Pirates Rally Past Giants for 13th Straight Win
AP report recounts the Pittsburgh Pirates beating the Houston Colts with a 13th consecutive win aided by Roberto Clemente’s homer and Smoky Burgess’s multi hit effort while Joe Amialfitano contributed a key hit. The game featured solid Pirates pitching and a late league office decision on the official winner.
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Dodgers Tie Giants for NL Lead on May Showdown
In a tight National League race the Dodgers swept two from Philadelphia to join the Giants atop the standings as San Francisco faltered in May. The Dodgers pushed their win streak to 12 with an 11-4 and 8-5 pair, while the Giants edged the Mets 9-6 behind Willie McCovey and a late rally. Cincinnati stayed in touch with a 7-1 win over Chicago as Don Cardwell took a back seat to Joey Jay and Gordy Coleman.
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Track stars vie for records at Rest it Meet
The annual Rest it Track Meet features Olympic champion Vladimir Buts and star miler Halberg from New Zealand. Candidates include Bruce Kidd and Jim Beatty in the mile, Dallas Long and Gary Gubner in shot put, and Rex Cawley and Adolph Plummer in the 440 yard dash, with competition expected to push near-record times despite longpreparation.
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Hogan Withdraws From National Open Qualifying
Hogan withdraws from qualifying for the National Open due to bursitis, ending his bid to become the first five time winner. He will attempt to play against Amarillo and others later, after pulling out in Indianapolis. Tournament moves to Oakmont, Pennsylvania, June 14-16.
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Three Games On Top Teen Age Leagues Open Play Monday
Teen Age baseball season starts Monday night at Baytown with three top games at the Baytown field and White Sox facing Pirates in Barbers Hill. Senior and junior divisions feature about 170 boys across eight junior teams and five senior squads with an opening ceremony by the Eagles.
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Eagles Upset Cardinals As Lions Take Lead
In a Central League clash the Lions defeated the Cardinals 5 3 to move into a share of first place with the Buffs. McDougald led Lions with multiple hits and power, while Urchin contributed for the Buffs. White Sox routed the Cubs 13 0 in East League action as Cavaretta matched control with six strikeouts and four hits allowed.
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Player Takes Memphis Lead in Big Bat Night
Arthur Presley powered Hagies to a 40 lead in the first inning with a homer and three hits. Charles Anderson added a solo shot for the Eagles. Bracy Hill stifled a Cardinal rally in the sixth with loaded bases trouble. In a separate game, the Dodgers exploded for 10 hits to beat the Giants 16 to 4, erasing early deficits with seven runs in the third and seven more in the sixth. Blaine Donnelly earned the win.
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Furman Surprises Browns In Lefty Quarterback Test
Rookie Texan John Furman of Texas Western impressed Cleveland coach Paul Brown in a special passing test. Brown says Furman looks like a strong prospect and may back up Jim Ninowski. Furman, 22, is 6 foot 4, 230 pounds, and earned his business degree while in Cleveland for the workout. Brown notes no center snap issue with a left handed passer.
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Willie Mays Returns to Polo Grounds in 17th Homer
New York AP report notes Willie Mays, 31, homered for the 17th time and collected a single in five at bats for the San Francisco Giants at the Polo Grounds. He spoke of feeling at home, recalling his early days with the team, as fans greeted him with nostalgia during a game that also featured Don January and Gay Brewer in golf at Memphis.
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Aggie Golfers Head For NCAA Tourney
The Texas A&M golf team, conference champions, will travel to Durham North Carolina June 19 to 23 to compete for the NCAA championship. Representing A&M are John Lively Jr. singles champion Jim Fetters runner up Eugene Byrd Johnny Johnson and Wayne Stroman.
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Victoria Hurdler Transfers to Tennessee for Track
Victoria Hurdler Charles Ennis of Victoria Junior College, holder of the national junior college record in the 120 yard high hurdles, signed with the University of Tennessee. Chad Wa j, noted for a 1:53.0 half mile, committed to the University of Texas. Text mentions AMARILLO and Big Spring with garbled phrases about events and a volcanic eruption.
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McGaha Guides Cleveland With Optimism In 7 1 Win
Rookie manager Mel McGaha steers the Athletics Indians as pitching thin, Perry overcomes rough spring to deliver a four hit, seven to one victory. Bell and Grant struggles noted, with Perry finally finding form in the rotation.
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Tulsa Rebels Fuel Playoff Hopes In Frayed Night
Fragmented game notes describe Tulsa and other teams in a late season scramble. Players Donovan and Jim Barlow feature in a string of injuries, comebacks, and rough play as teams chase playoff spots, with Indians, Yankees, and Angels battling in a rain-reduced schedule.
Betsy Rawls Leads Open After First Round Stroke Play
Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg South Carolina shot 1 under par 72 to lead the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont Texas by one stroke into the second round. Kathy Cornelius of Scottsdale Arizona was one back in 73.
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