Indians Bomb Detroit 13-2 in 18-hit onslaught
Leon Wagner led Cleveland with a two-run homer and three hits as the Indians exploded for 18 hits to beat Detroit 13-2. Wagner criticized manager Birdie Tebbetts for platooning him yet again and added three hits himself while Del Crandall, Vic Davalillo, and Wagner also contributed. Tom Kelley earned his second win in relief of Sam McDowell who left with a shoulder strain. Mantle moved into eighth on the all-time home run list with 477 after a two homer game for the Yankees.
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Oliva Not For Sale Despite Million Dollar Talk
Calvin Griffith, president of the Minnesota Twins, rules out selling star outfielder Tony Oliva. He cites Oliva's value in drawing crowds and potential two million dollar returns, noting past offers for other players were rejected. Griffith says any trade or sale is entirely out of the question.
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Marty Keough Hospitalized With Collapsed Lung
Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Marty Keough 31, then with the Atlanta Braves, was listed in good condition at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati after suffering a collapsed lung during Wednesday night’s game while on the Reds’ bench. He had taken batting practice before the game.
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Nicklaus April Hickok Winner
Jack Nicklaus is named the April winner of the 16th annual S Rae Hickok professional athlete of the year award. In balloting by sports writers and broadcasters Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics places second and Sam McDowell of the Cleveland Indians third.
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Griffith Offered $40,000 to fight unranked Davis
Fate Davis of Akron offered champion Emile Griffith $40,000 to defend his welterweight crown in Akron after Davis scored a sixth round knockout of Jim Meilleur of Toronto at the Akron Armory. Davis, 24th win against two losses and a draw, faces Griffith who already holds the welterweight and lightweight titles.
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Rear Engine Cars Dominate in Indy Race Field
The Indy 500 features 32 of 33 starters with rear engine designs and a diverse chassis lineup. Ford V8 engines power five of the six fastest qualifiers, including the front row, while Parnelli Jones races a supercharged Offenhauser, the standout faster qualifier at nearly 162.5 mph.
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Jets Lose But Hold Onto First
The Columbus Jets dropped their third straight loss 6-2 at Richmond as Jacksonville also fell 2-1 to Toledo. The defeats leave Columbus tied for first with Jacksonville while Richmond and Billy Southworth boosted the Braves with his third homer in two nights against the Jets.
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Pappas Wins Fourth Straight as Reds Take Braves
Cincinnati right-hander Milt Pappas pitched five hits through six innings as the Reds beat Atlanta 6-2 to clinch the series two games to one. It was Pappas fourth consecutive victory, aided by a three-run sixth inning that turned a 2-1 deficit into a Reds lead. Atlanta GM John McHale faced a reminder of past AL days.
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