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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1964
Page
7
Dean Chance keeps in headlines as the Twins topple the Yankees, continuing a season’s notable pitching matchup. The report notes Chance relations with Bo Belinsky years earlier and hints at ongoing media attention surrounding the pitcher.
Detroit dispatch reports Gil Hodges defending Charlie Dressen against sharp remarks by Frank Lary who said the Tigers would relax more and criticized Dressen's strict rules. Hodges recalled managing under Dressen in Brooklyn and praised his baseball knowledge and teaching, noting Dressen kept firm standards but was fair.
Three Beckley Babe Ruth League doubleheaders are set at Lewin Field led by Raleigh Motors versus Silver Brand in the opener and Eric's meeting Harry's in the nightcap. A second-night doubleheader features Harry's vs Keatley's and Blue Ridge Memorial vs New River Supply. Tuesday results include New River beating Eric's 5-3 and Raleigh Motors defeating Bays Buick 5-1. In Sophia Senior League, Community Esso opened with a 12-5 win over Slab Fork.
Wilkes Insurance beat the previously unbeaten Motesmen 5-3 in the City Softball League. They face Jimny's Place in the second game of a doubleheader at Ballard Stadium while Boston Hospital plays Eppy's Rug in the opening contest. Beckley Welding lost to Beckley Hospital 18-6.
In Fresno California Bob Hayes of Florida A&M will run the 220 yard dash at the NCAA college division track championships at Fresno State next weekend.
San Francisco beats Pittsburgh 9 8 with Veale driving in a pivotal run via a hit by pitch to Alou. Uwyer Conlan Harvey Venzon key contributors as the game features late scoring and strategic plays.
Izzy Wein celebrated his 51st birthday by playing 72 holes of golf at Twin Oaks Country Club in Glen White and Black Knight, followed by three tennis sets on the B K courts.
The score shows Cardinals 204 140-11 and Redlegs 000 001-1. RBI by Thomas five Bragg two Neal Williams. Thomas adds a 2B. Crouch pitched innings with 7 two thirds.
In a tight pull, the Cubs fall to the Giants 3 to 5 after a seventh inning surge. Reeves drives in two runs, with Schulte and Green adding RBIs. Martin, Wilbur, and Isom contribute two hits apiece on a day highlighted by strong Calvert and Pugh pitching.
Entry blanks are mailed for the 45th annual West Virginia Men’s Amateur Golf Championship to be held July 18-21 at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs. Over 100 players expected, with Ed Tutwiler of Charleston and Billy Campbell of Huntington dominant since 1939. women qualifiers on July 17.
Route 41 Crooks Produce featuring Webb and Neal 301 and Hoskins, Bryant, and Bryant with Smith 5 and Claytor Moore. Includes numbers 027 070 11 14 4 and 17 2x-23 18 for players 2 Hoskins, Bryant, and Bryant.
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Steve Herman a 17 year old from Lincolnton North Carolina and Larry Loughlin a 22 year old from Tacoma Washington. Herman will join Spartanburg in the Western Carolina League and Loughlin will join Bakersfield in the California League.
Phillies take a 1 game edge as Dennis Bennett wins his seventh of the season in a 4 3 decision over the Dodgers. Perranoski walks in the decisive run and Ed Roebuck nets his sixth save. Also: Pirates beat Giants 3 1 Reds top Braves 7 5 Cubs down Cardinals 5 2 Mets beat Colts 7 4.
The 20th annual West Virginia State High School baseball tournament opens in Parkersburg with Huntington and Marsh Fork as top contenders. Marsh Fork, region 6 champions, faces tough odds after last year’s loss to Huntington, while Huntington seeks momentum from a recent win over Logan. Other strong teams include Wellsburg, Ronceverte, Romney and Monongah, with pairings set for two-day action and semi finals Friday.
The National League table shows Philadelphia leading with 26 wins and 15 losses, San Francisco and St. Louis close behind, followed by Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Los Angeles Houston New York. Probable pitchers listed for St Louis Chicago Sadecki against Buhl, Houston Bruce against Fisher, Cincinnati Maloney against Lemaster, San Francisco Herbel against Law, Los Angeles Drysdale against Bunning, and Thursday matchups St Louis at Chicago Houston at New York San Francisco at Pittsburgh night Los Angeles at Philadelphia night.
CHICAGO (UPI) Ancient Lew Burdette, 38, joined the Chicago Cubs seeking a starting pitcher role. He was traded from St. Louis for Glen Hobbie, who wore a Cubs uniform but saw no action as Chicago beat the Cardinals 5-2. Burdette, 15-season veteran, said he is ready to start and Kennedy plans to use him as a starter soon. Burdette had a 1-0 mark for St Louis this year after eight appearances. Hobbie was 0-3 with a 8.00 ERA in four starts. Burdette’s career includes two 20-win seasons. Hobbie’s best 16-win seasons.
Beckley Babe Ruth and Beckley Minor II Buffs clash in late games while Raleigh Motors faces Silver Brand Sophia LL Tams and Smith Williams. Other intercity bouts include No 1 Royals versus Chicks No 2 Falcons versus Marlins and No 3 Trap Hill IL Redlegs against Yankees City.
New York reports that Swaps’ son Orientalist received a supplementary Belmont Stakes entry for 5000 dollars. Trainer James Conway said the three year old, who has two wins in 14 starts this year, could start at odds above 30 to 1 as weather forecast calls for clearAfternoon and light morning rain. Romans Brother Quadrangle and National remain uncommitted in the 100000 added mile and a half classic.
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