Cleveland Indians Take Lead With Sweep of Yankees
The Indians beat the world champions 6-4 and 8-5 in a Sunday doubleheader to move a half game ahead of the Yankees. Dick Donovan improved to 6-0 while Jerry Kindall hit a three run homer and batted 277 overall, helping Cleveland win back-to-back doubleheaders this season.
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Reds Sweep Pirates As Pinson Leads In All Key Categories
Cincinnati Reds win 6 4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete a three game series sweep. Vada Pinson leads in home runs runs batted in and batting average at .333 11 homers and 32 RBIs. Frank Robinson ends slump with a solo homer as Reds collect decisive runs with timely hits and an Eddie Kasko RBI triple. Purkey earns win for six straight victories while Friend suffers loss. Team heads to Washington for exhibition then a three game set at Philadelphia.
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Ward Marshman And Jones Take Pole At Indy
Former winner Rodger Ward will start from the front row at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 joining rising stars Parnelli Jones and Bobby Marshman. Jones led a lap record 150.729 mph as Marshman posted 149.349 while Ward at 149.371 paced practice. Dan Gurney qualified a rear-engine Thompson Special, one of 21 cars in the lineup with 12 spots left.
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Morehead Game Postponed and Bobcats in Playoffs
Ohio University and Morehead State postponed a scheduled college baseball game at Trautwein Field to May 21. Morehead State leads in the Ohio Valley Conference and opens playoffs today as the Bobcats travel to Cincinnati to face Xavier then head to Bowling Green for a MAC series.
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Easter Stull Clouting: Minoso Out For Month
Rochester stays in second in the International League as Easter homers twice including a grand slam in the nightcap of a doubleheader with Columbus. Minoso suffers a fractured skull and wrist and will miss at least four weeks. Sporting notes cover Pimlico Derby prep, Mickey Wright’s Western Open chase, and other brief items.
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Sports Scores From Sundays and Weekday Games
Baseball results show Cleveland beating New York 9 to 6 and other actions. Kansas City edged Minnesota 4 to 5 while Boston topped Detroit 5 to 1. Chicago defeated Los Angeles 7 to 6 and Baltimore beat Washington 3 to 1.
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American League Batting and Field Leaders Update
Baseball leaders include Jimenez Kansas City .382 for 75 at bats. Runs by Siebern Kansas City and Cunningham Chicago, Kaline Detroit, Howser Kansas City and Green Minnesota with 24. RBIs led by Robinson Chicago 32. Hits topped by Robinson Chicago Cimoli Kansas City and Rollins Minnesota at 41. Doubles Del Greco Kansas City 12. Homers Kaline Detroit 10 and Wagner Los Angeles 9. Stolen bases Howser Kansas City 11 Aparicio Chicago 9. Pitching Donovan Cleveland 6 0 1.000 Belinsky Los Angeles 5 0 1.000. Strikeouts Pascual Minnesota 38 Pizarro Chicago and Belinsky Los Angeles 35.
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At Bats and Runs Leaders Highlight MLB Yearly Totals
The report lists season leaders with players from several clubs. Cepeda and Mays top runs and hits, Pinson and Mays share home run counts, Koufax and O'Dell lead strikeouts, while Purkey and O'Dell shine in pitching figures. Also notes the 65 wins in the ACC Tourney by Blosser and Littler at Athens Country Club with close pursuers.
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Palmer's Sudden Lapse Triggers Playoff With Pott
Arnold Palmer faltered in the final round of the National Invitation at Fort Worth. Johnny Pott shot 69 to reach a 28 total, forcing an 18 hole playoff for $7,000 and the event title as Bruce Crampton and Jack Nicklaus also chased the prize money.
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Webfoots Target NCAA Title After Dominant Relays Show
Oregon dominated the West Coast Relays with six university athletes leading to a strong NCAA bid. Keith Forman posted 4:03 and 4:00.7 miles as Burleson, San Romani, Reeve and others fueled a 16:08.9 four mile relay, nearly breaking New Zealand’s record and earning Burleson the outstanding collegiate trophy. An Oregon triumph set stage for the NCAA championship. An organizational meeting of the Tuesday night Jack and Jill bowling league is called for tomorrow at the Roller Bowl, 7 p.m.
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Buehtel Bees Open Season In 12 5 Victory
Buchtel Bees defeat Murray City 12 to 5 as Harry Hill collects three hits and Floyd Horgen allows five runs over seven innings. Bees explode for six runs in the eighth to seal the win. Murray City starter Harry Matheny takes the loss.
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Bees Win In HV A Mur Fag 8 R H Bu
Bees defeat Murrray City 4 to 4 in a baseball game with Key players Sanborn TAweis and Matheny contributing multiple hits. Sullivan, Cook, and Wagner listed among batting leaders as Buchtel Bees rally in late frames. Pitchers Horgen Endy and Matheny noted with strikeouts and errors recorded for both sides.
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