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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1962
Page
6
In a tense game the Cleveland Indians were limited to two hits as Roger Maris delivered a decisive homer. The Chicago slugger powered the performance, steering the Yankees to a victory while the Tribe struggled for offense.
Orioles piled 14 hits to rout the Senators 12-5 as Ralph Terry and Tom Phoebus split the mound duties. Bill Skowron opened the Yankees' eighth with a grounder double, then Jerry Kindall mishandled a grounder for another run, preserving New York's one game lead in the American League.
In London a full blooded archer claims modern gear outshines the Indians of old as world champion Hank Fischer and Nancy Vonderheide compete in trials at Eton sponsored by Britain’s Grand National Archery Society. In Houston, the Colts rally late to beat Spahn’s Braves 3-2 on Billy Goodman’s two out hit, with Merritt Ranen tying it earlier.
Four players matched 69s to lead at Austin Country Club while Betsy Mims Danoff aced the 12th hole for a 73, tying Kathy Cornelius for ninth. Withdrawals by two pre-tournament favorites opened the field as Mary Lena Faulk and Gloria Fecht chase early rounds.
The New York Yankees announced signings for two young players, right-hander Joe Giardello and outfielder Steve Schaub. The deal sparked removal of a contract dispute, with Jacksonville AP reporting the regulatory bodies of boxing seeking action against Giardello.
Osamu Watanabe of Japan's 138.5 pound class dominated five straight matches to lead the field as the National AAU Freestyle Championships trimmed to 31 in eight weights. Host New York Athletic Club and San Francisco Olympic Club show strong team depth with eight men each advancing to Friday's showdowns. six of eight Japanese entries remain in competition with Greco-Roman events to follow.
Boston defeat Detroit 5 to 4 in eight innings as Carroll Hardy drives in the deciding run after Bob Tillman hits a three base hit. Earl Wilson allows three singles before wildness costs him. Arnold Early earns the win while Kline takes the loss.
Sen Strom Thurmond filed a protest with Army officials over West Point recruiting South Carolina prospects. He cited two SC players induced to switch commitments from Clemson and the University of South Carolina to attend West Point, urging ethical review and Army approval. The senator questioned the academy’s nationwide recruiting practices and standards for disciplined young men.
Ernie Broglio pitched eight strong innings to earn an 8-2 win as the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Broglio allowed seven hits, struck out six, and improved to 22-? as White homered in the fifth inning. The Cardinals totaled 16 hits, with Javier tripling and White contributing a key homer as the Redbirds ended an eight game skid for Cincinnati.
Eddie Gottlieb, former owner of the Philadelphia Warriors for 16 years, becomes general manager of the San Francisco Warriors after the team was sold for 850000 dollars. His one year contract was announced by the new owners, with undisclosed salary. He said he will not oversee another Philadelphia NBA franchise but will help the club as needed.
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