Donovan and Purkey Win Streaks Boost 1962 Indians Reds
Donovan pitched a five hitter and hit two homers to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 9-2 win over Detroit while Bob Purkey threw a six hitter in a 4-1 Cincinnati victory over Pittsburgh. The Indians stay atop the American League by a half game as Purkey improves, joining a string of late-season comebacks that have reshaped early 1962 pennant races.
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Decidedly Underdog In Preakness Today
The 86th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore features Decidedly as a strong underdog after his Derby win. Jaipur is the 5-2 favorite with 11 horses contesting Pimlico’s mile and three-sixteenths event. Derby contenders Aidan and Decidedly are listed at 3-1 along with other entrants including Roman Line, Crimson Satan, Sunrise County, Greek Money, Vimy Ridge, Green Hornet, Prego, and Flying Johnnie.
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el Peco Ranch
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Crimson King Farm
Crimson Satan
Townsend B. Martin
Sunrise County
Brandywine Stable
Greek Money
Frank E. Power
Joe W. Brown
Green Hornet
Robert Lehman
Jopn Stable
Aidan
Louisville
Jaipur Tops Gotham in Derby Prep Pace for Preakness
Jaipur rides into the Preakness as a leading 1961 two year old after two early wins. Bob Ussery guides Bally Ache survivor Bally Ache won the 1960 Preakness. Record Impresses Jaipur with six wins in nine starts including the Gotham and Withers at Aqueduct. last year he took the Flash, Hopeful and Cowdin.
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Greek Money
Vimy Ridge
Flying Johnny
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Bally Ache
Jaiper
Aqueduct
Hopeful
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Nasrullah Never
Schoonover Nine Defeats Brighton 9 to 4 in Softball
Schoonover Drug wins 9-4 at Keen Field over Brighton in a game featuring a Crawfords ville based team sponsored by a local drugstore. Drugs explode for five runs in the first inning and add three more as the winners coast to victory.
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Summer Schedule Hiccups Delay Planned Work
In a note to staff the team reports that summer plans are facing delays as the work schedule drifts toward the usual seasonal lull. No specific events or dates are provided.
Brighton beats team as Wayman wins pitching duel
The fourth inning produced two more runs for Brighton after a two run start. Winning pitcher Robert Wayman earned the win. Brighton scored one in the first and three in the fifth as games at Green Field next Thursday night were postponed due to the high school graduation ceremonies.
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Washington High band plays at Pella Tulip Festival
Ten years ago today Washington's High School band directed by Melvin Hill performed a concert for visitors in Pella during the annual Tulip Festival.
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Melvin Hill
Pella
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