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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1959
Page
6
Dodgers win 3-2 in Milwaukee to tie the best-of-three via Roseboro s homer. Sherry relief held the Braves and Sherry plans to start again as Alston eyes clincher at Los Angeles. Duke Snider sidelined, Demeter replaces him in right field and Larker drives in a run.
Los Angeles right hander Larry Sherry pitched four hit innings in relief to earn a 3-2 win over Milwaukee as the Dodgers take a 1 0 lead in the NL pennant best-of-three. Braves pitcher Carl Willey received praise for three runs allowed in six innings. Roseboro’s 10th homer supplied the decisive run, while Don Drysdale was slated to start for LA in the next game and Lew Burdette to pitch for Milwaukee.
The Associated Press reports National League standings and a Tuesday result with Los Angeles 3 Milwaukee 2 giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the best of three. Teams listed include San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia with respective records and games behind. Remaining schedule shows Milwaukee at Los Angeles on Wednesday if needed.
Los Angeles rookie Larry Sherry hurled in relief to clinch a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee in the opening NL pennant playoff. The 24 year old, learning the slider in Venezuela, impressed as reporters swarmed him and hinted at a World Series matchup with Chicago. Norm Sherry, his brother, also in Dodgers' ranks.
The list spotlights top performers with batters and pitchers across leagues. Aaron Milwaukee hits and runs, Pinson Cincinnati runs, Banks Chicago RBIs, Mays and Pinson in runs, Fox Moon, Neal, and others in triples. Faces Pittsburgh leads decisions, Drysdale tops strikeouts with Drysdale 239 and Jones 207.
Vinnie Richards, once tennis prodigy and 1924 Olympic singles champion, died of a heart attack at Doctors Hospital aged 56. A longtime vice president in rubber and tire business, he shared a storied career with Bill Tilden, winning multiple national doubles titles and four Davis Cup teams while later fathering two sons and a daughter.
Los Angeles Dodgers ready their pitching staff for the World Series against the Chicago White Sox if they defeat Milwaukee today. Manager Walt Alston named potential starters including Johnny Podres Sandy Koufax and Danny McDevitt with Don Drysdale in reserve.
Lightweight Len Matthews defeats Paulie Armstead in a 10-round decision to move to 21-2-1 while Armstead falls to 26-7-1. Judges scored 48-44, 48-45, 49-42 as Matthews eyes a rematch with Carlos Ortiz, the top challenger to Joe Brown.
Philadelphia fighter Len Matthews outpointed Paulie Armstead in a 132 3 4 to 133 1 2 victory. Larry Boardman defeated Cecil Courtney in a 129 1 2 to 142 3 4 decision in Mobile. Fight notes mention locations Tampa St Petersburg Oklahoma City and Mobile with multiple boxers.
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley announced Charlie Grimm, age 61, will manage the club again, succeeding Bob Scheffing who resigned after three years. Grimm will also remain a Cubs vice president, with Scheffing staying in the organization likely as a minor league farm team manager. The note accompanies a broader historical look at the 1919 World Series fixing scandal and its aftermath on the White Sox and baseball lineage.
Charleston with over 115000 in ticket pledges faces loss as Detroit Tigers sever ties with the Senators. Mayor Shanklin confirmed the lease will not be renewed at Watt Powell Park after attendance declines left the club about 100000 in the red. Despite 7000 five dollar books and 80000 season tickets pledged, the Tigers move to end the relationship and look to working agreements with other cities as the American Association contemplates trimming its lineup.
USC blends experienced linemen with speedy sophomores to form a top Pacific Coast power. Coach Don Clark's Trojans, ranked 11th, opened 2-0 with 27-6 and 23-0 wins. Injuries cloud plans for Ohio State, Pitt, and Maryland while Illinois faces Army with key QB and center out.
A stream of boxing results listing fighters and outcomes from various cities including Mobile Bastrop Quebec Baie Ste Anne Newark Jersey City Montreal New York St Louis Cuba with no clear single headline. Pairings include Quebec Yvon Durelle over Charlie Jones outpointed, Marcel Bizien over Tommy Pacheco, Bob Cleroux stopping Miguel Alvarez, Billy Pickett stopping Dormy Coppler, and others.
Kansas City Athletics terminate manager Harry Craft after his one year contract ends. General Manager Parke Carroll says Craft offered a position in player development and may stay with the club. Potential successors named include Leo Durocher Walker Cooper and Bob Swift amid ongoing speculation. Craft previously managed since August 1957 and faced retirement from the role after a virus illness earlier season.
West Virginia will participate in two mid season basketball tournaments next season the Kentucky Invitational at Lexington and the Christmas Invitational in Los Angeles.
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