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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1962
Page
11
Don Messi pitched a solid game despite 11 hits as the Tigers beat the Yankees 5-4. Essegian sparked Cleveland with his 12th homer in a 2-1 win over Washington, tying for the league lead. Orioles, White Sox, and Angels won as leaders remain close in the standings.
Baltimore AP The Maryland State Racing Commission lowered Manuel Ycaza's suspension from 10 racing days to 10 calendar days for his ride aboard Ridan in the Preakness. The ruling allows him to ride in the $100,000 added Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct, though trainer Jack Price has already signed Johnny Rotz to replace Ycaza on Carry Back.
Modesto California AP. Pole vaulters John Velses and Dave Tork renew their aerial rivalry tonight at the 21st California Relays. They both cleared 16 feet this year and chase the old meet standard of 15 feet 7 7/8 inches set by Cornelius Warmerdam in 1942. Warmerdam believes Velses and Tork can top their best marks.
Middleweight contender Joey Giardello says he will appeal the New York State Athletic Commission decision denying him a license to fight in New York. He defends his past and notes his manager Ferrante would step aside if a license is granted, while the commission cites his background with unsavory elements.
The column catalogs Phi Beta Kappa milestones for Jayhawks led by Ted O Leary and Sylvester Schmidt, notes Bud Wilkinson’s Lawrence visit and Dr. Fred Allen's medical influence, reports Lawrence High football signings and plans, and refreshes on KU track history, Big Eight debates, and Yankees notes.
Villanova aims to retire its 30 year IC4A cup by sweeping the outdoor championship. Led by sprint stars Frank Budd and Paul Drayton, the Wildcats, coached by Jim Elliott, seek a fifth title in six years among 46 colleges. Budd holds the world record in the 100 yards and co-holds the 220 mark, pacing qualifiers as winds limit times.
Major and minor league results span from the National League and American leagues to Pacific Coast and International leagues. Included are game outcomes, standings snippets, and upcoming schedules featuring teams such as Los Angeles Cleveland New York Baltimore Chicago Detroit Boston Washington Minnesota and Kansas City with results from Friday and Sunday slates.
Fall River State Park spans 2000 acres around Fall River Dam in Kansas offering boating camping swimming fishing and picnicking for thousands from eastern Kansas western Missouri and northeastern Oklahoma. The 551000 visitors in 1961 reflect growing use alongside a 940 foot dam height and 5545 foot earth embankment.
Emporia State holds a 22 point lead in the NCAA Midwest regional small college track meet with 30 points after three events. Kent Hurn won the javelin, Bill Farrow the discus, and Ireland Sloan the three mile. Bill Miller of McMurry won the broad jump.
Lamar Tech of Beaumont Texas shot 574 to hold a 21 stroke edge over Springfield State 595 and Mankato State 605 in the NCAA Midwest regional at Springfield. Chuck Palmer led with 141, Danny Swain 143, while Bill Lucas of Springfield carded 144. The event ends with 36 more holes today.
Hoosier Joe Campbell and Dave Ragan of Sun City Fla shared the lead in the 72 hole $50 000 50 Festival Golf Tournament at Indianapolis with 11 under par 133. Bob Rosburg Portland Ore matched Campbell's early 63 Thursday and was one stroke back after a 69 Friday. Bill Casper who set the course record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 62 two years ago and George Bayer were tied at 9 under par 133 for two days.
In Los Angeles Harold Gomes outpointed Sano Guerrero. In San Juan Daniel Berrios defeated Diabalo Perez. In Rome Valerio Numez knocked out Germano Licatesi. In Mexicali Jose Luis Cruz stopped Raul Soriano. In Milan Ike Vaughn vs Duilio Loi bout postponed to tonight.
Dee Mackey, longtime end for the Baltimore Colts, switches focus to ranching in Texas during football’s off season, pursuing agricultural work and rural life outside the NFL.
Kansas University coach Jack Mitchell praised the 1962 spring drills calling it the finest session in five years. He noted high squad morale and an improved line, though backfield depth lagged due to injuries. Mitchell highlighted changes to the flip flop offense and listed returning lettermen and a full depth chart.
In Dallas Mary Lena Faulk leads the Civitan Open field by five strokes amid strong 30 mph winds. The 36 year old Georgian posted a second round 72 after a 70 Thursday for a 36 hole total of 142. Mickey Wright and Betsy Rawls sit two strokes back at 147. The $10,000 event, on the 6500 yard Glen Lakes course, continues through Sunday.
Indianapolis AP report notes top drivers like A J Foyt Jr Parnelli Jones and Rodger Ward will race sprint cars at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday a practice ahead of the Memorial Day 500 at the old Speedway. Owners seek to keep drivers available from qualifying to race start while drivers insist on freedom to race.
New York reports say Yankees general manager Roy Hamey privately told Roger Maris to quit worrying about batting average and focus on hitting home runs. The appeal comes as Maris has seven homers in 135 at bats, with Mickey Mantle sidelined and Joe Pepitone closing the gap in power.
The Forestry Fish and Game Commission argues for thorough study before stocking any species into a region with existing populations. It cites pheasants and rabbits as examples of both successful and disastrous introductions, warns against exotic species, and stresses evaluating habitat, competition, and predators before risking costly stocking programs.
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