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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1960

Page

7

Burdette extends scoreless streak as Braves top Dodgers 7-0

Lew Burdette pitched a seven hit shutout over Los Angeles, extending his scoreless inning streak to 29 as the Braves defeated the Dodgers 7-0. Hank Aaron and Mel Roach led a five homer barrage, with Al Dark and Eddie Mathews joining in. Pirates and Cardinals also won, tightening pennant races in a busy Tuesday night baseball slate.

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Schaus Leaves WVU For Lakers In Big Move

West Virginia University basketball coach Fred Schaus quit to join the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting WVU to elevate George King to head coach. Commentators note Schaus sought the right opportunity, King’s uneasy path, and the Lakers’ acquisition may reshape pro basketball’s West Coast venture.

Elliott's Coach At Odds With Australian Team Over Olympic Prep

Rome AP Herb Elliott Australia’s mile star faces a pre Olympic dispute as coach Percy Cerutty fights for access and duties. Officials deny Cerutty privileges given to others, leaving the pair in limited contact seven days before events. Cerutty vows to stay close to his runner despite red tape and eviction from team quarters.

Rome Herb Elliott Australia Herb Percy Cerutty Cerutty Olympic Village

Standings and Wednesday Results Across Leagues

The Standings list Wednesday games Chicago at New York Kansas City at Washington Detroit at Baltimore Cleveland at Boston On Thursday Cleveland at Boston Only games Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 3 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 6 1 Milwaukee 7 Los Angeles 0 Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at San Francisco Philadelphia at St Louis Milwaukee at Los Angeles Milwaukee at Los Angeles

Chicago New York Kansas City Washington Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Francisco Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Milwauke Associated Press U. L. Pet. G.B New York Steer Cincinnati Sneer Chicago Philadelphia

King Won't Pursue Pro Coaching Career

Morgantown AP reports West Virginia coach George King rules out ever joining the NBA as a coach. He declined a contract with Cincinnati Royals, stating injuries and family life influenced his choice to stay at WVU as an assistant. King notes his wife wanted to return to West Virginia and cites the challenge of pro life with children. He contrasts his decision with Fred Schaus joining a Lakers franchise, saying he simply does not have the pro coaching bug.

Dick Hudson Charleston Daily Mail Red Brown WVU King Fort Lauderdale Fla George Schaus Fred Brown Red Florida Bill Evans Fairmont Times George Smith King Jr Morgantown West Virginia Schaus-King Morris Harvey Phenon Stomper Jim Snyder Parkersburg News West Virginia University Art Lewis Fred Schaus Mikey Furfari Morgantown Dominion News West Virginia U Lakers Minneapolis University of Washington Elvis Stahr Stahr Johnny Castellani Seattle U Elgin Baylor Baylor Castellani Jim Pollard Los Angeles Tony Constantine Morgantown Post University Mountaineer Dodgers George King Cincinnati National Basketball Association Kings Los Angeles Lakers

White Sox vs Yankees sparks protest in tight series opener

In a tense first game of a crucial two game set, the Chicago White Sox beat back the New York Yankees as controversy swirled around starter Billy Pierce. Umpire Charlie Berry ruled Pierce injured, allowing a warmup exit, a protest that could reach the Commissioner's desk. The piece also notes hopes Chicago will win the AL pennant, Burdette’s NL stretch, and Olympic excitement in Rome.

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Huntington Moves Into Semifinals in Babe Ruth Tourney

In St Paul Huntington West Virginia defeated Lake Charles Louisiana 2 1 to reach the national Babe Ruth tournament semifinals joining Seattle which beat Fresno California 6 1 Seattle advances to Friday semis Huntington benefited from two unearned runs in the first inning aided by a walk sacrifice wild pitch and errors Tom Wolfe earned the win with 10 strikeouts and one walk Grover Dunphy hit a fifth inning triple for Lake Charles final score 2 1.

ST. Paul Lake Charles Grover Dunphy

Rome Readies for 17th Olympiad Opening Amid Vatican Audience

Rome poised for the opening of the 17th Olympiad as 10 Soviet athletes attend a papal audience with Pope John. The torch will be lit at City Hall and carried to the stadium for ceremonies. Khrushchev sent a message of brotherhood. Avery Brundage wins re election as IOC president. US track and basketball teams arrive at the Olympic Village ready for competition.

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South Beckley Claims Midget League Opener at Woodrow Wilson Field

South Beckley Bushwhackers defeat Bowling Green 6 0 on a 21 yard TD run by 104 pound fullback Elbert Smith amid a pair of games Saturday night at Woodrow Wilson Field. North Beckley Mountaineers and West Beckley Hornets played to a scoreless tie in the other contest.

Woodrow Wilson Field South Beckley Bushwhackers Bowling Addition Elbert Smith North Beckley Mountaineers West Beckley Hornets Bushwhackers Smith Blue Devils Rusty Rappold North Beckley Mountaineers West Beckley

Wynn Promises To Knock Yankees Flat After Win

After delivering a 5-1 defeat to New York, Wynn vows to even the score with the Yankees. The White Sox ace improved to 10-8, striking out six and surpassing Eddie Plank on the all time list with 2,114. The Tigers moved into third with a 5-311 inning win over Baltimore as Washington beat Kansas City and Cleveland edged Boston.

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