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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

15

Purkey Wins 12th as Reds Take Two From Pirates

Bob Purkey pitched a full game for his 12th victory, seventh in nine innings, in game two as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4-2. Jerry Lynch hit his fourth home run to tie the game in the fourth, and Chris Cardenas plus Frank Robinson provided the go ahead two runs. The opener saw the Reds win 4-3 on solo homers by Blasingame Robinson and Cardenas, as Joey Jay earned his 10th win while Bob Friend took his eighth loss for Pittsburgh.

Jerry Lynch Reds Chris Cardenas Frank Robinson Marty Keough John Edwards Jack Lamabe al McBean Keough Don Zimmer Pirates Blasingame Robinson Cardenas Joey Jay Bob Friend Cincinnati Virdon Cf Pinson Cf Abinson Stuart Ib Siti Lynch b-Keough Hoak Colemar Mazrski Neema Burgis Jay Friend O Foiles Olive d-Schoud Brosnan Henry Sturdivant Klippsin Marshil f-Logan Neeman Lynch Coleman Pittsburgh Groat Mazeroski Stuart Mazeroski Hook Skinner Virdon Nieman Pinson Srosoan Klippstein U—Landes Smith Steiner Boggess Abrh Bisngme Abnsa Marshall I Lynch Cimate Burgess Keough Ibis Edwards Nzeroski Zimmer McBean Purkey Hr—Lynch Lamabe Pitchea U—Smith Steiner Landes

Pro Am Golf at Paradise Valley Club Crowned Winners

Joe Calwell won the Pro division with 36 34 70 while Minnie Cardillo took the Amateur sweep with 71 9 62. In team play Cardillo and Don Welch rolled 32 29 61 to win by two strokes amid scores from Evans Belt Capps Welch Wilson Ramsey Williams and Hensley.

Paradise Valley Country Club Joe Calwell Minnie Cardillo Cardillo Don Welch Los Angeles Dale Andreason Palm Springs Jimmy Thompson Mac Hunter Riviera Club Elyria Ohio Leo Biagetti Ashland Herman Keiser Barberton Joe Kotiarczyk Fremont Spring Valley Biagetti Ashland Country Club Keiser Kotlarczyk Charley Smith Kot

Demands $25,000 for Machen Williams bout

Promoter Earl Gilliam says heavyweight Ed Machen is demanding $25,000 to fight Cleveland Williams. Machen's manager Sid Flaherty wired the bid from San Jose. Machen, 42-4-1, has losses only to Johansson. Williams, 54-4 with 45 KOs, recently stopped Alonzo Johnson in the first round. Training injuries have affected two recent opponents including Machen.

Houston UPI Earl Gilliam Eddie Machen Cleveland Big Cat) Williams Gilliam Machen Sid Flaherty San Jose Calif Portland Ore Ingemar Johansson Williams Alonzo Johnson

Twins Rain 17 Hits In 9-4 Win Over A's

Camilo Pascual allowed seven hits as the Minnesota Twins pounded five Kansas City pitchers for 17 hits and a 9-4 victory. Lennie Green and Rich Rollins drive in two each, while Allison and Versalles each knock in three as Minnesota closes within 1 1/2 games of the idle Indians. Kansas City homered twice but could not prevent the loss that snapped its six game win streak.

Kansas City, Mo Camilo Pascual Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Twins Cleveland Indians Minnesota Ed Rakow Lennie Green Rich Rollins Bob Allison Kansas City Dick Howser Gino Cimoli Allison Zorro Versalles Abrihbi Kan City Abrichi Green Wowser Power Trtabil Kiebrew Jimerer Tuttle Siebern Charles Battey Cimoili Allen Rakow Pascual

Aaron delivers 465-foot grand slam as Braves rout Mets

Hank Aaron hits a towering 465-foot grand slam into the left-center bleachers at the Polo Grounds to spark a five-run third inning and help the Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Mets 7 to 1. Aaron drives in five runs, with Frank Bolling and Gus Bell also contributing big hits. Bob Shaw win number nine, while Jay Hook suffers his eighth loss.

New York UPI Hank Aaron Polo Grounds Milwau Kee Braves New York Mets Aaron Jay Hook Bob Shaw Shaw Joe Christopher Mets del Crandall Christopher Lou Brock Chicago Cubs Joe Adcock Braves Babe Ruth Frank Bolling Gus Bell Hook McMilin Crandall Chacon Moorhead Adcock Hillman Taylor

Ballot Friday shapes all star starting lineups

Major league players vote Friday as shakeups loom in both leagues for the All-Star Games. Key contenders include Mantle, Maris, Cepeda, Mays, Brock, Bolling, and Burgess among others as rivals threaten last year’s starters and outfield spots.

New York UPI Roger Maris Mickey Mantie Yankees Willie Mays Giants Eddie Mathews Braves Mantle Mathews Jim Davenport Ken Boyer Cardinals Mays Maris Mickey Johnny Temple Orioles Orlando Cepeda Frank Bolling Pittsburgh Smokey Burgess Norm Cash Tigers Pete Runnels Red Sox Norm Siebern A’s Vic Power Twins Joe Cunningham White Sox Temple Cleveland Tony Kubek Tom Tresh Brooks Robinson Baltimore Rich Rollins Bubba Phillips Clete Boyer Frank Malzone Manny Jimenez Kansas City

Davis Homers in Ninth to Edge Cardinals 1 0

Tommy Davis hit a bottom of the ninth homer off Bob Gibson to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1 0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Sandy Koufax pitched brilliantly until the decisive shot, as Gibson held the Dodgers to one run with eight strikeouts while Davis delivered the game winner in the bullpen.

LOS Angeles UPI Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Bob Gibson Gibson Koufax Davis Kev Gilliam W.davis T.davis Oliver Roseboro Demeien St Louis HR T Vis Wills Javier Moon Gorman Jackowski Sudot

Dodgers Option Pete Richert to Omaha After DL Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers moved rookie left hander Pete Richert off the disabled list and optioned him to Omaha of the American Association. Richert, 1-1, long elbow muscle tear from a May 12 outing in St. Louis, was replaced by Phil Ortega who stays with the Dodgers after being recalled from Spokane.

LOS Angeles UPO Pete Richert Los Angeles Dodgers Omaha American Association Richert St. Louis Phil Ortega Spokane Dodgers

Koufax Extends Dominance in 10th Win of Season

The Dodgers pitcher allowed five hits in a complete game win, his 10th of the year against two losses. He walked none through nine innings, with no outfield putouts until the ninth when Charlie James flew to right. Davis hit his sixth homer.

Dodger Koufax Chalie James Davis

Stranahan Gakarian Qualify for Tourney

Fourteen golfers qualified for the 1962 PGA national tournament to be held in Newton Square Pennsylvania July 19 22. Stranahan of San Leandro and Gakarian of Modesto led Northern California qualifiers at Silverado Napa with 70 70 140 and 69 72 141.

Dick Stranahan San Leandro Joe Gakarian Modesto National Professional Golfers Association Newton Square Stranahan Gakarian Silverado Napa California Larczyk Fremont Country Club Smith Fremont Don Finsterwald Athens Ohio Denver Bill Bisdorf Colorado Green Gables Country Club Tony Novitsky Columbine Country Club J. D. Taylor Novitsky Columbus Jouett Brown Cincinnati Jack Ortman Springboro Brown University of Louisville Coldstream Country Club York Temple Country Club Ortman Capital University Sycamore Creek Country Club Tulsa Okla Buster Cupit Fort Smith

Muni Softball Opens With Squires Park Victories

First game ends 66 60 13 with Bitty Pierce and John Deluca keying offense. Ted Arnold and Scoop Carlson lead in hits while Ron Bonanto shines for the G team. Second game features LDS Ejigath and Larkin Plumbing with Coombs and Tebbs among the scoring leaders. Evening schedule lists matchups at Squires and Mer cury venues including Central Telephone Coo Coo Club Triangle Auto Nevada Power.

Pierce John Deluca Ted Arnold Scoop” Carlson Ron Bonanto Bonanto Arnold LDS Ejigath Larkin Plumbing Bob Coombs Earl Coombs Larry Thatcher George Blearard Chuck Hale Terry Tebbs Earl Alger Vern Waite Bil Brown P.m Central Telephone Coo-Coo Club Squires & P.m Sports Liquor NTS Mercury John Davis Bob Robey Chester Ely Gary Hoover Keith Cummins Triangle Auto Nevada Power Squires

Szabo Rematch Scheduled After Wild Cashman Field Bout

Sandor Szabo and The Destroyer plan a rematch next Monday night following a chaotic match at Cashman Field. The De stroyer won the third fall by ringside retirement amid jeers as three fans were escorted away for overexuberance. Fred the Blassie beat Chief Crazy Horse two falls to one in their clash, while La Pintera and Mike Mazurki drew and Bretolt forced Jack Blassie to submit in preliminaries.

Sandor Szabo the Destroyer Cashman Field Calaboose Freddie Blassie Chief Crazy Horse la Pintera Mike Mazurki Bretolt Jack Blassie

McKinley Caldwell Advance In London Tennis Championship

McKinley of St. Louis and Caldwell of Santa Monica reach the third round at the London Grass Courts. McKinley defeats Premit Sal of India 6 2 6 3 in round two. Caldwell defeats Mrs J J Marshall of England 6 0 6 0 in first round.

McKinley, Caldwell Pace Yanks London Chuck McKinley St. Louis Carol Caldwell Santa Monica Call America Frank Froehling Coral Gables Fla Ned Neely Atlanta Froehling Jose Arilla Spain Neely Narenda Nath India Ed Rubinoff

Kenns Gems Day at Hellypark with Multiple Horse Picks

In the sixth race Ann s Knight of Woodhaven and Top Caliber are noted as contenders at Hel lypark. The B entry is touted as the best bet of the day. Reigh oiis with Pilot Patch leads the fourth race. Initiate exits as the fifth s top selection while Hostara is No 2. Repi queteo and Blue Monarch are suggested outside picks in the eighth. See ya tomorrow in the Sun.

Psst Bud Hellypark Ann Knight of Woodhaven Reighoiis Initiate Hostara Repiqueteo Blue Monarch

CYO Baseball Summary at Baker Field

St Bridget's and St Anne's meet in a Crusader division game at Baker. Robert Johnson Allen Pabbi Bill Blasco and James Walker are noted. Walker hits a home run with no runners on base in the fifth inning.

St. Bridget’s St. Anne's Robert Johnson Allen Pabbi Bill Blasco James Walker Hr—Walker

Local Youth Baseball Schedule and Skirmish Scores From Muni Parks

Late Muni Ball CLASS A and SENIOR LEAGUE results show Dodgers, Polar Ice, and other teams competing at Municipal venues. Highlights include HR by Ron Stock and Barney Flippin, forfeit wins, and multiple double plays. Multiple teams from North Las Vegas to Paradise reported scores and roster notes.

Baseball Night Matchups Across American Cities

Night games feature American League battles with Estrada and McBride pitching for the Angels in Kansas City, Monbow facing Gomez in Boston Cleveland, and Kaat against Pizarro in Minnesota Chicago. Washington duels Detroit led by Cheney and Osteen, plus Lary and others on the slate as New York Baltimore, Los Angeles Kansas City, Boston Cleveland, and Minnesota Chicago play through the night.

Estrada Angels Kansas City McBride Wyatt Boston Cleveland Monbow Queue Gomez Minnesota Chicago Kaat Pizarro Washington Detroit Cheney Osteen Lary New York Baltimore Los Angeles Los Kansas

Night Baseball Fixtures Highlight City Matchups

Yesterday results show Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh and Milwaukee toppling New York while Los Angeles and St. Louis drew. Tonight features St Louis at Los Angeles Milwaukee at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Houston at San Francisco with several pitchers listed for each matchup.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cincinnat Milwaukee New York Los Angeles St. Louis Piche Hendley Craig Chicago Philadelphia Koonce Va. Bennett Maloney Prancia St. Lewis Simmons Drysdale Houston San Francisco Wood

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