Pirates Take NL Lead As Murtaugh Bets On Early Pace
Pittsburgh moved into first in the National League early season race as they beat Milwaukee 7-3, their fifth straight win. Elroy Face saved and Harvey Haddix faltered late as Joe Adcock Johnny Logan and Mike Krisnich helped Cincinnati and Philadelphia rival clubs. The Giants Cubs and Dodgers also posted wins while notable homers came from Frank Robinson Albie Pearson Billy Klaus and Smoky Burgess.
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Lindy McDaniel
Johnny Podres
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Ted Wieand
Cincinnati
Phils
Coker
Tigers Rout White Sox as Wise Hits Two Home Runs
Casey Wise slugged two homers to back Detroit as they defeated Chicago 12-4. Gary Bell and the Indians stopped their four-game skid with a six-hit shutout of Kansas City 7-0 for Cleveland’s first win.
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Maphis Chooses WV Mountaineers After Romney Honors
Romney star Bill Maphis, a 6-4 senior and two time all stater, commits to West Virginia University. The choice was announced at a dinner honoring WVU coaches and players where Maphis also earned Player of the Year honors from the Morgantown Touchdown Club. Jerry West was noted for AP All-America selection as Red Auerbach lauded WVU staff.
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Associated Press
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Boston Celtics
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Auerbach
Fred Schaus
Schaus
George King
Two Marks Break State Track Records At Weekend Meets
Pole vaulter Jim Eddins of Huntington cleared 12 ft 13 4 in to top the state mark by 3 4 in. High jumper Al Bailey of St. Albans cleared 6 ft 1 in to beat the state record by 1 4 in. Both marks not yet recognized. new state meet set for May 21 at Charleston Laidley Field. Richmond to Big Five and Beckley Jaycee Relays dominated most events, with Mountain Lions leading Beckley’s relays and Huntington trails in team scores.
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Ansted
Stonewall Jackson
Parkersburg
Mountain Lions
Beckley
NCAA Council to Hear Infractions Report
The NCAA Council in Atlanta was to hear a report from its committee on infractions chaired by George H. Young of Wisconsin. The panel planned to present at least one case to the 18 members, with Kansas North Carolina and Louisiana State among schools mentioned as possible targets, though executive director Walter Byers declined to comment.
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Mayo to Battle Mayes in Nation al Guard Armory Card
John Mayo faces Eddie Mayes of Gallipolis Ohio in a ten fight program Saturday at the National Guard Armory. Teams from Seth Charleston and Gallipolis entered.
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Richmond Player Big Noise In Conference
Berry Swilling of Richmond stars in Southern Conference baseball with a .517 batting average, 11 hits in 21 at bats and seven RBIs, while contributing at first base and in the outfield. He anchors a strong one two pitching duo with righty Revere as Richmond chases late-season contention amid standings shifts involving The Citadel Furman West Virginia and others. The week’s schedule features William & Mary at Virginia Tech, plus multiple interclub matchups across the conference.
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Score To Be On Come Back Trail Tonight
DETROIT AP Herb Score, once a flame thrower with 263 strikeouts, faces the Kansas City Athletics with the White Sox hoping he can shake a string of poor showings. He vows no alibis and no fixed comeback goal, 御 acknowledging lingering shoulder soreness after a May 1957 eye injury.
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White Sox
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Charleston Lions Show Speed and Depth In Jaycee Meet
In a spring rally of track, Charleston Mountain Lions display depth across events, winning all three meets entered and signaling a dominant season. Al Bailey of St. Albans tops state high jump with six feet one inch, while Dunbar's Dieter Garrett breaks a 30 year WV record in the 120 yard high hurdles at 14.9 seconds. On the national stage, John Thomas clears seven feet one-half inch, challenging both NCAA and world marks.
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Justice bombs Beck ley Invitational with 57 point spree
Gary Justice and Silver Brand upset Town and Country 106 to 103 in the Beck ley Invitational final as Justice scores 57 with 11 straight hits in the second quarter. He earns MVP honors and all tournament recognition after totaling 128 points across three games. Justice has NCAA freshman ties to Richmond.
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Town and Country
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Race Track Rides Worries at Wheeling Downs
Wheeling Downs race track faces troubles blamed on illegal bookies. Track officials refuse to cut purses and plan to meet with Racing Business. Rumors compare racing to professional wrestling, but no proof has been offered.
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New Pro League Forms for 1960 61 Season
Abe Saperstein heads a new professional basketball league named the American Basketball League set to operate in 1960 61 with a player pool system rather than drafts. Saperstein named president, franchises awarded to Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Kansas City Washington and Cleveland. Wilt Chamberlain may skip the league. he could join Harlem Globetrotters full time or return to the Warriors. Additional cities Pittsburgh Vancouver Portland and Honolulu have applied for membership next year.
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Fairmont Team is Bowling Champion
The 21st West Virginia Men’s Bowling Tournament concluded with Fairmont clubs dominant. Elmo’s of Fairmont topped actual pins with 2,885. Bonasso’s of Fairmont led handicap pins at 3,111. Huntington’s Altizer and Hensley won handicap doubles with 1,296. Parkersburg’s Slavin won handicap singles at 704. Fairmont's Robinette and Thomas led actual pins doubles at 1,227, with Moore of Fairmont 633 in singles and Zercher of Wheeling 1,813 in actual pins all events. Bob Brown of Fairmont won handicap all events at 1,982. Over six weekends, 1,260 bowlers on 194 teams participated.
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Hannum Hired as Syracuse Coach on Two-Year Pact
Dan Biasone president of the Syracuse Nationals said Saturday he hired Hannum as head coach on a two year contract replacing Paul Seymour who quit at the end of the season. The salary was not disclosed.
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Syracuse
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