Willie Mays Powers Giants With 10-Game Hit Streak
Willie Mays thrives after a woeful stretch as he belts .400 over 10 games boosting the Giants to stay within reach of the Dodgers and Cardinals. He had three hits and a triple in a 3-1 win over Houston, driving in 13 runs in the current hot run and lifting his season totals. The day’s other NL action saw Dodgers and Cardinals win, while Phillies and Reds split and Pirates edged Milwaukee.
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Georgia Coach Testifies About Leak Before 1962 Alabama Game
Georgia coach Johnny Griffith testified that he believed information on his team was fed to Alabama before the 1962 game. He said notes from an insurance salesman captured a Butts Bryant telephone exchange and that the two formations used were not unique. Griffith called Butts a benefactor who helped him financially and said he still owed Butts 350.
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Connolly Beats Wiley 8 6 in Nether Providence Tilt
Connolly won 8 to 6 over Wiley in the Nether Providence Senior League as Connolly scored five runs in the first two frames. Wiley mounted a late three run rally in the bottom of the final inning but could not overcome the early deficit.
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Mauch Signs Two Year Phillies Manager Pact
Gene Mauch accepted a two year contract to continue managing the Philadelphia Phillies through 1965. The 37 year old Californian expressed pride in the front office faith and noted the team's young core including Tony Taylor Ruben Amaro Clay Dalrymple John Callison Don Demeter Tony Gonzalez Ray Culp Dennis Bennet Art Mahaffey Chris Short and Jack Baldschun as progress continued after a slow start.
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Wild Pitch Decides Sox Loss In Ninth Inning
The Chicago White Sox drop 4-3 to Kansas City as Hoyt Wilhelm’s wild pitches and a changed ruling on a fourth ball alter the outcome. Gino Cimoli scored on a single by George Alusik, with Cimoli later noting the strikeout pitch was wide of the plate.
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Thatcher Sets Sprints for 200 MPH on Salt Flats
Thatcher, 66, of Van Nuys aims for 200 mph on the Bonneville salt flats. He recalls racing since 1913 and claims a 189.8 mph two way average in a 1912 model. With a parachute and roll bars, he keeps pushing despite freeway fears.
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Eagles Bolster Line With Key Trades Before Season
In Hershey Nick Skorich aims to fix the 1962 Eagles by beefing up the defensive line. Vince McNally lands Bill Quinlan from Go al Bay and Frank Fuller from St Louis in offseason trades. Quinlan and Fuller join Riley Gunners as a potent front four for Philadelphia ahead of the pre season opener.
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Big Four battle for fourth spot in Tigers camp
The fourth member of the Big Four, Bobby Richards, 1'2, 240, faces competition from Dick Stafford, 64, 260, as Detroit Tigers spring drills open. Stafford will try to secure his second year after late season action. The 1962 Balges offered little pass rush, stressing linebackers and secondary, but 1963 outlook looks improved as Quinlan and Fuller lead the scrimmages.
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Liston Clay Fight Talk Sparks New York Meeting
Representatives of Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay met in New York to discuss a title bout for September or next year. Liston may seek a December television fight with Ernie Terrell while Liston’s tax issues cloud plans for a year return and Philadelphia prospects fade.
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