Giants Narrow Lead With Walk Off Win Over Braves
The Giants carved out an 8 to 7 victory over the Milwaukee Braves on a bases loaded walk to Matty Alou in the ninth. Chicago beat Los Angeles 10 to 8 in 11 innings, widening the NL race gap. Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 4 to 1, Philadelphia beat St Louis 6 to 4. Cubs ended an eight-game skid by rallying late. Don Elston earned his fifth win. Ron Santo drove in the tie breaking run. Dodgers’ Don Drysdale took the loss after a late surge.
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San Francisco Giants
Milwaukee Braves
Chicago
Los Angeles
Giants
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cubs
Don Drysdale
Don Elston
Ron Santo
Dick Farrell
Norm Larker
Charlie Neal
Tommy Davis
Ron Fairly
Drysdale
Milwaukee
Lee Maye
Braves
Ron Piche
Ed Mathews
Orlando Cepeda
Jimmy Davenport
Ken Hunt
Bob Friend
Clay Dalrymple
Lee Walls
Phillies
Cardinals
Chris Short
Yief
Lindy McDaniel
Yankees Sweep Doubleheader to Narrow Tigers Lead
Yogi Berra delivered a pinch single in the 11th inning of the opener and a six straight single barrage in the first inning of the second game to lift the New York Yankees to a 5-4 and 8-6 doubleheader sweep over Detroit. The wins reduce Detroit's AL lead to 24 games as the rest of the league sees mixed results across the board including Washington sweeping Boston and Cleveland taking two from Baltimore.
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Orioles
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Kansas City
White Sox
A's
Washington
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Senators
Red Sox
McClain
Daniels
Billy Muffett
Billy Klaus
Jim Coates
Jim Bunning
Rocky Colajvito
Dick Brown
Charley Maxwell
Jerry Adair
Indians
Willie Kirkland
Bob Allison
Twins
Cyclones Score Only 4 Points at Regional Meet
Ottawa High Cyclones managed just four points at the regional track and field meet in Manhattan. Senior Ron Reusch placed fourth in the 180 yard low hurdles while Ottawa’s medley and mile relay teams finished fifth. Topeka claimed first with 59 points and three event wins. Saline was second with 46 1/3, Lawrence third with 30 2, Highland Park 22 4, Emporia 20, Manhattan 19 1/3. Herington won Class A with 46, Blue Rapids Class B with 29.
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Ottawa High Cyclones
Ron Reusch
Ottawa
Topeka
Trojans
Saline
Lawrence
Highland Park
Emporia
Herington
W. L. Pet
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Lou Barshak
Wichita
Kan
Tulsalst. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Drake
Tulsa
Dave Smoot
Jerry Shipman
North Texas
Bradley
Andj
St. Louis
North Texas’ Fleet
Richard Bothmer
Paul Moore
Don Corbin
John McCarrier
Record Stand Still Dash Record Still Stands
Fresno AP notes the 13 year old 9.3 second 106 yard dash record set in 1949 by Mel Patton remains unbroken as Dennis Johnson of San Jose State contends to beat it. Joe Pignatano hits a two run homer. Cyrol Burleson stars for Oregon with two mile relays and an American four mile relay record. Trojans win meet with 764 points. Occidental, San Jose, UCLA follow.
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Southern California
Mel Patton
San Jose State
Dennis Johnson
Pourson Joe Pignatano
Manyj
Joe Nuxhall
West Coast Relays
Bhe
Oregon
Cyrol Burleson
Ratcliffe Stadium
Burleson
Trojans
Occidental
San Jose
UCLA
Oregon State
California
White Sox, Athletics split twin bill on two-run homers
The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Athletics split their Sunday doubleheader in Chicago with both games decided by two-run homers. The Associated Press reports the pair of wins came in a similar fashion, highlighting the long balls as the decisive factor.
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Associated Press
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Athletics
Chicago
Anak Abe Stebaeen
Catchers noted clash as Chicago wins game one big
An NNW summary reports Chicago topping Kansas City 6 1 with two run homers by Aparicio Covington and Landis. Siebern had three hits for KC in game two while Klimchock's pinch homer spoiled Shaw's bid for a shutout. Nuxhall allowed five hits two runs in seven, left after walks. Archer relieved with bases loaded in ninth.
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Annwal
Luis Aparicio
Wes Covington
Jim Landis
Chicago
Norm Siebern
Kansas City
Lou Klimchock
Bob Shaw
Nuxhall
Jim Archer
Kansas Halfbacks Sidelined By Leg Fractures In Scrimmage
Lawrence AP report says Kansas football’s No.1 and No.2 left halfbacks Bert Coan and Lloyd Buzzi suffered leg injuries in scrimmage. Coan broke both bones in his lower right leg Wednesday, while Buzzi, a left knee fracture, occurred Saturday when tackled while catching a pass. Spring duties continue with varsity alumni game set for Saturday night.
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M. Ball
the Spirit
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M. Kampachroeder
Kampeschroeter
the Hustlers
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A. Cayot
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C Beckner
Alloy
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R. Hoover
Howell
M. Howell
Harris
Foster
M. Jones
A. Jones
Ibmbers
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D. Hetkman
M. Kiefer
D. Dille
G. Foster
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Wieneke
Badwin
Bulswin Ib
Aol
Baseball Standings Saturday and Sunday Results Recap
Saturday results show Washington 4 Boston 0 Baltimore 4 Cleveland 1 Detroit 8 New York 3 Chicago 10 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 16 Los Angeles 6. Sunday Cleveland 16 Baltimore 0 in 18 innings New York 58 Detroit 44 in 11 innings Washington 32 Boston 0-1 Chicago 6 Kansas City 1-5 Minnesota 4 Los Angeles 3. Monday slate lists Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Baltimore Minnesota at Chicago Los Angeles at Kansas City with only these games scheduled.
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Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Minnesota
Los Angeles
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G.B
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Chicago Esevere
Three NC State players face trial for fixing games
Three North Carolina State College basketball players including Captain Stan Niewierowski face trial on bribery charges for fixing points. Niewierowski, held as a material witness in Brooklyn, joins Anton Muehlbauer of Brooklyn and Terry Litchfield of Louisville, with Muehlbauer posting bond and Litchfield under house arrest at the college infirmary amid a broader set of connected sports and gambling cases.
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Raleigh
N.C
Stan Niewierowski
Niewierowski
Brooklyn
N.Y
North Carolina
Anton Muehlbauer
Terry Litchfield
Louisville
Muehlbauer
Six Rookies Lead Field in 1960 Memorial Day 400
In Indianapolis six rookies joined 27 drivers who completed 10 mile qualifying for the 50th running of the Memorial Day 400. Veterans were killed since the event began, opening spots for bold newcomers in the race field.
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Indianapolis
Seven Records Fall At MU K-State Meet
Missouri dominance highlighted the MU K-State dual meet in Columbia. Parnelli Jones led first time qualifiers from Torrance and California against veteran drivers as Kansas State posted sprint and field records. Missouri setters Don Smith and Dave Butts joined Rex Stucker, Robert Groszek, and others in meeting record performances across shot put, mile, 100 yard dash, hurdles, half mile, and high jump.
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Columbia, Mo
Parnelli Jones
Torrance
Calif
Missouri
Midwest High Bank
Kansas State
Liv Lee
Don Smith
Bob Hanneken
Jim Baker
Dave Butts
Rex Stucker
Robert Groszek
Dave Nelson
Baseball scores and matchups on a busy slate
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 13 to 6 as San Francisco beat Milwaukee 8 to 5. Philadelphia won 3 to 1 over St. Louis. Los Angeles topped Chicago 7 to 3. Philadelphia also beat St. Louis 6 to 4 while Cincinnati earned a 4 to 1 victory over Pittsburgh. Chicago beat Los Angeles 10 to 8. Additional results include San Francisco 8 Milwaukee 7 with St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Los Angeles while Chicago visits San Francisco.
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Cincinnati
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Chicago
Emporia State Dominates CIAC Track Meet Victory
Emporia State scored 119 points at a record meet to win the Central Intercollegiate Conference track and field title for the third straight time. Fort Hays finished second with 45 points, Pittsburg 4, Washington 26, and Omaha 17.
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Emporia
Kan
Emporia State
Fort Hays
Pittsburg
Washburn
Omaha
Braun rejoins Celtics as player after Knickerbockers release
New York AP reports Carl Braun, 33, signed a one year contract to play for the Boston Celtics after being released by the New York Knicks. Braun said he plans to continue playing as long as he can help the team, despite stepping back from coaching. The move brings Braun back to the Celtics, the defending world champions.
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Carl Braun
Braun
New York Knickerbockers
Boston Celtics
Knicks
Celts
Kansas Bishop Blames Local Exploitation For Slowed Growth
Lyons Kansas AP report quotes Most Rev F W Freking of Sejlina saying Kansas can support twice its population but is held back by suitcase farmers and absentee landowners who exploit the state. He spoke during a Kansas centennial event and celebrated mass near Lyons at Father Padilla cross, erected in 1950 by the Knights of Columbus in memory of Father Juan de Padilla who died with Coronado.
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Lyons
Kan
Kansas
F. W. Freking
Sejlina
Father Padilla
Bus Bombing and Beatings Hit Freedom Riders in Alabama
In Anniston and Birmingham Alabama, a firebomb destroyed a bus and white assailants struck riders with pipes injuring several. Thirteen hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries, none critically. The group of eight whites and eight Negroes from CORE planned a test of segregation on scheduled buses through the South.
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Washington
Anniston
Birmingham
Freedom Riders
Ala
Alabama
Southwestern Wins Conference Net Title
Southwestern College of Winfield captured the Kansas Conference tennis titles in singles doubles and team events. Southwestern earned 8 team points, Bethany and McPherson 3 each, Friends and Baker 2 each. Joe Belden defeated Tucker Wolf 6-4 10-12 6-0 for the singles title. Belden and Al Henderson beat Priddy and Elrod 6-3 6-0 in doubles.
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Wichita
Southwestern College of Winfield
Kansas
Southwestern
Bethany
McPherson
Friends
Baker
Joe Beldén
Tucker Wolf
Belden
al Henderson
David Priddy
Gene Elrod
Sanders Wins Fort Worth Title
Sanders defeats Kel Nagle by one stroke at Colonial National Invitational in Fort Worth to win $7,500. Casper takes third, Littler and Palmer near fifth, with Ford and Leonard tied for seventh. Gary Player finishes tied for ninth after a 63.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sanders
Kel Nagle
Nagle
Colonial Lourse
Billy Casper
Apple Valley
Calif
Gene Littler
Arnold Palmer
Littler
Don Whitt
Palmer
Doug Ford
Stan Leonard
Gary Player
South Africa
Overbrook Finishes Eighth in Class B Regional Meet
In Haskell, Overbrook scored 10 points to finish eighth as Perry won the meet with 27.10. John Rose led Overbrook with a 2 01.2 victory in the 880 yards, while the mile relay team of Anderson Rich Hartman Fishburn placed third. Other area scorers included Melvern, Williamsburg, Wellsville, Pomona, and Pomona’s Burgoon in various events.
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Overbrook
Haskell
Melvern
Williamsburg
Wellsville
Pornonorth
Perry
John Rose
Duane Supple
Ron Anderson
Lerry Rich
Bill Hartman
Stan Fishburn
Fain Price
Cranwell
Larry Anderson
Phares
Jim Burgoon
Pomona
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