Stan Musial Not Older Than the Mississippi River
AP recalls Stan Musial’s 22 year major league span and contrasts his rookie era with stars like Enos Slaughter and Terry Moore. The piece notes players who debuted long before and after Musial, including Warren Spahn not yet in the majors and Jackie Robinson not yet born. It frames Musial as timeless amid a parade of aging legends.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
NEW York
Stan Musial
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Rocco
Centee
Blanchard
Glen Davis
Doak Walker
Charlie Trippi
Johnny Lujack
Stan
Terry Moore
Enos Slaughter
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Hank Bauer
al Dark
George Kell
Andy Pafko
del Rice
Bill Rigney
Jackie Robinson
Eddie Stanky
Mike Garcia
Ed Lopat
Vic Raschi
Allie Reynolds
Johnny Sain
Joe Pepitone
Warren Spahn
Billy Herbert Wins State Junior Golf Title Bid
Fifteen year old Billy Herbert posts 68 to lead 18 hole qualifying in the USGA Junior Golf Tournament at Richmond though not medalist as field emphasizes national entry. Archi e McDowell of Virginia Beach faces Herbert in first round while Pete Rice of Roanoke and others post scores in a crowded field. In the under 13 event, 12 year old David Harper of Farmville earns the qualifying medal with a 72 and Jay Kayne of Richmond is runner up with 82.
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Richmond
Billy Herbert
USGA
Herbert
Archie McDowell
Virginia Beach
Sropeeith
David Harper
Farmville
Jay Kayne
Yankees edge Hawks for second win of the season
Clarke L day night Yankees beat the Hawks 8 4 as Steve Willingham fueled the offense with three two base hits. Alan Courtney Wile contributed two doubles and winning pitcher Willingham controlled the game. Bobby Cave took the loss in a postposed Giants and Dodgers contest.
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Hawks
Yankees
Steve Willingham
Aarge
Young Willingham
Alan Courtney
Wile Coats
Will
Bobby Cave
Giants
Dod
Shenandoah Enterprises leads Ladies Summer Tenpin League at Northside
Shenandoah Enterprises tops the Ladies Summer Tenpin League with a 3-1 win over Winchester Golf Club. Geneva Sealock posted a 474 set while Barbara Boswell added 468 to pace the victors as Connie Martin and Jo Votel posted 452s for the losers.
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Shenandoah Enterprises
Northside Lanes
Winchester Golf Club
Geneva Sealock
Barbara Boswell
Connie Martin
Jo Votel
Pat Brant
Linda Allen
Spitfire
Rebels
Regina Headley
Thelma Stratton
Snow White Grill
Fireballs
Deluxburger Grill
49ers Coach Praises UCLA Back as Finest All Around
San Francisco coach Red Hickey hails Kermit Alexander No 1 draft pick from UCLA as the finest all around back in the country for 1962. Alexander, a standout performer, joins the 49ers with high expectations for the coming season.
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Red Hickory
San Francisco 49Ers
Kermit Alexander
UCLA
Upsets Start State Junior Tennis Tourney in Newport News
In the state boys and girls junior tournament at James River Country Club and Hilton Village Tennis Club, only one seeded entrant advanced past opening action. Trudy Horton of Suffolk, seed four, fell to Elsie Dickinson of Richmond 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the girls 14 and under division, while Lindsay Burn of Richmond defeated Talbott Jordan of Virginia Beach 6-1 6-0.
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Newport News
James River Country Club
Hilton Village
Trudy Horton
Suffolk
Miss Horton
Elsie Dickinson
Richmond
Duckpin Bowling Scores Highlight Local League Action
Godlove Eastep team lost to Bakers Zuckerman 2 1 as Sybil Baker and Charles Zuckerman led the Bakers with 125 and 117. Alice Godlove and Eugene Easter topped Godlove Eastep with 122 and 120. Clyde Sirbaugh and Millers routed opponents in several 2 1 finishes. Mariners Renner and McKee sparked Orioles to early lead while Yankees moved ahead with two wins. Alley Cats swept Rebels as Archie Griffith led with 78 77. James Hilleary posted 101 94 as Giants fell twice. 100 win pitchers Bunning Ford Turley Roberts Swanson noted.
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Charles Zuckerman
Bakers Zuckermans
Godlove- Eastep
Alice Godlove
Eugene Easter
Sirbaugh
Coopers and Millers
Crisman
Doug Sirbaugh
Longerbeam - Miller
Berryville
Betty Longerbeam
Millie Miller
Mary Louise Miller
Peggy Crisman
McKees
Renners
Mar Louise
Peggy
Louis Renner
Joe McKee
Philip
Orioles
Red Sox
Wayne Godlover
Yankees Wnt
Redskins
Terry Barry
Terry Sirbaugh
Ronnie Hicks
Alley Cats
Rebels
Archie Griffith
Jimmy Payton
James Hilleary
Giants
Senators
Bucky McCarty
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