Giants Rally as Reds Edge Giants in N L Tight Race
Willie Mays blasted a 684 season batting average surge and a 14th homer as the Giants near Milwaukee in the National League pennant chase. Don Zimmer opened with a leadoff homer for the Dodgers in a 4-3 win over the Braves while Don Hoak and Jerry Lynch fueled Cincinnati's late surge to beat San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Willie
San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
Giants
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Don Zimmer
Don McMahon
Dodgers
Braves
Mays
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Dallas Open leads as McMullin scales early front
Youthful John McMullin holds a one stroke edge in the Dallas Open after opening rounds of 64 and 65 for 129. Tommy Bolt, a 39 year old veteran from Paradise Florida, trails after giving McMullin a wedge at the Western Open. Gary Player, 22, from Johannesburg, remains among the top three, two strokes behind Bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
John MccMullin
McMullin
Tommy Bolt
Paradise
Fla
Fair Oaks
Calif
Bolt
Gary Player
Johannesburg
South Africa
Senators Edge Indians in Peewee League Tilt
The Senators defeated the Indians 15 to 14 in a B team Peewee League game at the EUB church field last night. Philip Steeves earned the win, Mike DeLaTorre took the loss. Larry Wiles caught for the Senators and Eddie Ladd for the Indians. The game is not in the standings report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Indians
Eub Church Field
Philip Steeves
Mike DeLaTorre
Larry Wiles
Eddie Ladd
Akins Wins World Welterweight Title In St Louis Fight
St Louis fighter Virgil Akins stopped Vince Martinez in St Louis to claim the world welterweight title. In a second bout, Kid Anahuac of Mexico City knocked out Jimmy Moser in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Virgil Akins
Vince Martinez
Paterson
N.J
Akins
San Diego
Calif
Kid Anahuac
Mexico City
Jimmy Moser
Los Angeles
Akins Wins World Welterweight Title In Fourth Round
Virgil Akins defeated Vince Martinez by technical knockout in 52 seconds of the fourth round to claim the world welterweight title. Akins dominated with rights and a decisive left to Martinez midsection opened the way for the KO victory in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Virgil Akins
Vince Martinez
Akins
Martinez
Carmen Basilio
Eddie Yawitz
Virgil
Bill Day
Tim Tam Tries For Triple Title
Tim Tam aims for the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown after Derby and Preakness wins. Cavan, Flamingo, Nasco, Chance It Tony, Page Seven, Safarris, and Martins Bullah are listed contenders in a field of eight for the $100000 added classic. Tim Tam remains the heavy favorite with odds around 1 to 10 as track conditions promise fast racing and national TV coverage. In other action, Mickey Mantle drives in four runs and stars for the Yankees in a 6-5 win over the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tim Tam
Cavan
Jimmy Jones
C. V. Whitney
Flamingo
Wheatley Stable
Nasco
Anna Cannuli
Tony
Charles Silvers
Page Seven
Brooks Farm
Saferris
Martins Bullah
George Lewis
West Evens Series In Basketball Feature
West senior stars split the best of five with an 86 to 64 win in Hutchinson. The third game is set for Saturday, with Evansville, Indiana hosting games two and four on June 12 and 13. Billy McGill led the West with 19 points while totaling 44 points over the two games. Bobby Rascoe of Owensboro, Kentucky led the East with 14 points after coming off the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Evansville
Ind
Billy
the Hill
McGill
West
Los Angeles
Chamberlain
Boby Rascoe
Owensboro
Baseball Briefs American League standings and schedules
The American League standings show New York 31 12, Kansas City 23 21, Boston 23 24, Chicago 21 24, Cleveland 22 26, Baltimore 20 24, Washington 21 26. Saturday matchups include Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at New York, with many extra Friday and Monday results listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American League
W. L. Pet
New York
Kansas City
Boston Vree
Chicago
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Mantle Slams Two Homers In Yankees 6 5 Win Over Indians
Mickey Mantle hit two homers and drove in four as the Yankees edged the Indians 6-5. Bill Skowron delivered the go ahead two run single in the seventh while Bob Turley logged his ninth win. Ossie Virgil debuted for Detroit with a double in five at bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Indians
Associated Press
Mick
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Bill Skowron
Bob Turley
Kansas City
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Mantle
Dick Tomanek
Skowron
Connie Johnson
Orioles
Milt Pappas
Ray Herbert
Lou Berberet
Red Sox
Marty Keough
Jerry Staley
Ike Delock
Billy Hoeft
Ossie Virgil
Hal Griggs
Close Games In Softball In Church League Action
EUB rallied to beat the Christians 15 11 after erasing an eight run deficit in the seventh and adding five in the eighth. The Methodists edged High Prairie 12 10 as six third inning runs sparked the victory. John Simon hit an inside the park homer for the Christians and Dave Fehr homered for the losers. First round makeup completed. Lutherans meet Christians and High Prairie face Stark in Monday action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EUB
Christians
Methodists
High Prairie
Highland Park
John Simon
Dave Fehr
Stark
Watts
Eastburn
McCoy
Sterns
Wells
Crows
Tigers Win First Game of NCAA Playoffs
The Missouri Tigers defeated Iowa Teachers College of Cedar Falls 11 7 to take the opening District 5 playoff game. Gary Starr drove in four Missouri runs with a single and bases loaded triple as Doug Gulick tired in relief. Two games were scheduled for this afternoon to decide who advances to the NCAA tournament in Omaha starting June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
Missouri Tigers
Iowa Teachers College of
Cedar Falls
Omaha
Gary Starr
Missouri
Iowans
Tiger
Doug Gulick
Cards climb with 3-1 win over Phillies at Busch
Sad Sam Jones struck out 12 to guide the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia at Busch Stadium. Stan Musial and Hal Smith each drove in a run as the Cards moved to 8-1 in nine games and 20 of 28 overall, while Jones improved to 4-6 and flirted with the NL strikeout record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Jones
Philadelphia
Busch Stadium
Cardinal
Red Birds
Jones
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis
Stan Musial
Hal Smith
Chico Fernandez
Sally Hemus
Kansas City
Baltimore
Milt Pappas
A’s
Gus Triandos
Bill Tuttle
Vic Power
Connie Johnson
Billy Gardner
Johnson
Frank Chiti
Orioles
Eagles and Elks Triumph in VFW Teener League
The Eagles crushed First National Bank 17 to 3 while the Elks edged Bank of Commerce 9 to 7 at City Park. Game times 6 and 8 p.m. Monday features Eagles versus Elks, with banks Club rematch set for later. Umpires are needed. contact Bill Owens or Herb Reep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
First National Bank
Elks
Bank of Commerce
City Park
Godinez
Smith
Ellison
Walsh
First National
Casebolt
Jerome
Zaragosa
York
Bank
Bill Owens
Herb Reep
League presidents curb dusting with new umpire rule
In Chicago on Friday, American League President Will Harridge and National League President Warren Giles enacted legislation to curb dusting pitches. Umpires will decide if a pitch was deliberate and penalties may include fines or suspensions. The rule targets not only bean balls but any pitch aimed at the batter, replacing an older rule that limited dusting to head pitches and allowed only a warning first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harridge
Warren Giles
National
Chicago
Giles
Yankees Beat Braves 7 2 in City Park Little League
The Yankees defeated the Braves 7 to 2 at City Park last night with Anderson earning the win. Tonight the Athletics face the Bums on the south diamond and the Giants play the Tigers on the north field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Braves
City Park
Anderson
Athletics
Bums
Giants
Tigers
Duster Pitch Sets Fine For First Deliberate Dust Off
In Chicago the major league rule sets a $50 fine for a pitcher who intentionally dusts off a batter, with escalation possible on repeat offense. In Compton California Herb Elliott, Australia's star miler, defeats Ron Delany of Ireland in 3:58.1 marking his fifth sub four minute mile and coming close to the world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Compton
Calif
Aus
Electtralia
Herb Elliott
Elliott
Ron Delany
Ireland
Perth
Jonn Landy
Senators and Indians Top Peewees In First Week Standings
The Senators and Indians lead the Peewee League with 1-0 records after week one. Pirates and Red Sox Phillies sit 1-1 and 0-1 respectively, with one B team game producing a Phillies 1-0 win and Red Sox loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Indians
Pee- Wee
Pirates
Red Sox
Phillies
Eub Church
Iola Amateur Golf Tourney Set for June 15
The Iola Amateur Golf Tournament will be held June 15 at the Allen County Country Club two miles east of Iola on US 54. Wayne Archer chairs the event with flights for all players and merchandise prizes totaling 500 dollars. Wayne Williams of Emporia is defending champion. entry deadline is 9 30 am. course features grass greens and pro Del Hamphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOLA
Allen County Country Club
Here
US 54
Wayne Archer
Archer
Wayne Williams
Emporia
del Hamphill
Cardinals blank Hawks in Little League game
The Cardinals defeated the Hawks 5 to 0 last night. Pitchers Britton and Anderson started for the Cardinals with Horton catching. For the Hawks Senseney pitched and Talbot was catcher. Thurman of the Hawks hit a home run. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Hawks
Britton
Anderson
Horton
Senseney
Talbot
Thurman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Redlegs
Reds
Ray Monzant
Don Hoak
Jerry Lynch
Bob Rush
Clem Labine
Don Drysdale
Johnny Podres
Fanning
Phils
Dick Crott
Cubs
Bucs
Vern Law
Edge Tribe
the Tribune
Daly
Virgil ‘Honeybear Akins
Basilio
Syracuse
Sugar Ray Robinson
League Stars
American Legion Hall
THE
Four Tones
American Assn
Wichita
St. Paul
Denver
Charleston
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
W. L. Pet. G.B. Milwaukee
Wheeler and Fehr
Howell and Erickson
Coney
N. Santa Fe
Boy Scouts
Troop 100
Evangelical United Brothern Church
Ash Grove
Leland Clark
J. B. Baker
David Kaufman
Dana Williams
Rap Phillies
Delany
Lazo Tabori
Jim Elliott
Villanova
Bob Shankland
University of Southern California
American International Picture
Clark Gable
Burt Lancaster
Brigette Bardot
God Created Woman
Naked Hills
David Wayne
Keenan Wynn
James Barton
Ucanor Parker Vee mc Ruet
Victor McLaglen
George Macready
Pat Boone
Bernardine Cinemascope
Gaynor
Sade Suet
Technicolor
Esther Williams
George Nader
John Saxon
Edward Andrews
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!