White Sox set to win the 1960 American League pennant
The 1960 season preview rates the Chicago White Sox as the pennant favorite with a power fortified lineup. Mighty Minoso returns to Chicago, Freese adds 23 homers, and Roy Sievers joins to strengthen the lineup while Early Wynn and Bob Shaw anchor a deep pitching staff. Cleveland and New York chase in the early standings as Detroit and Baltimore compete for the next tier.
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Don Mincher
Early Wynn
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Billy Pierce
Heis
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Tito Francona
Vic Power
Cincinnati
Johnny Temple
New York
Sam
Moose Skorron
Mickey Mantie
Kansas City
Detrat
Honey Suenn
al Kelne
Charles Maxwell
Frank Bolling
Frank Lary
Jum Bunning
Jackie Brandt
Gus Triandos
Gene Wood
Pascual Nats Opening Hurlers Named for Senators
Washington manager Cookie Lavagetto named Camilo Pascual to start the American League season opener against Boston’s Tom Sturdivant before President Eisenhower and a likely sellout at Griffith Stadium. Pascual, who led the majors with six shutouts last year and posted a 17-10 mark with a 2.64 ERA, aims to anchor a potent Senators squad alongside hitters Don Muner, Bob Allison, Harmon Killebrew, and Jim Lemon.
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Walkersville Tri County League Team Preview
Walkersville squad, led by pitcher Ken Eaves, aims to defend its Tri County League title after a 16 game undefeated run in 1959. Key players Bunce Gilbert, Dale Gangerware, Jack Wisner, Ed Zimmerman, Wayne Swomley join veterans Stull Houck Duncan, with Grayson Ramsburg sharing starting duties with Eaves. Newcomers include Ron Smith Jack Scott Glen Lenhart Jack Sprankle and Allene. Team plans practice at 1 p m as Eaves eyes another championship run.
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Dale
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Bob Stull
Buck Houck
Larry Duncan
Ken Eaves
Eaves
Walkersville High School
Boonsboro
Ron Smith
Jack Scott
Glen Lenhart
Jack Sprankle
Allene
Grayson Ramsburg
Lefty Eaves
Paul Eaves
Season Brings Surprises in Early Baseball Action
The National League took a day off Good Friday after three days of action that produced 341,809 paid admissions, a new manager in Philadelphia and six players hitting .500 or better. Chuck Dressen’s Milwaukee firm and Lew Burdette’s bullpen move stand out as Philadelphia’s opening series brings Spahn into relief. Pirates shine with Roberto Clemente and Dick Groat pacing a high batting average, while Reds favor Billy Martin and rookie Tony Gonzalez. Cubs show power from Frank Thomas after a drought, and Dodgers bench Demieter as Tom Davis seeks punch. St Louis slips with three straight losses amid weak hitting.
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San Francisco
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Thomas
Los Angeles
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Cubs
Glen Hebbie
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Don Demieter
Tom Davis
St. Louis
Mauch Aims to Move Phillies From 8th Place
Gene Mauch, new Phillies manager, declares the team will win and climbs out of last place. He dismisses preseason polls predicting cellar status, greets reporters at the airport with a red cap, and notes his two year contract to replace Eddie Sawyer who quit. Mauch cites his scouting of current players and past managing roles with Atlanta and Minneapolis to justify optimism for 1960.
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Miteff Stops Warner In Sixth Round Display
In Atlantic City New Jersey Alex Miteff weighed 202 pounds and Don Warner 192 for a scheduled 10 rounds. Miteff recovered from a bloodied face in the fourth round and pounded Warner with hard body shots and crisp combos, forcing Warner to quit after the fifth round for a sixth round technical knockout.
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New Jersey
Olympic basketball team to play in Canton Aug. 6 exhibition
The U S Olympic basketball squad will meet Cleveland in an exhibition at Canton Memorial Auditorium on August 6. John F Nagy, head of the U S team fundraising, said the 14 700 seat arena in Canton will host the game.
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52 Entered in 500 Classic at Indianapolis
With the entry list closing at midnight 52 cars had been entered Friday in the 44th 500 mile race May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tony Hulman said eight or ten more entries probably were tailed ahead of the deadline. Entries listed include Myron E. Osborn Denver Bob Sorenson Karl Hall C Prather Arcadia Calif Bob Wilke confirmed Chuck Stevenson will drive the 1959 winning car Rodger Ward is building a new car for Indianapolis starter list will comprise the 33 fastest from trials May 14 15 21 and 22.
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Montebello
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Orleans
Ind
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Arcadia
Bob Wilke
Milwaukee
Chuck Stevenson
Garden Grove
Rodger Ward
Finsterwald and Snead Share Greensboro Open Lead
Ageless Sam Snead and Don Finsterwald moved into the outright lead at the Greater Greensboro Open with eight under par 134 halfway through the $17,500 event. Bob Goalby was one stroke back at 135 as 13 players posted scores in the 60s at Starmount Forest Country Club. Len Woodward stood fourth at 137, while Thornes Wood and Gary Plaver were at 133 in a crowded chase.
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Houston Golf Lead Tightens On Final Round In Intercollegiate
Houston’s Larry Beck and Memphis State’s Gene Dixon share the third round lead at 212 after Beck birdied the final green to a 2 under par 70. Dixon shot 73 to join the tie, with Jackie Cupit and Homero Blancas also in the mix as LSU’s Don Essig trails.
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Louisiana State
New Market Practice Schedule Update
New Market in Maryland State League will hold a practice Sunday at 1 p m on the New Market schoolhouse diamond. East Frederick AC will practice at 1 30 p m at Staley Park.
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