Billy Williams Defies Sophomore Jinx With Cubs Lead
NL leader Billy Williams, 24, chases batting title for the Chicago Cubs while defying superstition about the sophomore jinx. The 1961 rookie of the year shows a .359 pace, 11 homers, and 335 RBIs this season, with a relaxed stance and patient approach at the plate.
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Jow Mooshil
Associated Press
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Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
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Ernie Banks
Sox Rained Out and Rescheduled for Wednesday Night Game
Muscatine's Red Sox, after a postponed Sunday twin bill, are set to host Bettendorf in the final night game of the year at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Bettendorf is favored to win the Iowa Illinois League title, with many Quad Cities players on the roster. Paul Castro, former Davenport Assumption standout, stars as top pitcher for Palomar College. Managers expect Dick Paterson or Butch McCleary to start Wednesday, while Jack Wiland and Jin Freese form Muscatine's battery for next Sunday's Ottumwa game.
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Red Sox
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Galesburg
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Quad-Cities
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Davennoct Assumption High
Palomar College
San Marcos
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Palomar
Davenport
George Long
Junior High Golf Tourney Stirs Local Standings
Thirty five boys competed in a focal junior high golf tourney held Saturday. David Grossklaus posted a low score of 2, with Frees 42 and Campbell 50 and 11. Others included Ta Teraberey, William Bhat, George Holzhauer, and Charles Sallles among top finishers. Lane York and George Holahance each birdied No 1. Hindahl and John Magnuson led in birdies. James Goddard made the greatest improvement, turning an 83 into a 64 over the last nine.
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Lane Iy York
George Holahance
Ronald Camphall
Charles Sallles
John Magnuson
David Teraherry
Bill Hill
John Bradley
James Goddard
Art Miller
Field of 10 for 94th Belmont Stakes
Belmont Park faces a potential field of ten for the 94th Belmont Stakes, with Kentucky Derby winner Weededly and Preakness winner Greek Money likely to start. The $125,000-added mile race could produce record purse, offering $119,050 to the winner from a lineup including Jaipur, Crimson King, Admiral's Voyage, Roman Line, Vimy Ridge, Green Hornet, Sinson Beach, Cyano, and David K. Aida Will may join if shipped from Chicago.
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Rain Delays Final Round of Zaharias Open in Beaumont
The Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont Texas delayed its final round as rain swamped the course. Betsy Rawls and Kathy Cornelius share the lead at 146 after 36 holes with Sandra Haynie Ruth Jessen and Henry Jameson close behind in the crowded leaderboard.
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Hebert Wins Memphis Open In Sudden Death Drama
Lionel Hebert roared back from a late regulation mis step to win the Memphis Open in a three way playoff with Gary Player and Gene Littler. Hebert drilled a birdie on the decisive 18th and captured part of the $64,000 purse along with fellow contenders in a dramatic finish at the course.
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Alley Cats Lead Bowling Meet With Strong High Series
The Alley Cats posted a team score of 2902 as the High Team in a bowling meet. Individual highlights include Rich Berlin 581 in series and Joe Rinahenburger 228 in a game, with Janet McGill leading Girls High Series and Innes McGill posting the top Girls game of 128.
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Larry Roverson
Janet McGill
Dobbie Hyurlsul
Joe Raushenburger
Larry Roberrson
Rick Berlin
Innes McGill
Jocy Terrill
DeWitt Promises To Keep Reds in Cincinnati Five Years
Cincinnati based DeWitt hands control of the Reds board back to the Crosley Foundation temporarily and pledges to keep the team in Cincinnati for at least five years. The move follows a muddied sale worth about $4.625 million and prompts review by Ohio Attorney General Mark Mablay of charitable foundation dealings.
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Cincinnati Reds Board of Trustees
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Junction Boy Breaks a Leg at Baseball Practice
Deacon-Kirk Weltner, son of Mr and Mrs Haran Weliner, broke a leg Friday evening during baseball practice here. He was taken to University Hospital in Iowa Cibé and is reported in good condition. He plans to return home soon, possibly today or Tuesday. The piece notes Newport Rhode Island’s Peirce Street as the first gaslit street in America in 1806.
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Haran Weliner
University Hospital
Iowa
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Hill's Car Finishes Second in Monte Carlo Close Grand Prix
California driver Hill placed second to Bruce MacLaren in the Monte Carlo Grand Prix de Monte Carlo. Mill plans minor Ferrari changes to challenge the British in the next seven-race world driving championship, with the Belgian Grand Prix set for June 17.
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Monte Carlo
Phil Mill
Santa Monica
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New Zealand
Bruce MacLaren
Riviera
Hill
California
Britain
Graham Hill
Americans Reach French Amateur Quarterfinals in Chantilly
Fletcher Jones of North Hollywood and David Goldman of Dallas advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Amateur golf tournament in Chantilly. Jones defeated Monroe Mitchell 3 and 2 in the second round and then beat Lee Frankel of Cedar Rapids, while Goldman defeated Mapold Baker of Britain four and one to reach the quarterfinals.
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Junior League Meeting Tonight At Palmer Lanes
A junior baseball league meeting will be held at 7 o'clock this evening at Palmer Lanes. Coaches managers and all interested persons are invited to attend. Officials will draw up schedule and tabulate tag day results at the meeting.
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Wilcox Takes Second in Iowa Women Bowling All Events
Dubuque F Lorena Wilcox of Fort Madison placed second in Class A all-events at the Iowa Women's state bowling tournament Sunday. Her 1,781 total moved her ahead of Ruth York of Davenport, who had 1,746. All events leader is Myrna Hayne of Davenport with 1,868.
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Fort Madison
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Davenport
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Softball and Baseball Schedule With City Matchups
Games Tonight with weather contingency list multiple local matchups. Wilton Moose faces Cricket Club at Oregon Field at 7 30 p m Blue League hosts Eastern Lowe Baseball Loop features Wilson at Burant at 3 p m New London visits Wapello Columbus Junction plays West Liberty Lone Tree meets Morning Sun in varied city venues.
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Mother Church Names Wagers As President
Gratitude for spiritual growth marked the annual meeting of The Mother Church in Boston as Christian Scientists from many nations heard a message from the Christian Science Board of Directors stressing reliance on God for solutions to human problems. Readings cited healings of anemia tuberculosis pleurisy diabetes cancer mental illness alcoholism broken bones deafness heart trouble and impaired vision. Ralph E. Wagers of Baskin and Chicago was named President for the coming year. a Michigan native, he is a noted teacher practitioner and editor who lectured worldwide before joining the periodicals as associate editor in 1959. He warned the era’s major challenge is spiritual deficiency driving pursuit of material wealth.
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Christian, Science Board of Directors
Ralph E. Wagers
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Chicago
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Christian Science
Two Injured In Accident At Columbus
Two persons were injured in a chain reaction crash on Highway 92 near the east end of the Iowa river bridge. Mrs. Florence Dilts, 63, and Ralph Crawford, 59, were taken to Muscatine General Hospital and listed in good condition.
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Muscatine General Hospital
Florence Dilts
Ralph Crawford
Fredonia
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Crawford
Bob Dilts
Dilts
James Crayfahl
Washington
Ron Huntley
Milan
Howell
Max Sellers
Ray Greene
Beulah M. Larson
Gray Ave
Ames
Columbus
Ralph McDowell
Larson
Louis XVI Named Louisville by Gen George Clark
Gen George Rodgers Clark named the city Louisville in honor of King Louis XVI of France, tying early American history to French alliance during settlement. The note places the origin of Louisville, Kentucky, with Clark and the French monarch.
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George Rodgers Clark
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France
Here They Come Seven Lefty Dentists in Baltimore
Baltimore students graduate from the University of Maryland dental school with seven left handed dentists among eighty two graduates. Prof Foley explains past equipment favored right handers. He notes manufacturers now produce left handed sets at no higher cost.
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Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Lou Little
Columbia University
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Junior Golfers May Form Loop at Park Lane
A Gunnoy Golf Teague league for boys four years old or younger may be formed here if enough interest. Scheduled Monday or Friday morning matches on a handicap basis. Sign names in the pro shop at Park Lane by Friday June 8 per Arthur F. Miller. The note about the 1.03 percent foot liner France is unrelated boilerplate.
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Park Lane
Arthur F. Miller
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