Baseball Standings and Results From a Busy Sunday
The American League and National League table show New York leading with a 21 16 record and Baltimore at 23 19. Sunday results include Washington over Minnesota 6 0 and Cleveland 9 4 Kansas City, while Chicago routed New York 14 3 and Boston defeated Baltimore 5 0. Multiple rain or postponement notes appear for several matchups.
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Newcomers Bring Potential Dangers to 500 Mile Race
A record field of 33 rookies and newcomers loom for the Memorial Day 500 with a $375000 purse. Australian Jack Brabham and Parnelli Jones headline the new talent as veteran contenders Rodger Ward Jim Rathmann and Troy Ruttman vie for victory at Indianapolis.
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Houston
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Indianapolis
Jim Rathmann
Miami
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Dearborn
Mich
American League Sets Homer Record With 27 Dingers
Sunday produced 27 homers across eight games, a new AL mark surpassing 26. Cleveland led with seven, New York nine, Los Angeles five, Washington two, Baltimore one, as Wes Covington and Bob Cerv powered key took. The Yankees swept with a 5-3 win and a 14-9 opener loss.
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Baseball season leaders compiled from AP data
The Associated Press tallies show batting leaders with Killebrew at .357 and Cash at .345. Gentile leads RBIs with 43 while Cleve s home run leaders include Gentile and Celavito with 12. Boos deets on pitchers include Mossi at 5 0 and Grant at 40 wins.
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Words Often Misused Alien Foreigner Stranger
A foreign-born resident who is not a citizen is called an alien. A foreigner belongs to another nation. A stranger is someone who is unknown or lacks acquaintances in a place.
Ford wins 500 Festival Open in last-hole playoff
Doug Ford defeats Arnold Palmer in two extra holes at Indianapolis for $9,000 to claim the 500 Festival Open title. Ford shot 280 to tie Palmer’s 273 total as Palmer eagled the 18th to force a playoff. Gary Player finished one behind at 274.
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Boston jumps 27 feet 1.5 inches in standout long jump
World champion Ralph Boston, a 22 year old Tennessee A and I biochemistry senior, soared to 27 feet 1.5 inches making him the first human to reach 27 feet. He doubted the mark as a legit record but predicted future progress as others may exceed it.
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Associated Press
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Boston
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Oregon
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Villanova Clinches IC4A Track Title With Commanding Win
Villanova dominates the IC4A meet on Randalls Island scoring 46 points to top Harvard Maryland Penn State and St John’s. Frank Budd wins the 100 and 220 while Jon Dante takes the 880 and Pat Traynor the 3000 meter steeplechase. Billy Joe adds a shot put win and Thomas clears 6 5 in the high jump.
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Witi Cats
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Jim Eliott
Frank Budd
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Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Prep
An advertisement touts a new healing substance called Bio-Dyne used in preparation H as a non surgical treatment for piles. It claims it stops itch and relieves pain and cites astonished statements from sufferers. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
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Word Study Pun Prompt
A daily word prompt invites a noun meaning an advance offer or snub. The salesman was the customer's foil in a terse crossfire of commerce and courtesy.
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