Willie Mays on slugging spree rides Giants to win at Candlestick
The Associated Press reports Willie Mays blasted his third homer in two games as the Giants beat Milwaukee 10 8 at Candlestick Park after moving from New York. Mays, 3 000 miles from the Polo Grounds, leads with three hits and three homers early in the season. The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 6 2 as Don Drysdale faltered in the eighth. Bill Virdon delivered a walk off the Cubs in the 12th. Jim Bunning won his first NL game for the Phillies over the Mets.
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San Jose bout: Luis Molina defeats Raul Soriano
In San Jose California local boxing card Luis Molina outpoints Raul Soriano in a ten round bout. Soriano, from Mexico City, occupies the challenger position as Molina earns the decision.
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Two Divisions Set For Atlantic Seaboard Pacing
Salem New Hampshire tomorrow opens the inaugural $175 250 Atlantic Seaboard pacing series with two divisions at Rockingham Park. Adios Don heads Division One with Su Mac Lad and Dr Brooks among rivals as Harold Dancer Jr drives two horses in a shift from Stan Dancer. Division Two features mares Glad Rags and Quick Dream plus Chockoyotte Rebel and Stormy Coast, with Harold Dancer Jr later driving Stormy Coast. Saturday night offers two $7,500 non Seaboard features to close the weekend.
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Rodgers Sharp In Houston Golf Classic Practice
Phil Rodgers, former University of Houston star, shot a low 68 in final practice at Sharpstown Country Club as the Houston Golf Classic opened. Jack Nicklaus was the favorite with 3-1 odds after finishing second in the Masters, while Rodgers earned $250 in the pro-am.
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Huff Debating Football Future
Sam Huff weighs whether to play for the Washington Redskins or pursue a full time textile career. The 29 year old linebacker, traded from the New York Giants, met GM Bill McPeak and discussed football matters with no money talk. Huff plans another meeting and calls the decision the biggest of his life.
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Skowron Hitting Homers Again
Bill Skowron, now with the Washington Senators, hit a homer in a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The game featured a six-run second inning, the Senators’ biggest two-season output, as Skowron continued his return to form after a career with the Yankees and a stint with the Dodgers. Chuck Hinton contributed with a run and a triple.
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Finnish Runners Train for Boston Marathon in Voluntown
Two Finnish marathoners Paavo Pystynen and Tenko Salanka train near Groton Conn ahead of the Boston Marathon. They join noted runners Eino Oksanen, not entered this year, as Finland aims to field top contenders.
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Basketball Playoff Dates Announced for NBA Series
Boston AP reports the NBA championship series dates depending on Western Division winner. If San Francisco wins the series opens in Boston June 20? Wait. April dates list games at Boston and San Francisco with April 18 to May 4. If St Louis wins Western Division playoffs schedule shifts to St Louis and Boston with dates through May 4.
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White House Births in Jackson Era Highlight Hostess Donelson
During Andrew Jackson's presidency three children were born in the White House to the president's hostess Pay Donelson, a notable record from that period.
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Shubert Plan Lets Students Free Broadway Tickets
New York AP reports the Shubert organization will give away half a million free Broadway tickets yearly through the Board of Education to boost younger audiences. Lawrence Shubert Lawrence Jr., head of the firm operating 17 of 350 playhouses, says principal producers approved the plan. "We're planting the seeds," she said, "there'll be rich rewards."
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Warriors Hawks Showdown Tonight At Cow Palace
San Francisco hosts a decisive seventh game as the Warriors and Hawks battle for the Western playoff crown and a $12,500 prize. Wilt Chamberlain anchors the Warriors with 215 points and 143 rebounds through six playoff games while Boston waits in the wings for the Finals.
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Hockey Playoffs Move To Detroit
Detroit and Toronto clash in the third game of the Stanley Cup finals with Detroit leading the series after a 4 3 overtime win in Toronto. Leaf stars Armstrong Kelly and Stanley face a rested Red Wings squad as game four heads to Detroit then back to Toronto.
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Olympic Flavor At Senior National AAU Swimming Meet
At the University of Pittsburgh the open ing of the Senior National AAU women's indoor swimming and diving championships featured divers and distance swimmers. Patsy Willard defends the one meter title as finals loom tonight along with the 1650 yard freestyle scoring by heats. About 250 top female swimmers entered the four day meet with Olympic berths at stake and Santa Clara Swim Club led by Donna Devarona and Sharon Finneran seeks the team title and Olympic qualification.
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Major League Stars Batter in Big Win and Debut Triumph
Major League stars show power as Willie Mays and Giants teammates slug a three run homer guiding San Francisco to a 10-8 win over Milwaukee with a 10 run third inning. Jim Bunning earns first National League win for Phillies, holding the Mets to seven hits and 11 strikeouts in a 4-1 victory.
Pro Basketball NBA Playoffs Result Noted
No games were played on Wednesday in the Western Division Final. The best of seven series remains tied at three games apiece with no game scheduled today.
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