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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
16
The piece weighs the pinch-hitter role in baseball, noting players who relish late inning chances with runners aboard and the impact of a single at bat on careers and contracts. It highlights the heroism, risks, and memory of failure, and ends with a quip about Cheese Cake Ike.
Cincinnati overwhelms Dave Giusti with five second inning hits to take a 5-2 win over Houston. Jim Maloney and Joey Jay combine for six hits allowed in seven and two innings respectively. Maloney earns win with a tight arm, Jay finishes strong. Deron Johnson and John Edwards drive in two runs while Gordy Coleman scores on Johnsons triple.
In Chicago UPI reports the fourth negotiation breakdown between the Amateur Athletic Union and the U S Track and Field Federation ends talks on sanctioning track meets. NCAA president Everett D Barnes says differences cannot be reconciled over administration and jurisdiction. Federation President Crowley proposes a joint selection committee with major championships reps to pick athletes for the Kiev Russia meet July 30–31.
Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 at home after trailing 4-0. Roberto Clemente led with four singles while Andre Rodgers subbed for Gene Alley and Donn Clendenon added a double and key hits. Lew Burdette exited after five as Pittsburgh rallied to tie and take the lead.
Cubs will play eight exhibition games during 1966 spring training at Blair Field Long Beach after Heymans announced the plan following a facility inspection. Initial training will be on Santa Catalina Island with Cubs officials noting prewar practice there 25 miles off Southern California.
The Houston Astros face a glare problem at their domed stadium. Centerfielders struggle to read fly balls when the sun aligns with the white exterior. Jim Wynn missed a fly ball leading to three San Francisco runs in a 5 2 loss. Options include darkening a dome wedge or using a daytime tarpaulin.
Nancy Richey of Dallas advanced to the French International Championships singles quarterfinals, defeating Elizabeth Starkie 6-2 6-3. Seeded fourth, she joined six other seeds as play resumed after rain delays, with Maria Bueno and Fred Stolle among others also advancing to the next rounds.
Detroit centers Bill Freehan hit two homers including his first career grand slam to drive an 8 to 3 victory over Chicago. He collected five RBIs, boosting season totals to 16, with power coming in back to back at bats after runs by McAuliffe and Lumpe. Lolich pitched well, while Buzhardt and Locker allowed the decisive late runs.
The PGA announced two new fall tour stops. The Hawaiian Open Invitational at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu runs November 4 to 7, marking the islands first PGA tour since 1948. The national four ball championship at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens runs December 8 to 11 with 120 teams and partners scoring on better-ball.
Pairings and starting times listed for the Nevada Open at Paradise Valley CC. Tee times span Tuesday and Wednesday, with players grouped in foursomes led by first and second day slots. Numerous golfers and clubs appear, including Griggs Berry Carranza Moore and many more across multiple waves.
Milwaukee Braves rally past San Francisco 43 as Hank Fischer lasts eight innings before Clay Carroll saves. Eddie Mathews belts his ninth homer off Bob Shaw for a 4 1 lead. Willie Mays rested by manager. Alou and Aaron contribute later runs.
Washington State coach Chuck Brayton named lefty Mike Avey to start Friday against Stanford in a best-of-three playoff for a berth in the NCAA finals. Avey is 4-0 in limited starts as Stanford’s left-handed power prompts the call. Brayton noted Stanford’s 13-10 mark as the Indians’ best in school history.
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