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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
4
Lindy McDaniel provided strong relief for St. Louis, blanking Chicago on two singles over 3 2/3 innings to seal a 6 4 victory. The veteran pitcher has rebounded this season, lowering his ERA to 2.37 while guiding the Cardinals in a tight stretch as they chase the Dodgers and Giants in the NL standings.
Representatives from Atlanta New Orleans and Kansas City meet AFL owners in Boston to discuss expansion. Each city pledges 25000 and claims 360000 for players with aims to reach a 20000 ticket goal for new cities. Owners vote to try sudden death over time in 1962 exhibition. overtime not to be used in regular games. Trading deadline extended from three to six weeks after start of play.
A par 72 public course near Fort Madison opens Saturday as Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park. The 6,880 yard course was funded by the Civic Improvement Trust Fund with contributions since 1947 from local industries and businesses. James Raible, formerly of Chariton, will be superintendent. The course honors W. A. Sheaffer founder of the Sheaffer Pen Co. and Craig R. Sheaffer former chairman of the firm.
Fred Braun of Massapecqua New York led Lehigh University in batting this season with a .305 average, collecting 18 hits in 50 at bats as the third baseman for the Mountain Hawks during the Bethlehem Pa report.
Willie McCovey, once Villain, earns ovations as his .308 average and clutch plays fuel a rising reputation. The 6 foot 4 slugger, mainly a part time outfielder, starred in a 3-1 win over Cincinnati with a tying run and two key defensive plays.
Elk Horn defeated Zion Lutheran 9 to 2 at Sunny Side to extend its church softball winning streak to three. Henninger and Peterson homered, Carl Greve added a first inning homer, and Elk Horn built a 9–0 lead before Zion scored in the fifth. Rasmussen earned the win, Kanning the loss. Elk Horn faces United Church of Christ next.
Record of top players across batting and pitching categories. Names include Jimenez Kansas City .343 and Runnels Boston .331 in batting. Pearson Los Angeles 56 runs. Robinson Chicago 56 RBIs. Rollins Minnesota 94 hits. Wagner Los Angeles 20 home runs. Donavan Cleveland 112 strikeouts and 846 innings pitched. Koufax Los Angeles 158 strikeouts.
Norm Cash traps a long homer into the outer seats in Detroit. The Tigers star shows a strong power display as he eyes another big season following last year’s 41 homers and AL batting crown rivalry.
At Wimbledon the 76th championships began with a focus on backless tops and daring dresses. Designer Teddy Timlin backs a trend of higher hemlines and new fashion details as players like Margaret Smith and Maria Bueno draw attention beyond court play.
Pole vault ace Dave Tork, a West Virginia University graduate and son of a city college professor in physical education, achieved a new record height. He trains with local coaches and will compete at upcoming invitational meets.
Marilynn Smith eagled the 185 yard third hole in the Dallas Civitan Open pro am event after two years of golf. She quipped that an ace during the tournament would have won $10 000 and reflected on the quirky luck of timing.
New York defeats Detroit 2-0 on a bunt driven win as Phil Linz and Bill Skowron drive in runs. Ford, returning from shoulder trouble, leaves with arm pain after a strong outing while Mantle and Maris struggle with form.
The Atlantic Roller Palace squad posted its best game of the season in a 4 2 win over the Omaha Black Knights Saturday night at the Roller Palace. Goalie Gary Dutton starred on defense while Ike Harry scored three goals and Dallas Logue added one.
Tom Burgess of the Los Angeles Angels hit his first major league home run as a pinch hitter in a spring game against the Chicago Cubs. He connected with two runners on, delivering a memorable blast off John Buzhardt.
The free style wrestling team from the Soviet Union arrives in Toledo Ohio for the 1962 world amateur wrestling championships, bringing strong hopes and anticipation for the event.
Belmont Park rider Ron Ferraro emerges as a leading contender in the national jockey championship this season. He rides for top stables and plans bold campaigns across major tracks.
Poland sends 39 men and 19 women athletes plus 7 coaches to Chicago for the Poland U S track meet as Polish athletes promise strong competition and note past U S dominance. The 1961 Warsaw visit saw the U S beat Poland by 30 points.
North Dakota voters faced a light primary with Senate and House seats at stake while South Carolina and Idaho held runoffs for congressional nominations. In North Dakota Milton Young led GOP rivals, Nygaard and Short faced no opposition. South Carolina’s 3rd District Dems pitted Watson against Owens with Spence awaiting November rematch after switching parties. Idaho’s 2nd District saw Sanborn and Hansen vie for the Republican nod to face Rep. Ralph in November.
In city recreation league action Monday the Dodgers beat the Giants 21-7 in the 4-5-6 grade. Allan Ide led the Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Indians with Dan Paige taking the loss. In the 1-2-3 grade league K Freese guided the Yankees to a 17-7 win over the White Sox while G Cook was charged with the defeat. Southern California is set to face Iowa on Oct. 6 and Illinois on Oct. 27 this fall.
Yesterday's Stars report Lindy McDaniel and the Cardinals blanked Chicago on two hits through 3 23 innings to preserve a 6 4 win. Hank Aaron of the Braves hit his 17th homer with a man on in the sixth and drove in the winning run in the seventh as Atlanta won 6 4 against the National League leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
Logan Utah AP notes Skyline Conference marks by Utah State in 1961 include 390.1 total yards per game rushing and passing and an average 38.7 points per game across 10 contests.
Readers are urged to treat stop signs as mandatory stops rather than slowdowns, emphasizing full vehicle halt at intersections to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
Subpoenas for expense accounts and records went to executives at U S Steel Bethlehem Wheeling Jones & Laughlin and others as part of a ongoing grand jury inquiry into April 6 a ton price increases. The probe began after Kennedy ordered the inquiry and does not signal a new investigation.
In his debut for San Diego, Sammy Elis, optioned by Cincinnati, pitched a one hit shutout against Portland.
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