Piersall Explodes Over Peculiar Orioles Homer Decision
Washington center fielder Jim Piersall argued vehemently after Baltimore's Earl Robinson hit a ninth inning ball ruled fair for a 3 2 victory. He climbed fences and tangled with teammates while disputing the call on a shot that hit a diagonal wood fence beyond the left field area.
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Jim Piersall
Washington
Earl Robinson
Orioles
John Flaherty
Piersall
Jim King
Oregon Links to Four Mile Relay World Record
Oregon dominated the West Coast Relays led by Keith Forman Cyrol Burleson Archie San Romani Jr and Vic Reeve as Burleson’s 3:57.9 anchor helped set a world four mile relay mark of 16:08.9 and Burleson won the outstanding collegian trophy as the squad targets the NCAA title.
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Oregon
Keith Forman
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Cyrol Burleson
Archie San Romani Jr
Vic Reeve
New Zealand
Burleson
The Patience of Bill Knox in Colorado
Bill Knox, a Gunnison Colorado school bus driver, drove a 50 mile round trip to return a sleeping six year old passenger to his home after the boy woke asking where they were as the bus neared Knox’s house. The incident highlights Knox’s patient conduct on a chilly night.
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Pinson Sacks No 11 in 6-4 Reds Win
Vada Pinson hits his 11th home run and a triple to power Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 6-4 as Bob Park earns win in relief. Willie Mays slump aside, Giants win 7-2 over Houston while Dodgers, Cubs and Brewers post wins in NL action.
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Philadelphia
Barney Schultz
Milwaukee
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Mets
Bob Friend
Jim Marshall
Frank Robinson
Leo Cardenas
Gordie Coleman
Dick Groat
Joe Gaines
Baseball Scores and Standings From Weekend Games
Saturday results show New York 9 Cleveland 6 and Detroit 1 Boston 5 among others. Sunday totals include Cleveland 6 8 New York 45 and Chicago 15 Los Angeles 6 in a high scoring slate. National League standings feature San Francisco leading with 24 wins.
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Lord Botetourt Crowned at State Group II Track Meet
In Charlottesville AP reports Lord Botetourt topped Group II with 19½ points, aided by two surprise relay wins. Wayne Craft placed in three events. In Group III, Atlantic won 20–19½ over Northumberland as Lord Botetourt’s relay squads and Craft led strong performances.
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Martin's Drug Dominate Coca Cola Girls In Northside Meet
In the Forrest Hills Circuit at Northside Martin's Drug defeated Coca Cola 2439 to 2381 with three matches 817-786 761-754 and 861-841. Jo Votel and Jean Hovermale led winners. Pat Taylor and Shasta Garrison led losers. Other results included GAA over Drug Fair 40 to 0 2084-1860 and National Homes over National Fruit 4-0 1938-1817.
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Caldwell
Betty McKee
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Ridan Enters Preakness Field Against Derby Winner
Ridan arrives at Pimlico to race in the 86th Preakness with Jockey Manuel Yeaza set to ride. Jaipur and Vimy Ridge join nine probable starters as Derby horses Crimson Satan Sunrise County Green Hornet and Prego eye a shot at Decidedly.
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Sunrise County
Crimson Satan
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Minoso suffers fractured wrist and skull after wall collision
Minnie Minoso, 39, of the St. Louis Cardinals, sustained a fractured right wrist and a fractured skull from a headlong dash into a concrete wall Friday night. X rays confirmed the injuries on Sunday. Doctors expect at least four weeks before a uniform and two more weeks of conditioning before he can play.
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Minnie Minoso
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VMI Wins Virginia Sports Calendar Highlight
Virginia sports summary lists results from multiple games. VMI defeated George Washington 7 3 in lacrosse while Washington and Lee edged Richmond 3 0 in baseball. Other scores include Hampden Sydney 6 Washington and Lee 2 and Lynchburg 8 Bridgewater 1.
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Roanoke
Key In Meter Spurs Month-Long Loot by Three Teens
In Passaic New Jersey three youths aged 13 admitted looting parking meters sparked by a strange key found on a downtown street. After a month of nickels the spree ended when another child alerted police and detectives arrested the trio. Names were withheld.
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Audrey Hepburn to star in Lady film version
Hollywood reports Audrey Hepburn will portray the Cockney waif who becomes a lady in the movie adaptation of My Fair Lady. Jack L. Warner of Warner Bros. announced the casting. Higgins remains to be cast. Rex Harrison originated the role, with Cary Grant, Richard Burton, and Michael Evans noted in connection to the project.
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Rex Harrison
Cary Grant
Richard Burton
Michael Evans
Indians Pass Yankees As Donovan Wins 6th
Donovan improves to 6-0 in the American League as the Indians sweep a doubleheader and move atop the standings. Kindall sticks to a .277 average, while the Indians beat the world champions 6-4 and 8-5. Key hits include Kindall’s three run homer and Donovan’s five hitter in the opener.
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Sanitary Dairy blanks Polly as DeSchon rolls 396
Nancy DeSchon bowled a 396 series with eight spares and six strikes to lead Sanitary Dairy as they shut out Polly's Cab in the Health Center Evening Star Ladies League. Frances Dodson added 149 with seven spares, while others posted scores and new officers were announced for the league.
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Virginia Vance
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Johnson Retains NBA Light Heavyweight Title in Philadelphia
Harold Johnson defended his NBA crown with a unanimous 15 round decision over Doug Jones in Philadelphia. The 33 year old weighed 171 pounds and dominated with jab work and power rights. Talks center on his next bout with options including Zora Folley in New York or Gustav Scholz in Berlin, depend ing on manager Pat Olivieri's approval. The purse was $20,000 plus 40 percent of the gate from a 5,137 crowd.
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Pirates Fire On Cuban Navy Patrol Boat Off Havana Coast
A Havana telecast reported a pirate ship fired on Cuban patrol SD28 near Santa Cruz del Norte, killing three crewmen and wounding five. The attackers fled. no ship identity given. Fidel Castro spoke of traitors and refugees in a Mothers Day address at an air base.
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Parnelli Jones Sets Record Pace At Indy 500 Qualifying
Rodger Ward earns a front row start for his 12th straight 500 mile race on Memorial Day weekend. Parnelli Jones becomes first to break the one minute barrier at the 212 mile Indianapolis track with a 150.729 mph lap, joined by Bobby Marshman in the front row as Ward leads two young challengers.
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Five Shutouts Mark Mixed Classic Bowling Week
Connie Baker led the Mixed Classic with a 540 series and helped Royal Jewelers to a 3 1 win over Plumly Lumberjills. Lamaster Mobile Homes topped Miller and Anderson with a 2691 scratch in a 3 1 win as Curtis Braithwaite and Lee Jackson posted high scores.
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Mary Hodson
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Open champion Mac Main demolishes field at Staunton
Virginia pro Mac Main won the 35th State Open by a record 15 strokes at Ingleside course, posting 269 on rounds of 67 68 67 67. He earned 600 dollars and said he hopes to become a club professional for stability, as Herbert Hooper and Wayne Jackson tied for second at 284.
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Onrushing Cavaliers Eye Title
Virginia Cavaliers, 7-4 in the ACC, challenge Wake Forest for the baseball title after winning three league games last week. Virginia faces Maryland and schedules a pair with South Carolina to offset earlier rainouts. Maryland, rebounding after a rough start, beat Wake Forest 7-5 as Virginia shaded the Deacons 3-2 in 10 innings the prior day.
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Palmer and Pott Set For Playoff In National Invitation
Arnold Palmer and Johnny Pott head to an 18 hole playoff for the $7,000 winner’s share and the $40,000 National Invitation title after Palmer bogied two of the last three holes. Pott shot 69 70 73 69 to tie at 281 as a 16,000 crowd watched at Fort Worth.
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