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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
4
Sres Tuigeam powered a standout performance as he set a total bases record with a decisive display. The surge helped his team secure a commanding win, with Tuigeam driving offense through a series of hits and timely plays that energized the crowd.
41 year old Stan Musial powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7 3 victory over Philadelphia in the first game, homering and stroking two singles to surpass Ty Cobb with 5 866 total bases and pull within a home run of his season tally while leading the league batting race at .345.
John Dixon reports Kidd rises from behind to claim an American six mile mark of 28:23.2 in a race featuring Olympic champion Murray Halserg and distance great Max Truex. Gutknecht and Lawrence also set notable marks as Gutknecht praises pace work that helped the record. Surprises came in shot put and high hurdles with a standout 63 foot 4 inch throw by Gary Gubner and a strong finish.
In a dramatic game, the Dodgers push of two runs in the ninth against Cincinnati, but Pat Purkey and a late push by the Reds derailed their comeback. Koufax matched Purkey’s effort until a pivotal eighth inning error allowed Cincinnati to pull ahead.
Mickey Mantle returned to the field for the Yankees in right field against Detroit, six and a half innings of action after his May 18 knee injury. He reached base twice, scored twice, but showed limited speed and limped between bases. Manager Ralph Houk indicated Mantle may play again soon, possibly in Sunday’s doubleheader, if the knee holds.
Longtime rivals Royal Attack and Dec Jocoy head a 13 horse field for Hollywood Park in the $50,000 Cinema Handicap at 1 4 miles. Other runners include Sir Ribot Waller Lifter Double Dollar Calgary Brook Pirate Cove Kaiko Blue Serenade Drill Site Black Sheep Indian Blood and Bouncing Main. Linita captured Fridays Dolphins of Manhattan Beach Handicap at 1 mile 16th in 1 42 3 5, paying 5.60 3.20 2.40. Fun Mouse, Kiss ing Belle also placed. Royal Attack previously beat Doc Jocoy in a 1 mile 16th clash.
Reader offers to purchase two-for-one Dodgers tickets at half price, enclosing payment for one-half of the total, per a sports section notice in the Independent Press Telegram.
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