Warwick Drives Colts Past Cubs In 14th Inning
In a 14 inning finish the Houston Colts beat the Chicago Cubs 8 to 6 as Warwick delivered a decisive double past third base driving in the winning run. Mejias homered and doubled, Giusti earned the win with relief over five Cubs pitchers, while Aspromonte was ejected after a bench clearing incident.
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Carl ‘Warwick
Chicago Cubs
Warwick
Roman Mejias
Glen Hobbie
Cub
Houston
Andre Rodgers
Bob Lilis
Mejias
Homer
el. Tappe
Cubs
Joe Amalfitano
Dave Giusti
Norm’ Larker
Bob Aspromonte
Ed Vargo
Aspromonte
Bob Anderson
Vargo
al Spangler
Colt
Jimmy Adair
Don Buddin
Pittsburgh
Dick Stuart
Earl Francis
Diomedes Olivo
Carl Warwick
Giants and Dodgers lead as National League battles heat up
The Giants beat Philadelphia 4 2 in 12 innings and 3 2 in 12, with Jose Pagan driving in the winning run in the first game and Tom Haller homering in the second. Dodgers overwhelmed Mets 13 6 in the first game and Willie Davis hit a ninth inning homer to clinch the second. Ralph Kiner and Gil Hodges landmark achievements loom as Cubs, Reds, Pirates, and Houston chase in a long spring slate.
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Dodgers
Giants
Philadelphia
Phils
New York Mets
Cinscinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Houston
Chicago
Jose Pagan
Felipe Alou
Stu Miller
Tom Haller
Mike McCormick
Polo Grounds
Mets
Dodger
Flash Maury Wills
Sandy Koufax
Willie Davis
Gil Hodges
Linet
Ralph Kiner
Hank Aaron
Braves
Don Blasingame
Reds
Vote Saturday Finish the Job in Harris County
A political advertisement urges readers to vote Saturday for a clearly endorsed Democratic candidate in Harris County. The piece emphasizes the candidate as the best fit to serve residents, with the ad noting it is paid by Friends.
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Harris County
Sun Want Ads for Classified Section Summary
In the Sun Want Ads, the Articles For Sale section invites buyers to place notices detailing items for sale, with typical ads highlighting prices, conditions, and contact information to reach interested buyers quickly.
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Sun
Summer Basketball and Track Set for Junior Olympics
A summer recreation program opens June 18 with a basketball league and the Junior Olympic track program. Barry Nettles will supervise basketball at Robert E Lee gym, with games 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Track meets begin after an organizational meeting at Memorial Stadium. ages 11 to 17 are eligible with four divisions and six meets ending with a state meet July 20.
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Memorial Stadium Brack
Dunlap
Memorial Stadium
Horace Mann Junior High
Barry Nettles
Robert E. Lee
Nettles
Robstown and LaMarque Stars Choose Rice University
Robstown sprinter Scotty Middlebrook and Lamarque middle distance runner Charles Lowe announced they will enroll at Rice University this fall. The pair plan to sign pre enrollment applications Friday.
Distance Star Halberg Leads Meet of Champions Field
At Houston June 8 the Meet of Champions hosted by the University of Houston will feature Murray Halberg the distance star and multiple leading college jumpers including Tony Watson Bill Miller Jerry Dyes Landis Myers Darrell Horn and Bob Shirey. Also entered are Pat Clohessy Jon Macy Denis Moore Pat McNeil Danny Metcalf John Davies Cary Weisiger and others with tickets on sale at the U S ticket office. Reserved seats 42 50. student and general admission 1 50.
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Murray Halberg
Johnny Morriss
University of Houston
Jeppesen Stadium
Tony Watson
Oklahoma
Watson
Bill Miller
McMurry
Miller
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Abilene Christian
Dyes
Landis Myers
Darrell Horn
Oregon State
Air Force
Horn
Bob Shirey
Texas A&i
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Don Brown
Dyers
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Cougar
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Denis Moore
Ray Dunwoody
New Zealand
John Davies
Bill Williams
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Quantico Marines
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John Uelses
Fred Hansen
Warren Brattles
Rice
Dexter Elkins
SMU
Baylus Bennett
Steve Guynes
Texas
Joe Harris
LSU
Gerald Pratt
U.S
Omaha Nets Key Two Wins to Narrow Lead in Standings
Omaha swept a doubleheader from Denver 6-5 and 7-6 in 10 innings to pull within a game of the American Association lead. Kim Barbieri hit two homers in the opener as Omaha and Bart Shirley, Don Lejohn, and Don Wert produced the late runs in the nightcap. Dallas-Fort Worth extended its streak by beating Oklahoma City 7 and edging Louisville for position, while Pepper Thomas doubled home the decisive run for Louisville against Indianapolis in the ninth.
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Associated Press
American Association
Denver
Indianapolis
Louisville
Dallas-Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Kim Barbieri
Nebraskans
Bart Shirley
Don Lejohn
Don Wert
Pete Gongola
Bob Lee
Pepper Thomas
Meet of Champions Preview Adds Fitness Talk and Style
At a luncheon introducing the 1962 Meet of Champions two speakers discuss staying fit hips and longevity. Seymour Lieberman praises a daily two mile run while Dave Roeller prefers slalom skiing. Attendees linger over roast beef, then shift to plans for June competition.
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Lieberman
Dave Roeller
Texas Meet of Champions Aims for Rising national stature
Houston track preview notes Jepesen Stadium field expected to be leaner faster in a key meet on June 8. Texas could see its first four minute mile, potential records in broad jump and pole vault, with strong distance marks and top overall performance anticipated. Organizers highlight big meets nationally and seek co sponsorship from President's Health Club to position the South and Southwest as a premier track venue.
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Jeppesen Stadium
Regency Room
Texas
Los Angeles
New York
President's Health Club
Dunwoody Track Meet Aims At Outstanding Field Athlete
Dunwoody will host a three mile run and multiple field events with Ralph A Johaston W S Elkins Al Parker T J McIntyre Lloyd Gregory Henry Beckman Joe Gallager and Tommy Thompson among top performers Mike Gordon will sponsor an award for the outstanding field athlete Other awards target the outstanding runner and the most spectacular performance University of Houston publicist Ted Nance discussed Parkhurst’s absence saying he began training down Parkhurst the fastest junior in U S schoolboy track history may compete in the Junior Olympics this summer seeking rest after UIL meet in May
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Don
Parkhurst
University of Houston
Ted Nance
Baseball Scorecard National League Standings and Results
National League and Texas League results listed with current standings. Teams include San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles St Louis Pittsburgh Houston Chicago New York Milwaukee and more with Wednesday results and today's and tonight's games.
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Aplleraikeg
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Bruce
Elisrth
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Friend
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Mahaffey
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Pinsiete
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Aston
Washington
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