Mets Struggle Deepens as Casey Stengel’s Team Slumps
The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Mets 20 and 21 victories to extend New York’s losing streak to 17, the longest in franchise history. Casey Stengel faces growing pressure as rival Yankees lead the AL, while Dodgers and other clubs win to tighten pennant races.
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Thunderbird Opens for $100000 Tourney in New Jersey
The Thunderbird golf tournament in Clifton, New Jersey, offers $100000 total with $25000 to the winner drawing top players including Arnold Palmer. Palmer aims to break his own money record this year and chase a four majors sweep as Oakmont hosts the Open next week.
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Major League Leaders National and American Leagues
National League leaders include Cepeda and Mays with Giants, Banks and Mejias among top Cubs and Reds. American League leaders feature Kaline and Gentile with Tigers and Orioles high marks. RBIs highlight Davis and Cepeda in NL, Siebern and Kaline lead AL. Pitching lists include Koufax and Williams with strong totals.
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Austin Civitan Opens first annual $7,500 civitan open
Rain slowed play at the 6000 yard Austin Country Club as 30 proettes tee off for the Civitan Open. Sentimental favorites Betsy Rawls and Sandra Haynie drew crowds while Penick noted the course lusher after rain. Betsy Rawls shared the Babe Zaharias Open title last week.
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Lions Sign Morrall Sewell Whitlow For 1962
Detroit Lions announce the signings of quarterback Barl Morrall guard Harley Sewell and center Bob Whitlow to 1962 NFL contracts. Boston Patriots to open 1962 AFL season against Houston Oilers at Harvard Stadium with nationally televised game.
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Major League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show San Francisco and Los Angeles atop with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh close behind. Yankees and Dodgers juggle wins, with key results including Chicago over San Francisco 4 3 and Philadelphia over New York 2 0. Texas League results feature Albuquerque and San Antonio neck in neck with Amarillo, El Paso, and Tulsa in late games.
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TL Leaders Remain Tied as Tulsa and El Paso Hold Lead
In Texas League action Tulsa and El Paso remain tied atop the standings with a see-saw battle since the season began. Tulsa fell 1-0 to San Antonio in a pitching duel while El Paso edged Austin 5-4. Amarillo routed Albuquerque 10-2.
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Gladys McConnell Wins Tournament at Childress Club
Gladys McConnell won the Childress County Club Women's Invitational Golf Tournament with a net 73. Nelda Cordell was runner up at 75 in the championship flight. Ester Dishman had the low net with 75. Lois Winger won the first flight with 77 and Betty Atkinson followed at 78.
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Giants End Del Shofner Reaches 1962 Contract Signing
New York Giants receiver Del Shofner, key passer for the Eastern Division title, signs his 1962 contract after ranking third in the league with 62 receptions last season. Washington Senators sign Ron Clodfelter who batted .440 for Mooresville High School and will report to Middlesboro farm club in the Appalachian League.
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Box Office Rangers Top $1 Million in 1962
NY Rangers drew over 1 million at the box office in the 1961 62 season marking a first for the franchise. USC track stuns with 104 straight dual meet wins from 1945 to 1962. Savitt downs National Indoor title in 1961 and claims prior crowns in 1952 and 1958. 400 shrubs planted at Oakmont for 1962 U S Open. June 11 16 Wimbledon notes Aussies dominate. UCLA leads NCAA tennis with seven championships. Herb Elliott clocks mile under four minutes 17 times. Clim Courtney first glasses wearing catcher in Yankee history. Bob Goalby bags 11 letters in high school career. Don Fairfield shoots 63 three times. George Bayer hits 500 yard drive in Sydney. Memphis Open prize money to reach 50 000 in 1963.
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Olympic Committee Grants South Africa One-Year Delay
The IOC postponed deciding on South Africa’s racial policy, opting for a one-year delay to pressure government changes. The move, supported by most delegates, aims to align South Africa with Olympic principles while acknowledging existing laws restricting interracial athletic competition. The body also added women's volleyball to the program and adjusted competition scheduling.
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