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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1959

Page

8

Braves Pull Ahead as Aaron Extends Streak in 8 3 Win

Hitting star Hank Aaron of the Braves singled and delivered the tie breaking run with Roger running in, pushing his hitting streak to 21 games and his average to .484 in an 8-3 victory over the Dodgers. Pitcher Bob Grim hurled a two hitter for the Athletics in a 10-0 win over former teammates, after the Yankees took the opener 3-2.

Associated Press Hank Aaron Braves Roger Dodgers Bob Grim Athletics New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Roy Sievers Jackie Jensen Rocky Colavito Washington Harmon Killebrew Payette Idaho Senators Chicago White Sox Colavito Killebrew Chicago White Sox Cleveland Baltimore Indians Orioles Kansas City New York Yankees Boston Detroit Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Cardinals St. Louis Pete Ramos Jim Lemon Reno Bertoia Dick Donovan Nellie Fox Gus Triandos Mth Billy Klaus Jim Perry Gary Bell Bud Daley Kansas Citt Hank Bauer Ralph Terry Don Larsen Yankee Tom Sturdivant Dick Williams

Jenton to Box Boyd in Philadelphia Bout

Unranked George Benton seeks a big break by challenging Bobby Boyd in Philadelphia. Boyd, 25, falls to 10th in middleweight after a stoppage by Spider Webb. his record stands 31 11 83. Benton is a slight favorite for the bout.

Philadelphia George Benton Bobby Boyd Boyd Spider Webb Isi Benton

Weekend Fight Card Highlights In Hollywood And Abroad

In Hollywood California Boots Mon roe aged 127 and Kid Irapuato 126 from Los Angeles and Tijuan Mexico fought to a draw in a scheduled 10 round bout. Singapore born Paulio 151 from Philippines outpointed Dowthong Singphanlok 155 from Thailand over 12 rounds for Orient middle title. Benton from Philadelphia who just turned 26 last week stands 37 4 1 after the event.

Hollywood Calif Boots Monroe Los Angeles Kid Irapuato Tijuan Mexico Drew Singapore Young Paulio Philippines Dowthong Singphanlok Thailand Benton

Aaron's 2 Hits 484 Clip Pace 8 To3 Victory

Henry Aaron continued his hot hitting with a homer and single as the Braves beat the Dodgers 8-3 to stretch their lead over the Giants. Aaron has two or more hits in eight straight games, raising his average while remaining just shy of a .400 pace. Del Crandall and Andre Rodgers helped back the effort with multiple hits and homers as Milwaukee tightened control atop the National League standings.

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