Depth of American sprint talent fuels track optimism
New York Times coverage highlights a talent flood in the United States ahead of major meets including the Pan-American Games and the Tokyo era. It cites Jim Ryan's mile world record, Martin Liquori and Paul Wilson breakthroughs, and multiple American feats in sprints, pole vault, and long jump, underscoring a broad, youthful pipeline.
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Brown to Return as Grid Coach for Cincinnati
Paul Brown planned to return to pro football as coach of Cincinnati’s AFL franchise, with final ownership and legal issues blocking the announcement. Art Modell and NFL sources anticipated the deal could be announced any time, while Brown must divest Browns stock before the franchise is awarded.
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McNally Humbles Chicago in Orioles 3 1 Victory
Dave McNally despite a tender elbow limited the Chicago White Sox to five hits as the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago 3 1. Paul Blair and Sam Bowens homered to stake Baltimore to an early lead, with Bowens adding a fourth inning RBI. Dick Kenworthy homered for the Sox, while O Toole suffered his fourth loss.
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Astros overpower Cubs as Mathews drives late runs
Houston jumps Ferguson Jenkins for a three run first inning and Ed Mathews belts a two run single to seal a 4-3 victory. Jenkins fails to reach 12 wins as Cubs extend losing streak to four. Belinsky takes the loss before Carroll Sembera closes out Chicago.
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Cepeda Delivers Card Win In Ninth Inning Rally
Cepeda singled home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6 5. Cepeda extended his league leading average to .359 after matching his third hit of the night, with Julian Javier's seventh homer tying the game in the eighth. Joe Hoerner earned the win in relief, while Bob Lee took the loss.
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Twins Beat Braves 4-3 on Battey’s Three Singles
Earl Battey delivered three singles driving in three runs to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in an exhibition game in Minneapolis St Paul. Battey had a two-run single in the second inning, added another in the fourth, and singled again in the sixth.
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Howard Demands Respect From A's In Slump Fight
Kansas City reports say Howard, 6-7, 255 pounds, has been a dominant hitter for the Senators against the Athletics. He insists his poor start is the cause, claiming he has not played well over a long stretch and has gone unsatisfied with his hitting while leading Washington to six wins in eight games this season.
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Perfect game by 15-year-old farmhand under limit
Evansville notes a 15-year-old Miami rookie, George Laurezique, pitched a perfect game for Birmingham in a seven inning doubleheader, kept to 115 pitches by team owner Finley. He beat Evansville White Sox 1-0, amid injury and pressure from aging lineups and All-Star debates involving Howard’s homer pace and Athletics’ stance.
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