He was transferred Friday to Winslon-Salum of the Class A Carolina League. He debuted for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 4, 1957, won his first game three days later against the Dodgers, finishing his rookie year 7-5.
A garbled report mentions Althea and Wimbledon, with references to upsetting expectations and pending matches. The text names players such as Gibson and Mia Arbol in a context of preventing a major upset while highlighting a day of few matches and potential finalisation for a notable athlete.
The Open at Southern Hills features Tommy Bolt leading with 142 after two rounds followed by Gary Player at 144 and Frankie Stranahan at 144 as Sam Snead fails to qualify for the final two rounds. Other notables include Julius Boros, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer among a crowded field of 46 contenders.
Palmer, bidding for Open glory behind a strong field, said one good round could lift his chances as he faced rival Bolt on the South Hills Country Club layout in Tulsa. He noted Bolt’s temper and stressed maintaining pace despite pressure while pursuing a slot in the final rounds.
Asst sports editor Bob Vosburg profiles Fred Shaffer, a White Sox scout in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, who hunts talent by judging desire and makeup. He seeks power hitters, quick infielders, and pitchers with size and a fluid motion, noting college baseball has grown and many prospects come from high school through college. Peters of Mercer, a former Grove City College athlete, is a noted prospect.
In a last night game Liberty A.C. toppled Hotel 8-2 as Gnavie Quabhero scattered one hit and Monk Rainey drove in a ninth run for the winners. East Gambari and Donenlek Instant supported the win with key plays while Ware and other Liberty stars contributed to the lopsided victory. The losers were overwhelmed by strong Liberty defense and timely hitting.
In Scranton Norm Jackson, the heavyweight whose $200 purse was blocked by boxing officials, will receive his money after suffering a body shot early in a bout won by Dan Hodge. Hodge, the 1956 Olympic wrestling champion, debuted as a pro with a first round knockout at 1:12 over Jackson. Boxing Controller Jim Crowley had delayed payment, citing Jackson's performance.
Jacobs wins third game for Highland as Ken Jacals declares First Rasist at Flaherty field in a Chinen League Rolland Pattor with two hits. Bobs Kerr and R Hoch drove in four runs for the winners. Dewey Lily Don Jahberger and Wayne McCormick led First Baptist with big hits.
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