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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
8
In a late 2000 game, 0watski flew out on a substitute play for Kline during the Yang squad matchup. The bench noted the move as part of a broader rotation as the teams battled late.
Pittsburgh's Bill Virdon Bob Skinner and Roberto Clemente hit solo and insurance blasts as the Pirates clinch a 4 2 win over St. Louis to pull a half game ahead of idle Milwaukee. Cincinnati rally offs Chicago in a 6 5 finish and Ernie Banks exits with a knee bruise after being hit by a pitch.
The Jimmy Piersall case rocks Cleveland baseball as a planned meeting between players and manager Joe Gordon was called off. Player Harvey Kuenn said no meeting was needed after talks with Piersall, who voiced relief yet faced lingering resentment from repeated umpire clashes and a $100 fine after a controversial ejection. Piersall expressed distress at the meeting plan, insisting teammates want him to focus on baseball while acknowledging lingering tensions within the club.
Black Knight pro Joe Stoddard, a West Virginia standout, drew crowds at practice and impressed with 300-yard drives at his home course but was eliminated after two Open rounds, finishing 75 and 80. He notes rival Gene Thompson as WV’s top driver and aims to boost the state PGA tournament with big-name pros.
The Cleveland Indians are pressing for a rep to discuss Jimmy Piersall with General Manager Frank Lane to curb his antics. The piece notes fans pay high prices to see action, not umpire abuse, and cites Cronin as a potential investigator of umpires. It also covers upcoming state hunting seasons and a lighthearted look at squirrel hunting opener.
New York AP notes Bill Skowron, despite injuries, leads the American League with a .334 average after 80 of 87 games. He rose 24 points in a week with 16 hits in 28 at bats, overtaking Minnie Minoso, as Al Smith also climbs. Norm Larker holds the NL lead at .344 with Willie Mays at .343.
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