Mets Edge Dodgers on Balk Advances 1963 Controversy
Umpires called a winning run home on a balk as the Mets defeated the Dodgers 4-3 in a game that cements the 1963 balk controversy in baseball history. Ed Kranepool doubled, Neal bunt, and Moran’s single sparked the decisive rally. Ed Roebuck allowed the balk in relief. Willie Mays contributed a triple and score for the Giants in an NL win.
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Braves Trade Adcock and Bruton Sparks Front Office Debate
Milwaukee by Bragan created its own problem by trading Joe Adcock and Billy Bruton. The Braves miss Bruton at center field and leadoff while Adcock’s move to Cleveland for Frank Funk and Don Dillard drew critique. The piece notes personnel shifts, pitching losses, and questions over the front office strategy.
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Mattiace Hurls Third No-Hit Game
Mickey Mattiace of Macon pitched his third no hitter in his 1963 South Atlantic League debut a 9-0 win over Nashville using 80 pitches in seven innings of the opener. He struck out three walked one hit two batters and reached on an error. Nashville won the second game 5-4 on a eighth inning homer by Fred White. Rain postponed remaining games.
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NBA Draft Opens to Challenge Celtics Five Time Champs
The NBA draft begins with New York as the top pick holder followed by Chicago Zephyrs and San Francisco. Art Heyman from Duke is a likely Knick choice amid a slate of college stars. A 6-3 vote abolished the territorial draft, affecting Boston and other teams as the league eyes balance.
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Dodgers Boss Alston Says Rumors Won’t Worry Him
Walt Alston, Dodgers manager, insists he is not losing sleep over persistent reports he will be fired. After a 4-2 loss to the Mets at the Polo Grounds, he cites injured stars including Maury Wills Bill Skowron Tommy Davis and Sandy Koufax as the real issue and expects to remain in charge once they return.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Readout
League tables show team records with percentages and games scheduled. Monday results list Washington and Los Angeles wins losses. New York and Baltimore games postponed due to rain with several rescheduled matchups across American and National leagues.
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Pitcher Dan Schneider Climbs From Arizona to Milwaukee
Dan Schneider moved from the University of Arizona in June to the Junior World Series last fall. While with Louisville he pitched a two hit 40 victory over Atlanta. He is now with Milwaukee.
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Extra column for wide stats hits college rosters
AP report notes rosters will add a statistics column for female athletes. Southeastern Conference leaders reveal coeds like Miss Leveritt swam twice in 200 yard events, sparking campus discussion about gender in varsity sports.
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Women athletes in 1950s college sports across states
The report highlights female athletes from Seattle teams in the 1950s and mentions Janet Hopps Maureen Driscoll Grace Lewczyk and Mary Slaughter. It notes West Virginia Maryland Virginia and Mississippi players in tennis golf rifle and other sports. It also references ranking players Carol Hanks Justina Bricka and Bonnie Dandeville amid eligibility debates.
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Never Bend Trainer Hopes For Good Mood At Keeneland
Never Bend's trainer seeks a favorable mood after a difficult race in the Forerunner Purse at Keeneland where the Cain Hoy colt struggled to win. Nasrullah, his sire, is noted for speed and a strong will, with racing handlers often chasing the horse to the post.
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WCL Teams Resume Play After Rain Pause
Western Carolina League base ball teams are set to resume activity in the Class A loop tonight after an enforced rain holiday. Monday games were postponed due to wet grounds with no makeup dates announced. Tonight's schedule includes Salisbury at Statesville, Gastonia at Lexington, Greenville at Shelby and Spartanburg at Rock Hill.
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Law Tops Winston-Salem In Class A Debut Streak
Vern Law earned his second victory after a 140, three hitter for Kinston in the Carolina League, lifting them to first place ahead of Peninsula. He allowed two walks and six strikeouts, with a three run homer in the sixth and two safeties in four at bats. Caught Jim Price hit a grand slam in the third. Rain forced four doubleheaders tonight across the league.
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