Yankees Hurler Jim Bouton Wounded in Line-Drive Hit
Pitcher Jim Bouton of New York was struck in the face by a line drive off Jack Brandt in the fourth inning of a game with Baltimore. X-rays showed no fracture, but 12 stitches closed a 1.4 inch gash. Orioles seized a 1 1/2 game lead as Baltimore beat New York 4 2.
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Sports Car Race Opens Greenwood Roadway
More than 100 cars are expected to enter the sports car races at Greenwood Roadway eight miles southeast of Indianola for a two day event. The three mile curved course is the first of its type in Iowa with foreign and U S cars racing the hilly layout. Hawkeyes Rank 25th In Final Collegiate Baseball Poll.
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Pendulum Pitch Bob Humphreys Debuts for Cards
New Cards pitcher Bob Humphreys works with a swinging wind up in his major league debut against the Giants. He fans two in a one inning stint. A former Tiger, Humphreys once wrote you cant make it on his glove as a personal reminder to improve.
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Dempsey Reflects on Life If He Could Be a Doctor
In an interview as he nears 68, former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey says if given a second life he would become a doctor to help people physically and mentally. He recalls his ruthless ring days, his Broadway restaurant ventures, and his lasting prominence in New York.
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Former Cardinals Help Cubs Gain First Place
The Cubs, boosted by off season acquisitions Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel, beat the Giants 3-2 to share the NL lead with San Francisco and St Louis. McDaniel earned the win with a 10th inning homer after a clutch relief appearance. Cincinnati swept Pittsburgh 7-5 and 10-5.
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Congressman's golf crown adds to senior title tally
Rye New York AP reports 58 year old Congressman Jack Westland from Everett Washington won the U S Seniors Golf Association championship by 13 strokes in a playoff over John Bartlett. He says he aims to play tournament golf as long as he can swing a club, hoping to emulate Chick Evans.
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Pike Fishing is Reported Improving in Iowa Lakes
Des Moines AP reports June shows strong walleye prospects in northern Iowa natural lakes per the State Conservation Commission weekly fishing update. East and West Okoboji yield fair to good walleye fishing with bluegill and crappie near the bridge. bullhead and other species noted across multiple rivers and lakes including Storm Lake Clear Lake and Mississippi venues.
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Griffith Favored To Regain Title From Rodriguez
New York reports Luis Rodriguez and Emile Griffith promise a knockout to settle their welterweight title feud at Madison Square Garden. Griffith, 24, a 13-10 favorite, seeks a third 147 pound crown after two close decisions, including a split verdict in 1960 and Rodriguez taking the title in Los Angeles last March 21.
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Candy Spots Favored To Win Belmont Race
New York AP report notes Candy Spots, winner of four $100,000 races this year, is odds-on favorite for the 95th Belmont Stakes at Aqueduct. Seven entries expected for the 1 1/8 mile test with a $145,450 purse and $101,700 to the winner.
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Kentucky 1902 basketball shock as rival beats UK 42-2
In a historic early game UK was stunned when Kentucky University, then a separate institution, defeated the University of Kentucky 42 to 2. The bizarre result reflects the era's unsettled college basketball landscape.
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Roving watchdog James Hamilton to patrol NFL
Former Los Angeles law enforcment officer James E. Hamilton, 53, is named roving watchdog to protect players and NFL personnel from undesirable elements. Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced in St. Louis that Hamilton will start fulltime duties June 1.
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New Battle Looms In Track War
The college backed United States Track and Field Federation seeks two conditions for competing athletes to join a meet against Russia. Gen. Douglas MacArthur is asked to rule if federation athletes may participate and if AAU membership is required for the St. Louis June 21-22 meet. The AAU rejects the implied coercion and says athletes must be registered or certified to compete.
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Nodaway Valley League Baseball Standings and Scores
Creston and Cumberland remained undefeated with wins as Cumberland edged Lenox 12-8 on seven RBI's from Simms who homered twice. Creston beat Anita 9-0. Clarinda beat Nodaway 10-4 aided by Ridnour's perfect at bat day. Lenox crushed Nodaway 17-5 in Lenox. Stanton defeated Griswold 4-2 behind Paul Swanson pitching.
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Updegraff and Luceti Reach British Amateur Semifinals
Two American golfers Dr Edgar Updegraff a 41 year old Tucson Arizona urologist and Dr Ron Luceti a 26 year old Army dentist from San Francisco now in Germany advanced to the semifinals of the British Amateur Championship in St Andrews Scotland. Defending champion also advances.
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Houk says Yanks can win title without Mantle
New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk declared the team can win the pennant without Mickey Mantle after learning the center fielder will miss at least five weeks due to a broken left foot suffered in Baltimore. He urged the club to rally and battle harder despite Mantle's injury.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Batting Save Cubs and Orioles
Lindy McDaniel came on in the 10th for the Cubs and stranded the Giants by picking off Willie Mays and fanning Ed Bailey before homering for a 3-2 win that tied Chicago for the NL lead. Jim Gentile drove in three as the Orioles beat the Yankees 4-2 to regain first in the AL by 0.017.
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ENMU Leads NAIA Golf Final as Spray Holds Eight Stroke Edge
Steve Spray of Indianola Iowa carried an eight stroke lead into the NAIA golf finals with Eastern New Mexico State University atop the team standings. The contenders faced a decisive round as the championship advanced.
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Davies Loses Quarterfinal Match on Final Putts
In Pasadena California Dick Davies of Pasa Star was edged 1 up in the quarterfinals after a tense finish. Michael Lunt of Britain secured the victory with a clutch last putt on the 16th green in the Walker Cup context.
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