Dodgers Rally As Marichal Hurls One-Hitter In Debut
Juan Marichal, 21, Dominican rookie, became the first NL pitcher since 1900 to toss a one hitter in his first big league start. He struck out 12, faced 28 batters, and allowed an eighth inning hit by Pancho Herrera before finishing with a shutout bid through six innings of work.
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Phils
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Expansion Hints at Major League Overhaul
New York AP report says expansion is likely with NL favoring two new clubs and the American League backing one. Continental League founder Branch Rickey discusses a third league option and cites indemnity hurdles from the American and International leagues. Prospective sites include New York Houston Toronto and Minneapolis-St Paul. stadium readiness in 1962 could shape timing.
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International League
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Yankee Stadium
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Dodgers
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Walter O'Malley
Indians Beat Braves 2-0 In Beckley Little League Showdown
Danny Bailey pitched four hits as the Indians upset the Braves 2-0 in the Beckley City Tournament. Both teams stand 2-1. the championship game at Elks Stadium next Tuesday at 6 p.m. will decide the title.
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Danny Bailey
Indians
Braves
Elks Stadium
Cincinnati
Freddy Lewis
Oszvart
Richmond
Minor League tussles loom after Beckley weather delay
Be c k l e y weather halted action Tuesday night but a full Minor League slate is planned for tonight. Pres. Emmett Pugh reports only the Western Minor has settled. Eastern Minor leaders include Marlins and Chicks tied for first round honors. Central Minor features Royals leading first round with Millers and Comets in a possible second-half tie. Standings show Eastern Falcons 5-3, Marlins 4-2, Chicks 4-3, Hawks 1-6. Central Millers 6-1, Comets 5-2, Royals 4-3, Saints 0-7. Wednesday games pit Chicks vs Marlins and Falcons vs Hawks, Saints vs Millers, and Comets vs Royals. After these games, a round robin between Eastern Western and Central will determine champions.
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Emmett Pugh
Cats
Marlins
Chicks
Falcons
Royals
Millers and Comets
Hawks
Millers
Comets
Saints
Pugh
Supplymen Win City Loop Crown in Double Elimination
Whitesville Post 75 beat St Albans 6 1 at Watt Powell Park to claim the American Legion Area 8 title and advance to the state tournament semifinals. Scotty Murray pitched six solid innings with three runs in the seventh. Abbott, Jarrell and others contributed as Whitesville totaled eight hits. In the City Softball League, New River edged Raleigh Glass 6 3 to win the 1960 title as Eccles defeated Waterdale 11 10 in the nightcap. New River meets Raleigh Glass Thursday in the double elimination opener.
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Beckley LL Saints Face Millers In Evening Schedule
Beckley LL Saints meet Millers at 5 30 in a busy card that also features Comets versus Royals No 1 Chicks against Marlins at 5 30 No 2 Falcons versus Hawks at 5 30 Beckley Babe Ruth Silver Brand at Pattons at 5 45 Bays Buick hosts Eric s Slab Forkers meet Half Home 5 30 Mullens LI Lions versus Methodist Chevrolet versus Moose No 1 Rotary versus Legion No 2 Warren Williams Thompson Drug versus Schiff s Shoes at 6 p m and Duncan Catron versus Post 10.
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Townes challenges Patsy Fragile in a Lewin Field ball game
Leonard Townes writes to Mr. Simmons from Beckley proposing a benefit game against Patsy Fragile and the Trojans. He names Luther Hairston, Shorty Harrah, and six Warren Williams League players, pledging all proceeds to the Warren Williams League or charity. Townes hints Beckley semi pros could benefit public interest.
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Trojans
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Warren Williams League
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Patsy
Mr. Simmons
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Lefty) Townes
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Burgess as All Star Catcher Sparks Fan Debate
A letter to the editor defends Smokey Burgess as NL catcher yet notes he was not the best choice for the All-Star ninth inning. It cites Burgesss role in Harvey Haddixs long perfect game and his pinch hit prowess while suggesting Ed Bailey would have offered stronger defense in the game.
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Mr. Flynn
Smokey Burgess
Smokey
Harvey Haddix
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Dizzy Dean
Roberts
Burgess
George Crowe
Ed Bailey
Liston Targets World Title After Folley Knockout
Sonny Liston, now based in Philadelphia and formerly from St. Louis, signals a heavyweight title bid following a knockout of Zora Folley Monday night. The ex-convict, facing police scrutiny in St. Louis, boasts 21 KOs in 31 bouts and is described as a formidable power puncher despite learning to read and write from his wife.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Zora Folley
Liston
Johansson- Patterson
Senators Ready for Louisville Road Trip After All-Star Break
Charleston Senators travel to Louisville to face the Colonels as Frank Torre leads Louisville with a .356 average in 13 games. The Senators, fresh from a three day layoff, split a Sunday doubleheader with Indianapolis and prepare for an eight game home stand in Charleston featuring Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Frank Torre
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Senator
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Rain Delays Open at Yonkers Harness Season
Yonk ers Raceway delayed the first race of the 1960 harness season by 42 minutes due to rain and a bulky track scraper. Track officials planned the restart after conditions eased.
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Skowron leads Yankees past Indians with two homers
The Yankees beat Cleveland 13-11 as Bill Skowron drove in five runs with two homers and a three-run double in the ninth. Juan Marichal dominated for the Giants in his major league debut, a 2-0 shutout of Philadelphia with 12 strikeouts, a one-hit gem.
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Bill Skowron
Yankees
New York
Cleveland
Juan Marichal
Giants
Philadelphia
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