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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
14
A critical portrait of the Mets as perpetually unlucky and flawed, with vivid anecdotes about Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal. The piece argues injuries and misfortune plague the team, while noting Neal’s uncertain form and Hodges’ spring train accident.
A critical look at the Mets shows weak catching led by Landrith and Cannizzaro, erratic fielding, and a pitching staff lacking depth aside from Roger Craig and Al Jackson. Trade talk centers on Mizell, Zimmer, and Cook as the club seeks solutions amid mounting losses.
Ten players were sent home from the Boston Patriots training camp at Andover Academy after a day of cuts. Head coach Mike Holovak and GM Ed McKeever trimmed the squad to focus on candidates for offensive center or linebacker roles. Notable cuts included Brian McNeeley, Jack Moynihan, Bill Almashy, and Charlie Barnes among others.
Bruce Kidd of Toronto wins the three mile at the Empire Games trials in 13:55.4 as selection for Perth, with Doug Kyle second and John Eccleston third. Sprinter Harry Jerome wins the 220 yard dash but injures a shoe spike near the finish. Bill Crothers sets an 880 yard record, and the Canada team is named by the selection committee. Willie Mays shines with five RBIs as the Giants beat the Phillies 9-2 in San Francisco.
Norm Siebern drove in the only run with a fourth inning double as Kansas City pitchers held Washington to zero. Rakow struck out 11 over six hits, earning the win and his second 1-0 victory this season over Osteen. Siebern’s RBI total rose to 79 as Ed Charles doubled to start the fourth and scored on a wild pitch.
Mixed Del Mar race card lists winners and prices with multiple horses in each event. Jeanies Queen and Luck O Lea headline a 3:22 total time payoffs, with other fields including Missileer, Poon's Lark, and River Dancer.
Rafael Osuna fought through fatigue to beat Jon Douglas in five sets and lift Mexico to a 3-1 lead over the United States in Davis Cup action in Mexico City. The win delivered Mexico its first-ever Davis Cup victory over the U.S. in 16 attempts since 1928 and set up a final against Yugoslavia in the American Zone.
Dr Nathan Ostich tested his jet powered racer at Bonneville Salt Flats with speeds of 206 218 and 249 mph. He plans more runs hoping to break the world land speed record of 394.2 mph set by John Cobb. Ostich redesigned the steering after prior issues and cites favorable performance so far.
In Southampton New York three South African players led by Gordon Forbes advance in the Meadow Club Invitation opening round. Fred Stolle also progresses along with Cliff Drysdale and John Maloney while Mike Sangster Tom Edlefsen and Dave Reed win. Crawford Henry defaults due to a severe ankle sprain.
Baltimore pitcher Steve Barber may miss the rest of the season after hospital tests suggested mononucleosis. The 23 year old was hospitalized yesterday with a persistent fever and could require extended rest per club officials.
Los Angeles reports final tribute today for Keen B Cromwell famed USC track coach who died last night at age 72 services held at St Johns Church with University leaders including Chancellor Rufus B Smid and USC athletics director Jess Hill among pallbearers and supporters from the Helms Foundation and Citizen News observing the ceremony
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