Maury Wills Quits Baseball With Expos Retirement
Montreal Expos general manager Jim Fanning announced Maury Wills has retired from baseball effective immediately. Wills, 41, cited voluntary status and declined further comment, ending a career highlighted by a 104 stolen bases record with the 1962 Dodgers and a string of standout seasons.
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Padres Win Fifth Straight Behind Brown and Pena
San Diego extends winning streak to five as Brown and Pena drive key hits in a 6-5 victory over Philadelphia. Colbert and Ferrara spark late offense with doubles and RBI singles, while Kirby earns the win in relief and Boozer takes the loss. Phillies rally but fall short in the sixth inning comeback bid.
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McBeath Ties 67 In Open Qualifying
Scotty McBeath of San Jose tied the Silverado Country Club south course record with 67 in U S Open qualifying. He posted a 72 47 119 after a 3é hole round. Also qualifying were Terry Small 73 70 143 and Francisco Lopez 72 72 144.
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Twins Fall 4-0 to Yankees in Minneapolis scene
The Minnesota Twins were shut out 4-0 by the New York Yankees. Dave Boswell and Ron Perdue limited Twins to four hits while Tony Oliva homered for New York and Tearee blasted a two-run shot in the opening inning.
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Goalby and Harrison miss Open qualifying round
Bob Goalby and Dutch Harrison failed to qualify for the U S Open at Sunset Country Club as Houston hosts the event June 12 15. Goalby posted 71 71 42 with three bogies and four birdies in round one and four bogies five birdies in round two. Qualifying scores reached 140 to 148 with Bob Stone My 19s Bob Payne Al Chandler Beth fesbury and Larry Ziegler among those making the grade.
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Minors Allowed at Day and Horse Race Ruling
Suffolk Superior Court Judge James Roy ruled Tuesday that the state racing commission lacks authority to bar minors from attending day and horse races in Massachusetts. He said enforcement should follow existing laws, not create new bans.
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Raider Ace Wells Indicted in Grand Jury Case
Oakland Raider Warren Wells, 27, was named in a grand jury indictment charging two felony counts. The case details include alleged sexual assault claims and connections to prior player trades involving the Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinals. Wells was released on bail and is set for arraignment in Superior Court. The report notes his baseball career and recent team associations.
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Andretti Aims for U S Championship Driving Title
West Coast celebration outlines Mario Andretti and owner Andy Granatelli plan to pursue the national U S driving championship this year. Granatelli praised Andretti’s courage after a crash while noting Andretti’s desire to race in Formula 1 in Europe. both anticipate a long partnership as they target the national title.
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Lonborg Secures Fifth Straight Win in 8-2 Over White Sox
Bosox pitcher Lonborg went the distance as Boston defeated Chicago 8-2. Petrocelli hit his 17th homer to lead the AL, while Yaz and Smith collected three RBI each on homers, a triple and a single. O'Brien and Pesotowelli also homered, with Yastrzemski driving in three.
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Palmer's Open Spot Earned By Hot 138
In McKeesport Pennsylvania Arnold Palmer earned an Open qualifier spot after carding a six under par one of the better rounds of his long professional career. The Youghiogheny Club course yielded a key performance in windy conditions Tuesday.
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Cubs Polish Off Astros 4 2 to Extend Win Streak
Randy Handley drove in a run and scored on Don Young s double in the sixth as the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4 2 on Wednesday June 4 960 to push their winning streak to five games. Bill Hand contributed with timely hitting and steady defense in the later innings.
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NFL realignment talks stall as 1970 plans require unanimity
NFL owners meet in New York to resolve internal realignment for the 1970 season. Commissioner Pete Rozelle reports that only one plan remains, but it faces vetoes from several key teams in Chicago Detroit and Cleveland who demand a “warm weather” partner. Rozelle signals no hurry, with decisions postponed into December and potential follow up meetings in coming weeks. Meanwhile golf notes cover Palmer near victory and ongoing qualifiers in a separate sports item.
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Dike Streaks Impressive 1:23 4/5 Belmont Tune-Up
New York news reports Dike turned in a fast 1:23 4-5 at Belmont Park as Majestic Prince Arts and Letters and Distray trained nearby for upcoming races. Trainer Laurin praised Dike's finish and hinted at a Belmont clash with Derby contenders while King Ranch's Distray also posted solid work. In Kansas City, Joe Foys’ two-run single sparked a five-run eighth inning rally, aiding a 6-4 Royals win over Washington as they chase the division.
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Cards 5-2 Win With Carlton Strong On Hill
ST LOUIS pushed past Atlanta 5-2 as Steve Carlton starred on the mound and Lou Brock, Willie Pinson, and Joe Torre fueled the offense. Brock reached on a passed ball while Pinson and Torre drove in runs, helping the Cardinals secure the victory behind Carlton’s steady pitching.
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Mets Edge Dodgers For Sixth Straight In Early 1969 Style
New York Mets beat Los Angeles 5 2 as Ed Kranepool and Tom Seaver star. Kranepool hit his fourth and drove in three runs with two homers while Seaver and Tug McGraw combined for a three hitter. The win extends the Mets winning streak to six games in a high-spirited night at the ballpark.
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