Yankees Sweep Tigers In 2, 5-4 and 8-6
Yogi Berra delivers a pinch single in the opener and a first-inning rally in the second as the Yankees sweep Detroit 5-4 and 8-6 to trim the Tigers' AL lead. Jim Coates gets the wins in both games with strong early offense backing.
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Giants Open Game Lead In Tight National League Race
The Giants beat the Braves 8-7 on Matty Alou’s bases loaded walk in the ninth, pulling ahead in the NL standings after Chicago’s 10-8 11 inning win over the Dodgers. Cincinnati and Philadelphia also won while New York and Cleveland swept.
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American League Standings and Sunday Results
The American League standings show Detroit leading with strong marks, New York and Minnesota close, while Cleveland and Baltimore swap positions. Sunday results include Chicago 63 over Kansas City 15 and Cleveland 6 1 Baltimore 6 1. Monday games list Cleveland at Boston and Minnesota at Chicago among others.
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Braun Returns as Player with Celtics After Knick Coaching
Carl Braun, 33, signs a one year contract to play for the Boston Celtics after being released as New York Knicks coach. He aims to help the Celtics next season and expects to continue playing while able. Braun notes familiarity with Celtics players and Bob Cousy from earlier years.
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Mickey Wright Cruises to Win in Columbus Georgia
In Columbus Georgia Mickey Wright 26 year old from San Diego dominates the field by winning her third consecutive Ladies event. Wright powered to victory in front of local fans and strengthened her hold on the tour.
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Fitzpatrick Gets Long-Awaited Hole in One
Tom Fitzpatrick of 1002 Gordon Dr SE finally carded his first ace after 25 to 30 years on the 130 or 150 yard 16th hole. A spectator spotted the ball in the cup after he had walked past the green while looking for it. He used a four iron with a slight wind and believed the ball landed 10 to 15 feet from the pin before dropping in.
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Sanders Wins Colonial Title
Doug Sanders won the Colonial National Invitation with a 281 total to take first money of $7,000. Kel Nagle finished second after a 67, Billy Casper took third with 283, while Gene Littler Arnold Palmer and others narrowed the field. Betsy Wright shared first place at the Seab Island event with Betsy Rawls and Mary Lena Faulk, posting a 70 to claim $1,050.
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Bearcats Claim Two Titles In Huntsville Meet
Cullman Bearcats win two baseball titles the Eighth District and TVC finals by edge Coffee 2-1 in eight innings. Clem Cartron drives in the deciding run on a line drive as Bill Edwards seals relief work. Earlier the Bearcats protest a Sparkman win over an ineligible player to claim the district Western division title.
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Sheffield Bulldogs Win TVC Track Meet in Tri-Cities
Sheffield edge Coffee 42 1-3 to 41 1-3 as Terry Haddock of Coffee blazes 9.8 in the 100 and wins the 220. Decatur stars Rage breaks broad jump record with 20 feet 8 3-4 inches and leads with multiple top finishes including wins in broad jump and shot put.
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Newcomers Take Place Of Vets At Indy 500
Brash newcomers fill the field for the 1960 Memorial Day Indy 500 as six rookies qualify, led by Parnelli Jones at 146.033 mph. Veterans like Eddie Sachs earn pole at 147.481 mph amid absence of several long-time starters.
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Local youth leagues schedule two softball games and practice
The Colt Baseball League holds 5 p.m. practice at West Town Park for players aged 15 and 16. City Softball League opens a 15 night schedule at Delano Park with two games at 7 p.m. Flour Mill vs Worthington and Athens vs Chemstrand, among four teams this season.
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Howsam sells Bears and Broncos to Denver group
Denver business interests led by Gerald H Phipps and Calvin W Kunz Jr acquire controlling interests in the Bears and Broncos from Robert How sam with deal to close today. The Rocky Mountain Sports board members head the syndicate backing the purchase. The sale price was not disclosed.
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Boswell and Lowry Win Charity Golf Match at Decatur CC
Charlie Boswell and Bob Lowry edged Elbert Jemison and Bob McNelly in an 18 hole charity match at Decatur Country Club. The event sponsored by the Decatur Lions Club raised funds for sight conservation as a 300 strong crowd watched Jemison and Lowry as favorites. Lowry’s eagle from 100 yards on the eighth hole highlighted the contest.
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Trio of racers killed in separate track accidents
The report names Jimmy Bryan the 1958 winner and mentions Al Herman and Johnny Thomson who were killed on other tracks in separate incidents while testing a car.
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Hacker Posts Two More Wins By Warren Hacker Leads Lookouts Past Shreveport
Veteran pitcher Warren Hacker won two games as the Chattanooga Lookouts moved into a first place tie with Birmingham after a 1-0 and 6-5 victory over Shreveport. Birmingham beat Macon 10-3 to keep pace. Little Rock outlasted Nashville 8-7 in 11 innings with Red Robbins’ grand slam as Nashville edged ahead in the ninth.
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Elevator lifts 20 million pilgrims to Rome basilica roof
The old elevator in St. Peter's in Rome has carried about 20 million pilgrims to the basilica roof, a feat noted in historical records. The figure reflects long standing tourist and religious visits to the site over many years.
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