Yankees Sweep Detroit as Berra Delivers Late Heroics
The New York Yankees split a doubleheader with Detroit as Yogi Berra’s pinch single in the 11th inning of the opener and a five run first inning in the second game propelled New York to 5-4 and 6-4 wins. Jim Coates earned the victories while Mickey Mantle and Berra provided key hits. Washington swept Boston to claim the series, and Cleveland edged Baltimore in 15 innings. The White Sox and Athletics traded wins, and other division races saw Minnesota pass Baltimore for third as Detroit’s rally fell short.
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New Record by Lindblad in Javelin at State Meet
A record-shattering throw by Lindblad, Chanute Junior College, highlighted the State Public Junior College track and field meet in Wichita. Lindblad hurled the javelin 205 feet to break Stan Ingram's 204 foot 4 inch mark, with Lindblad finishing second behind Ingram last year, three inches off the pace.
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Lindblad and Orth shine for Chanute in junior college meet
Lindblad set a meet record in javelin and, with Jim Orth, qualified for the national junior college meet. Coffeyville won the team title with 85 points amid rain and wind as Chanute placed sixth and several records fell.
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Missouri Beats Kansas State in Dual Meet Thriller
Missouri defeated Kansas State 69 62 in a dual track and field meet at Columbia. Seven appeal for funds and interest from freshmen last year created effort to attend the event.
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NC State players face trial on bribery charges
Three North Carolina State College basketball players including captain Stan Niewierowski face trial in Raleigh on June 5 for allegedly accepting bribes to shave points. Niewierowski was detained in Brooklyn as a material witness awaiting a NC warrant. teammates Anton Muehlauber and Terry Litchfield, from Brooklyn and Louisville, were also arrested.
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Emporia State Wins Central Track Title in record Meet
Emporia State scored 119 points, a record, to win the Central Intercollegiate Conference track and field meet in Emporia Kansas. Fort Hays placed second with 45, Pittsburg 44, Washburn 26, and Omaha 17.
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Chanute Blue Comets Qualify Three For State Meet
Chanute High School track team finishes sixth with 113 points at the Class AA regional in Winfield led by Russell Anderson’s shot put win. Kenny Winters ties for second in high jump and Don Umbarger places third in low hurdles. Greg Johnson takes fourth in 440 yards while John LaRocca and Tom McKenzie reach finals in shot put and broad jump without placing. Wichita East dominates with 83 points. Wichita Southeast in second with 34.
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Tulsa Edges Drake For MV Track Crown
Tulsa won the final event the pole vault to edge Drake 56 1 3 to 55 2 for the Missouri Valley Conference track and field championship. Tulsa's Dave Smoot vaulted 13 feet 6 inches and earned five points for first place to give Tulsa the title. Drake's Jerry Shipman cleared 13 feet for second as Wichita State scored 41 points and North Texas 36 2 3, Bradley 35 1/2, St. Louis 14.
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Jerry Shipman
Wichita
North Texas
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St. Louis
Sanders Wins Colonial Golf Title at Fort Worth
Doug Sanders, a five tournament winner, edged Kel Nagle by one shot at the Colonial National Invitational in Fort Worth Texas earning $7 500. Nagle shot 67 to rise from a three way tie for ninth to second place collecting $3 500. Billy Casper finished third with 283 for $2 500.
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Kansas backs suffer leg fractures in spring scrimmage
No. 1 left half Bert Coan and No. 2 left half Lloyd Buzzi both sustained leg fractures during spring practice at Kansas. Coan broke both bones in his lower right leg in Wednesday scrimmage, while Buzzi fractured his left leg six inches above the knee after being hit while attempting a pass from John Hadl. Kansas plans three more practices before the varsity alumni game Saturday.
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Parnelli Jones Sets Fastest Qualifying Speed at Indy
Indianapolis AP Brash newcomers replace veterans killed since the 1960 Memorial Day race. Six rookies among 27 drivers posted 10 mile qualifying runs for the 5900 mile golden anniversary on May 30. Parnelli Jones of Torrance California led first time qualifiers with 146.033 mph.
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Calif
Canadians Win Tug-of-War Across Niagara Falls Bridge
Canadian police team from Niagara Falls Ontario defeated the Niagara Falls New York group for the third straight time on the Rainbow Bridge. The 25-man squad overshadowed by 49 pounds pulled the American officers across the boundary on Saturday.
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Gonzalez Tops Scott In 10 Round Bout In New York
The Associated Press reports Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico edged Charlie Scott of Philadelphia over ten rounds in New York. Gonzalez used jab exchanges and steadier work to secure the decision. Scott fought gamely but could not overturn the scorecards.
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Charlie Scott
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Giants edge Braves in ninth to take series
A bases loaded walk forced in the winning run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves 8 7 in the ninth. The win plus Chicago’s 19 8 11 inning victory over the Dodgers widened the Giants’ NL lead. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4 1 and Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 4. Cubs snapped an eight game skid with late runs. Don Elston notched win. Ron Santo drove in the tie breaking run in the 11th. Dodgers homered by several players and committed their 42nd error.
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Business Luncheon Clubs Grow in Number Swankiness
A growing number of business luncheon clubs spread from the eastern seaboard to Honolulu offering swank decor and private spaces. Despite the recession, membership remains stable as companies pick up the tab for top executives, enabling mid day meals that blend relaxation with business discussions and private rooms to shield talks from outsiders.
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Gary Cooper Dies After Cancer Battle Remembered Worldwide
The 1961 death of Gary Cooper was mourned globally with tributes from Pope John XXIII and press outlets in Britain France Italy and Yugoslavia. Cooper died Saturday at 12 27 pm after a long battle with cancer at his Holmby Hills home with Veronica and Maria present.
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