Cubs Sweep Giants in Twin Bill Victory Notes
Cubs sweep a doubleheader against the Giants in a rare twin bill. Orioles lose 4-3 to a rival, highlighting a tense showdown in the American League race.
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
6
Cubs sweep a doubleheader against the Giants in a rare twin bill. Orioles lose 4-3 to a rival, highlighting a tense showdown in the American League race.
Exie Banks rebounds from a rough start as the Chicago Cubs sweep the Giants, delivering two homers and a clutch eight inning win. The Cubs, riding hot streaks from Banks and Brock, move within a game of second place behind the Cardinals. Other NL results feature the Phillies, Dodgers, Pirates, and Braves winning to pad standings while the Yankees, Twins, Tigers, and Angels post wins in the AL.
Baseball standings and game notes from major leagues, detailing positions of New York Chicago Los Angeles and others, plus Friday night matchups and probable pitchers. Mentions Mantle, Maris, and other stars, with brief game outcomes and upcoming schedules.
Six American golfers remained in contention at the British Amateur Championship at St Andrews as the field narrowed. Defending champion Dick Davies of Pebble Beach and Walker Sikes of Springvale led the U S effort, facing Scottish opponents in the fourth round while fellow survivors included Dick Updegraff, George Blocker, Boyd O'Donnell, and Ron Laced. Others were eliminated as the field reduced to seven remaining contenders.
Rickey Mantle accepted a broken bone in his left foot with a shrug after his spikes caught in the Memorial Stadium turf. He was carted to Johns Hopkins Memorial Hospital where X rays showed a fracture to the third metatarsal. The Yankees hope he returns in about a month but healing may take longer as he remains in a cast for five weeks with possible additional recovery time.
A field of 484 golfers will compete for 13 berths in the U S Open with second round qualifying at 13 sites next Monday and Tuesday. The survivors join 21 exempt players at Brookline in June. Qualifying also takes place in Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Denver, Washington, Portland, and seven other cities including New York and Detroit. Notables include Nicklaus, Palmer, Snead, and Lema as contenders for the championship.
Crimson Satan overtook Admirals Voyame in the stretch to win a strong 1 mile Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. The $50,400 race featured a late surge by Crimson Satan and marked one of his best efforts.
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick addressed gambling concerns after recent NFL and NBA probes. He praised baseball’s overall clean record but warned of ongoing vigilance. Frick stressed integrity, ongoing player education, and scrutiny of players’ associations, noting no accusations of throwing games in his 12 years as commissioner. He emphasized policing of questionable company rather than intruding on private lives.
Clemeland Indians bring Terri Wynn back for another shot at pitching glory. The 43 year old veteran arrives after a trade from Chicago and aims to reach 303 career wins, with plans to pitch gradually while recovering from a three week throwing layoff. He will join on the road trip but won’t be active for at least two weeks. He starred with Cleveland previously and values the city and club highly.
Bellarmine College has landed its second basketball recruit for the next season Frank Melton a 30 Grool 2 inch from Palmyra Ind. He led Morgan Township High School in scoring and rebounding averaging 18 points and 4 rebounds per game He was named to the Indiana All-State fourth team and made the All Blue River Athletic Conference first team.
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