Pirates Sweep Giants To Lead NL Pennant Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader from the San Francisco Giants 7-4 and 7-1 to move one game ahead in the National League standings. Donn Clendenon, already a multi-sport star in college and pro circles, went four for eight and raised his average to .294 as Pittsburgh tightened the race.
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Invitational Slated Thursday Clingan Captures Speedway Feature
Skyline Speedway hosts an invitational with Mack Clingan returning to victory lane by edging Harold McGilton in a 35 lap super modified feature. McGilton finishes second with Wayne McGuire third as Bob Boyles wins the stock car feature for the third straight time. A Thursday 65 lap invitational reflects strong field with $800 first prize and a ceremony for Marietta driver Larry Dickson.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Summary
The MEIO SELES American League standings show Baltimore 60 82 652, Cleveland 48 46 545, California 40 41 1544, Minnesota 66 43 47 0.478, Chicago 42 48 467, Kansas City 41 59 456, New York 40 40 440, Washington 40 53 430. Weekend results include Baltimore 3 Detroit 7 and Boston 7, California 9 New York 5. Sunday scores: Chicago 5 Baltimore 1 Cleveland 7 15 Detroit 3 2 Kansas City 3 2 Boston 2 3 California 5 1 Washington 6 3 New York 4 9 Minnesota 2 6. Today’s schedule lists California at Cleveland, New York at Minnesota, Baltimore at Chicago, and Detroit at Baltimore among others.
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Nichols Strokes to Minnesota Classic Victory
Bobby Nichols wins the Minnesota Golf Classic by one stroke at Keller golf course with a 72-hole total of 14-under 270. He claims $20,000 first prize and praises a new putter nicknamed Branding Iron. Schlee secures second with 271 while Cupit and Dill earn $6,250 combined in a tight finish.
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Ryun Breaks Mile World Record in Berkeley
Kansas freshman Jim Ryun blasted four laps in 3 minutes 51.3 seconds to set a new mile world record, trimming Michel Jazy’s mark by 2.3 seconds amid a disrupted dual meet with Poland. Ryun also clocked 3:36.1 for 1500 meters, the American record second only to Herb Elliott, and plans to race the half mile in Los Angeles before a Kansas cross country season.
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Americans defeat Russia in open water meet at Moscow
American swimming team earned an 11-6 unofficial victory over Russia in two day events at Len in Stadium pool. Soviet girls set world records led by Irina Posdnyakova and Galina Prozumenshchikova while coach Don Gambril praised the Russians as improved since Tokyo 1964.
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Green Seeks New Role as Browns Backfield Emerges
Ernie Green expects a bigger role with the Cleveland Browns in 1962 after four seasons mainly as a blocker. Leroy Kelly anticipates the first chance at fullback, saying he is ready for the opportunity.
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Creed Captures Midwest Women’s Open With Long Put
Columbus reports Clif ford Ann Creed won the $17,500 Lady Carling Midwest Women’s Open after a playoff with Sue Maxwell. Creed made a birdie on the par 3 first hole and a five foot extra-hole putt to seal the title while carrying fortune cookies predicting profit.
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