Giants Rally Behind Mays to Narrow NL Lead
Willie Mays slugged his 20th and 31st homers and scored all three Giants runs in a 3-1 win over Houston to pull within one game of the Dodgers. Jack Sanford earned his 13th victory, Don Larsen tossed scoreless relief, and Mays was ejected from a brief feud with Dick Farrell after being hit by a pitch. Reds extended their win streak to seven with a 6-4 victory over Pittsburgh as Yankees widened AL lead with a 5-3 win over Boston.
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Braves win on Crandall homer in 12th inning
Crandall homered on the first pitch from reliever R G Miller in the 12th to lift the Braves over the Mets. Miller threw his first Mets pitch as reliever. Mantilla Thomas and Hickman also homered for the Braves sides.
Canadians Open Golf Preview as Practice Drills Begin
About 150 players including Ed Rubis Jay Dolan and Larry Mancour hit the course in Laval sur le Lac to prep for the 53rd Canadian Open. 57 pros and amateurs earned automatic starts through the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the PGA, with stars like Nicklaus Cupit Player Littler Leonard Kroll Rosburg and Crampton among qualifiers.
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New Sporting Federations Aim at International Recognition
In Chicago upi reports new Basketball Federation of the United States and U S Track and Field Federation will challenge AAU control. Officers budgets and offices named. Limited AAU sanctioning of athletes for international events. Olympic plans discussed. Richmond Virginians sign Art Ditmar after MLB setbacks.
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Combined Insurance Faces New River In Key Softball Showdown
Combined Insurance and New River Supply clash at Ballard Stadium as season champion seeks edge in a two game series. Sparks TV and Mabscott duel in the nightcap as the double elimination tournament continues with East Gulf Long Airdox and others advancing routes.
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Reds Aim for 16th Win as Pirates Visit
Cincinnati Reds running hot with a seventh straight win after beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4. Eddie Kasko drove in three runs and Joey Jay earned his 14th win despite a sore shoulder, while Wally Post hit a 13th homer as Cincinnati closed within three games of Pittsburgh in the National League standings. Alvin McBean opposes Bob Purkey in the next game.
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Toronto Whips Jacksonville 6-2 in league thriller
Carl Greene of the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Jacksonville Suns 6-2 with ninth inning relief from Ron Piche. Greene improved to eight wins and two losses as Toronto gained faint playoff hopes. Other scores: Columbus 8 Rochester 6. Richmond 3 Syracuse 2 in a doubleheader.
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McMahon Takes Coaching Job With Chicago Zephyrs
Jack McMahon, ex ABL coach, accepted a two year contract to lead the Chicago Zephyrs in the NBA. He said he expects an unstable position after the league shift and noted his Steers led the ABL last year with 58 wins and 28 losses. He also turned down the Cleveland Pipers offer.
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West Virginia anglers hopeful for good weekend fishing
The State Department of Natural Resources reports West Virginia streams mostly clear for the weekend. The Little Kanawha River and some southern streams are exceptions with muddy or unclear conditions. Greenbrier is low and muddy while New River is low and clear. Bluestone Reservoir is normal and milky but the lake remains listed as clear.
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Beckley Wreckers Lead Girls Softball. second round looms
Beckley Wrecking, undefeated at 5-0, tops the six team league as the Girls' City Softball Loop begins round two. Beauty Bar trails with one loss in five, while Glass House and Murphy's meet at New River Park in a seven inning game. Montgomery shaded Beckley Manufacturing 6-0 Tuesday as Wards and Mays led the winners with multiple hits.
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Rotary Club Golf Tourney Friday At Black Knight
The Beckley Rotary Club will hold its annual golf tournament Friday evening at Black Knight Country Club. A banquet and regular business meeting follow at the clubhouse.
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Paddy Read Stops Palmieri in New Bedford Fight
Paddy Read, from Providence, knocked out Ricky Palmieri in New Bedford, sealing a quick win. In San Antonio, Santiago Gutierrez outpointed Marshal Wells over ten rounds, earning a clear decision.
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London Paper Clarifies Baseball Rules To Britons
The Daily Sketch in London explains baseball to Britons watching their first US game via Telstar. It outlines diamond field, home plate, pitcher distance, strikes and balls, hits and home runs, and notes the sport’s rising big business and Yankees’ potential influence.
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Mountain State Needs Hunting and Fishing Guides
West Virginia travel official says the state needs more hunting and fishing guides to meet 15 to 20 monthly requests. Only one guide service exists, Wade Clinchin in Romney, with potential for growth at Bluestone State Park and major rivers. Hunters could also supplement income by guiding during season.
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Golf star Littler signs for Insurance City Open
Gene Littler, a leading PGA money winner, signed to compete in the 1962 Insurance City Open to be played August 5 at the Wethersfield Country Club.
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