Raging dispute dogs Henderson sports car meet
In Henderson the Industrial Days races drew crowds but a fractured US Sports Car Club and California group marred the event. Del Mar warnings and an unfinished Thunderbird Speedway track sparked low car counts and safety worries, yet spectators praised the turnout amid a temperamental sport.
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Outnumbered Crew Stages Las Vegas Sports Car Meet
The United States Sports Car Club says its Las Vegas race faced adverse conditions as many first time helpers joined the event. Officials credit a smoother outcome to the effort amid factional tensions that hurt a nearby race and suggest shared resources with another local group to avoid future conflicts.
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Wooden to Speak At Gorman Banquet
Gorman High’s Nevada state champions Gaels will welcome John Wooden of UCLA as featured speaker at the athletic awards banquet on May 20 at Hacienda Hotel starting 8 p.m. The 1961 62 Bruins narrowly missed NCAA title, finishing 10 2 in a strong season. Wooden, longtime UCLA coach, earned seven conference titles and 14 years at UCLA. He previously built Indiana State teams and earned multiple hall of fame honors.
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Rough Desert Inn roughs test pros in tenth Tournament of Champions
Twenty six top golfers brace Desert Inn roughs as Sam Snead and Cary Middlecoff lead early scoring. Crowds watch practice rounds with Doug Sanders protesting teeside rough and players planning charity drives and exhibitions with Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Phil Harris slated for weekend events.
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Dodgers Win Marathon Over Cubs at Chavez Ravine
Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6 to 5 in a five hour plus marathon at Chavez Ravine. Rookie catcher Doug Camilli lined a single to score Willie Davis in the bottom of the 16th for the decisive run.
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Giants Stop Pirates 4-2 in seven hit game
Southpaw Billy O'Dell struck out seven to win his third decision as the league leading Giants defeated the Pirates 4-2. San Francisco scored three in the second inning on miscues and Cepeda homered in the following frame, with O'Dell yielding nine hits but escaping key trouble.
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Western High, NSU Tie in Clark County Golf Match
Western High and Nevada Southern University tied 3 to 3 at the Tropicana course in Clark County. Western remained undefeated in league play with six wins and two ties after the result, while NSU dropped to 2 wins and 3 losses. Bobby Manana of Western posted the day’s low score 39 39 78.
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Fourth Ward Softball Dominates Second Ward in Stake League Opener
Neil Arnold struck out 18 as Fourth Ward routed Second Ward 15 to 1 to start the 1962 LDS Las Vegas North Stake Softball season at Stake Center. Arnold allowed three hits and was not scored on until the final inning. C Leavitt and B Bunker contributed for Fourth Ward. M Hanks batted for Second Ward.
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Las Vegas High Nets Tie for Second in County Tennis Standings
Las Vegas High netmen won 7-0 by forfeit over Basic to reach 4 3 record and tie Rancho for second place in Clark County High School Tennis League standings.
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No-Hit Bid Spoiled as Yankees Beat White Sox 6-1
Chicago fell 6-1 to New York as Bill Stafford and Roland Sheldon carried a no-hitter into the ninth. Nellie Fox broke the bid with a single, Joe Cunningham walked, and Floyd Robinson doubled to drive in a run. Stafford left with a thigh strain after five innings. Sheldon finished to seal the win.
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Amateur Golf Leads Tie for Low Net Honors at Black Mountain
Henderson Chris Torres 72 71 65 Corbett 74 45 Tassone 73 845 tied for low net in the 0 10 handicap division of Black Mountain weekly amateur sweepstakes. Bob Taylor won low gross with 38 37 75. Norris tops over handicap with 85 20 65 followed by Shirley 78 12 66 and Blum 81 13 68 among 25 golfers in ideal conditions.
St. Louis Edges Houston 6-4 After Early Run Burst
The Cardinals scored five in the first inning and held on as reliever Ed Bauta finished Houston off in the seventh. Bauta walked a batter, struck out Mejias, then allowed no more runs as St. Louis beat the Colts 6-4.
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Pastrano Pounds McNeeley In Lop-Sided Boston Fight
Willie Pastrano, at 185 pounds, dominated 203-pound Tom McNeeley in a ten round decision at Boston Arena. Judges cards read 99-91, 98-94 and 98-92 as Pastrano used a sharp left jab to control the bout and hand McNeeley a second straight setback in the two fight series.
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Rancho Tops Gorman 43 in Clarkh County Golf League
Rancho defeated Gorman 43 to 41 at the Municipal course to secure its second league win. Van Me Carlie led with a 37 as he beat Ken Barozzi 1 up in the feature match. Carlie also downed Barossi 1 up while Wilde beat Wade 1 up and Groom edged Aheimy 6 up.
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Major League Standings and Tonight's Games Summary
Major League schedule highlights tonight feature matchups across American and National Leagues. Notable games include Minnesota at Baltimore, Detroit at Kansas City, New York at Chicago, Boston at Washington, and Los Angeles at Cleveland with listed pitchers and records for each contest. Tomorrow's slate repeats several night games with Detroit at Kansas City and Baltimore at Minnesota among others.
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Tigers Win in 10 3 2 Kansas City Athletics
In Kansas City, Vic Wertz delivered a two run single in the 10th inning lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 win over the Athletics. Jake Wood started the 10th with a walk, scored on Wertz’s hit, and Billy Bruton added a run on a fielder’s choice as Detroit salvaged a late victory.
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