Mets Win On Balk Against Dodgers In Historic Game
The Mets beat the Dodgers 4 to 2 as a balk call by umpire led to the decisive run in the seventh inning. Ed Kranepool and Al Moran supplied the rallies, and Roger Craig pitched a seven hitter for New York. The contest marked the 77th and 78th balks in the NL that season.
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New York Mets
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco
Lelipe Alou
Giants
Philadelphia
Juan Marichal
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Los Angeles
Senators
Angels
Houston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Minnesota
New York
Balks
Roger Craig
Ed Kranepool
Bob Miller
Charlie Neal
Kranepool
al Moran
Miller
Ed Roebuck
Marv Throneberry
Neal
Jim Hickman
Craig
Bridge finalists crowned in Arkansas semifinal
Fort Smith and Hot Springs pairs won state semifinal victories in the North American Rubber Bridge Tournament. Fort Smith pair Mrs. James Gutensohn and Mrs. Richard A. DeLong scored 4570 points for first place, Hot Springs pair Mrs. G. G. Hopkins and Mrs. Paul Maddox totaled 3490 points. Finalists advance to tonight’s finals and then to the National Finals in New York May 13 to 19, facing east and west Mississippi winners.
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Little Rock
Mississippi
Dupas Wins World Junior Middleweight Title
New Orleans fighter Ralph Dupas outpointed Delroy Moyer of Portland 15 rounds to claim the world junior middleweight championship. In Sydney Ollie Taylor of Australia outpointed Gene Aragon of the Philippines in welterweights. Cardiff, Wales notes Howard Win on the card.
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New Orleans
Ralph Dupas
Delr Uy Moyer
Portland
Ore
Dupas
Sydney
Ollie Taylor
Australia
Gene Aragon
Philippines
Cardiff
Wales
Howard
Giants win as Mays, Cepeda spark vs Phillies in third
Giants rally behind Willie Mays triple and Orlando Cepeda single for the go ahead in the third, earning Jack Fisher his first NL win after a 3 game skid. Chuck Hinton and George Thomas lead hitters with five hits and four RBIs apiece in a twin bill. The Senators push past the Orioles 4-1 in the opener with a four run fifth inning, while the Angels win the nightcap after a seven run rally in the seventh, aided by a pinch hit single by Al Moran.
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Willie Mays
Orlando Cepeda
Phillies
Jack Fisher
Chuck Hinton
Senators
George Thomas
Angels
Don Rudolph
Minnie Minoso
Julio Navarro
Hinton
Ed Brinkman
Bob Turley
al Moran
Mel Nelson
Jim Hannan
Knicks Set First Pick As Celtics Face Challenge
New York Knicks hold the first choice as NBA clubs begin their draft to curb the Boston Celtics dominance. The slate lists Chicago Zephyrs, San Francisco, Detroit, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Syracuse, Los Angeles, and the Celtics. Early targets include Art Heyman and others from major colleges as teams seek to reform the league. The meeting also abolishes the territorial draft, shifting 50-mile radius picks after the 1966 session.
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NEW York
National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
NBA
New York Knicks
Chicago Zephyrs
Baltimore
San Francisco
Detroit
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Syracuse
Los Angeles
Celtics
Knicks
Art Heyman
Duke
Rod Thorn
West Virginia
Nate Thurmond
Bowling Green
Jerry Ward
Boston College
Tom Thacker
Eddie Miles
State U
Roger Strickland
University of Jacksonville
Jim King
Tulsa
Herschel West
Grambling
Boston
Tah Collegians
Boxing memo shows regional bouts and knockouts
In Fresno Gabe Terronez 147 knocked out Chico Stantos 146. In Oakland 4 and 5 featherweights featured, Glacuez Lamperti of France stopped by Tokyo based fighter, and Shoji Kawaguchi 14544 from Japan faced 145% stipulations. Event details remain fragmentary.
Jonesboro Announces Coaching Shakeup In Football
J L Johnson resigns as Arkansas State College top assistant to become head coach at Southwestern of Memphis. Bill Davidson, current Jonesboro High School coach, is named successor effective July 1 after a 28-5-1 run and Hurricanes first perfect season. Davidson is ASU alumnus and former Earle mentor with a 28-6 record.
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J. L. Johnson
Arkansas State College
Southwestern of Memphis
Bill Davidson
Jonesboro High School
Johnson
Arkansas State
Carl Reng
State
Blytheville
Woody Johnson
Southwestern
Davidson
Hurricane
Earle
Major League Leaders In Batting And Runs Batted In
Edwards of Cincinnati leads NL batting with 411 at bats while F Alou of San Francisco posts 392. Flood of St Louis has 22 runs, H Aaron of Milwaukee 19. Boyer of St Louis leads RBIs with 21, H Aaron 16. F Alou tops NL hits with 29, Howard of Los Angeles tied at 28. Cepeda and F Alou share doubles honors.
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Edwards
Cincinnati
F. Alou
San Francisco
Flood
St. Louis
H. Aaron
Milwaukee
Boyer
Howard
Los Angeles
Cepeda
F Alou
Altman
Cardenas
Fazio
Houston
Roseboro
Hickman
New York
Great
Milwau
Kee
Demeter
Philadelphia
W. Davis
Wills
Washburn
Nottebart
Friend
Pittsburgh
Brolio
Simmons
Koufax
Causey
Kansas City
Yastrzemski
Boston
Allison
Minnesota
Pearson
L. Thomas
Standings and results in American and National Leagues
The American League standings show wit, Pet oo Kansas City at 12 7 632, New York 8 5 615, Boston 9 6 600, Baltimore 10 7 588, Chicago 7 7 500, Los Angeles 10 10 000, Minnesota 8 10 444, Detroit 8 10 444, Cleveland 5 385, and Washington 4 13 316. Monday results include Washington 9 8 Los Angeles 3 13. New York at Chicago postponed by rain. Baltimore at Minnesota postponed by rain.
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Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Detroit
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Washington
Los Angel
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Solunar Schedule Note from Knight Tables
The article explains Solunar periods from John Alden Knight’s tables. Major periods begin at listed times and last about 90 minutes to two hours, with minor periods following in sequence to guide fishing and hunting plans.
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John Alden Knight
Trays Use Big Bats to Gain Victory
Arkansas Travelers slugged past the Syracuse Chiefs 9-7 in International League action led by Southpaw Billy Smith who improved to 3-0. Jacksonville beat Rochester 9-4 as Tony Washington and Tommy Johns homered. Buffalo rallied from a five-run hole to beat Columbus 20-14 amid rain delays. Atlanta-Rochester and Indianapolis-Richmond games postponed by rain. Buffalo's Jim Frey homered for the Bisons.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Arkansas Travelers
Syracuse Chiefs
Jacksonville
Rochester
Buffalo
Columbus
Billy Smith
Arkansas
Dick Quiroz
George Smith
Red Wings
Tony Washington
Tommy Johns
Bisons
Marty Kutyna
Herb Moford
Associated Press
Apis
W. L. Pet
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Pater
Toronto Z
Richmond
Toronito
Toronto
Alston Not Losing Sleep Over the Axe
Dodgers manager Walt Alston defends his job security amid reports of tension with Leo Durocher and fanfare around possible dismissal after a 4-2 loss to the Mets at the Polo Grounds. Alston says his conscience is clear and he is not losing sleep.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
Polo Grounds
Los Angeles
Alston
Leo Dorocher
Buzzie Bavasi
Dodgers
Bavasi
Durocher
Bob Kennedy
Chicago Cubs
Kennedy
Jacksonville Triumphs In First Inning Ahead Of Rochester
Jacksonville runs burst in the opening frame to dent Rochester as Herb Moford yields runs. IL standings show Jacksonville leading Southern Division with a 6 9 record, Buffalo 9 3 and Syracuse 7 8 in the mix. Tuesday schedule lists Atlanta at Toronto and Jacksonville at Rochester with several rain postponements.
Minor League Results By The Associated Press
Buffalo beats Columbus 20 to 14 and Jacksonville defeats Rochester 9 to 4. Arkansas edges Syracuse 9 to 7 as other games were postponed. In the Pacific Coast League Salt Lake City 5, San Diego 0, Spokane 2, Dallas-Fort Worth Ig 0, Portland 5, Hawaii 3.
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Lake City
San Diego
Spokane
Dallas-Fort Worth
Portland
Hawaii
New at Chevrolet dealer four sport models showcased
A Chevrolet dealer highlights bucket seat Super Sport options including 4 speed transmissions Positraction axle and tachometer. Featured models include Impala S Nova 400 8S Corvair Monza Spyder and the Corvette with spring weather inviting buyers to test drive and choose their best match.
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