Reminders On Little League And Local Sports Headlines
A Fort podcast style summary notes advising Little League parents managers and players on conduct for the upcoming season. Highlights urge no parent bench access avoid criticizing managers and umpires and curb pressure while promoting sportsmanship and fun. Also mentions Fort Dodge standout Tom Goodman earning a full Iowa State athletic scholarship and Otumwa district golf lineup changes after disciplinary actions.
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Fort Dodge High
Tom Goodman
Iowa State
Goodman
Fort Dodge
Iowa Bowler Ties for Seventh in ABC Singles
Melvin Johnson of Madrid Iowa is tied for seventh in the American Bowling Congress singles after posting a 682 nine game total with scores of 222 935 and 225. In Canada tennis news Harry Rauquier Keith Carpenter Robert Puddicombe and Robert Bardsley are named to the Canadian Davis Cup team to face the United States June 4 6 in Bakersfield California.
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Melvin Johnson
Madrid
Iowa
Johnson
Vancouver
B.C
Harry Rauquier
Keith Carpenter
Robert Puddicombe
Robert Bardsley
United States
Bakersfield
Calif
Clay Liston Confident Ahead of 15 Round Title Bout
In Lewiston Maine the heavyweight title fight between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston is set for 9 30 p m EST at a high school rink with about 3000 paying spectators. The bout will be televised live to North America and Europe via closed circuit and satellite with prizes around 150000 in live gate and 89 000 each for the fighters. Both fighters forecast victory and one promises a knockout as promoters tout a multi channel promotion potential millions in audience.
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Lewiston, Maine
Central Maine Youth Center
Clay
Miami Beach
North America
Mutual Broadcasting System
Europe
Muscatine High Opens Season With Burlington Tilt
Muscatine High School opens its summer baseball season Wednesday at Burlington Community Field. Probable starters include Wally Benson, Steve Hindahl, Beason, and Denny Garym. Lefty Schnack is out. Jim Kaeding leads the Muskies as Doug Leech eyes a quick return from knee surgery. Other infielders include Gary Naber, Jim Reifert, and John Foor. Ron leads the outfield.
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Burlington
Community Field
Jim Kaeding
Muskies
Lefty Schnack
Kaeding
Wally Benson
Steve Hindahl
Beason
Dahl
Freehan Bets on Pitching Mindset in 84 Win
Hal Bock reports Detroit catcher Bill Freehan homered twice including a grand slam as the Tigers beat the White Sox 84. Freehan’s “knows my pitches” rapport with Milt Lolich helped Detroit pull away in the third, while New York, Baltimore, and several NL results filled the rest of the night’s baseball slate. Freehan notches his first career grand slam at 23, boosting Detroit’s rally and Lolich’s sixth win.
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Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
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Sox
al Lopez
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Chicago
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Houston
Pittsburgh
Ward misses 500 field after 18 years of runs
Indianapolis Rodger Ward, U S Auto Club all time points leader, sits out the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in 18 years after qualifying 3rd fastest. He says he cannot recall missing a championship race and refuses to wish bad luck on others, noting they earned their spots. Ward, 44, based near the speedway, had led many 500s here and eyed a possible comeback if another driver cannot run.
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Indianapolis
Rodger Ward
U.S. Auto Club
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Ward
Brickyard
Eight Summer Track Meets Scheduled By Iowa Federation
Drake track coach Bob Karnes says the Iowa Division of the US Track and Field Federation will sponsor eight summer meets this year. High school athletes may compete but not as school reps. Events set for June 26 and July 10 at Iowa State, July 16 at State College of Iowa, July 98 at Wartburg, July 31 and August 14 at Drake, and August 7 and 21 at Morningside.
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Associated Press
DES Moines
Drake
Bob Karnes
Iowa
Us, Track and Field Federation
Iowa State
State College of Iowa
Wartburg College
Morningside College
Spahn Lary Secure Twin Bill Wins Over Phillies
Mets lead Pirates in NL as Spahn and Lary shut down Philadelphia. Spahn allowed two hits in seven innings before Mccraw relieved. Lary held eight innings with one run allowed until Gonzalez homered in ninth. Clendenon hit well for Mets, while Pirates and Cardinals won their games.
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New York Mets
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Pirates
Sal Mets
Chicago Cubs
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Casey Stengel
Warren Spahn
Frank Lary
Phillies
Jim Bunning
Chris Short
Clendenon
Morehouse College
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Pittsburgh
Ed Kranepool
Bunning
Ton Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Richie Allen
Frank MccGraw
Short
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Cardinals
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Claude Osteen
Ron Perranoski
Maloney
Joey Jay
Jim Maloney
Reds
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Houston
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Giusti
Leo Cardenas
Eddie Mathews
Braves win fueled by homer in third inning
Homer powered the Braves to victory as a third inning blast off Bob Shaw sparked the win. Willie Mays of the Giants sat out until the ninth, where he pinch hit and drew an intentional walk.
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Braves
Bob Shaw
Giants
Willie Mays
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