Cubs Win Two Tie for Second in NL Race
The Cubs swept a doubleheader with the Giants 9-5 and 5-4 to move into a tie with St. Louis for second place, one game behind the leading Giants. Ernie Banks hit two homers in game one, Lou Brock scored the decisive run in game two, and Smokey Burgess delivered late runs for Pittsburgh.
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Mantle Injury Shakes Yankees in Key Win Over Orioles
Mickey Mantle suffered a broken left foot in the 4-3 win over Baltimore, likely sidelining him up to six weeks. The injury occurred as Mantle tangled with the center-field fence while chasing a Brooks Robinson homer at Memorial Stadium. Whitey Ford earned the win as New York edged Baltimore to regain the AL lead by 0.04 points.
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MacArthur Reasserts AAU NCAA Sanction Roles
General Douglas MacArthur directed the NCAA to refrain from actions that block free participation in AAU track events. He reaffirmed the AAU’s sole sanction power over open meets and urged colleges to cooperate with AAU rules while safeguarding the best U.S. team for the Russia meet and upcoming Olympics in Japan.
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Spray Leads NAIA Golf After Second Round
Steve Spray and Eastern New Mexico hold the individual and team edge after round two of the NAIA Golf Tournament in Kansas City. Spray carded a 73 to finish at 137, four strokes clear of Texas Wesleyan's Tommy Wrinkle who shot 68 to pair with a 73.
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Sachs Ordered Before USAC for Indy 500 remarks
Eddie Sachs of Detroit was ordered to appear before the USAC executive committee in Indianapolis next Monday to verify statements attributed to him about the May 30 Indy 500.USAC president Tom Binford said the hearing concerns allegations that winner Parnelli Jones should have been flagged for an oil leak and questioned the officiating integrity. No action was announced if Sachs repeats the charges.
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Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
A playful private letter to Cubs owner William Wrigley Jr. questions modern team trends and coach choices. The writer nostalgic for the 1930s-40s era mocks current players and trades while urging a return to traditional Cubs identity and leadership.
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Cubs Boss Takes Old Pro View of Cubs Midseason Surge
Chicago manager Bob Kennedy, dubbed the Old Pro, has steered the Cubs to a strong run sweeping the Giants in a twin bill 9-5 and 5-4. The club rose to 30-23 as Kennedy credits team effort over heroics and cautions against overconfidence.
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Mansfield Denver Track Coach Appointed at University of Denver
AP reports Jack C. Mansfield named head track and field coach at the University of Denver by Athletic Director Hoyt Brawner. The announcement names Mansfield as new leader of the program.
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