NCAA and AAU clash discussed amid sports chaos
The column rails at the NCAA and AAU power struggle over amateur athletics and cites KU schedules, junior players like Gerry Lindgren and Jim Ryan, plus a Dallas style critique of leadership. It also covers coach Jack Mitchell’s Wellington News, pro quarterback Dick Wood, and golf storm safety concerns.
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Snell Teeters Toward Retirement After Prague Meet
Peter Snell, Olympic champion in the 800 and 1500 meters, hints Friday's 1500m in Prague may be his last race if he posts a strong time. If not, he plans to keep competing until he again reaches top form and avoids leaving the track as an average runner.
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Giants end Cardinals streak in 13th inning win
Giants beat the Cardinals 4-2 in 13 innings at St Louis to snap a seven game skid. Bob Gibson struck out 12 in a complete game despite an 11th win bid, while Tom Haller hit a two run homer with Willie Mays aboard for the decisive rally.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Cleared for Las Vegas Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson, 44, is described as in phenomenal condition by Dr. Donald Romeo, clearing the way for his fight against Nevada middleweight champion Fred Hernandez next Monday in Las Vegas.
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Mickey Yaz Bypass All Star Game Declared Injured
Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle and Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski will miss the All-Star game in Minnesota on July 13 due to pulled muscles. AL President Cronin secured NL consent to replace them with Bill Freehan and Tony Oliva.
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Baseball Leaders and Stat Highlights From The League
The report lists top hitters including Allen of Philadelphia and Harper of Cincinnati with RBI totals and runs. Stargell of Pittsburgh and Rose of Cincinnati are noted for hits while Williams and Beles show stolen base counts. Pitching leaders include Koufax and Gibson with win loss marks and strikeouts for the season.
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Baseball league leaders list shows scattered 1959 stats
The document compiles batting leaders with at bats 475 for Yastrzemski and other players across teams. It notes Cleveland and Boston figures for runs and RBIs, with Mantilla, Davalilla, and Aparicio among leaders. Pitching wins losses and strikeout leaders are included for multiple clubs.
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Klippstein Near No Hit Milestone Reliever Shines
Klippstein, veteran reliever for the Minnesota Twins, eyes a nine inning no hit bid as he works 8 2 3 innings of no hit relief to help extend the Twins winning streak to seven with a 5 2 defeat of Boston.
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Texan Bareback Champ at J Bar H Rodeo
Harry Tompkins of Dublin Texas won bareback bronc riding at the J Bar H Rodeo in Camdenton Missouri. Clyde Frost of LaPoint Utah took saddle bronc honors. Other winners include Lenny Jeffries Camdenton in wild horse race Bobby Goodspeed Wetumka Oklahoma in calf roping Linus Thornton Dyer Tennessee in steer wrestling. Rodeo runs through Saturday night.
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Miller says three pitches keep him going in 1-0 win
Baltimore reliever Stu Miller, 37, asserts he uses only a fastball curve and change up and that his motion foils hitters. He saved a 1-0 victory over Kansas City, posting a 1.36 ERA, 6-3 record, 17 victories in fights, and a 0.35 ERA over 29 relief appearances in nine weeks. Manager Hank Bauer praises his calm, effective approach.
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