Willie Mays Dominates As Best Ever In Modern Era
Willie Mays hits his 22nd home run of 1965 to reach 475th overall, matching Stan Musial and closing in on Mel Ott’s 511. Durocher’s prophecy stands as Tebbetts notes the wait for true greatness has ended after 11 seasons. Mays combines power with fielding artistry, a complete player who electrifies games and backs up his arm with daring plays.
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Jayhawks Boss Owens Passes South American Trip
Breckinridge Owens declines a two month tour with Brigham Young to stick with Kansas basketball plans. He cites summer jobs and recruiting needs plus the chance to sharpen for the coming season.
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Baseball Roundup Cubs Thrash Rival as Covington Homers
Billy Williams led Chicago with three hits and three RBIs in a 12-4 win over the Cubs rivals. Kat Shaw of the Giants limited Philadelphia to one run and one hit backed by Wes Covington’s second inning homer in San Francisco’s 4-1 victory.
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Miami Freshman Gal Wins Women's Collegiate Golf Title
Roberta Albers, 16, a University of Miami freshman from Tampa, won the Women's Collegiate Golf Championship at the University of Florida course with a 12 and 11 victory over Rhonda Grenn of Lake Worth. Albers finished three over par 76 for the first 18 holes and even par after 36, sweeping 16 of 25 holes to become the youngest champion in the 21 year history of the event.
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Cities in Line For NHL Expansion Franchises
The NHL eyed six new teams for a national TV contract and named Los Angeles and St. Louis as acceptable cities. San Francisco Oakland, Minneapolis Saint Paul, Baltimore were rated next. Pittsburgh and Vancouver close for the sixth berth. Each franchise priced at 2 million dollars and includes 20 drafted players.
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Division Timeline for New League Approved
Campbell stated the new division will begin play no earlier than the 1967-68 season and no later than the 1968-69 season, with formal application yet to come.
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