White Sox Rout Orioles in Day Game as Pizarro Shines
Chicago right-hander Juan Pizarro delivered a complete game and his third win of the day, supporting a 15-hit attack that produced seven runs in the fifth inning. Jim Landis and Camilo Carreon homered and doubled for Chicago, while Baltimore’s Brooks Robinson and Dave Nicholson led the late scoring barrage in a 10-2 loss.
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Bennett nets first NL win as Phillies top Dodgers 7-0
Lefty Bennett allowed four singles and struck out 11 to beat Los Angeles 7-0 before 13,141 in Philadelphia. Wes Covington drove in four runs with two bases loaded singles while Tony Taylor and Tony Gonzalez homered. The Dodgers drop a game and a half behind the Giants as Phil Ortega and Ed Roebuck falter.
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Hebert Opens Lead in Memphis Open Ahead of Player
Jay Hebert shoots 65 to take a one stroke lead at the Memphis Open with a 54 hole total of 198. Gary Player trails at 199 after a bogey on the 15th while Lionel Hebert moves into third at 200 with a 64 that equals the back nine record. Arnold Palmer struggles despite a 66 as the field narrows to 70 players.
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DAmato Faces Urgent Clash Over Jose Torres
Jose Torres, DAmato's middleweight hopeful, threatens to quit boxing over inactivity and a lack of a money fight. He met with Teddy Brenner at Madison Square Garden offering five dates and opponents, signaling a push to secure a high profile bout in New York. DAmato must resolve the feud with the Garden and preserve Torres amid mounting tension and a fragile career.
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Boston rally nets 5 unearned runs to beat A's in slugfest
In Kansas City Ed Rakow’s two hit outing is spoiled as Boston scores five unearned runs in the eighth inning to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 5 2 victory. Earl Wilson earns the win after a strong start and Rakow suffers the tough loss.
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Wilt Chamberlain Nets Move to San Francisco Support
Wilt Chamberlain learned of the Philadelphia Warriors shift to San Francisco and approved the deal. He owns property in Los Angeles where groundwork has begun for an apartment building. He recently traveled to London to buy a $27,000 Bentley, ducking Abe Saperstein who tried to reach him by phone.
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Saperstein presses to keep ABL afloat amid NBA clash
Saperstein works to revive the ABL in rivalry with the NBA. Bill Veeck taps Frank Lane as Chicago Rockers GM to deter him from NBA work. Lane eyed as ABL commissioner after Saperstein steps back to own the Chicago Majors. Lane cites Cleveland as “big league” while Saperstein says Cleveland is out of the league.
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Standings and results from yesterday’s games
Yesterday’s results show multiple MLB style matchups with scores and player notes. Cleveland lost to Detroit while Chicago beat Baltimore, and New York split results with Boston. Other games featured Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minnesota, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Milwaukee with various pitchers named.
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Winonly Wins Hollywood Express Handicap in Sprint Duel
Winonly, already finishing tops in three straight sprint stakes, captured the $27,950 Hollywood Express Handicap at Hollywood Park on Saturday. King Kameha finished second and Mr. Wag took third in a fast race.
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Eight second and third team players weigh college choices
The article lists eight uncommitted second team all state basketball players and five third team football players from Virginia who decided their destinations. It details ten college commitments across Virginia Tech VMI Richmond Virginia William and Mary and Emory and Henry with no Southern Conference picks outside Virginia.
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Florida State and Wake Forest Reach NCAA District Final
Florida State eliminates Florida 7 in a rain shortened game to reach the District 3 final alongside Wake Forest. The Deacons, unbeaten, face the Seminoles Monday at 1 36 p.m. for the district berth to Omaha. Wake Forest built a six run sixth inning and Florida State capitalized on early momentum before slipping into the title game.
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Major league overhaul may end Appalachian League
The overhaul of minor leagues could abandon the Appalachian circuit as MLB reshapes the system into three classes Triple A Double A and Class A. Projections suggest 100 to 120 teams total with 20 Triple A 20 Double A and 60 Class A, potentially leaving Bluefield and five Appalachian cities without teams.
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Bluefield Eyes A Division Move For Appy League Club
Bluefield baseball officials believe they have a chance to enter the A division as talks continue with minor and major league brass. They cite Bluefield Park as a top facility in the Appy and Salem Virginia as a plausible pick if a new Class A club is chosen. Details remain unclear and decisions may take months, with the Appalachian league likely to disappear between 1963 and 1965.
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Hoodlums Fight Rough At Auditorium Mat Pit
Spectators at Bluefield Auditorium witnessed a rough night as masked wrestlers feuded with dirty tricks and two on one attempts. The Cat Man and Cousin Alfred battled in a 60 minute main event, ending with a double slam and refunds of punishment. The semi finals saw the Masked Medic disqualified after slugging the referee, while Mounty and Adkins dominated in earlier rounds.
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Folley and Andrews Sign For 10 Rounder
Heavyweight boxers Zora Folley and Paul Andrews signed Saturday for a 10 round match in Sacramento on June 12. Folley of Phoenix is the third ranked heavyweight. Andrews, 29, hails from Buffalo New York.
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Worsham Poised For Open With Oakmont Ties
Lew Worsham, 44, longtime Oakmont pro since 1947, is praised as a strong Open contender. He recalls his 1947 National Open win at St Louis and the dramatic 1953 World crown, with talks of facing Palmer Littler and Nicklaus if he makes the field.
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South Boston Speedway Opens 1962 Season With Big Purses
Ribbon cutting at the remodeled South Boston Speedway starts at 1 30 p m EDT. The 33 mile high banked asphalt oval produced a test speed of 79 41 mph. The 200 lap modified sportsman feature offers 700 to the winner with 450 and 300 to second and third and 20 to all drivers from 15th back.
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