Yanks Sweep Indians as Mantle and Maris Miss Time
The New York Yankees, short of Mickey Mantle Roger Maris and Tom Tresh with injuries, swept Cleveland over the weekend to extend their lead to seven games. Reserve hitters stepped up with timely two run homers as Mantle joked about returning soon and the club showed depth in a series that included a 5 4 Saturday win.
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J. D. Cleavinger
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Gary Ray
Emery Peterson
Gale Armbrister
Mike Browning
Ray
Larry Stancliff
Mike Hill
Drabowsky's Birthday Five-Hitter Seals A's Win
Moe Drabowsky celebrated his 28th birthday with a five hitter to lift the Athletics 3-2 over the Orioles. In St Louis, Bob Gibson led the Cardinals past Houston 9-4 as Ken Boyer and George Altman homered. The day also saw several other 3-2 and 8-2 outcomes across the league, including Mincher’s two homers for Minnesota and Lary’s first win in over a year for Detroit.
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Don Mincher
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Drabowsky Ready For Big Job After Six Seasons
Moe Drabowsky, 28, says he has learned to pitch after six major league seasons. He pitched a five hitter for a 3-2 win over Baltimore, posting a 2.84 ERA the best among A's starters. Ed Lopat, his manager, credits improved mechanics and breaking pitches, predicting several good years ahead.
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Four Eliminations in Kansas Non-Pro Tournament Round
In Wichita four teams were eliminated as others advanced to the fifth round. Wichita Royals defeated Dodge City 6-2, Altamont beat Hutchinson Warriors 7-2, Wichita National Guard shut Healy 8-0, and Junction City eliminated Greeley 11-5. Wichita Auto Glass moved to the fifth round undefeated with a 9-3 win over Liberal. Tonight’s schedule features Kansas City Gravel Truckers vs Wichita Rapid Transit at 7:45 p.m. and Altamont vs Osawatomie at 10 p.m.
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Liston Patterson Title Bout Facts and Figures
Facts and figures for the world heavyweight title fight between champion Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson. Date tonight July 22 at Las Vegas Convention Center with 8 30 p.m. CST start, 8 000 attendance, $250 000 gate, 500 000 TV seats, $700 000 TV revenue. Purses split 30 percent each, no rematch, ticket scales 10 20 50 100, eight count in effect, three judges unnamed. Championship Sports Inc promotion.
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U S Victory Edge Brings Few Smiles
The United States beat the Soviet Union 12 events to 10 in a Moscow dual meet, the smallest American margin in the series history. The women’s team collapsed 28 to 75 as Russian wins and disqualifications marked a tense outcome. Notable feats included Valery Brumel breaking the high jump world record and the Americans sweeping several races the next day.
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Lawrence Olathe and Jola win in Legion meet debuts
Host team Lawrence plus Olathe and Jola won opening round games in the Second District American Legion tournament at Municipal Park. Jola beat Garnett 7-0, Olathe edged Fort Scott 2-1, and Lawrence blanked Paola 12-0.
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Kansas Man Killed in Sky Dive Parade Act
Clarence Gretencord, 23, of Richmond, a former Army paratrooper, died when his parachute failed to open during a practice jump at the Great Bend Rodeo. He reached 3600 feet before delaying ripcord release, witnesses said. Gretencord was among 13 Topeka Condor Sky Divers Club members performing exhibition jumps. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Anton Gretencord of Richmond.
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Topeka Condor Sky Divers Club
Kurt Hoffman
Anton Gretencord
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