Nicholson’s 573-foot homer electrifies Comiskey Park doubleheader
White Sox rout the Athletics 6-4 and 11-4 as Dave Nicholson belts a 573-foot solo shot that fans debate whether it cleared the stands or bounced off the roof. Nicholson adds two more homers in the twinbill, tying for first in the AL with Cleveland. Mantle homers twice in Yankees split with Senators. other AL and NL scores include Cash, Alvis, Howser, and Robinson homers.
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Max Alvis
Dick Howser
Larry Brown
Brooks Robinson
John Powell
Cash
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Bill Monbouquette
Dick Radatz
Dalton Jones
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Jim Fregosi
Angels
Camilo Pascual
Twins
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Harmon Killebrew
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Yankees
Larry Jackson
Giants
Cubs
Willie Mays
Phillies Grab Win as Covington Shines in NL Race
Youngsters and veterans mix fuels Philadelphia's surge in the National League standings. A 7-6 win over Milwaukee, highlighted by Wes Covington's go ahead homer and Roebuck's two perfect innings, moved the Phillies within one game of San Francisco. Richie Allen and John Herrnstein also drove in runs as Gene Mauch's club continues its resilient push.
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Major leagues standings and results in midweek action
Major League Baseball standings and results from Wednesday with American League leaders Cleveland Chicago New York Baltimore Detroit Minnesota and other teams. Also includes Thursday probable pitchers and Friday schedule. National League standings and nightly results for San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Houston New York and San Francisco.
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Stott heads Hawkeye 250 in Cedar Rapids race
Ramo Stott of Keokuk Iowa returns in IMCA light car racing to drive the same 1964 Plymouth in the Hawkeye 250 at Cedar Rapids May 17. He has top three national finishes every year since 1959 and seeks his third Cedar Rapids 250 lap win in a 400 hp field with a $4500 purse. Time trials start 1 pm, race at 2 30.
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Summer baseball sign up Saturday at YMCA
Sign ups for city summer baseball for all ages will be held Saturday morning May 9 at the YMCA in the East room. Ages schedule from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with separate times for 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, and high school players.
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Doping Test Sought for Roosevelt Racehorse Historic Value
In Westbury New York a lab test could determine if the Roosevelt Raceway horse Historic Value was doped after a $132,000 twin double payoff. The horse was scratched when groom William Fish found a hypodermic needle in its flank on Monday, though no syringe was found and officials await test results. Previous lab reports indicated Historic Value was not drugged on April 28 during its upset ninth race victory.
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New York State Harness Racing Commission
Service Man Pvt Louie A Jones Listed
A military notice identifies Private Louie A Jones ER 17675441 assigned to the 3rd Battalion 1st RB at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri in the service.
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Anniversary coupon mail request from Washington IA
Clip and mail this coupon to Anniversary headquarters at 107 East Washington Street in Washington Iowa. The notice directs patrons to submit the coupon by mail to participate in the anniversary promotion.
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Anniversary
East Washington St
Washington
Iowa
Rain threat shadows opening round at 75000 Colonial Invitational
The $75,000 Colonial National Invitational in Fort Worth faces rain threats as 72 players chase par on the 7122-yard Trinity River course. Julius Boros won last year with 279, a record since 1955, while favorites Nicklaus and Palmer draw strong support. Boros and Hogan are noted for course mastery, with Hogan as a two-time Colonial champion.
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Fort Worth
Boros
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Ben Hogan
Demon golfers split dual meets with opponents
Washington's high school golf team the Demons won against University High of Iowa City 161 to 182 then lost to Fairfield 170 to 167. Mike Brake was medalist in both contests as the Demons head to Davenport for the district meet Saturday.
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