Robinson Loses Narrowly as Moyer Edges Robinson in Los Angeles
Sugar Ray Robinson, fighting at the Sports Arena, endured a ninth round stagger before losing a ten round decision to Phil Moyer of Portland. Moyer weighed 159 pounds and won on points with one official scoring Robinson ahead. The card also featured Davey Moore stopping Mario Diaz in the second round and Joey Giardello outpointing Kim Beecham in a ten rounder.
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Satchel Paige style talk echoed in Leafs win
The 28 year old Orlando Pena pitched the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 60 victory over the Syracuse Chiefs, allowing five hits for his sixth win of the season and his fifth shutout. Jacksonville held its lead with a 2 1 victory over Atlanta as Richmond beat Columbus 2 0 and Rochester defeated Buffalo 8 4.
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McCormick 81, famed for Merkle boner in 1908 pennant chase
Lewisburg, Pa. UPI Harry E. Moose McCormick, 81, dies at Evangelical Community Hospital. An early MLB star pinch hitter for the New York Giants from 1904 to 1914, he became part of baseball lore after scoring the winning run that Merkle failed to tag, triggering a controversial play that helped decide the pennant race.
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Kennedy Says One Quarter Of Children Fail Fitness Tests
President Kennedy in Sports Illustrated cites Bud Wilkinson report on the alarming fitness gap among U S schoolchildren. He notes high athletic talent but warns the nation’s overall citizenry falls below reasonable standards and stresses fitness as vital to personal health and national strength.
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Beckley Babe Ruth League showdown boosts New River lead
New River Supply moved into the American League lead with a 10 6 win over Eric's Jewelry while Harry's edged Patton's Market 6 3 at Lewin Field. Parker and Howard split the mound duties as New River built a five run fifth inning surge.
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Coffee Makers Dominate Ladies Doubles At Sky Lanes
Sadie Houck led the Coffee Makers with 437 and a Blind 351, three wins, topping The Kettles as Joyce Moore added 352. In other action Ridge Runners and Scrubbers split wins, with Annie Stover guiding the Runners to a 165 449 total and Eleanor Shrewsbury 391 for the Scrubbers. Margie Hunter led Double Trouble with 384 while North posted 512 and Buck 534 for standout scores.
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City Softball and Local Baseball Pairings Set for Marmet Night
Tonight at Marmet 8 15 a double sports card features Beckley Babe Ruth, Giants, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, and Cubs across boy and girls leagues. Also Wilcox, Mabscott, East Gulf, and Route 41 circuits include Post 32 against Post 70 and other regional matchups.
Zodiac Guidance and Economic Trends Highlight 1962 Summary
A mixed 1962 overview notes life tips alongside economic data. It contrasts rising incomes with higher tax liabilities for a family of four, and cites NASA budget growth toward 1.5 to 1.75 billion by 1965. Horoscope entries for Aries through Pisces provide brief daily directions and cautions.
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