Mays Turns Up Big as Giants Rout Mets Despite Dark Row
Willie Mays played through illness at Shea Stadium and hit two homers to power the San Francisco Giants to a 4 1 victory over the New York Mets. The win came as Philadelphia swept Houston and others won in NL action, keeping the pennant chase tight. Mays defended manager Alvin Dark amid racial remarks controversy.
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Angels Beat Orioles 1-0 Behind Chance And Lee
Dean Chance and rookie Bob Lee combined for a 1-0 shutout of the Baltimore Orioles as Los Angeles twice shut out the Orioles in the past month. Chance pitched six scoreless innings before Lee finished, aiding the Angels in their latest win to stay atop the pennant race. The Angels’ run came on Lennie Green’s double and Jim Fregosi’s RBI single in the third, while Wally Bunker took the loss.
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Yankees Win Playground Loop Playoff Opener
The Yankees Dinstea defeated the Sox 25 to 11 in the first game of the Playground Baseball League playoffs at the high school field. Jon Bennett pitched the win, Bob Katulich hit a grand slam in the 14 run second inning, while Doug Knapp took the loss.
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Griffith to Defend Title in London Bout Says Solomons
London promoter Jack Solomons announced that welterweight champion Emile Griffith would defend his title against Brian Curvis of Wales on September 2 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Stops Forge 9-1 as Black twirls 2-hit gem
Jim Black pitched the Corry Savings and Loan nine to a 9-1 win over National Forge at Loveland Field. Black struck out the side in three innings and carried a no hitter into the seventh before Norton beat one out. Offensively the Savings and Loan club scored in two four-run innings, added a fifth in the third, and capitalized on errors and timely hits by Beal Abs Linski Koestner and Kennedy.
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Methodists Crush Mayne Valley in Church Softball
Methodists defeated Mayne Valley 24 to 10 in a church softball league game. Key performers included Jerry Williams and Greg Marsh with multiple hits, while Williams, Shaw, and Ray Root led a 23 hit offense. Wayne Valley made 12 hits with Rudy McCray collecting three.
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Texas Oklahoma gridiron sells out for 19th straight year
The Texas Longhorns versus Oklahoma Sooners game in Austin is a complete sellout for the 19th consecutive year and marks the first time since 1951 that no tickets remain for the general public.
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Larry Klein named associate director at NCAA Bureau
Larry Klein former sports editor of Newsweek has been named associate director of the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau. Bureau director Homer Cooke Je announced the appointment yesterday.
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Jurgensen Injured Bench in Redskins Knee Setback
Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen was benched for about two weeks with an injured knee but expected to be fit for the NFL opener with Cleveland on September 13. Buy in Corry.
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Frick Quitting as Baseball Commissioner
Ford Frick announced his retirement as baseball commissioner effective after a successor is chosen. He will stay through his term end if club owners want, with Cronin Keating and Cannon among potential successors and an Executive Council meeting planned to pace the selection.
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Baseball Standings and Results Summary
Major leagues show New York and Chicago atop AL with Baltimore and Cleveland trailing. Los Angeles beat Baltimore 1-0 while Kansas City routed New York 10-1. National League leaders Philadelphia and San Francisco hold strong records as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh post wins. Minor league results include Wellsville topping Binghamton 8-2 and Jamestown overpowering Batavia 17-10.
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Mets deny 1985 Casey Stengel return report
New York Mets chair M Donald Grant said no decision has been made on Casey Stengel’s management future beyond this season. Giants owner Horace Stoneham remained silent on Alvin Dark’s status as field boss. Mets and Giants both dodged specifics as Philadelphia led league after a Phillies doubleheader.
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Little League Play Resumes at Bracken Field
Little League announces resumption of play with Corry Jamestown facing Elks at Bracken Field tomorrow. Corry Jamestown leads the second half by a game and a half while Elks chase. Remaining schedule lists multiple games between Corry Jamestown, Elks, Mouse, VFW, and VEW through August 20.
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Giants edge Mets as Mays homers again in late lineup push
Willie Mays of the Giants, despite a heavy cold, returned to the lineup just before game time and crushed his 30th and 31st homers, powering San Francisco to a 4 1 victory over New York. Camilo Pascual of the Twins earned his first win since July 11, beating the Red Sox 1 1 in a tense matchup.
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