Giant Trade Delivers Early NL Victory for Giants
The Giants beat the Cubs 4-3 as Jackie Brandt’s trade payoff paid early dividends. Billy O Dell and Billy Lees joined pitching depth, with Lees delivering a key 14th inning single and score, while Don Blasingame and Davenport boosted the offense amid Koufax relief. The win kept San Francisco in first place tie with Los Angeles as Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and St. Louis also posted wins.
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Opportunity To Knock For Brash Sophomores
A brash West Virginia sophomores club eyes a big week in the 1960 Southern Conference race with four conference games. The Citadel leads at 4-0 while WVU, led by a strong freshman core, seeks a clean sweep and key wins over William and Mary and George Washington. Leaders, schedules, and the weekend slate detail a pivotal test for Harrick’s young Mountaineers.
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Senators Look For More Punch In Open Series Showdown
The Charleston Senators plan to start right-hander Jack Urban tonight at 8 to salvage the final game of the series with Houston after two one run losses. They managed six hits in the rain plagued games with two homers by Paul Smith and Johnny Ive. Schaive hit a solo shot in yesterday's 4-3 12 inning defeat. Charleston pitchers issued 14 walks as Houston stranded 15 runners, with every run coming on walks.
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Frick urges Continental League to take more action
Los Angeles AP Ford C. Frick says the Continental League must take more positive steps to qualify as a major league. He notes the league has not met any required points for major status and cites criteria outlined last year, responding to William Shea's charge that the league was pledged to invite major league status.
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Tigers Trade Kuenn In Bid For More Power
DETROIT AP The Detroit Tigers traded Harvey Kuenn the AL batting leader to gain more power in the lineup. Cleveland Indians sent Rocky Colavito to Detroit as part of the swap, hoping Kuenn's steadier hitting boosts pennant chances. Colavito voiced mixed feelings but pledged full effort with the Tigers.
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Wisconsin Boxer Mohr Dies After College Bout
Charles Mohr, 22, UW boxer, died after a brain injury suffered in a April 9 collegiate title bout. The fight was halted in the second round when Mohr fell under Bartell’s attack, rose briefly, then remained dazed and unconscious en route to the hospital. Coach Vern Woodward called the death a great, tragic loss.
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Little League Opens Two Week Practice Sessions
Little League begins a two week practice with 382 youngsters at Beckley Elks Stadium today. Ages 11 and 12 attend from 5:30 until dark, 10 year olds practice Tuesday, and 9 and under Wednesday, as rosters and tryouts are organized across Eastern Central leagues with lists of players from multiple teams and districts.
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George Bernard Shaw Quote Prompting Thought
George Bernard Shaw observed that all great truths began as unpopular ideas. The remark captures how revolutionary insights often start as dissenting notions before gaining acceptance.
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