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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1959
Page
2
Cleveland's offense used three homers to beat Boston 5-1 and seize the AL lead by a slim margin over Chicago. Gary Bell earned the win as Minnie Minoso, Jim Baxes, and Woody Held provided the decisive blasts.
The Associated Press chart lists leaders by at bats, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. Notable names include Kaline and Killebrew for batting, Killebrew for RBIs, Aaron for runs and hits, and Wilhelm and Larsen for pitching leaders.
Elmer Prior won the Men's Division with 963 points from a 244 score and 319 handicap at the Deerslayers Bowmans Association event held at Southwest Oswego. Naomi Sutter led the Women's Division with 143 scratch and 403 handicap for an overall 546. Ralph Robinson scored a perfect 45-yard target for a 20 Pin honor.
Oswego Lodge of Moose softball and fumbleball teams head to Massena for a weekend visit to the Massena Lodge. About 80 travelers to attend a Friday send off with an orchestra. June 24 27 the lodge runs its annual bazaar at Otis Field. volunteers urged via Sam Aaron. Major league notes Minnie Minoso homers to lift Indians 5 1 over Red Sox and Don Drysdale fans 12 as Dodgers blank Braves 4 0.
Edward Dowdle and Dr William Kelly paired to 65 at the half way mark in the member member best ball tourney with Carl Miller Jr and John Leto also 65. Second 18 holes next Sunday to decide standings as wind cool conditions challenged players.
In Boulder Colorado Bobby Morrow seeks to defend his world leading 9.3 second 100 yard time at the AAU Track and Field Championships. He faces a strong field including Bill Woodhouse and Ray Norton both also at 9.3. Morrow has muscle strain from a thigh spasm and has undergone heat treatments.
Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney hints this could be his last season in baseball if he remains in the game. He has been named vice president of a new Studio City Bank in the San Fernando Valley and wishes to spend more time with family and home. John McHale expresses surprise at Haney's remarks and notes no prior discussion with Braves officials.
Harvey Haddix, 33, pitched 12 perfect innings against Milwaukee but took a hard luck loss as the Pirates fell in extra frames. The lefty began with St Louis, earned 50 wins in three seasons, and now stars for Pittsburgh while planning a farm return after his career.
Vernon Downs hosts two year old pace division where Edgewood Lind driven by Herman Rose and Volo Man steered by Stanley Dancer dead heat in 2 10, both unbeaten. Other features include Major's Task at Yonkers 2 05 and Belle Acton retirement, plus Cambr idge Trot divisions at Saratoga and Batavia Downs results.
The Elks beat Huron Cement 7 1 at the stadium while Kingford s Pumps edged Moose 2 0 in a Monday doubleheader. Yesterday the Elks claimed sole possession of first in the National Division with 12 hits off Larry Del Brocco and strong pitching by Walt Knopp. Skingsford s Pumps moved to the top of the American Division behind Ron Babcock s three hit shutout, as John Spano allowed only four safeties.
New York heavyweight Billy Flamio outpointed Peter Schmidt 144 to 147 in New York. Rudy Ellis stopped Abe Linnear in Chicago. Gene Gray defeated Ed Walker in Little Rock by decision. Henry Hank stopped Willie Vaughn in New Orleans after 10 rounds.
Babe Ruth Baseball League officials approve honoring sponsors with a Lions Club Night at Fort Ontario. A single game at 6 p.m. features Lions versus Local 2877, both tied with Rotary Club and Cliquot Club for first in standings. Top four teams each hold 2 of 3 wins to date.
The Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine asked to be placed on the voluntary retired list ending a 10 year run with the club. He cited needing to help the pitching staff and his own diminished effectiveness after a 7.71 ERA this season. Erskine won 122 games in his career, with no-hitters in 1952 and 1956 and a World Series strikeout record in 1953.
St Louis manager Sally Hemus retires from playing duties to focus on managing the Cardinals full time. The 35 year old infielder says age is not the issue but lack of time to stay in playing shape and keep his eye sharp. James Hoban, an Irish architect, designed the White House.
Big Ben Ford beats Country Inn 6 to 4 as Sammy Tesoriero and Danny Schrader star. Schrader earns four hitter and posts a run, while Frank Clavelli hits a two run triple in a four run second inning. Tiffany Motors Naval Reserve downs Torbitt’s Sunoco 18 to 12 with Dodds driving in three, Pendergast and Doyle adding two safeties each.
World heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson trains his own way for the June 25 title defense against Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium. Manager Cas D Amato says Patterson decides when and how long to train, while Johansson defends his work pace after reports of low enthusiasm.
ALBANY NY The article reports Gov Rockefeller and AB Gay may call a special legislative session around June 30 to create a three member State harness racing commission and to replace harness racing commissioner Monaghan amid investigations into favors from tracks. A report from the State Investigation Commission is awaited.
Buffalo beat Columbus 10-4 to win their seventh straight and hold a half game lead over Richmond in the International League. Richmond defeated Rochester 10-4 as its pitcher Richmond notched his 14th win in 17 starts. Columbus dropped its ninth in 12 games. Buffalo rapped 13 hits off four Columbus hurlers, with Julian Javier driving in three and four Jeters contributing, while George O'Donnell took the loss in only his second start of the season.
Beverly Hanson defeated Louise Suggs on the first playoff hole to win the American Women's Open in Minneapolis. The Indio California pro earned $1247.35, her first victory since 1958 after seven prior finishes as runner up.
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