Ex Catcher Hank Gowdy Dies At 76
Col umbus Ohio AP former NL catcher Hank Gowdy dies at 76 after a long illness in his home city. He starred in the 1914 World Series with the Boston Braves, hit 545 in that Series, and later served as a coach for the Braves and Reds. Gowdy also led a varied career from Giants rookie to Columbus Jets youth director.
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U S Junior Amateur Golf Opens With 150 Entrants
Eighteen-hole qualifying started in Whittier California for 150 entrants in the 19th U S Junior Amateur Golf Championship at the 7 756 yard California Country Club. The field includes hopefuls under 18 with two rounds daily leading to match play for the low 64 qualifiers starting Thursday. Four former pros who won as amateurs Mason Rudolph Tommy Jacobs Gay Brewer and Rex Baxter are mentioned as past notable names.
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Uintas Rise as Utah's Loftiest Range
The Uintas in northeastern Utah form the highest mountains in the United States with Kings Peak standing at 13,498 feet.
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Astros Star Jim Wynn Dislocates Elbow
Center fielder Jim Wynn of the Houston Astros dislocated his elbow after crashing into the center field fence at Connie Mack Stadium. Phillies doctor James Walter sent Wynn to St Joseph Hospital where he was taken to the operating room for a limb reset.
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Martin Oilers Rally Past Phelps Dodge For 5-1 Win
The Carbondale Martin Oilers erased a 1-0 deficit with three runs in the fourth inning to defeat Phelps Dodge 5-1 at Murphysboro. Lindell Martie hit a homer and a double, while Gary Endres earned the win to improve to 28-0. The Oilers visit Salem Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
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Boudreau taunts Mays. McLain beats him with Tigers
Lou Boudreau recalls a bet with Willie Mays over a hit in a Cubs Giants matchup. He praises son-in-law Denny McLain, who later fanned Mays after applying Boudreau's advice to avoid fast pitches. Boudreau denies sharing inside info to McLain.
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Notable pitching display by Denny in NL AL duel
Willie Owes pitched three innings and retired nine NL batters on 28 pitches. Denny surprised fans with control as the National League won 2 1 in ten innings. Boudreau, 1948 AL MVP, praised Denny and reflected on his managerial career and desire for a quieter life after baseball.
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Sprengelmyer Loses in Nassau Bowl Round Two
Seventh seed Ray Moore of South Africa defeated Mike Sprengelmyer of Carbondale Illinois 6-1 7-5 in the Nassau Bowl Grass Court tennis tournament second round played Monday in Glen Cove New York.
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Regan Secures 10th Relief Victory for Dodgers
Pittsburgh Phil Regan earned his 10th relief win in a 5-1 Dodgers victory over Pittsburgh. Koufax matched nine strikeouts in seven innings with two late homers from Roseboro and Gilliam sealing the win, as Regan improved to 10-1 with a 1.52 ERA and a .909 winning percentage.
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Reserve Option Clauses Pro Grid in Pro Football and Baseball
The article contrasts baseball reserve clauses with football option clauses, noting the greater leverage for football players. It cites Koufax and Drysdale versus Clem Daniels and Art Powell, explains contract terms, and reports two cases of players exercising options, detailing penalties and free agency outcomes.
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Empire Games Heat Soars In Kingston Jamaica
The 1400 British Empire Games athletes struggle under 100 degree heat and high humidity forcing shifts in training and event plans. Prince Philip is to open the games with teams from 36 countries competing in track and field boxing cycling fencing shooting swimming weight lifting and wrestling. Kenyan stars Kiprugut and Keino Australian Ron Clarke figure in record hopes as weather dominates talk.
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Lancaster Pike Opens After Two-Year Build in 1794
The Lancaster pike, built for two years, opened in 1794 and runs 62 miles from Philadelphia to Lancaster.
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