Mays Ties Ted Williams With 521st Homer In Giants Win
Willie Mays belts his 521st career homer tying Ted Williams for third on the all time list as the Giants sweep the Cubs. He reflects on Babe Ruth's 714 as the top mark while Cincinnati, St. Louis win behind Pappas and Gibson. Colavito homers four times in 24 hours as Orioles, Tigers win. Rock discusses his slump.
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Willie Mays
Babe Ruth
Willy
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Dick Ellsworth
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Houston
Milt Pappas
Reds
Don Nottebart
Vada Pinson
Bob Gibson
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Gibson
Lou Brock
Phil Gagliano
Rocky Colavito
Cleveland
Boston
Colavito
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Indians
Fred Whitfield
Jim Landis
Chico Salmon
Tigers
Mike McCormick
Dick McAuliffe
Norm Cash
al Kaline
Willie Horton
Earl Wilson
Tiger
Larry Sherry
Senators
Frank Howard
Robinson
Andy Atchebarren
Sam Bowens
Etchebarren
Yankee
al Downing
Jim Palmer
Eddie Fisher
Joe Pepitone
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays Ties Ted Williams with 521st Home Run
Willie Mays of the Giants collected three hits in a 6 4 win over the Cubs, including his 521st career homer to move into a tie with Ted Williams for third on the all time list.
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Willie Mays
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Ted Williams
Fumbleball Exhibition Benefit Nears After Tournament Pause
The City Fumble Ball League suspends play due to the Knights of Columbus Slowpitch Tournament, but tomorrow at 6 30 p m Field 2 an exhibition game raises funds for Bobby Dawson and Eddie Szyk. Moose Club Woods A C and VFW Post 5885 face American Legion Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 2320 with Jim Musico and Howard Johnson leading teams.
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Knights of Columbus
Fort Ontario
Bobby Dawson
Eddie Szyk
Moose Club
Woods A. C
VFW
American Legion
Jim Musico
K of C
Howard Johnson
Marichal Wins May Hickok Award in Giants Honor
Juan Marichal star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants was chosen by sports writers and broadcasters as the May S. Rae Hickok professional award winner in the monthly voting.
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NEW York
Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
S. Rae Hickock
Sports Writers and Broadcasters
Ponzi's Home Run Seals Nine Inning City League Thriller
Fran Ponzi delivered a two out homer to lift Genesees over Hibernians 5-4 in a nine inning City Softball League thriller at Fort Ontario. Brown's Express routed Crown Tire 19-8 in a Class B game as Reynolds struck out the finale and Hurlbutt led with a homer and double. John Kirk named league head for the remainder of the 1946 campaign.
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Fort Ontario
Genesees
Hibernians
Brown
Express
Crown
Ssssee
Serena’s
Brown's Express
Campbell's
Carson's News
Hammermill
U-O Motor Express
Davis Bros. Packers
Joe's Tavern
Smith's Monuments
Jaycocs
Black Label
Crown Tire
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Jim Tesoriero
Tom Canape
Ronnie Reynolds
Ron Nettles
Ray Foster
Canape
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Gene Barnes
Dave Morgia
Brown’s Express
Bob Hennessey
Bob Hurlbutt
Larry Egan
Tom Gordon
Len Becker
Dick Johnson
Harvey Jenkins
George Crowe
Warren Bickers
Boxing Results From Various Cities
The Associated Press reports multiple boxing decisions. Oscar Bonavena outpointed George Chuvalo in New York. Beau Jaynes outpointed Jackie Burke in Portland. Eddie Machen outpointed Joey Orbillo in Los Angeles. Johnny Brooks outpointed Frank Jennings in Las Vegas. Each bout went 10 or 16 rounds as listed.
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Associated Press
New York
Oscar Bonavena
Buenos Aires
George Chuvalo
Toronto
Portland
Maine
Irish
Beau) Jaynes
Jackie Burke
St. John
New Brunswick
Los Angeles
Eddie Machen
Berkeley
Calif
Joey Orbillo
Wilmington
Las Vegas
Johnny Brooks
Henderson
Nev
Frank Jennings
Bonavena Beats Chuvalo In Close MSG Heavyweight Skirmish
Oscar Bonavena edged George Chuvalo in a 10 round split decision at Madison Square Garden amid fan fervor for a Patterson or Clay bout. Officials and ringside voters split on winner though most felt Bonavena fought strong, while Chuvalo lamented missed opportunities in a rugged, evenly matched contest.
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New York
Patterson
Clay
Oscar Bonavena
Toronto
George Chuvalo
Madison Square Garden
Bonavena
Floyd Patterson
Cassius Clay
Arthur Mercante
Tony Castellano
Tony Rossi
Oscar
Chuvalo
Bolt Leads In Western Open
Tommy Bolt surged to a one stroke lead after a three under par 69 in the Western Open at Medinah. Casper and Palmer tied for second with 70s while Harold Kneece and Doug Sanders also shot 69s to trails Bolt by one. Lionel Hebert aced the 178 yard second hole but posted 73.
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Chicago
Tommy Bolt
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Medinah
Bolt
Tommy
Casper
Palmer
Harold
Catfish) Kneece
Doug Sanders
San Francisco
Lionel Hebert
Tight Finish In Ocean Yacht Race By Three Boats
Tioga and Nike edge toward overall victory in the 635 mile Newport Rhode Island to Bermuda race. Palawan leads class B with Kialoa in class A while Audacious and Bolero contend for other top spots as finish times and handicap computer results loom.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Tioga
Nike
Palawan
Newport
R.I
Bradley P. Noyes
Arlington
Mass
St. David's Head
Thomas B. Watson
Greenwich
Kilroy
Tiamaria
Kialoa
Los Angeles
Honolulu
California
Baldwin M. Baldwin
Newport Beach
Calif
C.M. White
Huntington
N.Y
Foyt Ready For Atlanta Race
A. J. Foyt prepared for Sunday’s 80 000 champion ship 300 at Atlanta International Raceway despite burns on his hands and neck from a Milwaukee crash. He will qualify today and adjust his run based on heat effects on healing hands. Also racing names present include Jim Hurtubise Mario Andretti Roger McCluskey and Gordon Johncock. Arnie Knepper topped practice at 160.24 mph.
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A. J. Foyt
Atlanta International Raceway
Foyt
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Wis
Jim Hurtubise
Mario Andretti
Roger McCluskey
Gordon Johncock
Arnie Knepper
Belleville
Ill
ESTA Cars Added At Oswego Speedway For Demon Demonstration
ESTA Safety Park Drag Strip representatives will stage an exhibition at Oswego Speedway before the main event. Bob Smith Jim Shapino Nolan Swift lead a 35 lap feature with top cars from Cicero visiting to entertain Eagle Class fans. Gates open after 6 p m with opening heat at 7 45 p m.
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Safety Park
Cicero
Oswego Speedway
Bob Smith
Jim Shapino
Nolan Swift
Empire State Timing Association
Oswego
Albany St
Smith
Swift
Shampine
Ronnie Wallace
United States
Australians Seize Wimbledon Spots as Emerson Advances
Roy Emerson continued his march with a dominant win over Charlie Pasarell as Australia tops progress, while three Americans remain in the chase. Stan Smith, Dennis Ralston, and Cliff Richey won to keep hopes alive against a diverse field including Ken Fletcher and Bob Hewitt in a powerfully Australian-dominated draw.
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Wimbledon
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Roy Emerson
Emma
U.S
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Charlie Pasarell
Graf
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Keith Wooldridge
Britain
Smith
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
South Africa
Keith Diepraam
Cliff Richey
Dallas
Tex
Georges Goven
John Newcombe
Ken Fletcher
Fred Stolle
Young Hurler Stehenson Suspended By Red Sox
Boston AP report states 22 year old pitcher Jerry Stephenson, signed for a large bonus in 1962, was suspended without pay amid disciplinary actions following his disappearance act.
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Jerry Stephenson
Boston Red Sox
Stephenson
Toronto
Red Sox
Flagstaff
Aziz
Anaheim
Joe
Terrell Jones Ready for Title Fight After Easy Day
Ernie Terrell and challenger Doug Jones planned little work before their title bout next Tuesday after a heavy practice session on Thursday. The heavyweight champion and challenger are seen preparing in Houston with focus on the upcoming WBA title defense.
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Take IT Easy
Houston
Ernie Terrell
World Boxing Association
Doug Jones
Syracuse Chiefs Fall Short in 2-Game Set Against Suns
Rochester Red Wings win twice over Richmond Braves to climb to second in the International League standings. Syracuse Chiefs edge Buffalo Bisons to sweep Jacksonville Suns, while Toronto Maple Leafs beat Columbus. Pitcher Dave Vineyard nearly retired the Braves in game one, and Joe Stephenson faces suspension after failing to report to Toronto.
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Rochester Red Wings
Richmond Braves
Red Wings
Columbus Jets
Toronto
Buffalo Bisons
Toledo Mud Hens
Jacksonville Suns
Fred Rowe
Kelley
Mike Fiore
Mike Epstein
Tom Phoebus
Braves
Mickey McGuire
Rochester
Mike Andrews
Columbus
Jim Herron
Galen Cisco
Maple Leafs
Billy Graham
Jacksonville
Syracuse
Suns
Graham
Len Boeehmer
Jerry Reimer
Buffalo
Toledo
Dom Zanni
Bisons
Third no hitter marks season in Little League showdown
Elks pitchers Leon Pauley and Jim Enwright combined for a 6 1 victory over Knights of Columbus as Enwright slugged two homers tying a local record. Steve Canale went 3 for 3 while Mike Mahaney John Hall and Tim Knapp added singles.
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Jim Enwright
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Elks
Knights of Columbus
Enwright
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Mike Mahaney
John Hall
Tim Knapp
Goldberg
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Babe Ruth Baseball League
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Goldberg's
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Matt Briggs
Dan Barbeau
LeMay
Frank Paine
Tom Himes
Himes
Jeff St. John
Tom Edwards
Mike Wild
Tim Barker
Mike Amedio
Murray
Royal Sparkler Matches Track Record at Finger Lakes
Royal Sparkler a 5 year old horse ridden by William Hubbard won the $1,300 five furlong feature at Finger Lakes Race Track matching the track record with a one minute flat effort. It finished a half length ahead of Field Glass with Tentrick in third. Attendance was 2,745 and handle totaled $179,858.
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N.Y
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Finger Lakes Race Track
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