Stanky unhappy Sox win in rough series
Eddie Stanky criticized the Chicago White Sox after a 6-2 and 7-3 series sweep of Oakland. He praised the team's comeback to 15-7 in 22 but said the club made too many mistakes and he was not pleased with their play despite moving up to sixth and remaining six games behind Detroit. Tommy John delivered a three run homer and a six hitter in a strong first game win.
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Tailback stars in SUI scrimmage
Den nis Green rushed 92 yards on 19 carries and caught seven passes for 8 yards in Iowa Whites 41 Blacks 0 win. QBs Podoloak and Lawrence combined for 293 yards passing. Sullivan added two rushing TDs while Manning Powell and Beam contributed receptions.
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Casper wins Colonial National Invitation title in Fort Worth
Billy Casper won the Colonial National Invitation with a five under 275, the event's only sub-par score. He described the course as a thinking man's test, after a final round 34 34 68 on the 7,136 yard par 70 layout, earning $25,000 and surpassing $100,000 in career earnings.
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Stearns Visit with Davis Family in Ainsworth
Major and Mrs. Richard C. Stearns of Omaha Nebraska arrived Saturday for a Mother's Day visit with Mrs Stearns parents Mr and Mrs Tom Davis and relatives in Ainsworth.
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Omaha, Neb
Turbines pace Speedway trials for Memorial Day 500
In Indianapolis 16 of 33 spots filled for the Memorial Day 500 with 17 open. Joey Leonard grabbed pole in Andy Granatelli turbocars edging Graham Hill to claim first pole for turbine car. Jochen Rindt qualified on rain day, shaping final weekend drama as two-seat teams chase remaining spots.
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Moss wins MVSC feature at West Liberty
John Moss of Iowa City wins the feature at West Liberty Sunday night in a race marred by a six lap pileup on the sixth lap of turn three that forced five drivers to scratch. Finishing behind Moss were Mel Morris of West Liberty and Mark Mosier of Washington with Bill Newman of Burlington fourth and Ron Hemsted of Lone Tree fifth. Heat winners were Crooks Moss Darting Hopp second heat Mosier Morris Newman Robertson third Brissey Hartsock Harris Hamilton fourth Hemsted Allen Mitchell Jones. Crooks set a track record 24.75 in time trials and Robertson won the trophy dash. Next Saturday races head to Columbus Junction.
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Tom Logan Fifth in Iowa City District Golf Meet
Tom Logan, Washington High School golfer, finished fifth in the district meet held in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa City teams led with 277, Cedar Rapids Washington 309. Muscatine third, Kennedy fourth. Medalist was Steve Vorheis of Iowa City at 67. Logan and Al Fesh tied for fifth with 74. There were 21 golfers.
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Goldfield wins Class C track title at Iowa meet
Goldfield collected 20 points to win the Iowa Class C High School track meet in Pocahontas. Kent Clinkerus of Panora-Linden set a pole vault record at 12 feet 5 inches, and Mike Nesse of Hubbard broke the discus mark with 153 feet 11 inches. Panora-Linden took 19 points for second. Norwalk and Wall Lake tied for third with 18 each. top ten also included Clay Central Royal, Lincoln Central Grover, Graettinger, Earlham, Armstrong and Traer.
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Summer baseball meeting tonight in Washington YMCA
Boys interested in the summer baseball program in Washington must report to the YMCA at 7 oclock this evening with a parent or both. Plans for Little League Pony Babe Ruth and Connie Mack teams will be developed. Rules regulations and registration fees will be explained. Competition is open to boys 9 through Connie Mack. All interested boys asked to attend tonight.
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Marriage license and college commencement items
A marriage license was issued at the district court clerk’s office for Ronald Dean Stabler of Iowa Falls and Maria Lucille Simmering of Washington Crone. Mary Crone of Washington will be among 75 sophomores graduating from Ottumwa Heights College this year with commencement set for Sunday June 2 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium.
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Iowa Falls
Maria Lucille Simmering
Washington
Major Leagues Standings and Tuesday Schedule From UPI
Standings from Sundays results show Minnesota and Detroit leading divisions with wins over California Washington and Baltimore. Tuesday games feature Detroit at Minnesota New York at Washington Chicago at Baltimore and Houston at Cincinnati plus several other interleague matchups.
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Forward Pass Extends Triple Crown Hope With Preakness Win
Forward Pass, winner of the Preakness Stakes by six lengths at Belmont Park, returns to prepare for the Belmont Stakes on June 1. Dancer's Image, initially the Derby winner, was disqualified earlier, and again placed far back after a stretch collision. owner Peter Fuller appeals Churchill Downs stewards' decisions while trainer Lou Cavalaris faces a 30-day ban.
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