American Legion Baseball Day at Forbes Field honors PA graduates
At Forbes Field Pittsburgh today the annual American Legion Baseball Day honors players from Pat Legion programs now in the majors, including Howie Bedell and Jack Burger. The event also recognizes notable PA junior Legion alumni such as Stan Musial, Bobby Shantz, Curt Simmons, and more, with commentary on Cardinal broadcaster teams and local aging plans for weather-related makeups and league supervision duties.
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American Legion
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Milwaukee Braves
Veterans Organization
Howie. Bedell
Braves
Pottstown
Jack Burger
Swissvale American Legion
Philly
St. Louis
Priest
Phils
Penns
Stan Musial
Bobby Shantz
Curt Simmons
Curl Sawatski
Doug Clemens
Jim Shaffer
Junior Legion
Palmer Leads as Open Championship Action Builds at Oakmont
Arnold Palmer, Masters champion, seizes early lead in the 62nd Open at Oakmont Country Club with a 68 highlighted by a 6, 64-yard par 70 course. Bob Rosburg shoots 69 to sit two behind, with Maxwell and Nicklaus close. Hogan’s Open record remains a benchmark as 50 scorers vie for final rounds while Snead tees off seeking first Open title.
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Arnold’Palmer
Dissie Tody
Luke
Palmer
America
Bob Rosburg
Oakmont Country Club
Rosburg
Billy Maxwell
Jack Nicklats
Bees
Sami Snead
Citoff
Billy Casper
Tommy Bolt
Pursel
Cary Middlecoff
Ruinnerup
Jerry Barber
Dou Davary
Jackie Burke
Three Way Almanac Tip Mic, Mudcat Grant Stuns Houk
Mudcat Grant shut out Ralph Houk’s Yankees 3 0 with a weekend pass. Cleveland’s pitcher became the first since Early Wynn to retire New York in a game without a run. Minnesota chased leaders as Kansas City and Detroit chased trends in a day of tight standings and homers by Luplow Brandt and Pappas.
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Associated, Press
Ralph Houk
New York Yankee
Pie
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Grant
Houk
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Early Wynn
Minnesota
Kansas
al Luplow
Preak Pa
Ralph Tere
Camilo” Pascual
Kansas City
Seriy Walker
Ed ‘Rakow
Angels
White Sox
Nomeris
Felix Toles
Leon Wagner
Billy Moran
Sox
Russ Kemmerer
Wynn
Boston
Gene—Cotley
Tigers
Detroit
Milt Pappas
Washington
Jackie Brandt
Baltimore
Joe Wicks
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Senators
Wild Turkeys Plentiful in Pa
The State Game Commission expects an ample supply of wild turkeys for the 1962 hunting season. Officials said the population weathered winter in excellent condition and a favorable spring nesting period should yield abundant birds for the season.
Hernandez and Rosi meet in 10 round lightweight bout
Paolo Rosi a veteran balding fighter faces Carlos Hernandez in a Madison Square Garden ten round lightweight bout. Rosi has a long pro record while Hernandez, 22, is early in his career after a loss to Eddie Perkins in 1961.
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Paolo Rosi
Carlos Biez
al Jobbers
Venezuela
Ca Acaas
Hernandez
Madison Square Garden
Ross
Hernandes
Eddie Perkins
Yank Girls Lead Wimbledon Triumph in Cup Series
England. The Wightman Cup opened with the American women taking a 4 0 lead over Britain on the second day. A single win to retain four matches would give the United States its 20th Cup Series victory since 1928. Britain has won the trophy only six times.
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England
United State
Britain
Tyne
Big League Stars Pitch Jun Grant Shut Out New York
Star pitcher Jun Grant led a shutout for the league leaders as the encounter against New York produced five straightforward singles. White Sox achieved three hits and the win, while the Angels clinched a confident, high-spirited victory with strong bullpen work and timely hitting.
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Jun Grant
New York
Ite Mhyletony
Chevehond
White Sox
S Chieave
Hive
Josie Saingedaine
Angules Angels
Giants Dodgers Take It Right Here Bucs Win
Charlie James and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the fading Giants and Billy O'Dell. James homered, doubled, stole a base, and drove in six as St. Louis improved, while the Pirates and Phillies produced key rallies behind Roberto Clemente and Dick Groat.
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Dodgers
Bucs
Associated Press
Charlie James
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Billy O'Dell
St.Louis Arid
San James
St. Louis
Grant Tettyer
Houston
Golden
Aive
WiIse Ene Ory
Pittsburgh
Gul Sweushd
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Colts
Storylook
Dick Groat
Tony Clouinger
Pirates
Clemente
Phishies
Cuah Jus Wigerst
Wubi
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Jit Maloney
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Stein —Ini
Roy-Pievers
Bob Anderson
Byorn
Cubs
Mets
Billy
Williams
Teaguks
Patter
Ernie Ba
Bass Fishing Season Opens With Varied Regulations
Anglers can fish for all species as the season opens under Eastern Daylight Time. Regulations specify species like bass and northern pike with opening dates in May. Wardens report rising water levels but caution about safety and weather. Temperature trends promise good fishing conditions as fishermen prepare for the new season.
American League standings and recent games summary
béken garbled text suggests a summary of American League standings and recent results. Mentions teams such as Boston New York Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Chicago Washington and to a lesser extent details on batting averages and percentages. The readable fragments indicate a league table interaction and daily scores or notes from games.
Crown NCAA Track Champs Crown NCAA Track Champs
NCAA track finals in Eugene featured surprises and sprint mark ties as contenders vie for crowning titles. Defending champ Pat Clohessy of Houston won the three mile in 1 51 45 while USC, Cal, and Villanova chased records and remaining hopefuls pushed toward the titles.
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the Ducks
TSC
Pat Clohessy
Houston
Tiiheis
Brian Turner
Dale Story
Wort
Oxedon State
New York
Gaus Gibner
Villanova
Frank Budd
Ron Hopson Stars as Ajax Falls in CSL Softball
Ron Hopson and the Ajax team were defeated as the City Softball League game went into six innings at the high school. The Steel Miers built a 4-2 lead behind strong pitching and timely hits. Ajax managed four hits and four runners left on base as Hopson matched the opposition's rhythm, keeping the score tight.
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Moose
Sena
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Rou Hopson
Sare Ayer
Dick Chase
Alta Ajax
Evenue
Brother conducts Art Lewis rites at Amk ersburg
Art Lewis, once captain of West Virginia University's football team in the Leger era of 1950, was buried yesterday. His brother Rev Edward Lewis conducted the service at the First Congregational Church in StaoxopheMicho. The Rev spoke of his brother rising from humble beginnings to become a top athlete. The article notes Lewis was among the NCAA 100 or 220 yard dash champions, tying records with a 9 second 100 yard time. It mentions Buckda’s bid for the 220 finals and Colorado’s broad jam champion Dot Myers changing.
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Amkersburg
Amt Lewis
West Virginia University
Edward Lewis
First Congregational Church
StaoxopheMicho
Lewis
Yose
Fie
Buckda
Dlminaitlon
Colorado
Broad Jam Hampion
Dot Myers
Larry Darnofall Hurls One Hitter in Five-One Win
Larry Darnofall pitched a one hitter with 13 strikeouts and three hits in a 5-1 Elks victory over Cory Jamestown. Only run came on a bunt single by Jack Hammond who stole second and third and scored on a passed ball. Fred Marsh delivered a key RBI double for Jamestown.
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Larry Dafiovsu
Cheeung Bird
Aealng
Nee Elks
Cory Jampstown
Este Bent Taashathae
Braeen Pield
Davidy Darnofal
Elks
Alex
Jack Hammond
Hammond
Fred Marshi
Corry Jamestown
Weain
Pittsburgh shooter Etchin leads after perfect scores in doubles
Sardis Pa during the Pennsylv ania State Trapshooting Championships Etchin of Pittsburgh built a lead on the final day with a 50 pull doubles perfect score It was the first time such an achievement on the eastern seaboard was noted by Westar Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Club officials Also noted were George Newmaster of Myetown and Sandy Ambler of Bethel Park each posting 100 in Class A The Kings Point gymnasts and world championships in Prague were also mentioned with J Armando Vega and Ron Barak standout performers on the still rings and horizontal bar.
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Etchin
Pittsburgh
Reading
Penn
Seaboard
Westar Pennsylvania
Westmoreland Conky
Pems
Etehin
George Newmaster
Mye Town
Sany Ambler
Bethel Park
Kings-Point
Berlin
Prague
Czechoslovakia
J. Armando Vega
Sins Angeles
Los Angeles
Ron Barak
Mets Send Harry Chill to Jacksonville in IL Trade
Disgruntled catcher Harry Chill, 29, was farmed out by the New York Mets to Jacksonville of the International League last night. Chill first appeared in the majors with the Chicago Cubs in 1950 and has since played for four other clubs.
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New York
Harry Chill
Jacksonville
New York Mets
Chicago Cubs
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