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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
3
The New York Yankees, mired in pitching woes, faced a sixth loss in seven games as Detroit beat them 4 to 0. Robin Roberts, once cast off, could have bolstered their staff on Friday night according to reports.
Dr. Joseph C. Ella warned boxing faces peril without major safety reforms. He proposed pre fight brain checks, regular exams, abolition of the 60 second comeback rule, live round end announcements, stricter refereeing, and ringside physician authority to stop fights. He also cited the rabbit punch as the sport’s most damaging blow.
At the AAU championships in Los Angeles Bay area, Bruce set a 6 mile American record, Peter McArdle and Cyrol Burleson posted strong times, and Gary Gubner broke the shot put meet mark. Hayes Jones edged Jerry Tarr in the 120 yard hurdles at 13.4, while Frank Budd retired from the 100 yard dash with a leg injury, giving Robert Hayes the win in 9.3.
Summary of YMCA Little League Pony and Boys Softball standings with teams such as Sunnyland Kiwanis and Tigers Pirates White Sox Yankees and Industrial League figures like Stegall Cleveland Balfoor and Mitchell, plus Friday results across Baptist Presbyterian and Ladies leagues with city matchups and top records.
Friday results show Moultrie and Brunswick in a suspended game ending 11 12 11 with later 17 12 final. Dublin at Thomasville postponed due to rain, with other minor league and international scores across leagues listed.
Thomasville's Merchant's Night game was moved to tonight with tickets valid for one 8 o'clock single game at Warnedoe Field. Tigers defeated Dublin 14 13 to claim hosting rights for the Georgia Florida League All Star Game July 9 or 10 depending on weather.
Moultrie and Brunswick battled through two curfews in Brunswick. A suspended game from Thursday ended 11-10 with Moultrie tying in the ninth and winning in the 11th on a Steve Jacobus single. Brunswick then won the first game of a doubleheader 12-1 as Jack Newcomer homered twice.
George Everett, youth secretary of the YMCA, released lists of boys in the league with team rosters for Tigers, White Sox, Pirates, and Yankees including captains and numerous players. Several registrants remain unassigned due to camp and vacation.
Results and bets from a lengthy dog race program list winners and payouts for each race including Quiniela and Daily Double payouts. Notable performers include Quintela with multiple strong showings and Mandarin Doug and Evvie among others receiving varied returns.
Mary Lena Faulk holds a four stroke edge at Plainfield Country Club after two rounds. Mickey Wright shoots 2-under 71 to climb into contention with a 150 total after a 79 opening day, eyeing the upcoming U.S. Open defense.
Batting leaders include Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City at .341 and .339 with Rollins Minnesota 98 hits. Pearson Los Angeles 55 runs Green Minnesota 53. Double figures list includes Robinson Chicago 34 Cunningham Chicago 21. Wagner Los Angeles 20 homers Cash Detroit 19. Stolen bases Howser Kansas City 19 Wood Detroit 18. Donovan Cleveland 11 2 and Wickersham Kansas City 8 2 are top pitchers. Pascual Minnesota 90 strikeouts Belinsky Los Angeles 79.
The summary lists leaders in at bats runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases for players such as Musial Aaron Mays Davis Banks and Wills with team affiliations San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago. Also noted are pitching leaders Purkey Bruce McLish Koufax and Gibson with win loss records and strikeout totals.
In Amarillo Henry Watson stopped Adolph Pruitt in eight rounds. In Totowa Mel Collins outpointed Herschel Jacobs in eight. In Los Angeles Alfredo Escobar outpointed Georgie Page in ten. In Great Falls Phil Moyer outpointed Gene Bryant in ten.
Stan Musial, 41, expanded his major league record total bases to 5,826 with a homer and three singles to surpass Ty Cobb. He also topped NL marks for hits and games this season, raising his batting average to .345 as the Cardinals split a doubleheader with the Phillies.
Georgia golfer Bunky Henry of Valdosta and Davie Franklin of Statesboro reach the Southern Amateur final in Ormond Beach. Henry, 18, has shown power and improved putting to win matches including a 3 and 2 victory over Traynham and others, while Franklin, 22, a Duke graduate, advanced with post 22-hole and 5 and 4 wins.
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