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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1960
Page
6
Vern Law and Bob Friend form a strong one two as the Pirates maintain a two game lead in the National League with the best two man pitching staff in the majors. Law and Friend each contributed to the club’s 14 of 29 wins attributed to the staff and the pennant hopefuls press on.
In the Independent League, leaders Attidam and Frickstown face Weverton Mt. Lena and other contenders as four top clubs vie for first. Jockeying for position, Pirates, Giants, Cubs, and Mt. Lena seek key wins, with strong pitching and potential shifts in standings amid a week of pivotal games at multiple sites.
Ausherman Left wins both the 500 mile Augusta and 400 mile Spartanburg events, beating rivals in the Mason Dixon Combine. Paul Ausherman secures top overall times and claims multiple trophies including the 400 mile and 500 mile race prizes with strong showings from Harry Renner and Joe Boward.
Emile Griffith of New York outpointed Jorge Fernandez of Buenos Aires in a 10 round lightweight fight. The decision remained close with Griffith landing cleaner punches and controlling late rounds.
Eight top schoolboy distance runners compete in Cumberland Valley A C Invitational Mile at Frederick High School. Leader Bill Claus of Allegany High has a best 4 38 7 pace. Contestants include Bob Tufts and Dave Brenneman with others from Fort Bill Mercersburg Alle g any and Westminster. The event runs with the Maryland State High School track and field Class B meet, rescheduled to 11 o clock today at Frederick High.
Cumberland Valley rifle team lost to Hagerstown Little Heiskell 1990 to 1967 after a 2 point handicap. Stewart led with 333 and 27 bullseyes, Ohler followed with 399 and 22 bullets, Cumberland’s high shooter was Iwas Null at 397 and 18. Other names displayed include Gumberlang, Shady, Hovis, Ron Thompson, and Roberts in a cluttered, OCR heavy report.
In a high scoring Latire League game last evening Culler's defeated 11 8 with Dave Christopherson delivering a three run homer in the second inning. Jim Mace and river contributed timely doubles while a distance runner from Hagerstown and the Cumberland Valley ACG president praised the effort as every runner scored.
Charles Town hosted an Invitational Mile with timing for all runners as officials aimed for personal bests. Local clubs Cumberland Valley and Jamery provided entries with wins, medals, and notable performances amid a packed program of races and a BiState game schedule.
Dan Hagan of Notre Dame delivered a 54 victory for Ohio University in St. Paul Friday night, eliminating Notre Dame from the double elimination event for the NCAA District 4 playoffs and ending the Fighting Irish bid.
A summary of top players in the American and National Leagues with leading batting totals runs RBIs doubles and steals. Names include Mantle Mays Clemente Skinner Pinson Boyer Banks and Drysdale across teams like New York Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
Baseball scores and pitchers from yesterday across the American League and standings. Notable matchups include Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Baltimore, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and San Francisco with listed pitchers and outcomes.
Editor's note from St Louis Cardinals first base coach Harry Walker offers hitting guidance for young players. Emphasizes stance, weight on the back foot, short stride, relaxed knees, and hip action to stay fluid and attack the ball without overstriding. Mentions comparison to Musial and Williams and cautions against copying others’ styles.
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