July 1. Gm# 69. Forbes Field. Pittsburgh 6 Los Angeles 1.
FRIEND IS SOLID IN 6-1 COMPLETE GAME WIN OVER DODGERS
Bob Friend(9-3) delivered again, tossing a five hit, complete game win as the Buccos took the opening game of a three game series with the Dodgers, by a score of 6-1.
Bob Skinner was 3-4, with a two run double and Dick Stuart poled a two run triple in the win.
The Pirates picked up some ground on Milwaukee, who lost twice to the Cardinals.
Other scores: St. Louis 8,7 Milwaukee 7, 5; Cincinnati 5 Chicago 3; San Francisco at Philadelphia was rained out.
National League Standings
Milwaukee/67/41/26/.612/—
Pittsburgh/69/38/31/.555/4
St. Louis/70/38/32/.543/4.5
San Francisco/70/38/32/.543/4.5
Cincinnati/68/34/34/.500/7.5
Los Angeles/69/32/37/.464/10
Chicago/67/27/40/.403/14
Philadelphia/70/27/43/.386/15.5
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