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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
4
Carmont PA AP Palmer, the tournament favorite, faced a severe cut to the third finger of his right hand on Monday. Despite the injury, he planned to play at the 190,000 Open at Oakmont, NJ, with the finger heavily bandaged and doctors saying he could compete.
In 1962 Arthur Daley recalls Ben Hogan aging and sidelined by bursitis as the Open returns to Oakmont. The piece contrasts Hogan’s past four Open titles, his 1953 rout of the field on Oakmont, and Sam Snead’s adaptive style, noting Hogan’s mind over matter victory on the brutal course.
The article details Ben Hogan planning a round at Oakmont a week ahead using deliberate rough play to learn the course. He tests drives from multiple lies and records green speeds and slopes to map twists and mound effects for a strategic win.
The text depicts Ben Hogan dissecting Oakmont’s treacherous 17th hole a par 4 of 292 yards. Hogan analyzes every detail, considers club selection for his partner, and selects safe or bold plays as the green’s traps loom. He wins with ease, showcasing strategic precision.
Cleveland battered Earl Wilson in Boston for a 10 to 0 win as Kirkland drove in five runs with a homer and triple while Perry scattered seven hits for the shutout. Francona smartly backed by Green and Runnels, Cleveland posted 13 hits in the AL clash.
Scores from Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York, Houston and more alongside Tuesday night matchups. Details include dates, venues, and listed pitchers for American League and National League games.
Williamsport defeated Springfield 8 to 5 in Monday action. Binghamton played Charleston while York visited Elmira with rain postponements. Sunday's results included Binghamton 5 Charleston and Williamsport 2 Springfield 0 Elmira 1 York 0.
About 300 trout will be released into Summit Lake near Richwood as fish from the Department of Natural Resources test liveability after low antenna content in Summit Lake water improved. Ed Kinney says fish in pens survived for first time since trout season began. State Sen. Carl E. Gainer cites unit errors in prior handling. Elmira Charleston 7 30 p m. Binghamton York Springfield Williamsport
Don Demeter and Johnny Callison supplied the home run power as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 5, snapping St. Louis’ seven game winning streak. Both teams had 12 hits. the Cards left 14 on base as Simmons took the loss.
The Charleston Indians' final at Binghamton was washed out by a thunderstorm at Watt Powell Park. A doubleheader on Aug. 12 will complete the series as Elmira Pioneers come to town with ladies night 50 cent admission for all women, 7:30 p.m. Louis Tiant is slated to start for Charleston. The Indians seek hitting as Williamsport Grays extend lead in the Eastern League. Duke Sims leads the Charleston lineup with the big bat.
In a compact note from the Mets, Jackson praises a wave of hitters led by Hector Cardenas and Keith Williams who have produced in recent games. The pitching, led by Dave Seemann with a four hit shutout, anchors a year opening effort notching the first whitewash for Binghamton. Sonny Siebert and Jose Lopez delivered solid work when Seemann wasn’t on the mound. Duke struggles at the plate, collecting only two hits in the home stand as Cardenas and Williams carry the offense with timely hits.
In a high scoring game the Grays defeated the Giants 8 to 5 at Watt Powell Park as Springfield and Williamsport wins shaped the day. The Indians showed late power and balanced hitting despite the Giants’ home stand collapse.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that two-way lineman Gene Gossage and offensive guard John Wittenborn signed NFL contracts for 1962. Both players are starting their third year with the Eagles.
Dick Stuart hit two homers, one a long blast and the other an inside the park shot, driving the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Don Cardwell took the loss in Chicago after suffering his seventh defeat.
In a 6 4 win over New York, the Orioles ride Robin Roberts after a long rain delay. Stuart homered twice, Mazeroski and Gibbon provided offense, Powell left the mound after an injury but did not lose consciousness.
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