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July 14, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Don Newcombe, traded to the Cincinnati Reds from the Dodgers, has made a strong comeback this season as their ace pitcher, winning nine games with a 3.05 ERA, and contributing as a pinch hitter batting .350 with 20 RBIs.
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BEATING THE GUN
By BILL BROWER For ANP
Last season when the Cincinnati Reds acquired Don Newcombe from the Los Angeles Dodgers for first baseman Steve Bilko and pitcher Johnny Klippstein, it could hardly be said-at the time-which team got the best of the bargain.
But there is no doubt now which one did. Both Klippstein and Bilko are back in the minors. But Newcombe--his performance on the mound this season-is one of baseball's biggest comeback stories.
The giant righthander is the ace of the Reds' pitching staff and undoubtedly his work has kept the team from dropping into the National league basement.
Truth to tell, Newk deserved a spot on the NL all-star team. When regular competition halted for the all-star recess, Newk had won nine games and lost four, after a disappointing start that saw him lose three out of his first four decisions.
But since he has won eight straight, completed eight out of his last nine starts and reduced his earned run average to 3.05. For the season, Don has hurled 10 complete games in his 14 starts.
GOOD PINCH HITTER
Newcombe has exercised complete mastery over the San Francisco Giants, trimming Willie Mays and company four straight times. He has also vanquished his old teammates, the Dodgers, twice.
The 33-year-old New Jerseyan also has been quite valuable for Cincinnati as a pinch hitter. He was batting around the .350 mark and had driven in 20 runs.
Until this season, he had a lifetime major league batting mark of .270 with 12 homers and 85 runs batted in. Last season he led the major league pitchers in batting with a .361 mark and hit .353 as a pinch hitter for the Reds (6 for 17). In 1955, when he batted .359 to lead the NL pitchers in hitting, he set another record for pitchers by clouting seven home runs.
Three times in his major league career, Newcombe has won 20 or more games. He posted a record of 20 and 11 in 1951; 20 and 5 in 1955 and 27 and 7 in 1956. Until this season, he had a major career total of 130 victories against 73 defeats.
1955 and 27 and 7 in 1956. Until this season, he had a major career total of 130 victories against 73 defeats.
By BILL BROWER For ANP
Last season when the Cincinnati Reds acquired Don Newcombe from the Los Angeles Dodgers for first baseman Steve Bilko and pitcher Johnny Klippstein, it could hardly be said-at the time-which team got the best of the bargain.
But there is no doubt now which one did. Both Klippstein and Bilko are back in the minors. But Newcombe--his performance on the mound this season-is one of baseball's biggest comeback stories.
The giant righthander is the ace of the Reds' pitching staff and undoubtedly his work has kept the team from dropping into the National league basement.
Truth to tell, Newk deserved a spot on the NL all-star team. When regular competition halted for the all-star recess, Newk had won nine games and lost four, after a disappointing start that saw him lose three out of his first four decisions.
But since he has won eight straight, completed eight out of his last nine starts and reduced his earned run average to 3.05. For the season, Don has hurled 10 complete games in his 14 starts.
GOOD PINCH HITTER
Newcombe has exercised complete mastery over the San Francisco Giants, trimming Willie Mays and company four straight times. He has also vanquished his old teammates, the Dodgers, twice.
The 33-year-old New Jerseyan also has been quite valuable for Cincinnati as a pinch hitter. He was batting around the .350 mark and had driven in 20 runs.
Until this season, he had a lifetime major league batting mark of .270 with 12 homers and 85 runs batted in. Last season he led the major league pitchers in batting with a .361 mark and hit .353 as a pinch hitter for the Reds (6 for 17). In 1955, when he batted .359 to lead the NL pitchers in hitting, he set another record for pitchers by clouting seven home runs.
Three times in his major league career, Newcombe has won 20 or more games. He posted a record of 20 and 11 in 1951; 20 and 5 in 1955 and 27 and 7 in 1956. Until this season, he had a major career total of 130 victories against 73 defeats.
1955 and 27 and 7 in 1956. Until this season, he had a major career total of 130 victories against 73 defeats.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Comeback
Don Newcombe
Cincinnati Reds
Pitching Ace
Pinch Hitter
What entities or persons were involved?
Don Newcombe
Steve Bilko
Johnny Klippstein
Willie Mays
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati, National League
Story Details
Key Persons
Don Newcombe
Steve Bilko
Johnny Klippstein
Willie Mays
Location
Cincinnati, National League
Event Date
This Season
Story Details
After a trade to the Reds and an initial poor start, Newcombe won eight straight games, completed most starts, lowered his ERA to 3.05, and excelled as a pinch hitter, contributing to the team's performance.