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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
1
Yanks win 9 4 as Roger Maris era and 2017 finish comparisons dominate the sports page. Notes on schedule gaps, Mantle’s knee, and rival results reflect a busy Major League slate with Indians Angels Orioles Twins all seeing action.
Futrell struck out 19 as the Senators roared past Harlan 15 to 6 to climb within a half game of Wytheville. The win, amid six and later six hits in the seventh and eighth, pushed Salem to 18-45 on the season. Adams and Vickery led offensively with multiple hits including a homer and doubles while Jley, Crawford and others contributed key blows.
AP league scores show Wytheville 8 Bluefield 2 in a night games, Kingsport and Salem posting losses while Bluefield 10 Kingsport 4 and Salem 9 Wytheville 4. Baseball standings include major league results with Los Angeles and Cleveland divisions and teams like New York Baltimore Chicago Detroit and Kansas City listed with nightly results and probable pitchers.
Three major pitchers Lary Mizell and Sadecki faced simultaneous setbacks as waivers were sought for Mizell by the Mets for unconditional release while Lary tied up with Detroit on the disabled list. Sadecki and Ray Sadecki faced uncertain futures as other rosters shuffled with minor league call ups and injuries across the leagues.
In a Sunday slate, Skawron and Howard led the slugging for the Senators as Skawron attacked Claude Osteen and Howard connected against a Southpaw. Stafford earned his 15th win in relief, while the Indians beat the Angels with timely hits from White, Merzog, Brant, and Brooks Robinson. Bell saved the day for the Orioles, and the Twins rallied late, but Baltimore held on for a six run fourth inning surge aided by an error for the victorious club.
The Lille Teaguers stage a final home workout before heading to Louisville for state tournament action. Coaches plan a thorough session Thursday and Friday, facing scheduling friction with night games and a notable travel schedule.
In Manila Carlos Ortiz a 1S year old lightweight champion faces Arthur Persley in a skin title bout as part of six appearances by the nens under Filipino promoter George Araneta.
The Middlesboro Country Club ladies golf tourney ends with consolation motel and finals in the second flight may be delayed. Trophies awarded after driving, pitching, and putting contests. Winners include Cecil Wakin Cleo Bitzer Virginia Hutt Cecilia Wakin Garnet Gibson and Nahey Funk.
Tri-Cities Cumberland Lynch and Benham will face Ashland while Campbellsville meets Bowling Green in the opening round of the Babe Ruth League baseball tournament. Louisville and Hopkinsville have byes and will face first round winners in the semifinals Friday night with the championship game to follow Saturday. The Kentucky champion advances to a regional at Mattoon Illinois.
New York reports Cassius Clay, the brash heavyweight known for choosing his knockout rounds, named Fighter of the Month by The Ring magazine. The 20 year old from Louisville, Kentucky, scored a tenth consecutive pro victory with a 12th round KO of Argentina’s Alejandro Tavoreme, sealing the honor on July 20.
Arch Moore and Cassius Clay edge toward a heavyweight bout as promoters claim verbal and management agreements. The rift centers on trash talk and training camps with plans for Oct signings and a possible closed circuit deal to push total receipts toward a million dollars.
Dan hurch, an apprentice jockey, scored a triple at Monmouth Park Tuesday. French won with Eden Halt 520.80, Sea Fever 120 and Marsilid 50 also featured in the event.
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