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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
8
Dick Stuart belts three homers and adds a two-run single as Pittsburgh, salvaging a split with San Francisco in a doubleheader. Willie Mays homers twice for the Giants, but Bob Friend loses in the opener while Jack Sanford shines in a 11-0 Giants win. Milwaukee and Chicago also win, tightening NL standings.
Panl Henry Wajda of Newmarket N H earns a George Woolf Memorial Trophy nomination for valor after rescuing Tony Despirito from a potentially deadly fall at Suffolk Downs. Despirito, a former leading rider, was knocked from Color Bearer on the turn. Wajda guided his horse and pulled Despirito to safety.
Beckley Speedway hosts a two day event starting Sunday at 2 30 p m and continuing Monday with scheduled racing action at Prosperity venue.
Charleston AP reports three former high school tackles join the West Virginia All-Star team. Bernie Carney of Triadelphia, John Jones of Linsly, and Dick McCoy of Parkersburg will face the Ohio All-Stars in Wheeling Island Stadium on August 13. Carney, 230 pounds, plans to attend West Virginia University on a football scholarship. Jones, 205 pounds, earned honorable mention All-State and has a Brown University football scholarship. McCoy, 192 pounds, helped Parkersburg win the 1958 state Class AAA title and was a 1959 runner-up.
Pittsburgh AP report on Dick Stuart returning to the lineup with three homers and seven RBIs in the nightcap after sitting out the first game. He hit his ninth, 10th and 11th homers, all off different pitchers, as the Pirates split with San Francisco 11–0 and 11–6 at Forbes Field. Stuart aimed for four homers in one game but grounded out on a bad fourth at bat.
Coach Fred Schaus may add another scholarship as Paul Popovich signed with the Chicago Cubs. Tony Constantine notes two backcourt targets, Frank Alvis headed to Virginia Tech and Dick Christy of Marietta, Ohio, desired by Ohio State, with Schaus also watching for a big man due to Bob Camp illness. Popovich chose the Cubs over a larger Reds offer, hoping for faster advancement in Chicago.
The Bowling Proprietors Association warns that only bowlers from member establishments may compete in BPA affiliated tournaments. Many top bowlers may withdraw from the national all star event next January if the rule is enforced. Richard Robinette of Beckley Charleston and Huntington gains New York Times coverage after winning the Petersen Bowling Classic. He is pictured with a big smile and described as from Charleston. The note suggests tracking his home town and exhibitions, calling the Petersen win the area's biggest sports story of the year.
Ted Williams faces a stiff hurdle to win the American League batting crown as he must reach 477 plate appearances and has only about 120 to date after a late start from a neck pain and May leg pull. If healthy, he is projected to post the league’s highest average around .325, but pace to qualify remains the key.
The American League football outfit gains ground as three NFL players are released through court orders to sign with AFL teams. Rams lose Billy Cannon, Giants give up Charley Flowers, Lions release Johnny Robinson from Detroit. Senate action weakens Continental baseball league while AFL strengthens via legal channels.
221 athletes from the United States began two days of track and field trials at Stanford to win berths on the 1960 Olympic team. The top three in each of 17 events earn spots, with the fourth in the 100 and 400 relays. Parry O Brien, Bill Nieder, Dallas Long and Dave Davis compete for shot put, Nieder holding the best mark at 65 feet 7 inches.
Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press reports Dick Stuart of the Pirates became the first major leaguer this season to homer on his first three trips, then added a two run single for seven RBI in an 11-6 victory after the Giants won the opener 11-0. Jack Sanford of the Giants pitched a fourteenth shutout in the first game at Pittsburgh, allowing three singles, walking none, and striking out three in an 11-0 win.
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