Lost Weekend For Atlantic Merchants In Softball
Atlantic Merchants drop three in weekend games, 2-1 to Gray at Sunnyside, then 6-4 and 5-2 to Irwin in a Sunday doubleheader. Westfall sets Atlantic first-base record with 14 putouts and 15 assists as Comes suffers hard luck loss in opener.
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Gray
Sunnyside Diamond
Irwin
Atlantic
Iowa
Frank
Hoffman
Comes
Phillips
Earl Turnure
Roy Westfall
Merlyn Andersen
Westfall
Phil Holland
Audubon
Jacksonville
Teen Injuries Reported In English Stock Car Smash
In South England a stock car event led to nine teens injured when a car spun off, struck two wire fences and hay bale barriers, and hit the crowd. One person was seriously hurt and eight hospitalized. the driver escaped injury. Other spectators suffered minor injuries.
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South
England
Cause of Keota Lumber Co Fire Undetermined
The Saturday blaze at Keota Lumber Co caused about 150000 dollars in damage and destroyed one building and a car while damaging an apartment. The state fire marshal’s office investigated but could not determine the cause by Monday.
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KEOTA
Keota Lumber Co
Sonotone
Flaming Crash Kills Two Drivers in 500 Auto Race
USAC moved gear to Milwaukee for the 100 miler next Sunday with a record purse of 506 625 but two drivers died in the Memorial Day 500. Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald perished after a high speed crash that sparked a gasoline explosion. A. J. Foyt Jr led early and won in the Sheraton-Thompson car as Rodger Ward finished second amid tire failures and rookies' runs.
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Eddie Sachs
Detroit
Dave MacDonald
Riverside
Cal
Indianapolis
USAC
Milwaukee
A. J. Foyt, Jr
Betsy Offenhauser
Parnelli Jones
Anton
Tony) Hulman Jr
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sheraton-Thompson
Rodger Ward
Johnny White
Warren, Mich
Lloyd Ruby
Ward
Eddie Johnson
Jones
Studebaker Nevis
Lotus
Greg Galiher Wins Nishna Hills Flag Day Golf
Greg Galiher shot 80 to win the flag day tournament at Nishna Hills Golf Course Sunday. Forty two entrants, with Herb Rhoades and Wendell Williams tied at 81 for runner up. Other notable scores included Glen Pagel 83 and Dr James Humphrey 85.
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Nishna Hills
Herb Rhoades
Wendell Williams
Glen Pagel
G. O. Mason
James Humphrey
Paul Marshall
Ron Worthington
Marland Black
Dick Carl
Jim Couch
Delbert Kullbom
Terry Hockom
Keith Travis
George Couch
Allan Rossmann
Lloyd Rutherrord
Bob Kelso
Gordon Galiher
Bill South
Val Black
Ray Underwood
Wayne Schuler
Ed Pinhero
Ken Anderson
Everett Rossmann
Dan Johnson
Lester Clemson
Burton Carl
Floyd Barnett
Carl
Barnett
North High sets mile relay record in Des Moines
Des Moines North High School anchored by Clyde Duncan posted a new state interscholastic mile relay mark in a Des Moines meet. The team ran 2 minutes 18.9 seconds while 18 new marks were set overall. Roosevelt previously held the record at 5 194.
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DES Moines
Des Moines North High School
Iowa
Track and Field Federation
North
Clyde Duncan
Des Moines Roosevelt
Motorists Obey Stop Signs They Do Not Mean Slow Down
Drivers respond to stop signs by stopping completely rather than merely slowing. Authorities emphasize full compliance at intersections to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
Giants Edge Mets In 23 Inning Classic 8-6
In a seven hour plus marathon at Shea Stadium, the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 8-6 after a 5-3 opener. Gaylord Perry pitched 10 innings and Galen Cisco nine as the clubs played the longest game in MLB history by time. Del Crandall drove in the go ahead run with a ground-rule double, Jesus Alou added an infield RBI, and Juan Marichal earned his eighth win.
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Associated Press
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Jesus Alou
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Philadelphia
Houston
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Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati
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Joe Christopher
Orlando Cepeda
Juan Marichal
Moller Named Audubon's Top Athlete
Audubon high school honors Roger Moller as Wheelers athlete of the year. The senior defensive halfback earned 847 rushing yards at 7.2 yards per carry with three football letters and second team All Midwest. He also earned two basketball and baseball letters and hit .426 as a junior. Mary Garber named outstanding girl athlete for Audubon with 381 points last season and a 36.3 point per game average.
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Wheelers
Moller
Mary Garber
Giants Triumph in 23-Inning Marathon Over Mets
Del Crandall of San Francisco belted a pinch double in the 23rd inning driving in the tie breaker as the Giants beat the New York Mets 8 to 6 in a game lasting 23 innings. Gaylord Perry worked 10 shutout innings in relief to earn the win as San Francisco captured an 8 4 victory over New York.
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Giants
New York Mets
Gaylord Perry
Ruth Jessen Wins Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont
Ruth Jessen fired rounds of 71 and 74 to win the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont Texas with a 214 total for 54 holes. It marked the first victory of Jessen's women’s golf tour career.
USGA Junior Amateur Set for Eugene Country Club
The USGA junior amateur golf championship is scheduled July 28 through August 1 at Eugene Country Club in Eugene Oregon. Notable entrants and local fans anticipate a competitive field across the junior divisions.
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Eugene Country Club
Eugene
Iene
Major League Baseball Standings and Weekend Results
A summary of the American and National Leagues with team records and recent results. Notable outcomes include Chicago defeating Detroit 10 to 4 and Cleveland beating Washington 9 to 2. Sunday scores highlight Boston and Baltimore wins while New York and Kansas City split.
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Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Buford Shines in Mixed White Sox Help vs Detroit
Buford, Chicago's hopeful AL rookie of the year candidate, drives in five runs on two hits in Sundays doubleheader sweep of Detroit. His first major league homer comes in the nightcap as he begins to show potential, lifting Chicago half a game ahead of Baltimore. Orioles beat Los Angeles 2-1.
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Pete Ware
Ward
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Richie Allen
Philadelphia Philties
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Orioles
Los Angeles
Steve Barber
Cleveland
Washington
Senators
Kansas City
New York Yankees
Wayne Causey
Boston
Minnesota
Felix Mantilla
Kneeskern Captures Audubon I Golf Title Amid Tight Finish
Clay Kneeskern, a previous champion, won the Audubon Country Club Memorial Day tourney with a six over par 78. He beat Curly Menke by one stroke as Ernie Cramer finished 79 and Scott Ross 80, with Rasmussen and Beggs at 81.
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Audubon Country Club
Curly Menke
Ernie Cramer
Scott Ross
Leonard Rasmussen
Don Beggs
Russ McLaughlin
Dick Evans
Lyle Monahan
Spoden to Join Pro Cage Team
Cedar Falls AP reports State College of Iowa star Pete Spoden will sign a one year contract with a bonus to join Baltimore of the National Basketball League after his Thursday graduation. Spoden announced the deal Saturday but did not reveal the financial terms.
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State College of Iowa
Pete Spoden
Baltimore
Basketball League
Spoden
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