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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1962

Page

8

Reed's 22nd inning homer wins it for Yankees over Tigers

The Yankees beat Detroit 9-7 in a 22 inning marathon at Tiger Stadium. Jack Reed, a third string outfielder, drove in the eventual run with his first major league homer in the 22nd. Jim Bouton worked seven relief innings, helping New York endure a seven hour game that became the longest in major league history by innings.

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U S Team Prepares To Meet Poland

A 40 man U S track squad heads to Chicago to face Poland and the Soviet Union at upcoming meets while the 7th AAU championships close. Frank Budd missing. Ron Morris and John Cramer highlight pole vault and mile pacing as records fall and four milers break four minutes.

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Reds Down Dodgers In Hitting Match

Reds rally to top Dodgers 12 10 in a high scoring game as Frank Robinson homered twice and drove in four. Robinson boosted his hot stretch to 48 hits in 30 games and a .316 season average. Giants beat Spahn Braves 3 1. Cubs take both ends of doubleheader from Pirates 4 3 and 8 4. Yankees outlasted the Mets 22 innings 9 7 with Reed hitting a homer after Maris walked. Cleveland splits with Washington as Indians widen AL lead to 1 1/2 games. Orioles, Red Sox, Royals win as slate moves on.

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White Sox and Braves Lead Hartselle League Standings

The Hartselle league standings show the White Sox and Braves atop with strong records as the first half of eight games concludes. Recent results include Braves 4 Cards 2 and Dodgers 8 Redlegs 6, while several rainouts and scattered scores mark the week.

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Berra 37 Bounces Like Kid In Seven Hour Game

Detroit AP reports Yogi Berra at 37 remained lively after a 7 hour 22 inning game. The Yankees beat the Tigers 9 7 with Reed hitting his first major league homer in the 22nd after Maris on base. Bouton earned the win in long relief as Ford tracked pitches and Berra declared fatigue none.

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Johnson Seeks Chance At World Heavyweight Title

Berlin AP Harold Johnson aims for a world heavyweight title shot soon. He plans European defenses before facing the winner of Patterson and Liston, after defending his light heavyweight crown against German Gustaf Scholz in a 15 round unanimous decision. Johnson sails back to the United States after a Naples vacation with wife Mildred. He weighed 172 1/2 pounds for the bout.

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Reed Delivers Homer After Mantle Sub Passes Weekend Pitch

Reed entered in the 13th as a second right field replacement for Mantle. He fouled off a bunt and hit a homer off Phil Regan after describing that he trusted a fastball right down the middle. He noted that they might have expected him to hunt again.

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