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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

9

Braves on track to steal the show from Pirates Giants

Milwaukee Braves appear poised to dominate the National League race as Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants endure struggles. Ed Wilks, Associated Press sports writer, notes heavy support for Milwaukee amid fluctuating outcomes and rising team momentum.

Ed Wilks Associated: Press Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants

Reds and Giants Slip in Tight Nlnts Coast Baseball Night

The Pirates drop their road game 13-2 at Chicago to fall further behind, while the Giants miss chances to close the gap as Milwaukee beats Los Angeles. Braves win sixth of seven, Reds beat Giants, and Detroit top Baltimore as Cleveland rises in the American League.

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Olympic dream team surfaces in 1960 squad talk

Berkeley AP reports Pete Newell names his 1960 Olympic basketball roster with stars Darrall Imhoff Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Jerry West and Walt Bellamy among selections. He cautions the team is not a guaranteed gold, stressing work ahead and a strong but fallible lineup.

Berkeley Calif Pete Newell U.S Newell California Robertson Indianapolis

Colavito Maxwell Lift Tigers In Tight AL Race Surge

Colavito and Maxwell fueled Detroit’s 5-2 win at Baltimore as Maxwell hit his eighth homer and drove in two for seven RBI in six games. The Tigers, 5 1/2 back in the AL, collected 10 hits off Hoyt Wilhelm and three relievers while Colavito extended a four game hit streak. Other results: Indians rout Red Sox, Yankees top White Sox, Senators power past Royals.

ED Wilks Charlie Maxwell Rocky Colavito Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers Maxwell Baltimore Orioles Cleve Indians Ros Jton Chicago White Sox New York Washington Kansas City Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Don Messi Hoyt Wilhelm Steve Bilko Colavito Messi Jackie Arenes Boston Vic Power Jim Mudcat) Grant Marty Bobby Thomson Red Sox Early Wynn Tony Kubek Jim Coates Luis Aparicio Harmon Killebrew Senators

Beckley Little League Braves top Orioles in back to back games

Beckley Little League results show the Braves defeating the Orioles 3-2 in a tie game carried over from May 28 and then winning 22-1 in the regularly scheduled tilt. Sophia Little League saw Amigo with Buddy Hutchins delivering a grand slam and three homers to beat Truman Mine 19-17. Route 41 Little League, Stamford Esso, and Pineville and Eccles League results follow with Giants and Cubs key outcomes and notable hits.

Beckley Braves Orioles Dodgers Cardinals Giants Pirates Cubs Comets Millers Sophia LL Buddy Hutchins Amigo Truman Tams Truman Mine Hudson Prunesti Wills Calvert Flowers Martin Romeo

Stengel Returns to Yankees with Bold Plan

Casey Stengel is back as Yankees manager after a 5 2 win over the Chicago White Sox. He vows changes, saying players will move positions after six weeks of letting them play where they chose. Stengel dismisses staff input, insisting he watched games and sees what happened in the dugout.

NEW York Casey Stengel Van New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yankee Ralph Houk White Sox Yanks Jim Coates Stengel

Karbonit Tops BRL With Third Win Of Season

Karbonit earned its third Beckley Babe Ruth League victory defeating Patton's Market 7 in the seventh inning on Tuesday night. Hardy's 7 run surge in the fifth helped key a 5 run burst. Bays Buick beat Silver Brand 8 1 as Bair starred with three hits while Morris struck out 10 for the win.

Harry's Men Patton's Market Beckley Bays Buick Silver Brand Carl Crookshanks Billy Karbonit Hardy’s Hairston Clothiers Wood Karbonit Morris Buck Bobby Short Whitaker Bair Bays Coleman Wyant Gallagher

Junior League to Play at Lewin Field This Weekend

The Warren Williams Junior League will run Saturday and Sunday triple headers at Harry Lewin Field until Woodrow Wilson field is ready. The schedule opens with Home Insurance vs Thompson Drug, and Post 32 vs Schiff's Shoes, as managers discuss future play and wait for park completion.

Warren Williams Harry Lewin Woodrow Wilson Frank Barksdale Beckley Post 70 Schiff Thompson Drug Duncan Catron Post

Valdes Eye Condition Leads To Bout Cancellation

Nino Valdes, 35, Cuban heavyweight, cannot clear vision in his left eye after medical tests. Ontario officials canceled his scheduled fight with George Chuvalo in Toronto, despite Braverman’s claims of prior approvals. Valdes vowed to seek treatment in New York. officials cited unsatisfied eyesight and past passings by various commissions.

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Major League Baseball Minor League Leaders Summary

AP batting leaders include Runnels Boston at .375 with 60 hits and Maris New York 37 RBIs and 15 homers. Mantle New York 41 runs. Aparicio Chicago 14 stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Coates New York 6 0 and Estrada Sta ley 6 1 with Drysdale 88 strikeouts.

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Holman Retiring After 40 Years From Basketball

Nat Holman, longtime basketball figure from New York City, is retiring after a 40 year career as coach at the College of the City of New York CCNY. As a player with the original New York Celtics he starred for nine years and later posted a 227 win 65 loss record in his first two decades as coach. His teams captured the 1950 NCAA and NIT titles in the grand slam before CCNY faced a scandal and dropped from major competition.

NEW York Nat Holman Lower East Side College of the City of Holman New York Celtics Hisory CCNY

Beckley Schedule Features Local Baseball Matches

The day’s lineup lists Beckley Falcons and other local teams with multiple 5:30 starts including Hawks versus Chicks and Redlegs against Yankees. Other matchups include Cubs versus Tigers and Slab Fork versus Hall-Home, with teams from Pineville and Oak Hill also on the slate. Gerry Staley, White Sox relief ace, appeared in eight of his team’s first 18 games without an earned run.

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