Athletics Giants Nab Narrow Wins in Squeaker Contests
In the American League the Athletics tied for second with a 6-5 win over the Tribe as six different A’s notched one-base hits off Harvey Browning. Mike Morris and Tom Chorn led the attack with a double and a single each. In the National League the Giants broke away late to beat the Braves, 6-3, with Mike Keller and Jim Gardner each collecting a double and two singles. Craig Alexander started for the winners and was relieved by Richey Thompson.
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A's
Harvey Browning
Mike Morris
Tom Chorn
Mike Todd
Giants
Braves
Mike Keller
Jim Gardner
Tors
Randy Owens
Doyle Galiman
Craig Alexander
Richey Thompson
Storm-Tossed Buick Open resumes after delay
Tony Lema led the Buick Open at Warwick Hills before an electrical storm halted play and wiped scores. The event resumes with 159 players, including Sam Snead and Don Essig, chasing a $9,000 top prize as Rodriguez posted a 70 before delays.
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Tony Lema
Tony
Warwick Hills
Lema
Buick
National Broadcasting Co
Jack Nicklaus
Don Essig
Bert Weaver
Juan Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Sam Snead
Snead
El Paso Surges in Texas League Title Race
El Paso won 4-2 over San Antonio to stay four points behind the leader. Albuquerque crushed Amarillo 11-2 as Albuquerque and Austin won. Tulsa fell. Derrel Griffith and Jose Cardenal fueled AL contenders with multi hit efforts and solo homers in key games.
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Associated Press
el Paso
San Antonio
Sun Kings
Jose Cardenal
Arlo Engel
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Austin
Tulsa
ASU Pitchers Slaughter and Graham Sign with Cubs
Arizona State University right handed pitchers Sterling Slaughter and Gary Graham signed baseball contracts with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday and were assigned to the Amarillo team in the Texas League.
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Tempe, Ariz
Arizona State University
Sterling Slaughter
Gary Graham
Chicago Cubs
Amarillo
Ups and Downs League Standings and Series Recap
Walton Coast leads at 21 7 with Dr Pepper 20 8 and Bill's Auto Salvage 16 10. Team and individual results include Walton Const 636 608 over Bill's Auto 609 586 and Dr Pepper 584. Standout players include Iva Martin Ruth Bookout Marie Zimmerman with notable series and games. Splits feature Roe Tillie Bilberry, Doris Bunch, Jo Ann Everton, Iva Martin, Helen Gubert, Nel Fowles.
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Walton Coast
Dr. Pepper
Bill's Auto Salvage
Ray's
Chevron Service
Baldridges Bread
Jim's Welding
Little Mexico
Early’s Grocery & Market
EB. L. Pikes Jr. Coast
Rees Furniture & Appliance
Walton Const
Bill
Uto
Roe's
Tillie Bilberry
Doris Bunch
Joan Pruitt
Jo Ann Everton
Iva Martin
Helen Gubert
Nel Fowles
Suds Controversy Clouds Omaha College World Series
The NCAA bans beer at meets but allows beer sales at this year’s College World Series in Omaha due to a contract with local sponsors. E F Pettis, head of Omaha’s World Series committee, calls baseball a draw for beer loving crowds and signals no backing down.
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Omaha
NCAA
E. F. Pettis
Pettis
Buffs and Red Sox Triumph in Pony League Opener
The Snyder Savings and Lean Buffs edged the Scurry Butane Dodgers 2-1 in ten innings to seize the Pony League lead with a 4-0 record. The Buffs moved a half game ahead of the Rotan Cats, who were idle at 3-0.
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Snyder Savings and Lean Buffs
Butane Dodgers
Buffs
Rotan Cats
Still Going Strong At 58
Rye New York AP report highlights 58 year old Jack Westland winning the U S Seniors Golf Association championship by 13 strokes over John Bartlett after tying with a 146 over 36 holes. Westland seeks to imitate Chick Evans by playing tournament golf as long as possible.
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Rye
N.Y
Jack Westland
Chick Evans
Everett
Wash
John Bartlett
Evans
Westland
Apawamis Country Club
Bartlett
San Marino
Calif
Dwight Eisenhower
al Mengert
Seattle
Dempsey Reflects on Life After Boxing and Possible Career Change
In an interview as his June birthday nears, Jack Dempsey says he would choose a medical path if he could start over. The former heavyweight champion reflects on his fighting days, health, and current pursuits including a Broadway restaurant and real estate.
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Associated Press
Raleigh Allsbrook
NEW York
Manassa Mauler
Dempsey
Jess Willard
Gene Tunney
John L. Sullivan
California
Chicago
James Montgom
Braves Top Giants In Farm League Action
Braves beat the Giants 21-11 as Joe Bass Bobby Roe and Larry Greene led the offense with multiple hits. Giant starter Steve Boydston took the loss as the Giants drop to 4-1 while the Braves move to 4-2 in second place. In the nightcap the Indians overwhelmed the Athletics 15-8 with Terry Voss collecting a triple double and Barry Welsh adding two hits.
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Braves
Giants
Joe Bass
Bobby Roe
Larry Greene
Jim Provence
Bill Stokes
Bruce Kenner
Ronald Grant
Bill Jackson
Steve Boydston
Indians
Athletics
Terry Voss
Barry Welsh
Roger Gober
John Handy
Jerry Lopez
Cubs Reach National League Lead on Trade Fueled Win
The Chicago Cubs tied for first in the NL after defeating San Francisco 3 2, aided by the McDaniel Jackson trade. McDaniel’s 10th inning homer sealed the victory as Chicago moved into a three way lead with the Giants and Cardinals. Altman and Cardwell fueled St. Louis’ win over Philadelphia with a pinch hit double. Cincinnati swept Pittsburgh in a doubleheader as Robinson homered twice for the Reds.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Chicago Cubs
Bob Kennedy
Larry Jackson
Lindy McDaniel
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San Francisco
Giants
Cardinals
McDaniel
Kennedy
Jackson
Chicago
George Altman
Don Cardwell
Altman
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Frank Robinson
Gordy Coleman
Baltimore
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Jim Bouton
Jackie Brandt
Washington
Boston
Cubs
Billy Williams
Barney Schultz
Willie Mays
Ed Bailey
Ken Boyer
Bobby Shantz
Phil
Ed Bauta
Ray Sadecki
Robinson
Reds
Jerry Lynch
Smokey Burgess
Bill Mazeroski
Coleman
Carson defeats Yates to lead Texas Amateur Golf action
James Carson of Dallas defeated defending champion Richard Yates of Corpus Christi 2 and 1 to advance in the Texas Amateur Golf Tournament. Other round survivors include Harry Todd Jr. of Dallas Billy Lively Jr. of Corsicana Rich Massengale of Jacksboro and medalists Fred Marti of Houston and Bill Garrett of Wichita Falls.
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Dallas
Texas
James Carson
Corpus Christi
Richard Yates
Carson
Harry Todd Jr
Billy Lively Jr
Corsicana
Rich Massengale
Jacksboro
Don Massengale
Todd
Ken Goldman
Lively
Richard Canon
San Angelo
Massengale
Mike Andrade
Fred Marti
Houston
Bill Garrett
Wichita Falls
David
Spee) Goldman
Marti
Baylor
Joe Pat Rickett
Garrett
Steve Threlkeld
Fort Worth
Goldman
Mike Dunkle
San Antonio
Dave Fichelberger
Waco
John Cameron
Mike Delarios
Don Wilson
Gene Mitchell
Standings and results in major leagues today
Standings and results from American and National Leagues with teams such as Baltimore New York Boston Cleveland Detroit and Los Angeles plus Pacific Coast League scores. Highlights include yesterday's Baltimore 4 New York 2 upset and tonight's schedules across multiple cities and venues.
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Beattie
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Tacoma
Gun Club Auxiliary Plans Sunday Shoot
The Canyon Gun Club Auxiliary schedules a Sunday shoot starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Gun Club Range. TVRSA rules apply for the open ladies competition. entry is one dollar with trophies for top finishers.
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Canyon Gun Club
TVRSA
Pan American Edinburg Net Team Favored in NAIA Tennis
Pan American College of Edinburg Texas entered as favorites in the NAIA Tennis Tournament. Top seed Jerry Wortelboer led the Texans to victory in opening rounds, defeating Terry Smith of Kansas City University 63 6 1 and Randy Boyce of David Lipscomb 6 4 6 1. All four Pan American players reached the singles quarterfinals seeking a third straight national title.
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Pan American College of
Edinburg
Tex
Jerry Wortelboer
Texans
Wortelboer
Terry Smith
Kansas City University
Randy Boyce
David Lipscome
Tenn
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