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July 29, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Cincinnati Redlegs rallied in the ninth inning with five runs, including Frank Robinson's three-run homer, to beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3. Johnny Klippstein earned his ninth win.
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REDLEGS WHIP PIRATES 8 TO 3
PITTSBURGH, - (INS) - The Cincinnati Redlegs broke a tie with a five-run bombardment in the ninth inning Saturday to subdue the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8 to 3.
Johnny Klippstein went all the way for his ninth victory of the season. The Pirates used five pitchers, the loss being charged to Howie Pollet in relief for Danny Wina.
Johnny Temple opened the ninth with a single and stopped at third following Wally Post's double to left. Elroy Face relieved Pollet and Frank Robinson belted his first pitch over the left field wall for his 24th homer of the year and the margin of victory.
The Pirates built a 2-0 lead off Klippstein in the opening inning on Dale Long's 22nd homer with Bob Skinner aboard.
PITTSBURGH, - (INS) - The Cincinnati Redlegs broke a tie with a five-run bombardment in the ninth inning Saturday to subdue the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8 to 3.
Johnny Klippstein went all the way for his ninth victory of the season. The Pirates used five pitchers, the loss being charged to Howie Pollet in relief for Danny Wina.
Johnny Temple opened the ninth with a single and stopped at third following Wally Post's double to left. Elroy Face relieved Pollet and Frank Robinson belted his first pitch over the left field wall for his 24th homer of the year and the margin of victory.
The Pirates built a 2-0 lead off Klippstein in the opening inning on Dale Long's 22nd homer with Bob Skinner aboard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Baseball Game
Redlegs Victory
Pirates Defeat
Ninth Inning Rally
Frank Robinson Homer
What entities or persons were involved?
Johnny Klippstein
Howie Pollet
Danny Wina
Johnny Temple
Wally Post
Elroy Face
Frank Robinson
Dale Long
Bob Skinner
Where did it happen?
Pittsburgh
Story Details
Key Persons
Johnny Klippstein
Howie Pollet
Danny Wina
Johnny Temple
Wally Post
Elroy Face
Frank Robinson
Dale Long
Bob Skinner
Location
Pittsburgh
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
The Cincinnati Redlegs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 with a five-run ninth inning. Johnny Klippstein pitched the win. Frank Robinson hit a three-run homer for the victory margin. Pirates led 2-0 early on Dale Long's homer.