Segregation Protest Shakes Sixth Annual Track Meet
The sixth annual Track Meet of Champions saw 20 Negro entrants withdraw over segregated seating. World record holders John Thomas and Ralph Boston led the withdrawals, while Don Bragg Earl Young Cliff Cushman and other record setters still posted marks but many events failed to beat records. Dave Styron Dick Crane and Jerry Dyes each earned multiple wins despite the disruptions.
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Houston
Tex
Bob Goehrs
Gulf Coast Division
AAU
Goehrs
Gulf Aau
Texas Southern University
John Thomas
Ralph Boston
Hayes
Cliff Cushman
Dave Styron
Southern Illinois
Dick Crane
Jerry Dyes
Abilene
USC shot put star Dallas Long sets new college mark
Dallas Long of USC broke his own national collegiate record with a 64 feet 7+ inch put at the Southern Pacific AAU meet at Occidental College. Bill Nieder watched, noting Nieder's world record is 65-10 with three others surpassing Long.
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Los Angeles
Dallas Long
University of Southern California
Long
Southern Pacific Aau
Occidental College
Bill Nieder
Nieder
Long’s. Long
Sacra Gas Extends Lead In Eastside Little League
Sacra Gas beat Reed Mulkey 10 to 1 to move to 10-2 and open a two game edge over Reed Mulkey and Glover's for second place. Richard Flores and Eddie Phillips homered for Sacra Gas, Israel Pacheco homered for Reed Mulkey. American Legion beat Thompson 25-7 in a separate East Side game, scoring 10 runs in the sixth.
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Sacra Gas
Reed Mulkey
Glover
Richard Flores
Eddie Phillips
Israel Pacheco
American Legion
Thompson
Legion
Optimist
Coca Cola
del Norte Field
Steve Potts
Andy Dorris
Swenunson
Charles Beasley
Benny Rogers
Joe Cobos
Sam Johnson
Rogers
Randy Perkins
Robert Mabry
Chipper Parson
Rndy Valdez
Perkins
Ros
Flor
D. Swenumson
D. Allen
Steven Potts
Woody Wall
Swenumson
C. Beasley
Roswell Floral
Potts
Glovers
Roswell
Shamas
Thompson's
Commanche
Lonnie’s
Richmond
Roswell Seed
I's
Dave Morrison
la ‘Youth Shop
Smith Mchn
Holland Jaycees
Primm Drug
A O
Second Day Results Listed For Pecos Valley Horse Show
Names and results from the Pecos Valley Charity Horse ShowJunior Western events list riders and places across Western Trail Western Reining Buckaroos Western Horsemanship and Barrel Race divisions with Roswell Albuquerque Ta tum and Carlsbad riders leading in multiple classes Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the Union.
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Pecos Valley Horse Show
Pecos Valley
Albuquerque
Janet Burnworth
Roswell
Western Buckaroos
Steve Woodard
Abbie Caplin
Charlotte Simms
Karen K. Williams
Barbey Mitchell
Sue Bunch
Western Reining
John Wingfield
Elsie Anne Shollenbarger
Bill Woodard
Donnie Wingfield
Linda Hutchinson
Paula Wiseman
Lucy Ann Hunsaker
Reg Woodard
Charlie Ham
Claiborne Jones
Tatum
Wendy Williams
Pat Hitson
Santa Rosa
Kirk Williams
Debby Jones
Charlotte Sims
Karen
Hawaii
Duren Sits Start Sets A L Record With Seven Strikeouts
Ryne Duren started and struck out seven straight Red Sox hitters in a doubleheader win, setting an American League record. He earned the 5-1 victory with 11 strikeouts, emphasizing that winning matters more than records.
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Duren
A. L
Boston
Ryne Duran
Red Sox
Milwaukee Braves
Max Sarkent
White Sox
Los Angeles
Angels
Ryne Duren
Dukes Player Named Monthly Award
Mike Maloney of the Albuquerque Dukes was named Player of the Month in the Sophomore League for outstanding hitting and pitching. He collected 28 RBIs and 10 two base hits, batting .32, and will receive an engraved wrist watch and citation.
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Columbus
Ohio
Mike Maloney
Albuquerque Dukes
George M. Trautman
Maloney
Horse Race Results From Friday Card
Results across ten races with times and payouts. Wandering Boy led maidens in race one, Western Music the top in race two, Miss Sassy Gill and Impudent strong in two year olds, and Beau Cere in the disqualification aftermath. Other winners included Little Bevo, Bull Twist, Mi Cabrita, Gray Soldier, Paradise Lass, Marching Way, Kerom, Thelma Miss, Archie Did, and Morning Dawns with various place and show finishes.
Drysdale Dominates Phils as Dodgers Return to First
Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter in a 3 1 Dodgers win over the Philadelphia Phillies to lift Los Angeles to a half game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League. Wally Moon hit his 11th homer to break a 1 1 tie in the fourth.
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Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Phils
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Reds
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Detroit
Tigers
New York
Kansas City
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Boston
Los Angeles
Red Sox
Angels
Ryne Duren
Wally Moon
Frank Sullivan
Don Demeter
Drysdale
St. Louis
Phillips
Paul Foytack
Willie Kirkland
Phil Regan
Latman
Rocky Colavito
Bobby Locke
Indians
Johnny Romano
Steve Boros
George Thomas
Senators
White Sox
Harry Bright
Dick Donovan
Sox
Warren Hacker
Frank Baumann
Danny O'Connell
Dale Long
Willie Tasloy
Johnny Klippstein
Duren
Frank Malzone
Pete Runnels
Jim Pagliaroni
Don Buddin
Mike Fornieles
Chuck Schilling
Gary Geiger
Max Sarkont
Art Fowler
Schilling
Vic Wertz
Billy Muffett
Indians Edge Tigers In Ninth Inning Victory
The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit 5 4 on Bubba Phillips ninth inning homer to gain a 2 1 lead in the series and extend their one run win margin in the AL race. Barry Latman earned his fifth win in relief as Cleveland boosted its streak to 11 wins in 12 games.
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San Francisco
Pirates
Ed Bailey
Bobby Shantz
Pittsburgh
ElRoy Face
Ed Bolin
Bailey
Giants
Orlando Cepeda
Cubs
Braves
Warren Spahn
Moe Thacker
Spahn
Joe Torre
Joe Adcock
Ed Mathews
Lee Maye
Maye
ED Wilks
Associated Press
Cleveland Indians
Detroit
Tigers
Bubba Phillips
Tribe
Barry Latman
Cleveland
New York
Kansas City
A’s
Washington
Chicago
Standard Oil Tops League With 4-0 Mark
The Babe Ruth League of Roswell, led by President Floyd Colbert, opens play at Optimist Park as Standard Oil tops the standings with a 4-0 record. Doubleheaders are held nightly except Wednesdays. farm teams meet at 5 and 7 p.m. through the season.
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Babe Ruth League
Roswell
Floyd Colbert
Optimist Park
Fowler Hix
Robert Scott
Jack Robinson
Lois Loudate
Virginia Whalen
Bgr
Wet Standard Oil
J. Robinson
Union Plaza
O.B. Cooper
Builder's Bik
J. Phillips
Kelly Oil
G. Kenny
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By Charles Green
Eastside Little Loop
Dukes
R. Kriz
D. Whited
Jexlee
Carmie’s Diamond
Fishy Sissy
Miss Kilena
Frances
xWestern Music
Angie
W. Merrick
C. Perner
Annie Brown
Miss Speezy
Faith's Fairy
Little Fire
Judy Ann
Bim’s Key
Manor Man
Q. G. Demmitt
J. Wallace
Poor Boy
Bar Tonto Jr
Triple Don
Runnin’ Robert
Billito Lil
Mobo
Little Bevo
Rose's Vandy
Chick Fleet
J. Fisher
E. Minchey
Marie
Pokey Tom
Winterson
Reagan Bar
Quinella
Sure Nuff
G. R. Lindsey
B. Roller
Roy Deck
Marooney
Risky Lady
Chica Dial
Sissy Flash
Yonstar
R. C. Jones
Denise Ann
Kentucky Devil
Natural
Fox Flow
Star Pleasure
Middle Lady
Atomic Charge
Little Gay
xxBeau Clere
Knights Landing
R. E. Canton
Beau Cere
x—Phillips Stable
Fool's Gal
Sea Blitz
Rock
Top’ Price
Victory Pal
Golden Torch
Midland Miss
J. C. Williams
D. Leal
Tektite
Fairy Lamp
Lady Anza
Billime
Buckhaven
Kiva Town
Frovarian
KEROM
Centeens
Sarroz Ledges
Mr. Esker
R. Krize
Sweet View
Will Return
Star Performance
Sing N Cat
Thelma Miss
Archie
Creen
Castor
D. W
Lynitra
Hh-Ya
Cassie
Sir Bass
Cards
Ken Boyer
Stan Musial
Jim O'Toole
Bob Gibson
Dad
Standard Oil
Clyde’s
Clyde Holdridge
Style Mart Clothes
Paul K. Kiser
North Main St
Massagig
Broadmoor
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