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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1960
Page
8
Braves top Pirates 4 0 in Pittsburgh as Mathews erupts with a homer a triple and a double driving in three runs. Buhl and Burdette shut down Pittsburgh as Haddix fall to 6 5 and Milwaukee gains ground in the NL race.
The American League resumes the pennant battle tonight, led by the Yankees over Cleveland by 2 games. Chicago’s White Sox trail by three, with Baltimore two more back as Milwaukee tops Pittsburgh 4-0 in a makeup game. Casey Stengel may rest Roger Maris as New York opens a four-game series at Detroit, with Art Ditmar pitching. Cleveland faces Washington to start a three-game set, Pedro Ramos slated for the mound. Chicago Circa White Sox meet Baltimore with Billy Pierce or Frank Baumann set to start, while Milt Pappas pitches for Baltimore. Kansas City hosts Boston as the cellar battle resumes with Bud Daley facing Bill Monbouquette.
The Chicago White Sox push into the second half of the AL pennant race confident they will stay in the thick of the fight. They host Baltimore starting tonight after winning 12 of 17 with 5 of 6 vs Cleveland and sit three games behind New York while 2½ back of Cleveland. Four regular starters headline the rotation as they pursue a crown repeat.
Hitting star Ed Mathews drove in three runs and scored twice with a homer, triple, and double as the Braves defeated the Pirates 4-0. Lew Burdette pitched a 1-2-3 relief inning to stall a late rally, earning a save for Bob Buhl after five singles by Pittsburgh.
Yesterday Milwaukee defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 0 as standings show Pittsburgh 49 613 Milwaukee 44 58 4 games back. Los Angeles and St. Louis tied at 41 38 519 with 8 games to make up, San Francisco 40 38 .513 8 2 back, Cincinnati 36 42 462 12 back, Philadelphia 34 46 420 16 back, Chicago 30 46 .395 174 back. Tonight's scheduled pitching features OToole vs Friend in Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Willey facing Short in Milwaukee at Philadelphia. Drysdale meets Jones in Los Angeles at San Francisco, Hobbsie duels Simmons in Chicago at St. Louis.
Sports brief lists several matchups: New York versus Detroit with players Dil lar and Messi. Baltimore versus Chicago featuring Pap pas against Pierce or Bow man. Washington versus Cleveland with Jamos against Perry. Boston versus Kansas City pitting Jonbouquette against Daley.
The Sun notes the Pirates lead the National League while the Dodgers and Braves race to close the gap. In the American League the Yankees face pitching concerns as the White Sox momentum and the Indians strength threaten the standings. The Orioles and Orioles slump are also watched as the season nears the World Series picture.
The letter writer defends his Beckley team choices, argues single management, and questions the value of past reputations. He cites players like Jack Perry and Frank Carr, notes scouting experience with the Yankees, and discusses pitching depth and logistics for upcoming games. He criticizes John Simmons and rebuts claims about crying over pitching needs.
The State Conservation Department forecasts good fishing statewide despite recent rain. Fishing Creek in the Ohio River drainage is clear and normal, while Middle Island Creek is milky. Trout fishing should be good as streams rise then clear by tomorrow.
Arlington Park hosts the 21st Equipoise mile with Intentionally and Nasrullah among favorites. Brookfield Farm’s Intentionally, 126 pounds, is fresh off Belmont win and challenged by 116? Little Ty t u s and 114 Olymar. On and On skips for Monmouth. Bagdad heads Hollywood Gold Cup field at 122, with Willie Shoemaker aiming for fourth Cup win.
Charleston AP report notes seven West Virginia cities represented at the State Jaycee Junior Tennis Tournament at Watt Powell Annex. Seventeen and under boys compete, with 19 players on asphalt courts. winners earn expense paid trips to Midland Texas for the International Jaycee Tennis Tournament. John Santrock of Nitro is defending champion in the 18 and under division.
AP Milwaukee manager Charlie Dressen predicts a surge in power and pitching as the Braves close a four game gap on the Pirates after a 4-0 win. He pins hopes on Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Wes Covington and Joe Adcock to supply the heft and credits Bob Buhl with a strong outing while expecting Don McMahon to rebound in the second half.
Spokane fighter Sixto Rodriguez loses on points to Kirk Barrow in Spokane after a 178 percent performance. Tokyo bout saw Hachiro Tatsumi outpoint Masao Gondo in Japan with ten rounds.
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