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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
15
Recap notes Dodgers defeat Astros in the 10th inning 3 to 2. Mentions pitchers hitters and various baseball figures, including Eddie Stanky Don Newcombe and historical trades. Contains miscellaneous sports insights and anecdotes about players and teams.
Los Angeles tops Houston 3 2 in 19 innings as Ron Fairly delivers a walk off single after Lou Johnson runs the bases on a throwing error. Podres pitched deep into the eighth before the bullpen allowed the comeback and Woodeshick took the loss.
New York ships Pedro Gonzalez to Cleveland for Ray Barker in a straight swap. Barker slated for first base while Joe Pepitone shifts to right field to cover for the injured Roger Maris. Barker, a left-handed hitter, had appeared in 10 Cleveland games this season and four last year.
Two Nevada title contenders headline a charity Strip fight card at the Hacienda Hotel. Promoter Bill Miller directs the affair benefiting Western High Stadium. Middleweight champion Ford Hernandez faces Al Williams over 10 rounds, followed by Don Miner meeting Bernie Magallanes in the second main event. A six round opener features Bobby Allen versus Johnny Brooks. Card starts at 8:30.
Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski hit two solo homers and drove in all three Boston runs as Jim Lonborg earned his first major league win in a 3-2 victory over New York. Mantle drove in both Yankee runs with a homer and a single.
The San Francisco Giants anunciót that right handed pitcher Bob Priddy has been optioned to the Columbus Jets of the International League. Priddy, acquired in a winter trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates for catcher Dell Crandall, made two brief relief appearances this season totaling 14 innings without a decision.
A steady downpour forced a second consecutive postponement of the Colonial Invitation in Fort Worth as rain lashed the course. Officials planned a 7:30 am tee time for a possible finish today while weather forecasts warned of more storms and legal issues tied to the PGA and Greater New Orleans Sports Association.
New York Mets manager Casey Stengel suffered a broken bone in his right wrist when he slipped outside a gym in West Point. An Army doctor cast his wrist and he will likely wear it for six to eight weeks before returning to duty.
Rancho High exploded for four in the seventh inning to beat Western 8 to 2 and set a playoff at Municipal Field at 3 p m. Ralph Durgin pitched seven strong for Rancho, with Bill Anthony and Ozzie Slade driving in key runs and Mike Monsee's triple providing two more RBIs. Steed started for Western before Wojciechowski, who allowed the decisive hits in relief. The winner advances to state playoffs against Carson City.
World light heavyweight champion Jose Torres will defend his title against the winner of Eddie Cotton versus Wayne Thornton tonight in Seattle Promoter George Parnassus said. Torres agreed to box the winner and requested the Seattle Coliseum as a preferred venue if attendance proves strong.
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Spokane Indians manager Duke Snider revealed a novel system of fines and rewards for players on the Triple A team. The plan aims to enforce discipline and motivate performance, with specific penalties and bonuses tied to on field efforts and conduct.
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