Dodgers Beat 45s 6 2 and Fall Short in Series
Dodgers defeat the Houston Colt .45s 6 to 2 as Tommy Davis drives in three runs to reach 68 RBIs, leading the NL while Houston pressures Los Angeles in a tight series. The Colts trade and roster notes frame a reshaped Pirates and Cardinals weekend set with two games on Saturday and a split schedule.
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Charles Maher
LOS Angeles
Tommy Davis
Vienna
Beethoven
Houston
Tommy
Dodger
Colts
Houston Post Sports
Mickey Herskowitz
Dodgers
Jim Goteen
Dick Farrell
Hal Smith
Farrell
Houston Colts
Craft
Auuy Seurrercu
George
Red) Witt
COLT
Pittsburgh Pirates
Colt 45S
Don Witt
Angels
June 18 1962 Ear beam event noted
A fragment from a 1962 newspaper page references an event titled Ear beam scheduled for Monday June 18. Details are sparse but confirm the date and day. No further names or locations present in readable text.
Nicklaus Wins Open Playoff Against Palmer in 1963
Jack Nicklaus, a rookie pro from Columbus, Ohio, edged Arnold Palmer by three strokes in an 18 hole playoff to capture the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Nicklaus, at 23, became the youngest Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923 and set a high pace for his rising career with long drives and precise putting.
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Don Weiss
Associated Press
Oakmont, Pa
Jack Nicklaus
U.S
Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Hogan
Ald
Palmer
Ohio State
Sandra Haynie Wins Rockford Open By Two Strokes
Sandra Haynie fired a final hole birdie to finish 6 under par for a two stroke win over Ruth Jessen at the Rockford Women's Open. The Fort Worth player earned $1,200 for the victory, coming on the heels of her win at the Austin Civitan event a week earlier.
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Ruuchlun
Hw.ary
Sandra Haynie
Rockford
Ruth Jessen
Fort Worth
Austin Civitan
Second Place Twins Stumble Indians Sweep Series
The Indians surge to the AL lead after sweeping the Yankees 6-1 and 6-3, matching the old Cleveland baseball era. Attendance hit 70,918 as Cleveland extended its lead over Minnesota and New York, with Los Angeles and Kansas City in hot pursuit.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Indians
Tribe
New York Yankees
Bill Veeck and Co
Yanks
New York
Cleveland Hag
Minnesota Twins
Los Angeles
Chicago
Kansas City
Detroit
Minnesota
Saltimore
Waxhinatan
New
Kent
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Cincinnatii
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Snouker Fobicova
Aailwaukee
Shaw
Prche
Hook
St Lows
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Koufax
Cinsinport
Purkey Het
Jay
Mg Bett
Francis Putteburah
Heienigit
Mn Lost Fc
Ndianapalis
Louisville
Enver
Dallas-Ft. Worth
Oklahoma
OAY
Regulus
Omaha
Dallas-Fort Worth
Denver
Three Baytonians Lead Point Makers at Port Neches
Baytown racers dominated the Port Neches event with Clayton Fl mner, Phil Crown and P. G. Stepleton finishing 2nd, 4th and 5th in total points. Elmer led high points with 1,560, Crown 1,219, and Stepleton 1,200 as Stepleton won the free-for-all and claimed top finishes in multiple heats across F, C, and D runabout classes.
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Baytown
Port Neches
Clayton Flmner
Phil Crown
P. G. Stepleton
Bruce Nicholson
Pasadena
LSBRA
Elmer
Crown
Stepleton
F Hydro
Field Of 200 Seen For Lefthanders National Golf Tourney
Houston hosts the National Left handed Golf Tournament as 200 players expected in three divisions for the opening Tuesday. Ed Sweetman Jr. the 1961 champion cannot attend due to military service. Top entrants include Robert Dargan from Spartanburg Lt Fred Blackman Corpus Christi Don Green Phoenix Stuart Chancellor Midland and Alvin Odom Beaumont.
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Houston
API
Ed Sweetman Jr
Apare
N C
Robert Dargan
Spartanburg
S. C
Fred Blackman
Corpus Christi
Don Green
Phoenix
Stuart Chancellor
Midland
Alvin Odom
Beaumont
Ingo Captures European Heavyweight Title in Sweden
Ingemar Johansson claimed the European heavyweight title with an eighth round knockout of Dick Richardson before more than 50,000 fans at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg Sweden. He expressed a desire to rest before challenging Floyd Patterson or Sonny Liston, noting strong form and a plan for another bout prior to a world title bid.
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Goteborg
Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Sonny Liston
Johansson
Dick Richardson
Wales
Ullevi Stadium
Ingo
Patterson
Whitey
Bimstein
Liston
Richardson
Michigan Wins NCAA Baseball Title On Wild Ninth Inning Pitch
In Omaha Michigan defeated Santa Clara 5 4 after 18 innings in a marathon title game. The winning run scored on a wild pitch from Santa Clara reliever Bob Garibaldi who had starred all series, pitching 27 2 3 innings and earning the outstanding player honor for the tournament.
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Omaha
Neb
Michigan
Santa Clara
Wolverines
Bob Garibaldi
Jim Bobel
Amateur Baseball Schedule with Local Rivals and Openers
A dense listing of sequenced minor league and local games across Monday through Sunday. Pairings include White Sox versus Giants, Yankees versus Eagles, Indians against Oler, Giants against Tigers, Cardinals versus Dodgers, and multiple matches at Lee Drive Ward Road Lakewood Anson Jones and REL venues. Minor league openers noted with terms like Minor League opener and afternoon or evening times.
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White Sox
Giants
Rel
Yankees
Eagles
Rela
Indians
Oler
Barners Hill
B.m
Tigers
Cardinals
Dodgers
Ward Road
Petleans
Buffs
Whites Sox
Federals
Lee Drive
Oriolea
Cubs
Lakewood
Mustange
Chargers
Anson Tones
Colt Aba
San Francisco
Yankers
Red Sox
Pirates
Imiinur
Braves and
Sports
Linas
Fagles
Odern
Ward Rosd
Braves Va
Detgers
Pirates Cubs
Rela Pom
Stara
Speerstere
Anson Jones
Nednesday
Kan
Frandren
Orioles
Rel & P
New York
Trolians
Laken & Pom
Reaves
Raffa
P.m
Oller
Kagies
Ants
Cardinale
Miatangas
A. Stara
Anson Totter
Colt
Reds Rally But Phils Hold Them Off In City Showdown
Reds rebound after a slow stretch but Philadelphia Phillies prevail 3-2 at Connie Mack Stadium. Jack Baldschun earns win in relief, Haller hits crucial homer for Giants and Brock belts a 460-foot shot for the Giants in a day of big blows across the league.
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Jack Baldschun
Phils
Reds
Paul Brown
Connie Mack Stadium
Baldschun
Leo Carrenas
Wally Post
Haller
University of Illinois
Siants
Ray Washburn
Theards
Red Schoendienst
Lindy McDaniel
Washburn
Jim Davenport
Jose Pagan
Pittsburgh
Saphn
Cal Neeman
Brock
Polo Grounds
Ernie Banks
Billy Williams
Santo
Vinegar Bend
Mizell
Cards Rally In Makeups To Trim Oilers Lead
The Cardinals edged the Tigers 3-0 in a makeup game to stay within one game of the Oilers in the Fast Little League race. Willie Wood and Jeff Russell combined on the mound for the win as Keith Davis batted 1-for-1. In Teen Age action, Oliver dominated the White Sox, striking out 13 in a near no-hitter to drop the Sox from the undefeated ranks. The Dodgers beat the White Sox 6-1 on Richard Oliver’s no-hitter. The Pirates beat the Braves 2-1 in a makeup, with hand Sunday. The Mustangs defeated the Wolves 16-2 in a minor league makeup.
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Cardinals
Tigers
Oilers
Pirates
Braves
Fred Hand
Dodgers
White Sox
Richard Oliver
Mustangs
Wolves
Cards
Willie Wood
Jeff Russell
Russell
Jone
Keith Davis
Wood
Ricky Chase
Keith Carr
Cliff Atherton
Randy Tickner
Oliver
Giants
Clyde Williams
Stanley Bishop
Mike Bays
Bishop
Hand
Cubs
Roger Turner
Gary Garrett
Turner
Blair Graham
Junior Olympians To Run Thursday
Baytown's 14 17 age class of the Junior Olympics head for Delmar Stadium Thursday for their second meet after finishing sixth last week. Jerry Hance threw 151 feet 6 inches and cleared 41 in high jump to score all of Raytown's points, placing third in both events. The 11 13 age class La Porte meet was rained out and there will be no 11 year old division this week. The meet starts at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at Delmar Hempstead Highway where 8 to 17 year olds may still join. about 45 are currently in the program.
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Baytown
Delmar ‘Stadium
Jerry Hance
Delmar
Hempstead Highway
Drew Dunlap
1962 Wightman Cup May Be Last Tourney
London AP reports the 1962 Wightman Cup may be the final tennis series between England and the United States after 40 years. The United States beat Britain 4-3 to end the tournament, which has been held since 1923 with interruptions during World War II. The Cup, donated by Mrs George W Wightman, sparked talks of a new format under consideration by the International Tennis Federation next month.
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London
England
United States
George W. Wightman
Britain
International Tennis Federation
Dodgers Fall As Los Angeles Scratches Out Narrow Loss
In a tight matchup, Los Angeles posted scattered hits and errors as pitching kept the score close. Key players included Wills and Fairly for the visitors, while Roseboro and Stone contributed for the home team in a contest decided late.
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Los Angeles
Bi Spangler If
Wills
Lino
Gilliam
Pendleton
Davis
Jiot Lorker
Fairly
Warwick
T.davis If
Ronew
Moon
Saiote
Roseboro
Lilis
Spencer
Stone
daSnider Oot Johnson
Ogmoeler
Tlefena
dGoodman
Roebuck
Anderson
OL Sherry
Hood eBrowne
Rent
Snider
Sth
Moellen
Tiefenaver
Houston
Newree
Op—Amalfitana
Stifls
Burright
Wilts
Mousion
Aspromante
Nis
Bmlet
T. Davia
Spanier
Fis Johnson
Tiefenaver Anderson
Moeder Esse
Sherry
Forman
Yon
Jockowski
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Norm Larker
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Ken Boyer
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Curt Flood
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Delock
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Jack Kralick
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Hoyt Wilhelm
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Jim Mahoney
Bill Stafford
Dick Donovan
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Jim Coates
Pedro
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Norm Cash
Rocky Colativo
Frank Malzone
Pete Runnels
Malzone
Wilhelm
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Ular Doi
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Associated Press Sports Wailer
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Roy Sievers
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Gene Matich
Young
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Lou Brock
Ron Santo
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