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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
16
New York Mets rookie Ron Swoboda bows to instant fame at Shea Stadium after seven homers in 18 games. He shrugs off Babe Ruth comparisons, calling himself a learner and stressing work to improve fielding and hitting while gaining support from Warren Spahn. Swoboda says he was misquoted about Casey Stengel and aims to stay focused on winning.
The Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3 to move into first place in the American League. Mel Nelson closed a Chicago rally in the ninth, and Ken Brett earned the win after Jam Kent left in the ninth. Ron Hansen and Harmon Killebrew contributed key RBIs as Minnesota built a 4-1 lead before Chicago added two runs.
Manager Rob Kennedy of the Chicago Cubs slapped a 500 fine on catcher Dick Bertell for not being in condition. He said Bertell weighed about 208 pounds and must reach 195 to avoid future fines during an exhibition game against the Salt Lake Bees.
Montreal report says Detroit goalie Roger Crozter, Bracebridge Ontario, won the Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie, plus 3000 prize. He led all first year players with 155 season points, far ahead of Ron Ellis and Dennis Dejordy in voting.
Philadelphia's Johnny Briggs hit a pinch double to tie the game in the ninth and followed with a two run homer in the 11th inning, lifting the Phillies to a 4-2 victory over St. Louis. It was Briggs first homer of the year and Ed Roarke earned the win for Philadelphia.
Disjointed OCR style golf scorecard fragment lists players and scores including Bethenny Coker Lewer Bett Farerwnane Trep Feursone Berry Mug Geaway Brumwell Pimen Teel Keele Bogge Collins Fritsche Maver Speer Moore Belt Butcher Sander Herrin Olid Sorayer Thome Durnick Sweer Tam Gellins Conn O Reete with scattered dates and figures.
Scottish driver Jimmy Clark leads practice at Indianapolis with 158.8 mph top pace as five sessions remain before qualifying for the Memorial Day race. Parnell Jones loses a rear wheel in a mishap, while A. J. Foyt posts 157.9 mph in a Lotus. Al Unser debuts his Maserati rear-engine speedster as Bobby Unser reaches about 154 mph in a Novi.
Detroit breaks a 4 4 tie with an unearned run in the sixth as Bill Freehan doubles and Demeter scores after an error by Jack Brandt. A Kaline three run homer in the first inning accounted for Orioles' early lead. Roberts suffers first loss of the season after four straight complete games.
Representatives from major colleges gather for a planning meeting to form a six member conference. Attending schools include Dayton Depaul Kewrei Layele New Orleans Marquette Memphis State Oklahoma City and Xavier with Notre Dame and Air Force Academy observers. Jim McCafferty Xavier AD initiated the conference.
The 1985 softball season starts with 12 teams in the Independent League split into two divisions. Defending champion Pe. Finchew Olde returns under Biddeins Rembier sponsorship. runner-up FGA also returns. The schedule shows matchups among Nevada Laundry FG&G Nevada Power Co Robe rts LTR Lines and others across church and civic leagues with evening games at Baker, El Corte Hotel, and Central Telephone fields.
CHICOPEE Mass UPI heavyweight champion Cassie Clay showed sharp form bowing seven rounds yesterday and completed four miles of roadwork as he and Sonny Liston pressed toward their May 25 Lewiston Maine title fight. Clay sparring partners Ody Jones James Files and Dave Ratle showed solid work while Liston rested after a four mile run in Dedham.
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