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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
9
Alpine Cowboys defeated the Carlsbad Potashers 8 to 4 to widen their league lead to four and a half games. Bud Rowland pitched a complete game, allowing four hits while striking out a streaky night. Pete Jemigan homered twice, driving in two runs as the team posted a three hit attack.
Former middleweight champ Jake La Motta is slated as the first witness in Sen Kefauver's boxing inquiry in Washington. The test will focus on three late 1940s fights to uncover possible bribe offers and underworld influence on major middleweight and light heavyweight careers. Other witnesses will include managers and rackets figures as the investigation opens.
Willie McCovey delivered the grand slam as the San Francisco Giants overcame Milwaukee 16 to 7 after trailing 7-6. The win tightened the Giants' grip on second place, while the Pirates split with St Louis. Bob Schmidt and Willie Mays paced a 31-hit attack, and the game set NL and MLB nine-inning marks for length.
Kansas City Athletics defeated Baltimore 6 1 and 5 3 in 10 innings to seize first in the American League as Cleveland moved up while New York started a rain delayed doubleheader. Detroit split at Washington 12 5 with Jim Lemon homering thrice for the Senators. Boston beat Chicago 4 1 returning Red Sox manager duties. Pittsburgh pounded St Louis 15 3 before a 5 2 loss, Stan Williams led Los Angeles over Cincinnati and Chicago topped Philadelphia 8 7. Bud Daley allowed five hits against Baltimore in the opener, while Russ Snyder and Norm Siebern aided the Athletics in the late rally. Pete Runnels raised his average to .385 for Boston after a two run single. Frank Sullivan pitched seven hits for the win over Chicago.
Six of eight teams were set for their first action as rain delayed play at Municipal Stadium. If games resume, schedule mirrors Saturday and Sunday with Minnesota facing North Carolina and Boston College meeting Colorado State followed by Southern California versus St Johns. Arizona defeated defending champion Oklahoma State 2 1 in the lone completed game.
In Kansas City, an umpire inspected Athletic pitcher Ray Herbert after pine tar was found on his hands. He had rubbed a bat with pine tar to improve grip, leaving residue on fingers and balls. A towel was used to clean Herbert's fingers.
Nashville Tennessee. Jim Maloney an 18 year old right handed pitcher under contract with Cincinnati has opened with the Nashville Vols in the Souther Asia league. In his first 52 innings he recorded 53 strikeouts and 19 walks with a 4-2 win loss record over his first six decisions.
Odessa pitcher Nick Sutyak starts as Dodgers aim for back-to-back wins against Artesia in Sophomore League play. Lowell Smith hit a grand slam in the top of the ninth to spark a five-run rally and seal a 10-6 victory after Artesia led 6-5.
Baseball calendar shows multiple games with St Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, and others. Sunday results include Pittsburgh 15 St Louis 3, Chicago 8 Philadelphia 7 in 10 innings, and San Francisco 16 Milwaukee 7. Monday notes Milwaukee at San Francisco Burdette versus Sanford. Tuesday schedules list St Louis at Cincinnati, Chicago at Milwaukee, Philadelphia at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Also recounts Dodgers-Artesia game with Stauffer win, ejections, and detailed box events.
Los Angeles hearings begin over whether Billy Cannon will play for the Rams or the Houston Oilers in the AFL. The Rams seek an exclusive right to him, with debate likely on jury trial eligibility. Cannon, LSU star, signed separate one year Rams deals and a Houston three year contract. Dispute centers on the signing date and control by Bud Adams.
Hobbs Pirates defeated the Albuquerque Dukes 5-2 behind Frank Bork’s four hit pitching to remain in undisputed fourth place. Bork earned his seventh win, while Bob Coggins took the loss for Albuquerque. Hobbs built the lead with early runs and added two more in the sixth on a string of hits including two triples.
Celtic Ash, an Irish bred colt, surged from last to win the Belmont Stakes as Disperse and Tompion trailed. Venetian Way, Derby winner, finished second. Baily Ache not in race. Jockey Bill Hartack rode Venetian Way earlier but then switched to Celtic Ash for the Belmont. Celtic Ash paid 18.50 6.50 4.30. purse earnings 90085. Brush Fire led late to win the Select Handicap at Monmouth Park.
Vaulter Don Bragg, a Villanova graduate, sets sights on breaking the world outdoor record of 13 feet 9 inches held by Bob Gutowski. Bragg has cleared 15 9 indoors but indoor marks don’t count. He hopes to reach 16 feet and plans Olympic tryouts July 1-2.
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