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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
24
A collection of humorous musings by Robert Ruark and others on society, sports, fashion, and relationships. The fragmentary quips touch on actors, baseball, dating, cigars, and public figures, reflecting midcentury pop culture tones.
Mary Lou Daniel of Louisville avenged last year's defeat by ousting the defending champion in the semi finals of the Western junior tour event at Lake Geneva Country Club. Brenda High of Glasgow defeated Sherry Taylor to set up an all Blue Grass state final.
Fred Hawkins fired a three under par 68 to lead the Western Open first round, outshooting Jack Nicklaus by two and Arnold Palmer by five. Jacky Cupit and Charles Sifford each shot 69, with several others around 70. The field charted the low scores as Frank details and scores after day one.
Races at Hollywood Park produce multiple results with Golden Mel and Neleika among top finishers. Also listed are colt and gelding sections, with winners, times, and payouts, plus a disqualification affecting placements and attendance at the meeting.
Chicago rookie Calvin Koonce pitched the Cubs to a 7-2 victory over St. Louis, snapping the Cardinals five game run. Ken Boyer hit his 11th home run off Koonce in the seventh, Ernie Banks doubled for his 600th and 601st extra-base hits driving in three. Ron Santo added a two-run homer, Billy Williams tripled in the first inning, ending Chicago’s eight-game skid at Wrigley Field.
Frank Froehling of Coral Gables advanced to the Wimbledon round of 16 by defeating Owen Davidson in four sets. Rod Laver and Mary Mulligan also won their matches as eight Australians reached the final men's 16, amid a day of upsets and strong performances by American women including Darlene Hard and Billie Jean Moffitt.
The Los Angeles Angels, following a no hit loss 42 hours earlier, exploded for 19 runs in Boston as Le on Wagner hit his 21st homer and the club set a new single game record with seven runs in an inning and matched its previous high of 16 runs in a game.
New York UPI report says a state supreme court referee recommended withholding Archie Moore s $82,000 purse from the June 10 1961 bout with Giulio Rinaldi pending a damages suit. Referee Edgar Nathan found Moore guilty of defrauding creditors via Archie Moore Enterprises California corporation.
Myrtle Beach South Carolina reports Ruth Jessen shot a par 72 for the first round lead in the 11th U S Women’s Open. She had 11 water holes in regulation 36 36 on the Oceanside Club course. Defending champion Mickey Wright posted 75, three back, with Joann Prentice also 75 and Betsy Rawls at 86.
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle hit solo homers as the Yankees beat Minnesota 4-2 to move into second place in the AL within 1.5 games of idle Cleveland. Mantle, hampered by leg trouble, contributed a two for four day while throwing in a dramatic outside pitch homer. Marshall Bridges earned the key eighth inning strikeout of Don Mincher to seal the victory.
Readable notes show Little Sheriffs and Cub Pack results with players Carlisle Mayden Carr and Evans. At Cragin Cardinal Sporting and Yankees games mention Dustin Geary Hall Barnes Bara Gan and Reed. Madland Panorama Market Panthers and Lions Cool Tiners Hawkes scores noted with Ramos Pauli Andersen Melland.
The Las Vegas JayCee junior tennis tournament qualifices for the state championships at Reno next month. It will be held at the Desert Inn courts tomorrow at 8 p.m. Girls and boys compete in 18 and under and 15 and under divisions. For more information contact Henry Sobel at the DL.
ST LOUIS Alison Hanks 6 1 6 2 over Susan Sterrett and Roberta Alison 7 5 6 1 advance to semifinals in National Women's Collegiate Tennis. Hanks, ranked 11th nationally, plays for Stanford and beat Sterrett of Peoria Illinois, while Alison of Alabama defeated Connie Christier of Kansas State 7 5 1 6.
A fragmented report lists various CYO baseball divisions and player mentions. It references Our Lady of LY, St Christopher’s, St James, and several players including Carilie, Kerestes, Whitaker, Roberts, Laub, Hamilton, Taylor, and Martini with various numbers and initials.
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