Pirates Rally Past Mets in Rain Swept Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh spoiled New York’s home debut 4-3 as Sherman Jones took the loss and Tom Sturdivant earned the win in a soggy night at the Polo Grounds. Frank Thomas homered for the Mets, while Roberto Clemente and Smoky Burgess sparked the Pirates with key hits.
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Brothers Five Narrow Margin Of Lead In City Bowling
The Brothers Five move up on leader Bennington Brush with a 3-1 win over the Beginners while NYABC upset the leaders 3-1. Brothers Five sit 2 games back, with Rangers and Dinette vying for third place as both posted 4-0 wins. Fairdale Farms challenged for third but split with Shea's Wood Products as standings tighten from sixth place down. Highs include Ottaviano 214 and Mello 549.
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Celtics Gird For Game Five With Lakers In Finals Showdown
Boston faces Los Angeles in a pivotal fifth game after the series tied 2-2 in the NBA finals. Frank Ramsey nurses a leg pull as he aims to help the Celtics regain home court. Jerry West and Elgin Baylor top the Lakers as Boston plans to contain West and rely on a balanced attack.
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Lane and Molina Set for TV Ten-Round Bout Tonight
Southpaw Kenny Lane and hard-hitting Luis Molina meet in a nationally televised 10 rounder at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. Lane, 30, aims to rebound toward a lightweight title shot. Molina, 23, seeks a Las Vegas challenge if he defeats Lane. Molina fought in 1956 Olympics and has 19 wins with 15 knockouts. Lane stands 69-9-2 with 14 KOs.
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Michigan Names Tom Cole Captain For 1962 63 Season
Ann Arbor Michigan captaincy goes to Tom Cole marking a third straight year an Illinois player earns the honor. Cole will lead Michigan for the upcoming basketball season as announced in campus circles.
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Beatty Runs Indoor Mile Sub Four Minutes at L A Games
Jim Beatty clocked 3 58.9 to become the first man to run a sub four minute indoor mile at the Los Angeles Times Indoor Games on February 10, 1962 in Los Angeles.
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Senators Rally To Defeat Indians In Shortened Game
Washington Senators beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 in a game called after six innings. The Senators jumped on Barry Latman for three hits and two runs in the first, then added eight hits off three Cleveland pitchers. Gene Woodling hit a two run homer in the fifth off Bob Allen, scoring Jimmy Piersall.
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Volkswagen Wins Southern Vermont Bowling League Title
The Volkswagen team claimed the 1961-62 Southern Vermont Bowling League championship after a balanced season with key wins. Pownal Valley finished three and a half games back in second, Bellemare's took third, and the Villager slipped to fourth in the final round.
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Hawks Won't Concede Cup In Chicago Comeback Bid
Chicago Coach Rudy Pilous says his Hawks will not concede the Stanley Cup final as they trail Toronto 2-0 after a Friday 13th homecoming. The series shifts from Toronto to Chicago Stadium for Game 3 Sunday and Game 4 Tuesday with home ice advantage cited. Pilous notes Toronto tired in later stages and praises his team's resilience after previous comebacks.
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Ohio State star Jerry Lucas made unanimous UPI All America
The 1962 UPI All America team includes Jerry Lu cas of Ohio State as the first college player chosen unanimously. Lu cas earns the honor as the lone unanimous selection from the Buckeyes.
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Ohio State
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Cards Beat Cubs in 15th Marathon Opener
In Chicago, St. Louis rallied to beat the Cubs 8-5 in 15 innings at Wrigley Field. Don Lan drum delivered a go-ahead single and Bill White added a two-run double as the Cardinals, after trailing 4-4, grabbed three runs in the 15th to seal the victory.
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Little League Park Work Party Sunday
Volunteers are urged at Bennington Little League Park on County Street Sunday morning to rake the field for rolling the surface. League officials request volunteers bring rakes and report after 9 a.m. Snow shovels may be needed if weather does not improve.
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