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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1962
Page
8
The New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 7 5 in a seven hour game highlighted by Jack Reed, a 22 year old from Silver City Mississippi, hitting a two run homer in the 22nd to seal the win. Reed's blast off Phil Regan followed a six run first inning by New York.
US track and field forces, buoyed by AAU meet performances, named a four man squad to face Poland in Chicago and Russia at Stanford July 21 22. A further group will tour Europe July 4 14 visiting Oslo Helsinki Zurich and London. Coach John Oelkers said the squad is in good shape and nearly full strength.
The New York Yankees beat Detroit 9 to 7 in 22 innings, the longest major league game by time elapsed at seven hours. Jack Reed hit a two run homer off Phil Regan to cap the win, with 43 players used and seven pitchers apiece for both clubs.
Doug Ford captured the Eastern Open with a final score of 279 after rounds of 69 65 73 72, edging Bob Goalby by one stroke. Ford said he plans to stay on tour with his son Doug Jr. joining him later, as he moved back into the top 10 money winners with a $21,431.98 total.
Red Laver of Rockhampton Queensland opens at Wimbledon 1962 against India's Naresh Kumar as he aims to complete a calendar slam by adding Wimbledon to his Australian French and U S titles. If successful he would join Don Budge as the only players to win all four major championships in one season.
Boston report says eight AFL owners convene a summer session to study expansion and potential continuation of their anti trust campaign against the NFL. Bids come from Atlanta New Orleans and Kansas City for new franchises as Warren Baker provides a court case report. Kansas City bid through Warren Lockwood notes possible Washington backers.
Fausto Gardini defeated Patricio Rodriguez of Chile to win the 51st International Milan men's singles title in Italy.
Major and minor league standings and results in baseball. Sunday results show St. Louis beating Philadelphia 3-1 and 1-0 wins, Chicago over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati leading Los Angeles, and San Francisco over Milwaukee. Monday pitchers listed for NL matchups. AL standings include Cleveland and Minnesota atop the table with Los Angeles and New York close behind.
The Omaha Dodgers split a Sunday doubleheader with Dallas-Fort Worth, losing 2-1 and winning 6-2, as the Indianapolis Indians led the American Association by three games. Denver Bears beat the Indians 9-7, while Oklahoma City climbed to fourth with two wins over Louisville 5-3 and 7-5. Don Williams pitched seven hits for Dallas-Fort Worth, and Ray Jablonski homered twice for the opener.
In game two Nick Willhite earned his tenth win as the Dodgers beat the Rangers despite homers by Leo Burke and Micky Harrington. Bob Baillargeon took the loss for Texas. Denver surged in the eighth to win, after trailing earlier. Oklahoma City trimmed Louisville with four in the fourth, then Borland got the win and Niekro the loss.
Ace reliever Luis Arroyo, out 30 days, is restored to the New York Yankees playing roster. To make room, pitcher Hal Reniff, recently discharged from the Army, is sent to the Richmond farm club in the International League.
Rod Laver, regarded as the world’s top amateur, began his Wimbledon defense with a 7 5 6 1 6 2 victory over Naresh Kumar as about 19 000 fans packed the 16 courts of the All England Club. American entrants, including Chuck McKinley and Chris Crawford, posted mixed results in the first round.
The Fish and Wildlife Service said duck supplies this fall may be the smallest in over a decade. Waterfowl survey teams report a breeding population smaller than any year since summer surveys began in 195.
More than forty countries plan national pavilions at the Seattle World's Fair of 1962 with displays covering culture technology and trade. Officials say the variety reflects broad international interest in the event and future collaborations.
A fragment highlights top players including Gottfried Von Cramm Fred Perry John Bromwich and Jack Crawford showcasing intense era defining personalities on the tennis circuit.
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