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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1959
Page
10
Johnny Antonelli pitched a three hit shutout to keep the Giants atop the standings while Dusty Rhodes delivered clutch hits to thrill the home crowd in Thursday night action. The duo continued to pace the club as they extend their lead in the pennant race.
The Associated Press notes the American League race hinges on four games between New York and Chicago. The White Sox lead briefly after a split with Boston, while the Indians and Senators jockey for position behind them. Yankee relievers and hitters figure to decide the fate as October nears.
Johnny Antonelli pitched three hits allowed in a 1-0 victory to save San Francisco’s one game lead over Philadelphia after the Phillies won the opener 6-4. The second game saw Yogi Berra homer in the ninth to spark a 7-5 opener tie, with two runs in each game, and a doubleheader sweep 4-0 that knocked the Indians from first place.
Los Angeles Paulie Arm stead aged 132 outpointed Mauro Vazquez of Mexico City while Kiyoshi Miura of Japan outpointed Billy Walker of San Francisco. United States railroad payrolls total almost five billion dollars in 1958.
Ignor Petrenko will compete in the pole vault against the United States this weekend at Franklin Field. He compares two spikes: needle spikes for macadam and long spikes for cinder. Russian team must choose the runway and wear appropriate shoes.
Tennis star Olmedo faced boos after a listless loss to Abe Segal at the National Clay Courts Tournament. Officials defaulted him from doubles to protect spectators, with plans to send a letter to the USLTA. Olmedo plans to apologize at one of the final sessions as friends expect.
In Charlottesville the state junior tennis tourney crowned four champions in the 15 and under division as top rivals Cary Fishburne and Charles Frankel prepared for the 15 and under singles final. Betty Ann Murphy and Daphne Gemmill led the girls 15 and under finals with hopes of Friday play.
Casey Stengel praised a smart pitching performance by Bobby Shantz as the Yankees swept Cleveland 7-5 and 4-0, moving from fourth to challenge for first place after ending a five game drought in Boston. The article notes a large portion of Americans work in farming or farm supply sectors.
In the junior events, Saturday’s doubles finals spots were decided as Lamn O Ferrall and Ranny Wellford of Richmond faced Mark Schnitzer of Suffolk and Tommy Darnell of Roanoke. Semifinals for girls doubles were scheduled today with various results from singles matches noted.
Six women race jalopies in an eight car Powder Puff event at Winchester Air Element on Sunday led by Mrs. William Nally of Brunswick Maryland wife of top local driver. Charlie Armel announced two notable entries including Smokey Stover’s wife. Attendance expected among at least 30 cars with Earl Moran and Jack Dennison among entrants. First heat starts at 2 p.m.
The latest figures show soybean oil production in the United States now surpasses cottonseed oil, ending cottonseed’s long held position as the leading vegetable oil produced domestically.
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