Mets Sweep Braves In Doubleheader To Escape Last Place
Mets beat the Braves 8 5 and 9 2 to win a doubleheader and move out of the National League cellar for the first time since last May. Jim Hickman slugged a 450 foot double and two homers including a grand slam driving in seven runs. Giants split with Cubs. Dodgers and Cardinals also won or split. Willie Mays and Willie McCovey hit key Giants homers. Ken Hubbs homered for the Cubs.
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Rebels Look Like Champs in 10-3 Loss to Florida
The Associated Press reports Ole Miss fell 10-3 as Don Shi limited the Gators on five hits. Despite the setback, Ole Miss remains in the hunt for the division lead. Auburn erupted for 14-6 at Vanderbilt, sweeping the two-game series and moving to 10-2 in the SEC.
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Redstone Arsenal Pistol Club Sets Outdoor Tournament
The Redstone Arsenal Pistol Club schedules a Sunday outdoor pistol tournament at the arsenal range starting at noon. Open to citizens over 17 with a seven dollar entry fee covering all matches and NBA registration. Competitors may enter via main gates and arrangements are made with the Provost Marshall for quick admission.
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London Beats Johansson Guarded by Final Bell
Brian London failed to land his power punch until the last seconds but sent Ingemar Johansson to the canvas before the bell. Referee Andrew Smythe scored the 12 round bout for Johansson and hinted he would have stopped it for London if time had allowed.
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Ireland
Little League Opens Today At Wingfoot Fields
Decatur Little League teams start their season at Wingfoot Fields with two games at 5 p.m. The Braves meet the Giants in the National League and the Indians face the Tigers as announced by Henry Evans.
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Young Wins Selma Title After Tight Golf Run
Young fired a Sunder-par 66 to take a two stroke lead over Gleason, and Sunday morning widened it to five. He finished with a final round 72 as Gleason 68 closed to finish one behind at 280. Gilbert Wesley and M. C. Fitts tied for third at 284.
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Native men in Yemen dye hair to ward off spirits
In Yemen an ancient Arab land native men reportedly dye their hair as a protective practice against alleged evil spirits. Details remain sparse but the custom is noted as enduring amid local beliefs and cultural traditions.
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National League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show San Francisco and Pittsburgh atop the table with around six hundred winning percentages. Weekend games featured Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in split results, while Houston defeated Los Angeles and Chicago shutout San Francisco. Upcoming games include New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Houston.
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Reinforcements For Derby This Week From New York
Greentree Stable's No Robbery and Patrice Bonjour head toward the Kentucky Derby as unbeaten No Robbery extended his perfect five race line with a Wood Memorial win. Candy Spots leads the field with six wins and top odds, followed by Never Bend and other contenders as Derby notes and future odds circulate.
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Mt Si nai Hospital Bed Rented For Dukes Foot Surgery
Los Angeles report says Mt Si nai Hospital rented a bed Sunday for a patient entering Tuesday for foot surgery. The hospital had none to fit him. The patient is Walter Dukes of
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Aguirre Off To A Rapid Start In Baseball Action
Aguirre, Yankee killer of the Tigers, begins season strong with a 1.67 unofficial ERA. The day’s AL and NL results include Barber’s four-hits and 11 strikeouts, Bouton’s win for the Yanks, and Mets sweeping Milwaukee as Chicago and the Giants split results. Norm Cash hits a three-run shot for Boston. Buzhardt and Ward drive White Sox wins.
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U S Hits Setback as Cuba Beats Baseball Team at Pan Am Games
United States baseball was routed by Cuba 13 1 in Sao Paulo while swimmers set Pan Am records. Chet Jastremski and Steve Clark broke records as the U S opened a busy Games with mixed results including a 93 465 win in basketball over Puerto Rico.
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Betsy Rawls Wins Sunshine Open to Lead Titleholders
Betsy Rawls captured the $7,500 Sunshine Open in Miami and led the field for Augusta Titleholders honors. Her 220 total on 54 holes at Lejeune was three strokes better than Mickey Wright and Kathy Whitworth, despite a 78 final round.
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North and South golf opens with 128 players in field
Play began in Pinehurst North Carolina for the 63rd North and South amateur tournament. 128 players from 25 states and the District of Columbia start 64 first round matches as 36 hole final set for Saturday on Pinehurst No 2 course. Billy Joe Patton defends title with Walker Cup teammate Charlie Smith among entrants. 79 exempt from qualifying with 49 earning spots in first round.
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Birthday for Joe McCarthy Highlighting Hall of Fame Manager
Marie Joe McCarthy, famed baseball manager and longtime Amherst figure, marked his 76th birthday Sunday, recalling a career described as one of the sport’s most successful.
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N.Y
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Lakers Force Game Six With Rally Over Celtics
In Boston the Lakers, led by Elgin Baylor's 43 points and Jerry West's 32, stunned the Celtics 123 109 to stave off elimination. Boston still leads 3 2 in the NBA finals as fans clashed with officials after the game.
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Yanks Bring in Hamilton Bright in Major Shuffle
The New York Yankees acquire lefty reliever Steve Hamilton from Washington and right handed hitter Harry Bright from Cincinnati. They send Jim Coates and Hector Brown to Houston and Cincinnati respectively in a flurry of moves aimed at balance. Bright provides right handed pop to spell rookie Joe Pepitone at first base while Ford and Daley recover.
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New Zealand Lefty Charles Wins PGA Classic in Texas
Charles first left handed winner of a PGA sponsored event. He held a three stroke lead after three rounds and finished 11 under par with a 268 total. Fred Hawkins finished second with 269 after a final 66, Homero Blancas took third with 270. Jack Nicklaus, favorite, ended fourth at 273.
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Florida Teams Enter Pro Loop
Florida squads join the pro loop as Gadsden Alabama dispatch frames the Southern Football race. The AP report notes a surge of players and teams entering professional circuits amid regional talent shifts and upcoming showcase events.
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