Giants rally past Mets to extend win streak
Willie Mays leads the San Francisco Giants with power and timely hitting as they top the New York Mets, boosting their position in the pennant race. The stretch features Mays driving in runs and delivering home runs while pitcher Sandy Koufax shines for Pittsburgh in a separate game.
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Burdette Tops Spahn in Braves Cardinals Showdown
Lew Burdette, now with the Cardinals, beat former teammate Warren Spahn 3-1 in Milwaukee. Burdette delivered five solid hits allowed with a sharp five hitter while Spahn, despite elbow concerns, pitched well before taking the loss. The reunion drew 22,231 fans for the first matchup on the mound between the old Braves duo.
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Hawkins Leads Western Open After First Round at Beverly
Fred Hawkins shot a 4 under par 67 to lead the Western Open at Beverly Country Club, with 123 players in contention. Jack Nicklaus and other stars were two strokes back, while Arnold Palmer struggled with a 73 and defending champion Jacky Cupit stood at even par.
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All Stars Rained Out in Galveston Playoff Night
Baytown Central League All-Stars had three hits while Galveston failed to reach base in the first two innings as the district Little League opener was rained out. The game was rescheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at 55th Street Little League Park with Baytown hosting if weather holds. The winner advances to face Texas City or Clear Creek for the district title under planned site arrangements.
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Mantle’s Knee Injury Raises Season Uncertainty
New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle suffers a loose cartilage in the left knee on top of a broken left foot. Manager Ralph Houk says he may miss the rest of the season with no guaranteed return date. Dr. Sidney Gaynor cites no immediate surgery, Mantle’s health impacting the pennant chase as the Yankees hold a strong lead.
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Go Round Of Double Talk In Baylor Texas Track Ties
In a garbled Austin interview Baylor coach Jack Patterson is hailed as a genius by Hart yet Hart claims Baylor and Texas track programs are equal with similar scholarships. Royal lured Patterson to Texas, while Hayden Fry comments on Texas attendance. The column trails through names like Oliver Jackson Peyton Jordan Clyde Hart and Darrell Royal with tangential notes on players and coaches from several Texas programs.
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League Leaders Gain Wins In Texas League
First division clubs in the Texas League won Thursday with Austin routing Albuquerque 100 San Antonio beating Amarillo 64 and Tulsa defeating El Paso 31. Joe Hoerner pitched four-hit ball for the Bullets in San Antonio as Paul Popovich and Frank DeMoss homered for the Gold Sox. Tulsa used a three-hit sixth to pull away at El Paso. Arlo Engel hit his first homer of the season for the Sun Kings in the seventh. Albuquerque used four pitchers in a late rally attempt.
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