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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1959
Page
7
The New York Yankees open a 10 game trip at Chicago after dropping to a sub .500 record for the first time since 1952. Bob Turley starts against Ray More as Casey Stengel weighs lineup changes including a possible Gil McDougald return at shortstop for Tony Kubek. The Orioles, Indians, White Sox and Tigers lead implied pennant race tensions as other clubs adjust rosters amid early season woes.
In New York Emile Griffith edged Barker over 8 rounds at 148 3 4 pounds in a tight points decision. Barker weighed in at 150 and fought from Providence R I. Don Prout outpointed Johnny Freitas over 8 rounds at 168 to 174 in Swansea Mass. Jesse Bowdry stopped Lou Bailey in Chicago at 178 over 6 rounds in Peoria. Ed Beattie won on points over Rocky Randell at 138 in Miami. Carl Hubbard kayoed Gene Trippett at 146 in Philadelphia. Tommy Sims beat Wayne Womach in Dallas by 10 rounds at 175 to 191. Javier Garfias stopped Jorge Gonzalez Barjaro in Mexico City at 124.
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel plans a possible benching of shortstop Tony Kubek as the team, mired in a four game losing streak and below .500 for the first time since 1954, heads to Chicago to face the White Sox. Gil McDougald nears return after hand injury, with injuries still affecting his right hand. Stengel says too many grounders are going between third and short and hints at changes to fix the slump.
Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad won singles at the Civic Center in Charleston keeping their series close. Gonzales defeated Ashley Cooper 8-6 6-2, while Hoad beat Mal Anderson 6-1 8-10 6-3. Doubles went to Hoad and Cooper 9-7 with overall records Gonzales 29-12 and Hoad 29-12.
Francisco faces Pittsburgh while Chicago battles Cincinnati and St. Louis visits Milwaukee in a compact standings snapshot. The notice highlights matchups and venue initials N indicating neutral site.
Major league games listed for American and National Leagues show New York at Chicago Tur ley facing Moore in a 1 2 record, Washington at Kansas City cel versus Herbert, Boston at Cleveland Brew er against Score, Baltimore at Detroit Por locarrero against Lary, San Francisco at Philadelphia Antonelli versus Semproch, St Louis at Cincinnati Mc Daniel against Lawrence, Chicago at Milwaukee Dra bowski versus Jay. Only games scheduled.
Dodgers erupt for five runs in the first inning and ride Don Drysdale’s six-hitter as they beat the Pirates 9-3. Drysdale earns his third straight win while Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal pace the offense with multiple hits. Pirates fall four games back as Witt struggles early.
Pittsburgh AP Dodgers manager Walt Alston credits pride and improved ball for a 10-5 start and league lead after a 9-3 win over the Pirates. He notes the club's stronger balance, better pitching depth, and discipline as keys, while cautioning against overconfidence.
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