McDowell keeps Indians rolling as McGaha falters with A's
Sam McDowell remakes his pitching and earns his third win in relief of a two year stretch. Cleveland defeats the Kansas City Athletics 3-0 in Friday night action. McDowell walked six and hit two, but escaped danger with bases loaded twice. The win follows a strong stretch including a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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Fiberglass poles spark safety warning from AMA for high school vaulters
The American Medical Association and the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations warn that fiberglass poles risk breakage and impaling injuries. They urge using poles matched to weight and avoiding lighter poles for safety, noting cost and equipment limits for schools and colleges.
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Lema Leads Buick Open Action At Midway
Tony Lema forged a three stroke lead at the Buick Open at Grand Blanc Michigan after a 66 in windy conditions. He tallied nine birdies including six straight and thanked a Palmer gifted putter as crowds followed Lema’s charge. Mason Rudolph and Don Finsterwald trailed with 138 and 140 respectively as 98 pros and one amateur advanced past the 36 hole cut.
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Fire destroys Bradshaw training barn killing 32 horses
A fire swept Garland Bradshaw's farm in Danville Kentucky Friday night burning a training barn and killing 32 horses. Captain Denmark, a former show horse at stud, was among the casualties. One horse was struck by a passing car while fleeing the blaze. the barn was destroyed and value could not yet be estimated.
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Colavito Named Captain for Kansas City A's
Rocky Colavito was named team captain in his first year with the Kansas City Athletics at a players meeting before a game with the Cleveland Indians. He is the first KC captain since Dick Howser, now with the Indians, held the title in 1961.
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Southern Cal Spanks Tigers And Maintains 4-Game Jinx
In Omaha USC halted Missouri 3-2 ending a 23-game streak for the Tigers and kept its hex over Missouri alive. Minnesota crushed Maine 12-0 to set up a headline head on USC. Markus of Minnesota went 5-for-5 with 10 plate appearances in the series.
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Allen and Faurot Team Up in Golf Competition
In Kansas City, former Missouri coach and athletic director Don Faurot posted a 75 in the Missouri seniors golf tournament first round. His caddy Friday was Robbie Allen, grandson of Kansas basketball coach and AD Phog Allen. Faurot shot 82 and praised the caddying.
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Wichita Golfers Pace State Amateur Semifinals
In Wichita the state amateur golf tournament semifinals feature three Wichita golfers. Jamie Thompson faces Bob Vickers while Jim Vickers meets Jim Bullard of Arkansas City after rain halted quarterfinals. The 36 hole final is Sunday at Wichita Country Club.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Daily Games
Major League standings and results show New York ahead of Chicago by games back. Friday highlights include New York 6 Chicago 1 and Boston 7 Baltimore 4 with Minnesota 5 Washington 3 in a busy slate.
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Koufax Shuts Out Cardinals In Dodgers Victory
Sandy Koufax pitched the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as Don Drysdale earlier blanked them 3-0. Koufax allowed four hits for his eighth win and third shutout, while the Cardinals saw ejections and a rough stretch, dropping eight of 11.
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Races and Baseball Games Canceled by Wet Grounds
Jalopy races and the American Legion baseball game with Paola were called off Friday night due to wet grounds. The Legion will play in Topeka at 8 p.m. and return Sunday to host Salina at 1:30 p.m. on the Municipal Park diamond. Jalopys race in Topeka tonight if track permits.
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Griffith Retains Welter Title In Split Decision
New York’s Emile Griffith remains welterweight champion after outpointing top challenger Luis Rodriguez in Las Vegas. Judges scored 69-67, 70-68 for Griffith with a 71-70 Rodriguez dissent. Rodriguez suffered a minor eye cut, and both fighters kept the bout close throughout the 15 rounds.
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Bonus Pitcher Hunter Undergoes Foot Surgery After Hunt Wound
James Catfish Hunter, the Kansas City Athletics $75 000 bonus pitcher, had 12 shotgun pellets removed from his right foot at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital Rochester. Doctors say he is in good condition and should be able to play again. Hunter, from Hartford South Carolina, had slugs in his foot since last November when wounded in a hunting accident in which his big toe was blown off.
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Salina Miler to Run At Los Angeles Meet
Gene McClain from Salina high school will compete in the Golden West invitational at East Los Angeles College on June 20. The Salina Junior Chamber raised funds to cover his expenses and tickets to protect his amateur status. His best time is 4 13.8 at a Kansas City AAU meet, and he plans to enroll at the University of Kansas on a track scholarship.
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Whitey Ford Stars in 8-0 Victory for Yankees
Whitey Ford allowed four hits in eight innings for an 8-0 win over the White Sox. It marked his fifth shutout and eighth straight victory since an opening loss. New York also won the opener 6-1 as Zoilo Versalles starred for Minnesota in a separate victory over Washington.
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