Mays Aids Giants With 2 Homers In Comeback Win
Willie Mays played through a heavy cold at Shea Stadium to hit his 30th and 31st home runs, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 4-1 win over the Mets. He defended manager Alvin Dark amid reports of his job security, saying he played to help Dark. The victory left SF two games behind Philadelphia in the pennant race as MLB results across the league highlighted Phillies, Cardinals, Braves, and Pirates wins.
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Standings and results in the American and National Leagues
The standings show New York leading the American League with 63 wins and 40 losses, followed by Baltimore and Chicago as top contenders. In the National League, Philadelphia and San Francisco lead with 62 and 62 wins respectively, while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh trail. Recent scores include Cleveland's 9-3 win over Washington, and Chicago beating Detroit 3-1 in 13 innings.
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Kerr Named World Champion In 1934 Skeet Tournament
Alex Kerr of Beverly Hills California won the world championship at Harold's Gun Club Reno Nevada in a 15 gunner sudden death shootoff as 15 shooters posted perfect scores. Steve Hanzel of San Antonio Texas won the junior title with a 99x100. Runnerup to Kerr was William Rogers of Atherton California while William Lesnon of Los Angeles captured the Class AA title.
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Fifth annual Kansas slow-pitch tournament to run on two fields
Forty-six and possibly 47 games are planned for this weekend as Kansas hosts a double-elimination state slow-pitch tourney with 24 teams and 350 players. The event on Fansler and Clint Lightner fields runs Friday through Sunday, with a championship slated for Friday night action and a possible 9 p.m. rematch. Automatic entry is Pizza Hut of Hutchinson, defending champion.
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Pros Are Picked For Aerial Might
Chicago hosts the College All-Stars as the Bears eye a strong passing game in a Soldier Field showdown. Bill Wade may unleash bombs while Otto Graham faces a defense forged by last season’s NFL power. Mira’s arm act inspires confidence as Beathard, Concannon ready for action for the collegians. Three prospects may win NFL defensive backfield starts.
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Local teams split twin bill in Wednesday practice games
Three practice men slow pitch games at Fansler Field featured five local clubs ahead of weekend state tournament. First Methodist edged Welders Supply 8-7 as Jim Wells scored on Jerry Ogburn’s double in the seventh. Welders beat Garden City Co-op 10-2 with Tom Earle allowing two hits until the final frame. Garland Furniture won 4-3 in eight innings over Earl's 66 Service, with Kent Hummer driving in the winning run on a late single. Garden City youth playoffs at Clint Lightner Field saw Knights of Columbus Blues vs Leoli and Odd Fellows vs Syracuse.
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Scotch Foursome Planned At the Country Club
A special Scotch foursome is planned Sunday at Garden City Country Club. Prizes will be given for longest drive longest putt and tee shot closest to the pin. Both men and women will win in each category plus high and low gross scores. Shotgun tee-off at 4:30 p.m. Call Erdene Corley for reservations and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Also notes co-captains for Alabama basketball next season Charlie Perry and Bob Andrews.
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Evans Is State Golfing Winner
Evans repeated as state junior girls champion at Emporia with 82 86 160, becoming 14 and youngest to win two straight. Topeka’s Evans will represent the state at the National Junior Girls tourney in Leavenworth. Other finishers include Bayse 109 and Miller Munson Merritt Stafford in various flights.
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Two Coca-Cola League Softball Games In Cleaver Field
Two Coca-Cola League softball games for boys ages 9 to 14 were played at Cleaver Field. The Seminoles beat the Comanches 10 to 4 in the opener while Kiowas defeated the Apaches 10 to 7 in the nightcap. No games Friday due to state slow pitch tourney. next games Monday for junior teams.
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