Braves, Phillies Split Doubleheader Behind Spahn and Roberts
Milwaukee and Philadelphia split a Sunday twin bill as Robin Roberts pitched the Phillies to a 6–0 win in the opener and Warren Spahn followed with a 2–1 victory for the Braves. The result trimmed Milwaukee’s lead over San Francisco to two and a half games. Spahn tied Carl Hubbell for major league career wins with 25.
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Phillies
Robin Roberts
Braves
Warren Spahn
San
Francisco Giants
Spahn
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Baseball Hall of Fame
Eppa Rixey
Gene Freese
Homer
Freese
Johnny Frederick
Brooklyn
Wes Covington
Span
Roberts
Mathews
Washington
Moose Skowron
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Bob Turley
Yanks
Ward Receives Record Purse in Indy 500 Victory
Rodger Ward of Los Angeles won the 500 mile race in record speed and collected a record $106,850 from a total purse of $338,150. The breakdown shows Speedway payments, entry refunds, lap prizes, and civic and corporate contributions. Second place went to Jim Rathmann with $39,800, followed by Johnny Thomson and others listed with prize amounts.
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Rodger Ward
Los Angeles
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Jim Rathmann
Miami
Johnny Thomson
Boyertown
Tony Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
Paul Goldsmith
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Johnny Boyd
Fresno
Calif
Duane Carter
Eddie Johnson
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Paul Russo
Webster Groves
A. J Foyt
Houston
Tex
Gene Hartley
Indianaplis
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Oakland
al Herman
Allentown
Jimmy Dagwall
Chuck Arnold
Stamford
Conn
Jim McWithey
Anderson
Ind
Eddie Sachs
Center Valley
al Keller
Green Acres City
Fla
Pat Flaherty
Chicago
Dick Rathmann
San _ Grabiel
Bill Cheesbourg
Tucson
Ariz
Don Freeland
Ray Crawford
Pasadena
Don Branson
Champaign
Bob Christie
Grants Pass
Ore
Bobby Grim
Jack Turner
Seattle
Chuck Weyant
Springfield
Jud Larson
Tampa
Mike Magill
Haddonfield
N. J
Red Amick
Muncie
Wright Wins Virginia Beach Women’s Invitational
Mickey Wright rallied to beat Beverly Hanson in the Virginia Beach Women’s Invitational, finishing 54 holes with a 207 even par to take the $6,000 event.
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Mickey Wright
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Va
Beverly Hanson
Roscoe Cook Aims For 100 Yard Dash Record
Roscoe Cook of the University of Oregon believes the 100 yard dash record could drop to 08.9 seconds. He spoke after a standout showing at the California Relays, noting improved tracks equipment coaching and athlete mindset.
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Modesto
Calif
University of Oregon
Roscoe Cook
Cook
Mel Patton
University of Southern California
Gary Woman Wins State Archery Open Title
BECKLEY AP Merle Wimer of Marlinton won her fifth straight title in the West Virginia State Archery Open Tournament at Skelton. She defeated her daughter Jo Ann Ervine of Marlinton 1446 to 1252 in a field of 162 WV Bow Hunters Association competitors, with John Lamb of Crab Orchard among the men’s heavy tackle and Marie Evans of Gary in women’s free style.
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Merle Wimer
Marlinton
West Virginia
Skelton
Wimer
Jo Ann Ervine
West Virginia Bow Hunters Assn
John Lamb
Crab Orchard
Marie Evans
Gary
American golfer Deane Beman wins British Amateur at Royal St George
The 21 year old Deane Beman of the University of Maryland defeated British rivals to claim the British Amateur title at Royal St George's in Sandwich. The British Walker Cup plans shift as Gerald Micklem retires as chief selector for 1961, with Oppenheimer stepping down. Rumors hint the 1961 Walker Cup site may move to the San Francisco area.
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Deane Beman
University of Maryland
Royal St. George's
Sandwich
Gerald Micklem
Oppenheimer
United States
San Francisco
Beman Leads Field Into Final Open Qualifying
Deane Beman 21 year old Maryland student returns from England to head a 500 golfer field in the final U S Open sectional at 13 sites. He seeks one of 131 spots at Winged Foot after 36 holes in Washington D C. with Sam Snead Art Wall Jr Arnold Palmer among contenders and many past champions exempt.
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Young Deane Beman
England
Univeristy of Maryland
Winged Foot Club
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Beman
Washington, D. C
Bill Hyndman
Springfield
N. J
Sam Snead
Art Wall Jr
Arnold Palmer
Tommy Bolt
Dick Mayer
Cary Middlecoff
Jack Fleck
Ed Furgol
Ben Hogan
Julius Boros
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Walter Burkemo
Bob Rosburg
Jay Hebert
Dick Metz
Don January
Frank Stranahan
Tommy Jacobs
Charlie Coe
U. S
Don Fin Sterwald
Claude Harmon
Winged Foot
Whitt Wins Derby Open With Steady Final Round
Don Whitt of Borrego Springs California captures the Kentucky Derby Open with a 72 hole 274 after a 67 final round. Jim Ferreri finishes two behind at 275 missing a last hole tie by three feet. Bob Goalby, from Crystal River Florida, 278 total after a 77 final round. Ferreri earns 1900 for second. multiple others tied for 276 with 1175 each.
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Don Whitt
Borrego Springs
Calif
Jim Ferreri
Crystal River
Fla
Whitt
Ferrer
Bob Goalby
Gover
Hot Springs
Memphis
Seneca Golf Club
Oo Ots Ferree
Ernie Vossier
Midland
Texas
Dick Knight
San Diego
I Bowe Pome
Doug Ford
Paradve
Nadir Sent To Farm After Metropolis Handicap Injury
New York AP Arthur B. Hancock said the 4 year old colt Nadir, winner of the Garden State Stakes, pulled up lame in the Metropolit an Handicap and will be sent to the farm in Kentucky. Nadir has an undisclosed left front ankle injury. Arcaro rode him in the Metropolit an.
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Arthur B. Bull Hancock
Nadir
Sword Dancer
Belmont Park
Ken
Lorld
Chicago
Eddie Arcaro
Arcara
Metropolitan
Nasrullah
Eddie
Hancock
Camden
N.J
Garden State Park
Dance
Arnold Hanger
Waltz
International League nightcap ends with Richmond loss in extras
In a 10 inning affair Richmond falls 4 3 to Miami while Havana edges Havana? correction: Havana loses 7 6 in 11 innings.
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Miami
Havana
Innnings
Brown Defends World Light Title Against Paolo Rosi
Old Joe Brown makes his seventh defense in a 15 round title bout with Paolo Rosi at Washington Uline Arena. The 100th pro fight for Brown features Rosi as a fast southpaw challenger with a nine fight unbeaten streak.
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Nigeria
Madison Square Garden
Rory Calhoun
White Plains
N. Y
Tiger
Randy Sandy
Sandy
Tigers Triumph as Maxwell, Davie Help Detroit
Detroit fans saw Charlie Maxwell spark a 3-run ninth inning homer off Jim Perry lifting the Tigers 7-4 over the Cleveland Indians. Jerry Davie earned the win, tossing five hitless innings after a rough start.
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Charlie Maxwell
Jim Perry
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Jerry Davie
Harvey Kuenn
Maxwell
Davie
Ulaki Wins Elks Golf Meet with 71 Final Round
Steve Ulaki of Beckley surged from third to first at the Willow Wood Country Club posting a one under par 71 to finish the 54 hole Elks Tournament at 214, one stroke ahead of Charleston’s Dick Foutche who slid to second after a 75. George Moulton of Huntington finished third at 217, while defending champion Armand Fletcher of Bluefield ended tied for fourth at 218.
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Armand Fletcher
Bluefield
Standings And Yesterday’s Baseball Scores
American League results show New York 3 Washington 0, Detroit 7 Cleveland 4, Baltimore 2 Boston. Kansas City 9 Chicago 1. Detroit hosts Cleveland with Bell facing Foytack. National League notes Milwaukee 64 19 578 lead. Pittsburgh 58 4 58%. Los Angeles 25 23 521%. Chicago 22 9 489%. Cincinnati 21 3 47%. San Francisco 6 Chicago 3. Miller vs Jay in only game.
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W.bi Pet
Enee
Jockey Ralph Neves Battle With Death Nears Continuance
In California jockey Ralph Neves, 41, remained on the critical list after brain surgery to remove a skull fracture and brain clot from a fall at Hollywood Park. Neves, long battling severe injuries, had just his third post accident race attempt after 21 years, having survived a near death in 1938 and notching his 3000th win in 1957.
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Centinela Hospital
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Carruthers and Johnston Triumph in Memorial Weekend Handicap
Dr. Wallace Carruthers won the men’s division with a net 70 while Mrs. Chap Johnston captured the women’s with a net 75 at the Blues Field Country Club memorial handicap event. 38 golfers competed and prizes included merchandise from Rocky’s Golf Shop for top finishers.
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Chap Johnston
Bluesfield Country Club
H. C. Lazensby
Ron Turner
Jack Mitchell
John Westfall
John Frambach
Rod Hesely
Ivan Price
Don Keesling
W. A. McCue
Jack Davis
Rocky's Golf Shop
Tazewell Bluefield
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