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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1959
Page
7
Six months after national obscurity Perry and Locke propelled Cleveland near the AL lead. Perry held Wash to two hits and drove in the winning run in the 12th as the Indians beat the White Sox 4-3. Woodling homered twice to spark Detroit past the Yankees 1-0.
Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 4-0 and 2-1 to take two from the Pirates as Warren Spahn earned his 13th victory. Bob Buhl returned to action for the Pirates in the second game but Milwaukee’s offense managed limited hits yet secured the sweep. The Braves trailed San Francisco by two games after a Sunday doubleheader sweep, with Spahn's strong start highlighted.
In Havana during Castro celebrations two players were hit by stray bullets and a doubleheader was canceled after 11 innings with Rochester deciding not to play. Frank Verdi was struck by a projectile while Leo Cardenas was hit in the shoulder but not seriously hurt. Shaughnessy allowed a postponement and noted fans fired tommy guns into the air during the unrest.
Westminster Maryland AP Webb Ewbank compares rookie Jerry Richardson to all pro Raymond Berry as the Baltimore Colts train. Richardson, 185 pounds, says he is scared but determined to learn passes and routes. Observers see his speed and hands as promising for a roster spot this season.
Cuban welterweight boxer Isaac Logart maintains a music shop as a sideline business alongside his fighting career, illustrating a diversified athletic profile.
In rowing the term catah marks the point in the stroke cycle when the blade enters the water, defining a key phase in stroke timing and efficiency.
Minneapolis AP Herbert argues the PGA switch to stroke play is sound and will lift the event to Open level. He notes the course at Minneapolis Golf Club suits top players and advocates keeping face-to-face match play opportunities elsewhere on tour.
The American League picks Cal McLish Billy O Dell and Camilo Pascual to replace three starters for the second All Star game in Los Angeles on August 3 Casey Stengel adds three outfielders Bob Allison Roger Maris and Gene Woodling while the rest of the squad remains as in Pittsburgh July 7 Nationals won 5 4.
Summary of multiple league results from Pacific Coast and International leagues plus American Association and others. Scores include San Diego 6 Portland 3, Vancouver 3 5, Salt Lake City 9 0 Seattle, Sacramento 1 2 Spokane, plus delays and suspensions such as completion of June 7 games and tied innings across several matchups. Portland 5 San Diego 4 Seattle 5 Sacramento 2 Salt Lake City 7 Vancouver 3 Havana 1-4. Baltimore
Betsy Rawls and Beverly Hanson held a three-stroke lead at 219 after 54 holes in the Mount Prospect Women's Open as Mickey Wright and Louise Suggs chased at 220 and Fay Crocker stood at 221. Balloting for the $6,500 first prize in the $20,000 event, with Rawls leading money list and Wright close behind, set up a likely final-day photo finish.
Gene Woodling batted in all Baltimore runs with a three run homer and a single to lift the Orioles to a 4–0 victory over Chicago. Jim Perry pitched a two hit shutout for Cleveland in a 9–0 win over Washington as the Indians sweep the doubleheader to regain the AL lead. John Red Marion, 43, manager of Chattanooga in the Southern Association, made his pro basketball debut in 1933 with Chattanooga as an outfielder.
American League leaders include Maris with a .344 average and Kuenn at .343, Power with 78 runs, Killebrew 80 RBIs, Fox 132 hits, and Williams 28 doubles. Kuenn tops Detroit with 125 hits and 26 doubles, while Allison leads with 8 triples. Killebrew also has 32 home runs and Aparicio 31 stolen bases. Pitching notes show McLish 13 3 in wins, Wynn 120 strikeouts, and Score 128 strikeouts. In the National League, Aaron hits 139, Pinson 79 runs, Banks 92 RBIs, and Aaron leads with 35 doubles. Mathews 29 homers, Neal 8 triples, and Banks 27 HRs highlight NL.
Hollywood: Charley Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles knocked out Reuben Stubbs of Pittsburgh after 7 rounds. Alexandria: Tony Dupas outpointed Paddy DeMarco of New York over 10 rounds. Buenos Aires: Jorge Fernandez stopped Joe Miceli of New York after 7 rounds. Mexico City: Al Urbina stopped Bernabe Babe Vazquez of Mexico after 8 rounds.
National League games include Pittsburgh at Milwaukee with Kline facing Jay, St. Louis at Cincinnati pitting Mizell against Purkey. Aces from Behaiy and Garver also noted in varied matchups, with scores and records for six to nine games.
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