Chisox and Orioles Split Twin Bill in Baltimore
The Orioles young power pitchers gain guidance from Harry Brecheen as Steve Barber returns to form with a 3-1 win over the White Sox. Juan Pizarro throws a four-hitter to lead Chicago in the opener while New York, Cleveland, and Kansas City post wins elsewhere. Brecheen mentors Barber to a 3-3 record, backing him with a nine-hit Orioles attack as the two-night doubleheader unfolds.
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Nicklaus Leads U S Open Favorites At Congressional
UPI reports Nicklaus enters the U S Open as the prime favorite as a drought dries Congressional Country Club in Washington Officials fear possible drownings as play begins Thursday Nicklaus driving skill seen as edge on the long greens despite concerns about the course conditions
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Three Amateur Boxers Die In 14 Hour Period
United Press International reports three boxing deaths in under 24 hours. Rey Romeo 21 Philippine lightweight died after a knockout in Manila. Lyn James 21 British featherweight died in London after a six round bout. Henry 18 Fiji amateur died in Sydney after a knockout. The toll raises to seven world fatalities this year and renews calls to ban boxing.
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Y Community Hoop League To Form Tonight
The YMCA Community Summer Basketball League plans a younger division for Raleigh County players at 7:30 p m at the Raleigh County Armory. Eligibility rules limit varsity players per squad and ex-junior high players to protect eligibility. Captains include L A Gates Barksdale Rusty Parsons and Joe Peake. Four eight man teams are planned with potential expansion if turnout exceeds 32 players.
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Gas Cooking Dominates U S Homes by 1960
Nearly two thirds of U S homes used gas for cooking in 1960, a rise from under half two decades earlier. The shift reflects broad adoption of gas stoves and infrastructure, with regional disparities in adoption and implications for appliance markets and energy policy.
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Team Holds Narrow Edge Over Silver Brand
Team members are Scott Hinds ley Everette Pennington Skip Moye Eddie Ketz Harry Miller Steve Lickliter Harold Snodgrass David Spencer with assistant manager Charles McCumber Bruce H Roberts Arnie Lucas Joe Ostwart Emil Solonka Earl Lilly Benny Sturgill and Manager Passal noted for the close victory over Silver Brand.
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Steve Lickliter
Harold Snodgrass
David Spencer
Charles McCumber
Bruce H. Roberts
Arnie Lucas
Joe Ostwart
Emil Solonka
Earl Lilly
Benny Sturgill
Passal
Beckley BRL no hitter clinches 4-1 win over Bays Buick
Keatley’s Chuck McDaniel pitched seven flawless innings for Beckley Babe Ruth League in a 4 to 1 victory over Bays Buick. John Beard delivered a two run double as five errors aided the first three frames, while Roger Buckland scored on a passed ball for Bays Buick. Emmet Davis managed Beckley’s win while his brother George P Davis Jr. took the loss. Mike Green had four hits allowed in five innings in the other league no hitter. Raleigh Motors routed New River Supply 10-0 in five innings under the 10-run rule.
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Becketley Mfg versus Beckley Hospital rostering RBI showcase
Beckley Mfg faced Beckley Hospital in a midweek meter clash with strong hitting. Lilly, Fox, Bowles and Anderson starred for Beckley Mfg while L Amey Wagner and Penn led Beckley Hospital offense with multiple RBIs and home runs.
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Richey Wins In London Event
Cliff Richey of Dallas defeated Dave Phillips of South Africa 6-4 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the London grass court championships. Frank Froehling moved to the third round by outlasting Ron Holmberg, Roy Emerson, the top seed for Wimbledon, won easily over Keith Woolridge 6-2 6-1. Three U S women advanced in second round play Donna Floyd Fales Justina Bricka and Stephanie Defina won their matches. In a first round Tory Fretz beat Mary Ann Eisel. American men eliminated included Edward Newman Mike Belkin Hugh Sweeney and Bill Hoggs.
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The Steam Duck of South America Loses Flight
A concise note explains that the steam duck, a South American bird, becomes flightless as it matures, unlike other species that retain flight. The statement highlights its unique development among birds.
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Peach tree native home China says folklore
A historical note claims China is the native home of the peach tree, describing traditional belief about its origins and cultural association with Chinese horticulture.
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Roseboro's timely bat fuels Dodgers in Drysdale win
Johnny Roseboro, the Dodgers catcher, delivered two doubles and sparked a three run rally as Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. Roseboro, a .305 hitter this year, helped back Drysdale who improved to 9-2. Hank Aaron and Ed Matthews each had doubles for the Braves. In other NL games, the Reds beat the Giants 9-4, Phillies 4-2 over the Cubs, Cardinals 7-1 over the Colts, and Pirates 2-1 over the Mets with Bob Veale striking out 12.
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