Skowron Hits Inside-park Homer In Yankees Win
The Moose Bill Skowron starred as the New York Yankees opened their defense with a 7-6 victory over Baltimore. He sparked the offense with a two-run inside-the-park homer in the fourth inning setting the stage for the world champions to start their bid for a third straight American League pennant.
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Colts Debut Stars Shantz Mejias In 11-2 Win
Houston Colts debut overpower Chicago on opening day as Bobby Shantz and Mejias shine with five and two hits respectively. Shantz allows five Chicago hits while Mejias drives in three runs with a third inning homer and a late two-run shot. Gregorio Mejias also homers as the Colts roll 11-2.
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Youth Breaks Hand On Jaw Of Boxer
In Streatham England Freddie Mills former world light heavyweight champion invited 15 year old John Block to hit him as hard as possible The boy struck Mills who cried out and his own right hand was reported broken after a hospital visit Mills expressed remorse admitting he felt like a bully and admired the boy's resolve with his chin taking the blows
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Giants pummel Brewers as Marichal shines in opener
Juan Marichal struck out 10 in a three hitter as the Giants blanked Milwaukee 6-0. He added offense with a double and a single, scoring twice and driving in two runs in the opening win. Roman Mejias homered twice, driving in three runs as the Colts beat Chicago 11-2 in his NL debut.
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Opening Tilts Draw Near Quarter Million In 1962 MLB Start
Massive turnout marks the start of the 1962 baseball season with eight openers drawing 222,675 fans. Dodgers crowd 52,564 at their new stadium in Los Angeles, while the Yankees lead AL turnout at 22,978 in New York. NL attendance totals 145,825 to 76,850 for AL. presidential opener in Washington drew 44,383 and Cincinnati 28,506 for NL opener. Last year’s nine openers totaled 284,994 with 154,390 NL and 130,604 AL.
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Sacramento Names Al Medrano in Court Case
Sacramento report lists Al Medrano of 13854 Sacramento and Au Burn California, with details pointing to a court matter involving page references 1382. The item reads as a clipped OCR fragment noting names and locations without clear context or outcome.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Snapshot
American League standings show New York Washington Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Baltimore and Los Angeles with brief win loss records. Tuesday results include New York 7 Baltimore 6 and Cleveland 4 Boston 0 with Chicago 2 Los Angeles 1 Kansas City 4 Minnesota 2. Today's games Detroit at Washington Minnesota at Kansas City Cleveland at Boston.
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National League Standings And Scores Note
National League standings list San Francisco Pittsburgh Houston Philadelphia Cincinnati and other clubs with records showing games behind and Marylake results. Multiple scores include Cincinnati 6 Los Angeles 3 and San Francisco 6 Milwaukee 0, with fixtures including New York at St Louis and Chicago at Houston.
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Lakers edge Celtics 117 115 in playoff thriller
Los Angeles tops Boston 117 to 115 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Boston and Los Angeles swap schedule notes with remaining games set between the rivals across the weekend and next week.
Toronto 4 Chicago 1 in NHL Playoffs opener
Toronto defeated Chicago 4 1 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. No games scheduled today as the series shifts to Toronto.
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Memorable baseball tale ties local past to current season
The column uses a long sports memory to bridge the slow lead into spring play. Edward Matley recalls early 20th century games with Biddeford area ties, including trips to Fitchburg and Holy Cross, plus a curious pitching loan episode involving Joe Murphy and a $35 arrangement with Biddeford manager Mr Cheney.
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Reminiscences of Local Baseball and Fans at Biddeford Park
Letter recounts a 4-3 ninth inning game with a pitcher batting and finishing out, mentions Prospect park and the Biddeford Pros, a 13-9 win amid crowd limits, praise for players John Matley and Jim O Rourke, and notes on old timers and uniforms funded by a $25 boost.
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Lakers Edge Celtics On Last Second West Bucket
Los Angeles moved ahead 2-1 in the best of seven NBA final with a 117-115 win over Boston at the Sports Arena. Jerry West snatched a Sam Jones pass and scored the winning layup as time expired after drawing a foul from Bill Russell. Elgin Baylor led Lakers scorers with 39, West added 36, and Russell topped Celtics with 26 as Boston complained of free throw disparity.
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Leafs confident after whipping Black Hawks series opener
TORONTO AP The Maple Leafs hold a one game lead in the Stanley Cup series after a 4 1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. Dave Keon and Frank Mahovlich scored to tie and take the lead in the second period, with George Armstrong and Tim Horton sealing it in the final period. coach Punch Imlach expressed confidence despite one game still to play in Chicago.
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Honolulu bout ends in points decision for Morgan
L C Morgan of Honolulu outpoints Rocky Kalingo of Cebu Philippines in a 14430 bout. Youngstown Ohio fighter edged the Filipino challenger over 14414.
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