Willie Mays Keeps Hot With Six Homers In Six Games
In six games Willie Mays blasted six homers and drove in 13 runs as the Mets struggle through early season. Yankee rookie manager Yogi Berra finally earned a victory as New York defeated Baltimore 5-3. Chuck Hinton, misplayed catch, left field swap, and a rain-shortened KC win highlighted Sunday action alongside Orioles and Twins standings.
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Giants Slugger Mays Sparks 13-6 Win Over Reds
Willie Mays homered for the sixth time in as many games and drove in three more as the Giants crushed Cincinnati 13-6. Mays raised his batting average to .391 and matched a hot stretch unseen since joining the club in 1951.
Phillies rookie Richie Allen shines vs Cubs for 8-1 win
Philadelphia rookie Richie Allen, 22, doubled twice and homered twice to lift the first place Phillies past Chicago 8-1. Allen, praised by manager Gene Mauch, is off to a fast start with a .429 average, three homers and seven RBIs.
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Devils Beat The Plains Twice In Doubleheader Sweep
Gallipolis Blue Devils dominate The Plains 8-0 and 17-3 at Memorial Field. Sophomore Ron Janey hurls a one hitter in game one with nine strikeouts as Gallipolis improves to 4-2. In game two Gallipolis erupts for 14 runs in the first inning and finishes 17-3 behind strong hitting from Phil Sanders Dan Gilmore and Bill Mitchell.
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Purkey's Arm Gets Test Today
Cincinnati Reds hope Bob Purkey returns to form in a spring start against the San Francisco Giants. Purkey, sidelined by a shoulder problem last season, faces a tough test as the Giants hammer opposing pitchers in early exhibitions. The Reds also track Jim Maloney returning from a back muscle issue as he eyes his regular rotation.
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Redskins Set for MAC Showdown at Peden Stadium
Ohio University hosts Miami University in a MAC dual meet at Peden Stadium Tuesday at 3 p.m. Weather risk looms after heavy rain. Standouts include Bob Schul leading in the mile and two mile, Dale Pritchett in the dashes, and Ernie Bremer in the broad jump for the Redskins.
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Indians laid up by rain but aim for steady pitching rotation
Acting manager George Strickland said the Cleveland Indians are not distressed by rain delays as he plans a regular pitching rotation. He noted the team is in decent shape and that missed days won’t hurt as much as a peak training boxer. Jim Grant was slated to start vs Kansas City Athletics, with a road swing to Kansas City and later home May 6 to face Baltimore after 15 games. High yielding grasslands may produce 12 000 to 15 000 pounds of milk or 600 to 700 pounds of beef or lamb per acre per year.
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Souchak Wins Houston Classic in 1964 Golf Stop
Rested Souchak clinched his 18th tour victory and top money for 1964 at the Houston Classic with a one stroke win 71 69 68 70 278. Nicklaus finished second with 279 earning $4000, boosting his year income as Palmer idle. Chi Chi Rodriguez was third at 280.
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Tigers Refuse to Play in Philadelphia Exhibition
Detroit Tigers declined to participate in a game with the Athletics after Ty Cobb was suspended for fighting a fan. The Tigers stayed in the dugout while hiring substitute college players who lost 24 to 2 on May 18, 1912.
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Dodgers Struggle Early Season Under Walter Alston
The Los Angeles Dodgers sit 10th after a five game slide, with manager Walter Alston facing questions about job security. The club has managed just two runs in their last 26 innings, losing 3-2 to the Milwaukee Braves in twelve innings and being shut out by Cincinnati 3-0.
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Celtics Favored to Sweep Warriors in NBA Finals
Boston guards Wilt Chamberlain and the Warriors as Bill Russell leads the Celtics in a 108-96 win to open the best of seven title series. Hanum says San Francisco will be tougher tonight, Heinsohn notes outside shooting. doubleheader postponed due to cold weather in Boston. Eddie Perkins retains world junior welterweight title after outpointing Bunny Grant in Kingston Jamaica.
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Marathon Race Goes In Boston
Defender Aurele van den Driessche, the Belgian bookkeeper, expects an easier Boston Marathon 68th edition than last year. He notes knowledge of the course and less opposition amid a record entry of 396, with Tokyo Olympics prep drawing away foreigners. Last year he set a course mark of 2 18 58 and Abebe Bikila faded to fifth near the finish.
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Boston tops San Francisco 108 96 to lead series 1 0
The Celtics defeated the Warriors 108 to 96 in Saturday's playoff finals game. Boston takes a 1 0 lead in the best of seven with a strong first matchup advantage. San Francisco faces Boston again in today’s encore at the same venue.
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