Yogi Berra Sends Yankees to Double Header Sweep
Yogi Berra delivered a pinch single in the 11th inning of the opener and helped spark a six run first inning as the New York Yankees swept Detroit 5-4 and 8-6. The wins trimmed Detroit’s AL lead to two games. Minnesota moved into third, slipping past Baltimore while Cleveland beat the Orioles in two games.
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Senators Sweep Red Sox 3-1 as McClain Wins Fourth
Kansas City split a twin bill with the White Sox 6-1 and the A's 5-3. Washington swept Boston 3-0 and 2-1 to take the series three games to one. McClain, in his fourth win, allowed five hits and retired the first 16 while becoming the first Washington pitcher with four wins. He scored the winning run.
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Yankees sweep Tigers in doubleheader behind Berra and Mantle
Yankees win 5-4 in 11th after Berra bases loaded single and Mantle scores on his hit. In game two Yanks take 8-6 with a five run first inning as Jim Coates earns both wins. Detroit ties game one late on three runs but falls in extras. Detroit homers by Cola vito Brown Maxwell.
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White Sox and Athletics split as two-run homers pace wins
In the doubleheader, Luis Aparicio Wes Covington and Jim Landis hit two-run homers with men aboard to back Bob Shaw in his third win. Joe Pignatano homered with a runner on to give Joe Nuxhall his first A's win. Bob Allison drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth after Minnesota tied it on a bunt fielder's choice a walk and three errors.
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Sanders Takes Colonial for $7,000 and Holiday
Doug Sanders finished tied for first with a 281 total at Colonial National Invitational, earning $7,000 and earning a prearranged vacation to Acapulco with Joanne. Kel Nagle was runner up at 282 after a 67 final round, while Billy Casper finished third at 283.
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San Francisco Walks Away With 8-7 Win Over Braves
Matty Felipe delivered a bases loaded walk in the ninth, forcing in the decisive run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves 8-7 to seize the game lead.
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Monaco Grand Prix trial stars Moss as Ireland crashes
Britain's Stirling Moss set the pole time in Monaco before teammate Ireland spun out and was taken to hospital with a leg injury. Brabham, Drysdale, Cepeda and Davenport also feature, while the Dodgers widen their lead as the Giants win to pull ahead in the National League race. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and St Louis post other league results, including a Cubs revival ending an eight-game slide.
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Pacific Coast League Standings Snapshot With Rain Shuffle
Vancouver leads at 5-1 while Salt Lake is 0-5. Tacoma stands 7, Seattle 2, San Diego 2-4, Portland 1-1, Spokane 4, Hawaii 1 in the second game delayed by rain.
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Bald eagles persist in Everglades National Park Florida
A rare habitat survives for bald eagles in Everglades National Park Florida where several nests have been observed and researchers note the species remains scarce but enduring in the park.
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Roswell Declares May 21 as Junior Champ Day
Roswell Mayor Lake J. Frazier proclaims May 21 1961 as Junior Champ Day to honor the Junior Champ track meet at the New Mexico Military Institute. The proclamation urges youth participation in Jaycees sponsored events to promote physical fitness nationwide aims.
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Lobos win Colorado College Invitational golf title
New Mexico University captured the 14th annual Colorado College Invitational in Colorado Springs with a 956 team score. Eastern New Mexico finished 986, Denver 993, Colorado State 1,014, Adams State 1,017, Air Force 1,019, Colorado College 1,031, and Colorado School of Mines 1,114.
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Braun Returns to Hardwood with Celtics as Player
Carl Braun, former Knicks coach, signs a one year contract to play for the Boston Celtics. The 33 year old, who was released as Knicks coach after a 21 58 season, expects to continue playing as long as he can help the Celtics. He has a long history with the Celtics, including knowing Bob Cousy since high school.
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