Mantle and Maris Lift Yankees in Twin Bill Sweep
In Cleveland the Yankees swept the Indians as Mickey Mantle sparked the nightcap with his 8th inning home run and Roger Maris delivered in the opener. Mantle's late heroics and a strong pitching effort by Ralph Terry produced a 3-2 win in game two, while Terry’s five hitter backed a 5-0 shutout in game one. Jim Perry took the loss in the opener and Ryne Duren earned the win in relief in game two.
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Chargers’ odd win fuels hope for crowds
DAY LS Sports Editor notes the Chargers claim a “wonder team” label after a tense preseason game. The piece likens recent scripts to Alfred Hitchcock suspense and cites a 36-30 comeback win over Denver, sparked by a Bronco fumble recovery in the final seconds.
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Drysdale Dominates Braves In 2-0 Dodger Win
Don Drysdale crafted a two hitter to blank the Braves 2-0 as Lew Burdette allowed five hits. Norm Larker drove in both runs for Los Angeles, moving Drysdale to 4-0 with his 14th win of the year while Atlanta stranded four and barely advanced baserunners.
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Curtain on Most Hectic Olympics
Rome 1960s Olympic Games closed with a traditional ceremony after 18 days of record events. A near capacity 90,000 crowd watched the parade of nations with a flag bearer for each country. Mike Troy of Indianapolis carried the American flag on opening day as most athletes departed the village.
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Oilers Triumph in AFL Debut Over Raiders 37 22
In Kezar Stadium Houston Oilers beat Oakland Raiders 37 to 22 in AFL opener. George Blanda threw four TD passes and a field goal, with 12,703 watching as Houston led 7-7 at half and pulled away after intermission. Dave Smith rushed for 104 yards while Dilly Cannon had limited gains.
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Chargers rally past Texans in AFL opener at Coliseum
Gillman lauds Kemp and receivers as the Chargers erase a 20-7 Dallas lead with a second half surge to beat the Texans 21-20. Brueckman suffers a dislocated shoulder. Bobo sidelined by knee injury. Anderson earns game ball for key catches and leadership amid Dallas threat and holding penalties.
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Titans Rip Buffalo in Rainstorm
The New York Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills 27 to 8 in a rain soaked game at the Polo Grounds. Al Dorow ran for two touchdowns while Dick Jamieson passed and Bill Shockley kicked two field goals and extra points. The crowd numbered about 10,200 as weather dampened attendance. Titans president Harry Wismer kept a sunny outlook.
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McCall Signs Bonus with Chicago White Sox
Brian McCall, Poly High outfielder and first baseman, signed a bonus contract with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The bonus amount was not disclosed but reportedly among the club's largest this year. McCall hit .350, .393, and .414 in three years at Poly High.
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Sports on Radio TV Radio Gaduers Philties-Kee Am p.m.
Coverage highlights a Philadelphia Phi lties game on KE A at p m with Olympic programming on KHAT channel two details.
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