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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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