Cubs Rally Past Giants as Nen Banks Power Doubleheader Split
In San Francisco the Cubs beat the Giants 6-3 in the nightcap after a 1-0 loss in the opener. Dick Nen belted a two run homer and Ernie Banks added a three run shot while Phil Regan closed the sixth to preserve Bill Hands fourth win. The Cubs and Giants split the doubleheader as Atlanta swept the Mets 3-2 and 2-0 to stay one game behind the NL leaders.
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Tennessee track dominance and flag dispute at SEC meet
Tennessee won the SEC indoor meet with a record 108 points led by 28 scorers and multiple new marks. Flowers and Green urged flag display, petitioning commissioner Coleman to fly the American flag at next winter’s indoor meet in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Air Force cadet players with coach’s family ties
Air Force Academy coach Bob Spear has his son Bert, a sophomore, on the basketball team. He also has three younger sons Brink Barry and Berney. Their mother goes by the nickname Buck to sustain the alliteration.
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Athletics take two from Evansville in doubleheader
The Athletics swept Evansville 4 0 and 7 0 in a doubleheader as Paul Seitz and Juan Birmingham led the offense with strong pitching and a late rally. Birmingham’s Allen Lewis sparked a ninth inning dash, giving Birmingham a 4 3 win in the opener after Evansville fought back. Savannah fell 3 1 to Montgomery as Jim Cowlington delivered a three run homer in the seventh.
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Stanky's White Sox sweep A's with three pinch runners
Eddie Stanky guides Chicago to a doubleheader sweep of Kansas City 6-2 and 7-3. Tommy John belts a three run homer in game one as Stanky uses three pinch runners in one inning. Detroit also sweeps Washington while Kaline and Mathews power the Tigers.
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Turbine power looms over Indy 500 qualifying field
Turbine powered Lotus cars top the speed charts at Indianap olis Motor Speedway as drivers warn piston engines may lag in heat. Graham Hill and Hee Leonard set rapid laps in damp weather, while Mario Andretti equipment faced a piston setback before returning with a quick replacement. The tentative lineup for the May 30 race shows Unser, Andretti, Ruby and others securing front rows, with standings shaped by engine type and track conditions.
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McLendon Wins Magnolia State Classic in Sudden Death
B R McLendon of Montgomery Alabama captured his first professional golf title in a sudden death playoff at the Magnolia State Classic in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He beat Pete Fleming by sinking an 18 foot birdie on the ninth hole after both posted 269 to finish 11 under par. Fleming missed a four foot par save on the sixth hole in regulation to reach the playoff.
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