SWC Probation Marks a Tough Day for SMU Mustangs
SWC faculty handed down probation to SMU amid the spring meet, with estimates suggesting SMU faced the harshest penalties of any conference school. The ruling comes after complaints that several prospective signees were pressured not to sign due to SMU’s status, while Texas Tech and Baylor received lighter warnings.
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Mincher and Pascual propel Twins past Athletics 6-3
Don Mincher hit a three run homer in the four run first inning as Camilo Pascual battled through jams. Minnesota built a 6 0 lead before the A's scored in the ninth on singles by Green Jimenez and Gentile and a double by Colavito.
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Joe Louis Turns 50 and Reflects on a Famed Ring Career
Former world heavyweight champion Joe Louis approaches his 50th birthday in Los Angeles. The piece recalls his 71 pro bouts, 54 knockouts, 25 title defenses, and a life shaped by boxing, golf, and public intrigue, noting his finances and post boxing ventures. Louis weighs 240 pounds and muses about aging and a possible return to competition.
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Cincinnati Ends Phillies Streak with 2-0 Victory
In a scoreless pitching duel four games, Cincinnati's southpaw Trio held Philadelphia to two runs. Roy Sievers doubled and tripled for the Phillies but was thrown out at the plate on an inside the park attempt as Robinson doubled twice. Final score blanked the Phillies while Cincinnati scratched across runs late.
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Wildcats Sweep Inaugural Southland Meet At ACU
Abilene Christian reigned Sunday as Southland Conference track and field champion, edging Lamar Tech 116 to 104. Jerry Durress led with 194 points, and ACU also claimed tennis, golf, and baseball titles as Trinity and Arkansas State trailed.
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Wright Wins at St. Louis in Squirt Women's Open
Mickey Wright captured the $2,000 first prize at the Squirt Women's Open in St. Louis finishing the 54 hole event at 215, seven strokes ahead of runner up Kathy Whitworth who carded 221. Wright slipped to two over par 73 in the final round while Whitworth posted a 72. Second place paid $1,600 in what was described as the richest 54‑hole women’s tournament of the year.
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Dodgers Rally to Beat Giants in Salvage Finale
Dodgers power to win over San Francisco Dodgers take the salvage finale behind Don Drysdale six hitter and a three run third inning. Tommy Davis steals home and Willie McCovey errors set up two runs as the Dodgers snap a three game skid and stretch decisions to five. Jim Gilliam and Gil Hodges contributed with key hits as the Dodgers deny the Giants a streak.
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McElreath Hits Over 154 MPH at Indy Practice
Jim McElreath of Arlington Texas set a top practice speed of 154.533 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Memorial Day 300. He drove the Novie powered No. 3 Studebaker STP Special, posting three laps in the 154 mph bracket and another in the high 153 mph range.
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