Giants Beat Phillies as Pirates Top Dodgers in Park
In a tight National League race the Giants beat the Phillies 4-3 on a seventh inning unearned run after Phillip Phils led 2-0. Vernon Law earned his fifth win of the season for Pittsburgh as they downed the Dodgers 4-2 at Los Angeles, with Hal Smith and Mazeroski providing the Pirates’ key homers. Podres took the loss for the Dodgers despite a two-run effort by Norm Sherry and Junior Gilliam.
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Saperstein Proposes Eight Team Rival League
CHICAGO AP Abe Saperstein outlines an eight team rival league to the NBA expanding from six to eight teams and delaying start to 1961-62. Cities include Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Cleveland Kansas City Washington Pittsburgh and Portland with arena delays for two new entrants. Saperstein plans radical rule changes including a three point shot from beyond the rim and hands allowed on defense while facing the attacker and no 24 second shot clock.
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D C To Hold Practice For Warren Williams League
The Duncan Catron entry in the Warren Williams Junior League will hold a practice Sunday from 1 to 3 at Harry Lewin Field. Manager Pat Fragile asks all uniforms to be brought in for cleaning and prep for the season. Holdovers and boys drafted from Beckley and Slab Fork Babe Ruth leagues must report Sunday.
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Standings and results from the National League and Dayut league
The standings show San Francisco leading the National League with 15 wins and 7 losses followed by Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Los Angeles St Louis Philadelphia Chicago. Tuesday results include San Francisco 4 Philadelphia 2 and Pittsburgh 3 Los Angeles 2 with Cincinnati at Chicago postponed by rain. Remaining games and schedule details fill the day with multiple matchups and postponed notices.
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Cuffaro Named Public Relations Host at Wheeling Downs
Louis Cuffaro, a West Virginia amateur golf figure, joins Wheeling Downs as public relations representative and official host in the clubhouse. The 37-year-old veteran semifinalist in three state amateurs, two time Ohio Valley Invitational winner, WVU football alumnus, and Triadelphia High School All-State fullback, will also handle external appearances.
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Reds Had Three 20-Game Winners In 1923 pennant chase
The Cincinnati Reds featured three 20 game winners in 1923 yet did not clinch the National League pennant. The trio of strong pitching helped the team achieve notable wins, but the pennant slipped away in the standings.
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Hit-Happy Charleston Goes After Sth In Row
DENVER AP Charleston's hit-happy Senators seek a fifth straight win as they meet the Denver Bears in a 10 p.m. MST game. Ralph Lumenti 0-3 starts for Charleston against Don Kaiser 1-1. The Senators piled up 15 hits, scoring four in the eighth to erase a 5-4 deficit after homers and drives by Jim Hall and clutch miscues by Denver.
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Linkmen To Face Pittsburgh Today
Morgantown AP West Virginia golf team, 1-5-2 in match play and third in the Southern Conference, faces Pitt today at Morgantown Country Club. Tennis hopes for a winning season with a 4-6 mark as they aim to beat Waynesburg and Pitt, finishing at Penn State.
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Softball League to Hold Evening Organizational Meeting
The City Softball League will hold an organizational meeting tonight at 7:45 in the Beckley library. City Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez urges all teams sponsors and interested persons to attend.
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Boxing results from New Jersey to California
In Trenton New Jersey Mel Collins stopped Joe Miceli in the 3rd round. In Hartford Steve Ward outpointed Eddie Antonetti. In Richmond Fernando Sota drew with Gaetano Annaloro after 10 rounds in San Francisco.
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Fullmer Faces Redl In TV Middleweight Bout
Don Fullmer, 21, challenges Stephan Redl of Germany in a 10 round nationally televised middleweight clash in West Jordan Utah. Redl, 26-5-1 with 14 KOs, aims for a knockout as Fullmer eyes a possible title push if victorious. Fullmer holds 20-3 with eight KOs and has recent wins, while Redl is aggressive and experienced. The bout features a five to six pound weight edge for Fullmer and marks his first national TV appearance.
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West Liberty Tops Golf Conference Race Again
In Wheeling AP West Liberty’s golf team regains the lead in the 36 hole State Conference event edging Fairmont State with West Liberty claiming the ninth title in 12 years. Rudy Zatazelo shot 73 and 74 for medalist honors while Fairmont’s John Trach posted a 72 for the low 18 hole round. Bethany leads tennis with eight points as WV Wesleyan, Wheeling, WV State and Davis & Elkins trail.
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Dodgers Near Arrival of Frank Howard
LA expected to add Frank Howard as Dodgers trim roster to 25 players. Furillo weighs voluntary retirement after wife’s new baby. Furillo’s leg and Elapsed season stats cited. Sherry delivers leadership with late homer. Lillis likely to be cut to meet squad limit.
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Section 19 Baseball Tournament Opens Today
Weather permitting two games start the Section 19 tournament with Stoco-Stratton at Beckley BR field and Marsh Fork-Byrd Prillerman at Montcoal. Clear Fork receives a bye and will meet the Marsh Fork-Byrd Prillerman winner Thursday for a shot at the finals Friday at BR park. Stoco coach Ken Wheeler may start Ray Mullens or Charles Wallace on the mound.
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Giant tryout camp in Mullens for San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants run a major league tryout camp at Mullens High School Field on June 3 and 4 starting at 10 a.m. Open to ages 16 to 21, with position instruction and practice games. Prospects good enough for a contract are reimbursed for attendance. Bring uniform, glove, and shoes. bats and balls provided. Charles Fox, Giant Scout and Camp Director, and James West, camp representative, handle details.
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American League Batting and Power Leaders in 35 at Bats
Baseball leaders named for 35 or more at bats include Maris with a .431 average and Mantle leading runs with 20. Other top marks include Skowron 20 RBIs, Lumpe and Allison 29 hits, Hanes and Sarge with 9 doubles, and Held and Lemon 6 home runs. Fine note on pitchers lists Staley Hull and Coates tied for 3-0, with Pascual and Bell leading strikeouts.
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Ended Streak as Kos Breaks Tie With Pinch Hit
Kos delivered a pinch hit that snapped a 5 5 tie in the 9th inning, lifting the team to a 9 7 win over the White Sox and ending a 10 year closing drought.
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