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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1959

Page

6

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

In the American League Cleveland leads with 7 wins and an .833 pace, NY and Chicago tied at .556, and Kansas City at .444. Yesterday Baltimore toppled Boston 5 to 2, Cleveland crushed Detroit 14 to 1, and New York routed Washington 11 to 4. Tonight Chicago visits Kansas City, New York plays Washington, and Baltimore travels to Boston. In the National League Milwaukee sits at 5 1 ? with a strong start, while Los Angeles and San Francisco hover near .545. Scores yesterday include Milwaukee defeating Cincinnati 7-4 and Chicago beating St Louis 1-0. Thursday brings Milwaukee at Philadelphia and San Francisco at Los Angeles.

Cleveland New York Ss Chicago Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington Detroit New York Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Piersall Yost Wilhelm Power Osborne Ib Casale Minoso If Kuennef Moford Colovito Kaliners Triandos Paparelia N.xon Maxwell Runge Tabacchi National League Foytack Davie Gilliam Ake Larker Burnside O O'Connell Hodges Nixon Wagner Zimmer Schmidt Neal eKirkland Willams Landrith Fowler Strickland Bolling Bridges Miller McLish Zanni Strickland and Leveland McC In &the Foytack Ran Davie Furillo Susce O'Connell Eeee Burnside x-Aguirre Mossi CHICA Torgeson Shaw Davenport Worthington U. K Mueller Sudol Gorman Boggess Raymond P cRivera Staley Louis Pierce Babrhbi Blasame T. Taylor Raymond Cimoli_ if Dark Musial i Altman Boyer Banks Smith Lopez Fox H. Smith S. Taylor Williams Lollar Hobbie Phillips Rommel Stevens Chi New York Grammas Baver Bertola Kubek Pearson Gerald Crawford Delmore Barlick Rich'dson Killebrew Sm Larsen Aspr Zauchin Carey Richardson Skowron Mantle Acker Bauer Allison Cuellar Schmidt Skowron S—Kubek Larsen Maris Ramos Kralick Valentinetti Griggs Pbaina U — Filaherty Umont Berry Honochick Boyd Runnels Tasby Cf Stephens Cf Nieman Jensen Avila Geiger Daley

Boxscore Highlights From Baltimore Boston Tilt

Major league box score notes Baltimore 27-12 27-9 with five left on base for Baltimore and Gardner listed with a home run. Triandos credited in the play by play. Boston’s lineup and details appear fragmentary but indicate a high scoring game.

Baltimore Oston Ng “Gardner Hr—Triandos

WVU Beats Fairmont West Virginia in Basketball Thriller

WVU defeated Fairmont with a 120 000 020 to 120 score. Apicella West Goff Chuma Bolyard and Ewing starred for WVU while Gouzd Delli Gabor led Fairmont. West earned the win as Gouzd took the loss.

West Virginia Fairmont WVU Apicella West Goff Chuma Bolyard Ewing Gouzd Delli Getti Gabor W—West L— Gouzd

Demeter and Fowler Spark Dodgers to Victory

Rookie Demeter and veteran Fowler powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants at the Coliseum. Demeter homered twice more to lead the majors with six season blasts as Fowler earned his second relief win amid a four-game Dodgers streak. Giants Felipe Alou and Jackie Brandt homered, Cubs halted by Hobbie’s solid one-hitter, and Braves Spahn collected his 248th MLB win as NL action bundled around.

ED Wilks Don Demeter Art Fowler Los Angelesers Demeter Coliseum San Francisco Giants Fowler Reds Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Warren Spahn Glen Hobbie Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Kansas City Chicago White Sox Baltimore Boston Oklahoma City RBI Giants Orlando Cepeda Gus Triandos Dodger Don Zimmer Felipe Alou Jackie Brandt al Worthington Stan Williams San Francisco Jrun Don Drysdale Hobbie Stan Musial Musial Cubs Walt Moryn Sammy Taylor Gary Blaylock Hank Aaron Bob Purkey Vada Pinson Spahn Spahine

No Hit Pitcher Don Black Dies in Akron

Don Black, a right handed pitcher who rose from the minors to the Athletics and later with the Cleveland Indians, died at 40 after collapsing while watching his old team on TV. He gave Cleveland a 10 win season and threw a no hitter against Philadelphia on July 10 1947.

Akron, Ohio Don Black Cleveland Indians St. Thomas Hospital Black Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Bill Veeck Athletics Athhelics

Musial spoils Hobbie's near no hitter in windblown Wrigley

Cubs pitcher Glen Hobbie nearly no-hit the Cardinals until Stan Musial doubled in the seventh. Musial later spoiled Hobbie's no-hitter with two out in the ninth before ending the game on a grounder. Cubs manager Bob Scheffing deferred on advice, noting 17 years in the league still can't outguess Musial.

Chicago Glen Hobbie Chicago Cubs Hobbie St. Louis Wrigley Field Stan Musial Cub Bob Scheffing Sam Taylor Scheffing Taylor Glen

Binor League Scores Distinctly Low in Extra Innings

In the Pacific Coast League Sacramento edged Vancouver 1 0 after 18 innings. Phoenix beat Portland 7 5, San Diego won 2 1 at Spokane, Seattle defeated Salt Lake City 6, and Montreal beat Richmond 8 1 in International League action. American Association results included Houston 6 over St Paul 5, Denver 7 over Fort Worth 6, Indianapolis 7 over Omaha 9, Louisville 3 over Charleston 2, and Dallas 4 over Minneapolis 3.

Associated Press Sacramento Vancouver Phoenix Portland San Diego Spokane Seattle Salt Lake City Columbus Toronto Buffalo Miami Rochester Havana Montreal Richmond American Assn Houston St. Paul Denver Fort Worth Indianapolis Omaha Louisville Charleston Dallas Minneapolis

Haney Has Hill Stars To Spare

Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney relies on veteran starters Bob Rush Lew Burdette Warren Spahn and Bob Buhl while holding two young pitchers Joey Jay and Carleton Willey in reserve as weather and doubleheaders push back their chances. Jay waits for his turn despite calls to start. Willey has yet to appear this season.

Milwaukee Fred Haney Milwaukee Braves Haney Joey Jay Middletown Conn Jay Pittsburgh Pirates Carleton Willey Cherryfield Maine Bob Rush Lew Burdette Warren Spahn Bob Buhl

Aaron Leads Braves Quest for NL Pennant

Aaron and Del Crandall each had three hits as the Milwaukee Braves beat Cincinnati 7-4 to stretch their lead. Aaron raised his average to .567 with a two run triple and a double and single, aiding a fifth win in six games. Del Crandall also contributed three hits in the victory.

Tribe Fred Haney Milwaukee Cincinnati Bob Purkey

McLish Keeps Up Detroit Mastery in 14-1 Blowout

Detroit ace Jim McLish slugged a six hitter to beat the Tigers 14-1, backed by four homers led by Minnie Minoso's two, boosting Cleveland's lead while New York and Baltimore won to tighten AL standings. Mantle and Berra homered for the Yankees as Don Larsen won in relief. Washington, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles also won in a day of lopsided scores.

Cleveland Calvin Coolidge Becumseh MicLish Detroit Tigers Tigers Minnie Minoso McLish Brooklyn Dodgers Kirby Higbe Dixie Howell Gene Mauch Brooklyn Pittsburgh al Gionfriddo Chicago Cubs Frankie Gustine Bucs Clyde McCullough Cliff Chambers MacLish Indians Tribe Detroit New York Yankees Washington Chicago White Sox Kansas City Baltimore Boston Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Glen Hobbie Los Angeles San Francisco Don Demeter George Strickland Vic Power Yankees Pete Ramos Mickey Mantle Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Norm Siebern Bill Skowron A's Pierce Gus Triandos Orioles Jerry Casale Hoyt Wilhelm

Three Jockeys Share Delaware Handicap Wins

Wilmington AP reports three jockeys Moose Peters Abelardo De Lara and Eric Guerin each won the Delaware Handicap. Peters rode Roseanna in 1937 and Dotted Swiss in 1941 when it was the New Castle Handicap. De Lara won Monida in 1942 and Bridal Flower in 1946. Guerin captured Busanda in 1951 and Parlo in 1955. Bill Hartack earned the top purse.

Wilmington, del Moose Peters Abelardo de Lara Eric Guerin Peters Roseanna New Castle DeLara Monida Bridal Flower Guerin Busanda Parlo Bill Hartack

Tigers Start Slump Brings Fans to Boos and Bills

Detroit suffers a 14 1 Indians rout as seven losses in eight games spark fan anger at manager Bill Norman and pitcher Paul Foytack. Hib marks a slow start with boos, while Billy Martin fires back and yearbooks go on sale amid a bleak box office outlook.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Cleveland Bill Norman Paul Foytack Indians Tiger Norman George Susce Hank Aguirre Billy Martin Martin Tigers

Medalist Beaten In N S Amateur Golf Action

In Pinehurst North Carolina the North and South Amateur reduced the field to 32 after first round play. Dr Wendell Aldrich 38 year old dentist from Angola Indiana defeated co medalist Dave Smith of Gastonia North Carolina 2 and 1. Aldrich advances to face Pvt John Schubeck of Fort Knox Kentucky in the second round as Dick Chapman defending champion and Mal Galletta former winner clash in the upper bracket. Herb Durham 1958 runner up from Dallas meets Howard Everett of Northfield New Jersey who beat Jim Ford 4 and 3. Everett three under par in victory and Bill Campbell of Huntington West Virginia who has won three titles here in nine years faces Paul Kelly of Ossining New York.

Pinehurst N.C Dave Smith Gastonia Wendell Aldrich Angola Ind Smith John Schubeck Ft. Knox Dick Chapman Mal Galletta Old Westbury N.Y Herb Durham Dallas Tex Howard Everett Northfield N.J Everett Jim Ford St. Louis Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va Paul Kelly Ossining

Today's Pitchers AMERICAN LEAGUE

Cleveland at Detroit Bell 1 0 vs Lary 0 1 Chicago at Kansas City Donovan 14 vs Garver 1 1 New York at Washington Ford 1 0 vs Stubbs 0 1 Baltimore at Boston Porto carrero 0 1 vs Brewer 1 1

Cleveland Detroit Bell Lary Chicago Kansas City Donovan Garver New York Washington Ford Stubbs Baltimore Boston Portocarrero Brewer

Baseball matchups for four city series announced

Milwaukee hosts Philadelphia with Burdette facing Roberts. San Francisco visits Los Angeles pairing Sanford against Koufax. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh featuring Nuxhall versus Friend. St Louis visits Chicago with Mizell opposite Phillips in a four game slate.

Milwaukee Philadelphia Burdette Roberts San Francisco Los Angeles Sanford Koufax Cincinnati Pittsburgh Nuxhall Friend St. Louis Chicago Mizell Phillips

Demeter's three two-run shots pace Cubs win in 11

Hitting star Hitting-Don Demeter belted his third two run homer of the game as the Cubs crushed the Giants 9 7 in 11 innings. Glen Hobbie allowed only one hit until Stan Musial spoiled a perfect game bid with a two out double in the seventh. The Cubs moved to 1-0 behind Hobbie’s strong effort.

Associated Press Don Demeter Dodgers Giants Glen Hobbie Cubs Stan Musial Cardinals

Turia Scoring Margin Cited in 1957 Event

The record notes Princess Turia scored within a 1957 competition, contributing to a stated amount of 120,875 units. This entry highlights a historical sports moment tied to Turia and a significant score or tally from that year.

Princess Turia

Major batting and pitching leaders in 1960s baseball standings

Major players lead in batting averages, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and steals for both the Cleveland and Los Angeles baseball organizations. Notable names include Strickland, Kaline, Triandos, Aaron, Demeter, Cepeda, and Drysdale with top marks in 230 plus at bats and 20 plus at bats categories. Pitching leaders feature Ferrarese, McLish, Larsen, Antonelli, Hobbie, Fowler, Spahn, and Burdette with perfect 2-0 records and leading strikeout totals.

Kaline Detroit Bertoia Washington Strickland Cleveland Finigan Baltimore Buddin Boston Cerv Kansas City Skowron New York Triandos Landis Lollar Chicago Power Killebrew Ferrarese McLish Cleveland Larsen Wilhelm Aaron Milwaukee Demeter Los Angeles Brandt Cepeda San Francisco San Franciscco Long Pinson Cincinnati Moon Los Antonelli Hobbie Fowler Klippstein Spahn Burdette Drysdale

Future Stars Seattle Sends Two Prospects To Cincinnati

Phoenix Giants manager John Davis profiles Seattle three top prospects Vada Pinson and Claude Osteen headed to Tampa for a chance with Cincinnati. Pinson, 20, shows speed and hitting ability but needs fielding work. Osteen, 18, praised for fast pace, curve, and strikeouts. Also notes Clay Dalrymple, Ray Webster, Amarillo cuts, Jim McDaniel injury, Don Williams relief pitcher, Andre Rodgers potential Giants, and Rodgers hit .354 with 31 homers.

Phoenix Ariz Pacific Coast Seattle Vada Pinson Claude Osteen Tampa Fla Cincinnati Pinson Osteen Vancouver Phoenix Redlegs Clay Dalrymple Allstars Ft. Myers Pittsburgh Don Williams Pirates Andre Rodgers San Francisco Giants

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Temple McMillan and Robinson McMillan Secory Dixon Dascoll E—Boyd, Runnels Royal Loan N. Heber Clifford Aln Maver the Money Man Mus IE Stan Hans Wagner King Features Syndicat Jack Sanford Binor League Hill Stars Hank Aaron & Co Prestone Beckley Auto Supply Prince St Beckley CL Yanks Delaware By Dave Diles National League Today Siebern Tasby Robinson Alou John Red) Davis Phoenix Giants AP News Ray Webster Wo Amarillo Webster Jim McDaniel Eee
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