Colts and Mets Split Doubleheader and Stumble in NL Race
The Houston Colts defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 and 10-3 while the New York Mets lost 6-1 to the San Francisco Giants. Colts stars Warwick Mesias Lillis and Larker fueled a 32-hit effort as Mets slide to last in the majors with 15 consecutive defeats.
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Ramon Mesias
Bob Lillis
Norm Larker
Forbes Field
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Bob Tiefenauer
Ken Johnson
Warwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Mefias
Lillis
Larker
Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Dodgers
Fof
Bob Miller
San Francisco
Juan Marichal
New York
Pelo Grounds
Giems
Marichal
Willie Meys
Baos
Polo Grounds
Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Billy Wiliams
George Altman
Don Eston
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Braves
National League standings and results snapshot
National League leaders San Francisco and Los Angeles hold strong records as Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Milwaukee and others vie behind. Week results show SF and NY split, Pittsburgh dominates Houston, and Chicago beats Cincinnati with Phillies and Dodgers sharing schedule notes.
Morgan wins Boardwalk Mile in Atlantic City
Vernon Morgan of the Delaware Valley Athletic Association won the Boardwalk Mile in Atlantic City clocking 4 093 to beat 18 rivals. It marked his second consecutive victory in the annual event.
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Atlantic City
N. J
UPI
Vernon Morgan
Delaware Valley Athletic Association
Javelinas in Texas and the risks they pose
The Texas Game and Fish Commission notes javelinas rarely attack, but incidents occur. A Houston zoo keeper suffered a 20 stitch leg wound from a young boar, and near Cotulla hunters were charged by a sow when surprised. Cecil Reid warns they are shy but can be dangerous if provoked, while noting a young javelina is prized as lean roast meat.
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Cotulla
Mama Javelina
Cecil Reid
Sportsmen’s Clubs of
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Redlegs Stay In Cincinnati
Cincinnati club president Bill DeWitt stated the Reds will remain in Cincinnati for at least five years. The pledge followed Ohio attorney general threats to void DeWitt’s sale on competitive bidding concerns.
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Stengel Signals Mets Shakeup After 15th Straight Loss
New York Mets manager Casey Stengel vows changes within days and maybe before the June 15 trading deadline after a 6 1 defeat to the Giants. He hints Frank Thomas could depart for Ernie Brogle and Charlie James if deal fits, as the club recalls Ray Davult from Syracuse.
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UPI
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Casey
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Mets
Ernie Brogle
Charlie James
Giants
Horace Stoneham
George Weiss
Willie McCovey
Roger Craig
Ray Dav Ult
Syracuse
Hebert Wins Memphis Open In Sudden-Death Playoff
Lionel Hebert roars to a 30-foot birdie on the first extra hole to win the Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club. He ties 13 under 167 with Gary Plaver and Gene Littler, edging Littler in the playoff. Jay Hebert and Bruce Crampton chase, while Don Whitt cowned Player and Al Balding for the 1959 title remains in memory.
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Colonial Country Club
Littler
Souh Afican
Don Whitt
al Balding
Hebert
Broter
Jay
Lafayette
Bruce Crampton
Sydney
Australia
Jay Hebert
Major League Leaders United Press International
The listing names top hitters and pitchers by league, with players such as Williams Chicago Cepeda San Francisco and F Alou San Francisco among leaders. It shows home runs runs batted in and pitching records for National and American Leagues, highlighting leaders like Mays Banks Gentile Kaline and Koufax and others.
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Chi
Gonzalez
Pha
Cepeda
F.alou
S.F
Great
Pitts
T. Davis
Davenport
Burright
L.A
Fairly
Thomas
N.Y
G. Abr.h
Robinson
Bos
Battey
Minn
Siebern
K.C
Boyer
Mays
Giants
Banks
Cubs
Mets
Mejias
Colts
Pinson
Reds
Gentile
Orioles
Cash
Tigers
Wagner
Angels
Kaline
Essegian
Indians
Dodgers
Mavs
F. Alou
Athletics
Tulsa Maintains League Lead With Split Doubleheader
Tulsa split a Texas League doubleheader to stay atop the standings after a pair of games with Austin. The Oilers lost 8-6 in game one but won 4-3 in the nightcap. Albuquerque and Amarillo also split, with Amarillo taking the second game 4-1 after a 2-1 first game. El Paso and San Antonio could not play due to rain. Tonight Tulsa visits San Antonio as others travel.
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Tulsa
Oilers
Austin
Albuquerque
Amarillo
el Paso
San Antonio
San Antoni
Pony League opens with twin bill in Bonham
Two Pony League games highlight Bonham Boys Baseball tonight with an opening ceremony. M. B. Nelson presides and Rev Don White gives the invocation as Mayor Jess Magoulrk throws the first ball. IOOF Reds vs Cotton Mill Cubs start the day, Texas Power and Light Tigers vs VA Center Braves in the nightcap. Lions Club Giants battle Mc Knight Yanks atop the league, both undefeated in two starts. Rotary Red Sox and Southwest Pump Cardinals seek to climb from the cellar.
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Bonham Boys Baseball, Inc
Pony League
M. B. Nelson
Don White
Jess Magoulrk
Ioof Reds
Cotton Mill Cubs
Texas Power and Light Tigers
VA Center Braves
Lions Club Giants
McKnight Yanks
Rotary Red Sox
Southwest Pump Cardinals
Spain’s Eight Week Strike Nears End
Madrid reports the eight week long nationwide strike easing as most workers return. About 6,000 still out, mainly in Barcelona, Asturias, and scattered southern areas, with full resumption expected by Monday after a peak involving 170000 miners and others.
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Madrid
UPI
Spain
Barcelona
Asturias
Indians and Dodgers Split Twin Bill in Midwest Action
Indianapolis and Denver split a doubleheader as Indianapolis won the nightcap 4-3 after Denver took the opener 4-1. Jim Koranda and Ramon Conde homered for Indianapolis, with Doug Gallagher and Ed Drapcho picking up the wins. Louisville moved into third by sweeping Oklahoma City 3-0 and 5-4, aided by Fred Otivo's five-hit shutout in the finale.
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Indianapolis
Denver
Louisville
Bears
Oklahoma City
Dallas-Fort Worth
Omaha
Jim Koranda
Ramon Conde
Doug Gallagher
Ed Drapcho
Gary Peters
Bob Dustal
Fred Otivo
Colonels
Phil Niekro
Jim Umbricht
Jerry Nelson
Bowlers to Name Officers Tonight at Bonham Lanes
New officers of the Bonham Bowling Association will be elected and trophies awarded in a meet at Bonham Lanes tonight. All members from the Maple and Commercial leagues meet at 7 p.m. Clayton's Insurance won the Commercial league and Denison Linen the Maple league.
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Bonham Lanes
Clayton’s Insurance
Denison Linen
Allen Completes Training With 1st Armored Division Battery
Army Pvt. Gene H. Allen son of Walter I. Allen Bonham Texas completed advanced individual training with Battery B of the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas on May 12 He now receives unit training with the battery The 1st Armored Division a ROAD mechanized unit is among two new active divisions created to bolster Regular Army strength Allen entered the Army last December and finished basic training at Fort Ord California
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Fort Hood
Tex
AHTNC
Army
Gene H. Allen
Walter I. Allen
Bonham
1St Armored Division
2D Artillery
Allen
Fort Ord
Calif
Providence hockey schedule includes 22 games season
Providence College will play a 22 game schedule for 1962 63 including the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Christmas Invitational Tournament in Troy New York December 27 29 American of Brazil tops International Soccer League standings as Hajduk of Yugoslavia drops to second Dundee of Scotland upsets Guadalajara of Mexico in a Sunday doubleheader County Down of Ireland crushes American League All Stars 20 7 in Philadelphia extending its winning streak on a five game American tour to conclude against San Francisco next Saturday
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UPI
Providence College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N.Y
New York
Brazil
Hajduk
Yugoslavia
Dundee
Scotland
Guadalajara
Mexico
All-Stars
Philadelphia
County Down
San Francisco
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