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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1962

Page

2

Mantle not top in editors poll for all baseball honors

Editors from 85 sports journals list top all time and active stars. In American League, Cobb Ruth DiMaggio Johnson Speaker Williams Gehrig Sisler Grove Young lead the list. In National League Musial Wag ner Mays Hornsby Mathewson Alexander Hubbell Ott Frisch appear among the top names.

Christy, Mathewson Grover’ Alexander Willie Mays Warren Spahn Ac- Hye Carl Hubbell Mel Ott Frank Frisch Musiallands Cobb Ruth Hornsby Wagner DiMaggio Johnson Mathewson Speaker Williams

Timed racing pace and heat in early speed battles

The report wires a mix of track and sports items noting stopwatches redefining race pacing and speed records. It cites Parnelli Jones and Indy references, then shifts to tennis, baseball outfits, and player signings with mention of Kansas City Chamber activity and international events shaping sports coverage.

Sarely Parnelli Taly Atari

Dodgers Tie for Lead After 13th Win in Row Giants Win In Return To New York

The Dodgers and Giants both posted big wins as New York and Philadelphia fell, delivering a 13th straight Dodger victory that tied for the lead with the Giants while San Francisco routed the Mets in New York. Willis Mayes returned to San Francisco for a 17th homer as McCovey homered twice and Davenport hit a grand slam, boosting the Giants to their 8th straight win.

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Giants Fail To Break Dodgers' Hold In Long Season Roll

The article details ongoing Dodgers dominance with a stretch of nine wins in twelve games, noting that Pittsburgh and St Louis performances mix in with Giants concerns. It references multiple players and teams including Clemens, Drysdale, and the Pirates, while highlighting ongoing rivalries and shifting standings in the National League.

Skeet Crown To S A Shooter

Special to The Ligny Dallas San Antonio's I Heffron Jr broke 100 targa UNANT PIRCaTR Dean. South Texan 2a Faulkner 64 former pitcher for New York Giants Dodgers died at his home Beatrice Nol Eastern League Coariesten 4 a.m tanian 2 Second Hace Rannis Tord Muskogee Okla one target he ind breaking 99 of 490 South Atlantic League charlotte Portmavin 6 Greenville 4 Asheville 2 choonville 7 Augustn 2 Macon 7 Savannah 11

Dallas San Antonio I. Heffron Jr Faulkner Anisex Allans New York Giants Nagelyn Dodgers Beatrice Rannis Tord Muskogee Okla Charlotte Portmavin Greenville Asheville

Babe Ruth Ball Mystery Spurs Rumors and Reactions

Scant readable text hints at a Babe Ruth ball auction or discovery triggering rumors and mixed reactions. Mentions a funeral home and a local area, with unclear phrases about leagues, ratings, and a green arm. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Milihsde Bane Heian Lisas Funeral Home

Orioles Sign Johnson From Alamo Heights For Modest Bonus

Baltimore Orioles sign David Johnson a product of Alamo Heights High School and Texas A&M baseball, for a modest bonus. West scout Jim Russo and Dee Phillips announced the signing. Johnson, 6-foot 175 pounds, hit .309 for the Aggies and .489 for the freshman team, earned all Southwest Conference honors and was SWC Sophomore of the Year, slated to join Stockton farm club in minor leagues.

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Lackland Ponies edge Lytle in no hit win

Major Leaders Pony League pitcher Chuck Maroney struck out 17 to lead the Lackland Ponies to a dominating 3 0 victory over Lytle. The Ponies also defeated Somerset, while Nalaha beat Lackland Youth Center 2. Other notes include American League batting leaders and various players, yet the main action centers on the Lackland Ponies’ no hit victory and Maroney’s 17 strikeouts.

Chuck Maroney Lackland Ponies Lytle Somerset F2 Nalaha

Beaver per in a race responders and D g Wella

A fragmented report notes local figures Beaver per and D g Wella involved in a public event. Saran and other names appear as participants or witnesses in a sequence of brief notes.

Beaver Per Taowron Pearson, Saran Hadi D G Wella

Texas Lands Richard Romo Sign to University of Texas

The Texas standout Richard Romo, holder of a 4 10 0 mile time, has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Texas. The announcement notes his record pace and aims to compete in Gulf Coast AAU events and for collegians.

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Hogan Withdraws From Open After Injury Pause

Fort Worth Texas AP reports Ben Hogan pulled out of the National Open Golf Tournament to rest a bursitis injury. The Open is at Oakmont Pennsylvania from June 4 to 6. Hogan said he cannot continue and must quit to heal.

Ben Hogan Fort Worth Tex Wintley Hogan Oakmont Bursilis

Ovalle in Ring Prelim At Waxing Show

Javier Ovalle of Cludaid Acuba competes in a prelim bout against Wille Watson of Vowslon. Promoter Ruben Rodriguez announced the event at the Municipal Auditorium as part of a 0-round single event on Tuesday night following a waxing show.

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Mantle Drills With Dodgers Before Big Los Angeles Game

Mickey Mantle continues bat practice with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. He swings right handed, connects solidly, and remains focused during pregame drills as the team prepares for the contest.

LOS Angules Mickey Mantle Chavez Ravine Stadium Teft Fleet Mante Los Angeles Angels

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