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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
4
The caption notes the Yankees move into second while the Twins slip to fourth. The fragment mentions a defeat and positions but lacks full context for dates or teams beyond Yankees and Twins.
Defending champ David Pearson predicted 159 miles per hour to win the Daytona pole for the Firecracker 250. Practice showed Joe Weatherly fastest at 157.756 mph in a 1962 Pontiac, with a record 158.744 mph set earlier by Glenn Roberts for two-lap speed trials.
CHICAGO AP Nat Kogan named the winners of a nationwide Bowling Proprietors' Association of America contest for the American Cancer Society. Contestants bowled against BPAA champions Shirley Garms and Dick Weber. Winners share a $10,900 jackpot and a two week Paris London vacation. several players posted 300 games.
In a Babe Ruth League contest Jesse Jones and J W Squire played tight defense with Jones taking a 3 7 innings. Edwards and R Willis sparked the Squire win while Morris Scott Perkins Yeaman produced key runs in extra frames. Coca Cola beat Bases 3 4 with Hall 3 for 3 and Walton 2 for 4 leading the offense. Knicks sign Butler and Butcher for 1962 NBA season. Margaret Revell completes Gibraltar Straits attempt in 7 hours 13 minutes missing the return crossing due to seas and currents.
Calvin Griffith of the Minnesota Twins says Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford give the New York Yankees the edge in the pennant race. He notes Mantle's knee may not be 100 percent but asserts the Yankees are tougher with him in the lineup. Griffith praises Twins manager Sam Mele for turning the club into a strong contender despite injuries and calls Camilo Pascual the best pitcher in baseball as the team stays in the race.
Mickey Cochrane, Hall of Fame catcher and former Tigers star, died after a long illness. Born April 6, 1903 in Bridgewater Mass, he starred for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers, later serving as a nonplaying manager. Survivors include his widow and two daughters. Funeral services were not announced.
Jockey Bill Hartack netted four victories at Arlington Park while Times Two, ridden by Herberto Hinojosa, upset in the 7 furlong Markus Purse for flies and mares. Times Two rallied from behind to prevail by a half length, with Colfax Maid unable to threaten.
Yonkers Raceway featured the Smile National Championship Pace where Irvin Paul a 7-10-1 shot rallied from last to win in American record time 4 08.4 over 4 laps. Vicki's Jet placed second and Henry T Adios finished third as crowds of 27 871 watched the seven horse field race around the half mile track. Irvin Paul paid 16 20 7 30 and 3 90 with earnings hitting 91 for the season. Royal Rick finished fourth while Stephan Smith the morning line favorite was scratched.
Two 17-year-old Kentuckians reach the finals at the Western Golf Association Junior Tournament held at Lake Geneva Country Club. Mary Lou Daniel of Louisville defeats defending champion Ann Bakje of Maryville Tenn, 3 and 2, to avenge last year’s loss. Brenda High of Glasgow defeats Sherry Taylor, medalist from Oklahoma City, by 1 up. Both semi finals saw lower par scores for the players.
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