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June 26, 1962
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Satchel Paige, the veteran pitcher, took the loss for the Harlem Stars in a 6-3 defeat to the Kansas City Monarchs in Ponce de Leon Park on Sunday, allowing early runs but showcasing flashes of mastery with five strikeouts in three innings before rain ended the game.
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Satchel Paige
Bows To Kansas
City Monarchs
Ageless Satchel Paige was shelled for two quick runs by the Kansas City Monarchs, who defeated the Harlem Stars, 6-3 Sunday in Ponce de Leon Park.
The veteran barnstorming pitcher, who reached the major league in the twilight of a brilliant career, playing with the Cleveland Indians and the St. Louis Browns is starring on a Southwide trek with Goose Tatum.
A crowd of 1,300 fans witnessed the abbreviated contest which was made bobtail by rain.
Paige gave up two runs in the first inning before settling down to enthrall spectators with occasionally flashes of his old mastery. In the three innings he worked, the Ancient One gave up three hits and struck out five Monarchs.
Paige and Tatum, who reside in Kansas City, Mo., were signed by Ted Rasberry, Grand Rapids, Mich. businessman for their current tour.
The duo has been drawing huge crowds during their Southern tour.
Bows To Kansas
City Monarchs
Ageless Satchel Paige was shelled for two quick runs by the Kansas City Monarchs, who defeated the Harlem Stars, 6-3 Sunday in Ponce de Leon Park.
The veteran barnstorming pitcher, who reached the major league in the twilight of a brilliant career, playing with the Cleveland Indians and the St. Louis Browns is starring on a Southwide trek with Goose Tatum.
A crowd of 1,300 fans witnessed the abbreviated contest which was made bobtail by rain.
Paige gave up two runs in the first inning before settling down to enthrall spectators with occasionally flashes of his old mastery. In the three innings he worked, the Ancient One gave up three hits and struck out five Monarchs.
Paige and Tatum, who reside in Kansas City, Mo., were signed by Ted Rasberry, Grand Rapids, Mich. businessman for their current tour.
The duo has been drawing huge crowds during their Southern tour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Satchel Paige
Kansas City Monarchs
Harlem Stars
Baseball Game
Ponce De Leon Park
Goose Tatum
Rain Shortened Game
What entities or persons were involved?
Satchel Paige
Goose Tatum
Ted Rasberry
Where did it happen?
Ponce De Leon Park
Story Details
Key Persons
Satchel Paige
Goose Tatum
Ted Rasberry
Location
Ponce De Leon Park
Event Date
Sunday
Story Details
Ageless Satchel Paige pitched for the Harlem Stars against the Kansas City Monarchs, allowing two quick runs in the first inning but settling down to strike out five in three innings during a rain-shortened 6-3 loss witnessed by 1,300 fans. Paige and Goose Tatum are on a Southern tour signed by Ted Rasberry.