Sievers Leads White Sox Sweep with Three Homers
Sox slugger Bob Sievers powered a doubleheader sweep of the Indians, driving in seven in the opener with his 15th and 16th homers and adding two singles and his 17th homer in the nightcap as Chicago extended its streak to six wins in a row. Minnie Minoso and Al Smith also homered, Don Larsen earned his third win, and Juan Pizarro won the nightcap. The Yankees, Angels, Orioles, Reds, Dodgers, and Braves won as well while several games were rained out or postponed.
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Christmas in June setup at Bird Key Yacht Club dinner
In June a Christmas in June tree was set at Bird Key Yacht Club center table during a closed circuit radio broadcast from the Chicago games. The event featured White Sox president Arthur Allyn Jr. boosting the setup at 5 p.m. and the local contingent adjourned to the Yacht Club for the banquet. Attendees included local branch manager Larry Gallagher and his wife, among others.
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MJC Pitcher Flitcraft Signs 17500 Bonus with Angels
Alan Flitcraft, Manatee Junior College pitching standout, signed a $17,500 bonus contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He heads to Statesville North Carolina to join the Angels Class D affiliate after leaving Bradenton.
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Newtown Girls Open Season With Win At Home
Booker led with 25 points and Christine Jennings added two singles to guide New Recreation Center girls to a 25 11 victory over Newton Youth Center at Newtown Field. The win came in the season opener as New Recreation Center outhit the visitors 14 to seven.
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Exploding Scoreboard Highlighted Veeck Era
Bill Veeck’s two years with the Chicago White Sox peaked with the exploding scoreboard and a 1959 pennant run. Arthur C. Allyn Jr. was named club president as Veeck sold his stake on June 11, ending his tenure. Sarasota wrestler Heath headlines a Saturday card opposing Joe Scarpello in a Mighty Yankees tag team match. Corinne Cordero faces Betty Laverne in a girls bout, with Don Scott meeting Jim Burke. Pirates fall to fourth as Vernon Law’s injury slows their attack. Murtaugh notes Law’s return could shift the pennant push.
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Georgia
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West Virginia
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Kentucky
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Sarasota Sun Sox Booster Club Organized
A booster group formed to boost attendance for Sox games in the Florida State League second half. Charter membership costs 1 and runs to July 12. Bob Doty is president with Jim Spencer vice president Gordon Higes secretary and Sid Ulmer treasurer. A special baseball game is being arranged.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From Wednesday to Baltic Night
Wednesday results include Sarasota 6 St. Petersburg 0 and St. Petersburg 6 Tampa 4. Thursday games feature Tampa St. Petersburg at Sarasota and several city matchups with Cleveland Detroit and Chicago results and rain delays. Standings show Detroit New York and Cleveland leading divisions with multiple night games listed.
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Sarasota Sun Sox Lead FSL Race in Payne Park Twin Bill
Sarasota Sun Sox chase sole first place in the Florida State League as they host the Tampa Tarpons and St Petersburg in a doubleheader at Payne Park. Ron Banovic and Gerry Athey pitch for Sarasota while Ruperto Toppin seeks his ninth win. The Sox aim to avenge losses to Tampa from earlier in the season and widen their lead in a tight standings pack.
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