Five-way AL race fuels dramatic weekend splits
The American League standings show a tight race with five clubs within a half game of each other as four doubleheaders end in splits. Boston and Baltimore share the lead at 21–15 with New York and Kansas City close behind. inflation of key performances includes Frank Malzone driving in five for Boston and Robin Roberts earning his 2000th strikeout.
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Weekend sports roundup features Preakness win and other events
Rex Ellsworth’s Candy Spots won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in a 3 1 2 length triumph over Kentucky Derby winner Chateaugay. Ernie Davis, famed Syracuse football great, died at 23. Eder Jofre retained the world bantamweight title with a 12th round TKO over Johnny Jamito. Tamara Press set a Russian discus record of 59.29 meters. Parnelli Jones set Indy 500 qualifying pace at 151.153 mph. The Soviet Union edged the United States 75 74 in world amateur basketball. Dave Tork won the St George pole vault in Barcelona. Chris Airey died in a car race at Brandts Hatch. Derjan Atterberg killed in Grand Prix junior car crash. Jack Turner injured in Indy practice. Mickey Wright won Muskogee Civitan Open golf. Don Fairfield won Oklahoma City Open by one stroke over Julius Boros.
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Roberts Milestone as he fans 2000th batter in doubleheader
In Baltimore Rob Roberts of the Orioles struck out his 2000th batter in game one versus the White Sox, the 36-year-old adding two more Ks for a 4-3 win. He sits 15th on the all-time list behind Walter Johnson. Bruton ties a major league mark with four doubles for Detroit in a DI win.
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How Wrong Can Anyone Be Dodgers Rally From Slump
Dodgers owner backed manager Walt Alston as the club surged with six straight wins and 9 of 10, nearly tying for first as Koufax pitched a two hitter in a doubleheader sweep of the Mets. Howard homered in the late inning of the second game, Perranoski and Davis contributed, while other majors results included Phillies over Giants and Reds over Cardinals in a day full of highlights.
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Packers Sign Nitschke and Gremminger for 1963 Season
Green Bay Packers add linebacker Ray Nitschke, a five year veteran who was named outstanding player in the title game against the Giants, and safety Hank Gremminger who will start his eighth NFL season.
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