Old Timers Shine as Wynn Haddix Star in Doubleheader Wins
White Sox beat the Indians 2-0 behind Early Wynn a three hitter in his 295th career win. Pirates toppled the Cardinals 3-1 with Harvey Haddix a six hit effort and three hits at the plate. Other AL and NL games include Red Sox over Twins 3-0 and Tigers 5 Orioles 1 with notable double plays and homers.
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Carroll Hardy
Red Sox
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Orioles
Baltimore
Rocky Colavito
Chico Fernandez
Tigers
Russ Snyder
Mosier Wins 3rd Jalopy Race Event at Columbus Junction
Mark Mosier captured his third jalopy feature of the year at Columbus Junction Saturday night securing a second straight win at the track. John Maas finished second with Larry Boyd third and Dale Gegner fourth. Bruce Reilly posted the fastest half mile qualifying time of 32.10 seconds. Mike Niffenegger won the trophy dash. Reilly, Maas, Gegner, and Boyd won the heats. Stan Crooks won the consolation race and Jim Taylor won the semi main. The jalopies race next at Burlington Tuesday and West Liberty Wednesday May 30.
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West Liberty
Speedway Drivers Briefed Ahead of Richest 100 Mile Race
Indianapolis drivers receive final warnings at a drivers meeting led by chief steward Harlen Fengler before the 100 mile race for over $400000 in prize money. Gene Hartley and Eddie Johnson faced early mechanical issues but were expected to be ready for Wednesday start. Parnelli Jones Rodger Ward Bobby Marshman and A J Foyt lead early speed showings with speeds around 149 mph. Weather looked favorable and the field qualified at a record pace 147.33 mph for 33 starters.
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UPI
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Gene Hartley
Eddie Johnson
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Johnson
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Rodger Ward
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A.J. Foyt
Foyt
Rocket Borne Nuclear Tests Planned In Space
Washington reporters say the United States will launch three to four Thor missiles from Johnston Island to explode spaceborne nuclear devices at about 500 miles altitude. The tests will study magnetic field effects and Van Allen belts and assess blackout risks for military security.
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UPI
United States
Thor
Johnston Island
Honolulu
Earth
Free World
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Pacific
Christmas Island
Equator
Kennedy culture campaign claims victory in Washington
The piece portrays Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy’s push for high culture sweeping Washington while low and middle brows resist. Arthur Schlesinger Jr. issues the communique praising figures like Stern Casals Stravinsky and the Oxford Players, and critics sketch a cultural clash with scenes at the White House and nearby Burlesk lineups.
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UPI
Jacqueline Kennedy
Elvis Presley
White House
Kennedy
13Th
Constitution Ave
Paris
Natasa
Princess Lee Radziwill
Rain Delays Shuffle Softball Schedule at Green Field
Softball games at Green Field tonight and Thursday were postponed due to heavy rain soaking the grounds. Makeup dates are July 24 for tonight’s doubleheader and July 26 for Thursday’s, with the rest of the summer schedule listed including Brighton, Washington, Wayland, Schoonover Drugs, Ainsworth and Wyman matchups. Start times remain 7:30 p m for first games and about 8:45 p m for the second games, weather permitting.
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Brighton
Washington
Wayland
Schoonover Drugs
Crawfordsville
Schoonover Drug
Ainsworth
Wyman
Schoonover
Upbeat Generation: Hope for the Young Amid Hard Times
United Press International writer Claire Cox analyzes The Upbeat Generation by Prentice Hall. The work argues most youths remain hopeful and active despite postwar tensions, war scares, and social upheaval.
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New York
UPI
Claire Cox
Prentice-Hall, Inc
Miss Cox
United Press International
Boating Safety Study Highlights Life Jacket Gaps
Coast Guard data from 1960 61 shows 908 boating deaths with 794 lacking life jackets. Capsizes caused most fatalities 341, while life preserver use aided 147 rescues. ACSC warns 1962 could see more crashes as injuries rose in 1961 conferring $4 million in damage. A new 37 foot cruiser with bubble propulsion targets high speeds despite rough seas.
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United States
Leon E. Travis
National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
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