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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
8
Philadelphia tied Milwaukee 12-7 behind six eighth inning runs. The Reds beat the Dodgers 6-3, while Pittsburgh topped Cincinnati 4-3 in 11 innings. Banks, Kindall, and Clemente keyed late scoring. McLish took the loss for Cincinnati.
Pitcher Dick Hall limited the Tigers to three hits in a 2-1 A’s win as a late Sandy Jos pinch hit produced the decisive run. Jerry Kindall drove in three for the Cubs with two doubles in a 9-1 victory over the Giants. Nellie Fox had 187 hits for the White Sox in the 1969 season, with 196 hits in 1958.
Baltimore’s rookie trio plus five youngsters pace a 16 win surge as Jerry Walker wins his first decision against the Yankees. The Orioles rally for an eighth inning lead on Ryne Duren walks and a Clint Courtney sac fly, with White Sox and Indians fading in the standings behind Baltimore’s hot stretch.
Ted Williams says he sees no one capable of satisfying Boston writers, calling them the biggest second guessers and Pall bearers for managers. He notes Casey Stengel also failed to please them, but hints he may take the Sox job if offered, preferring playing or front office money. Williams criticizes Hurwitz for a sluggers feud yet remains a top contending figure.
National League results last night show Philadelphia pounding Milwaukee 12 to 7 and Los Angeles defeating St Louis 8 to 3. Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Chicago routed San Francisco 9 to 1. Pittsburgh leads NL standings with a 27 4 record and a .659 mark. Cincinnati sits 5 games back. San Francisco 1 game ahead of Milwaukee and Los Angeles in the middle pack. International league status remains tight with several teams within a few games of each other. The American League slate features Baltimore over New York 3 to 2, Boston over Washington 5 to 1, Chicago over Cleveland 6 to 4, and Detroit beating Kansas City. Baltimore holds a slim lead while Cleveland and New York chase in the top half. Tonight’s pitching matchups include Ellsworth against O'Dell in San Francisco, Buhl versus Owens in Philadelphia, Purkey versus Friend in Cincinnati, and Sadecki against Koufax in Los Angeles. Other AL games set for later showdowns among Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Boston, and Washington.
Harrys beat New River Supply 5-1 as Bill Karbonit no hits the visitors after ruling that a batter who fails to touch first on a base hit loses the hit. Patton’s edged Keatley 1-0 in nine innings. Crookshank struck out 14 in a two-hitter for Patton’s.
All boys of little league age in Mullens are asked to attend at Mullens Athletic Field at 11 am Thursday and 9 am Friday. The Thompson Drug entry in Warren Williams Junior League holds a practice session at 4 pm Thursday at Crab Orchard.
Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey, reacting to harsh local columnists, hinted he might relocate the team and pressed reporters on their qualifications. He later tempered the remark, stating no move or sale plans exist, and reaffirmed Billy Jurges as manager amid a tough season.
Indians clinch near first division with a 9 to 4 win over the Tigers at Elks Stadium. Benedict hits two homers for Bailey as Red Sox overwhelm Yankees 20 to 8 in the twin bill. Pirates and Orioles tie 7-7 after dark in Central league. Eastern Minor Hawks fall 2 to 19 to the Marlins with Dunbar, Christopher scoring for the Marlins.
Charleston Senators complete three game set with 10 to 1 rout of the Dallas Texans led by Bob Porterfield who held the visitors to seven hits. Verdi drove in three with Jablonski collecting two as Shaive added two and extended his hitting streak.
Skippy Gray of Fayetteville may box Rudy Haynes of New York in a four round preliminary to the world heavyweight championship June 20 at the Polo Grounds New York. If he wins, Gray will pursue a pro career with management by Yvon Durelles. Charleston shows the bout on closed circuit TV at Watt Powell Park with a 12 by 16 foot screen, no home TV or radio, ringside seats at the Polo Grounds priced at 100 dollars and Charleston box seats up to six dollars. The event begins at 9:30 p.m. following a concert at 8:30 p.m.
Local boxing fans could see better bouts than TV offerings if promoters stage Tommy Rapp against Jerry Rice and Charlie Sensabaugh versus Chick Scarbro. West Virginia freshman football faces Pitt Penn State Virginia Tech Ohio U with one game in state at Moundsville. Duke Snider heats up lifting Dodgers with three homers in two games. Orioles adapt catching glove to stop Hoyt Wilhelm knuckle balls cutting passed balls from 11 in 29 innings to zero in first game with glove.
Charleston AP reports tentative Oct 24 dedication date at Civic Center for West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. A committee proposes limiting yearly inductions to two celebrated state sports figures, with voting by Sports Writers Association. Established 1960, entry requires at least 50 percent of votes cast.
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