Orioles trade Walker for Williams to boost offense
Baltimore sends pitcher Jerry Walker to the Kansas City Athletics for outfielder Dick Williams in a four player deal. Chuck Essegian and Dick Hall move to KC. Orioles president-general manager Lee MacPhail says the move aims to improve offense and contend for the pennant this season.
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Bartlett tops rollers with 604 series at Rollerbowl
Marguerite Bartlett, a leading Athens bowler, became the third woman to roll a 600 series at the Rollerbowl. She posted scores of 170 205 and 229 in the Wednesday night league for a 604 series.
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Springfield Indians Close to Calder Cup Crown
The Springfield Indians, coached by Pat Egan, lead the best-of-seven Calder Cup final 3 0 after a 7 3 win over the Hershey Bears in Hershey Pennsylvania. A fourth victory would seal the title this Saturday night.
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Greensboro Open Opens at Sedgefield for Four Day 72-Hole Event
The Greater Greensboro open begins at Sedgefield Country Club after the Masters. About 140 pros compete for 22500 in prizes led by Sam Snead who seeks his eighth victory. Top challengers include Doug Sanders Julius Boros Mike Souchak Billy Maxwell Peter Thomson Kel Nagle Stan Leonard and Charlie Sifford.
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Braves Maye Strains Shoulder After Opening Loss
Milwaukee outfielder Lee Maye, who earned a starting spot after strong spring exhibitions, strained his right shoulder in the Braves 2 1 loss to the St Louis Cardinals in ten innings. The 26 year old had previously shifted from music to baseball and had trained in Puerto Rico. Recovery could span a day to a week or more.
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Lone Yank Left In Oaks
Houston notes Ron Holmberg tied with Neale Fraser as Americans and foreign stars reached the River Oaks quarter finals. Holmberg the lone top U S amateur still alive after two rounds in a tourney never won by a foreign entry. Roy Emerson meets Hamilton Richardson in another match. Friday’s lower bracket quarters pair Rod Laver against Wolfgang Stuck and Luis Ayala against Frank Froehling.
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McArthur Nine Defeats Wilton 7-4 In Tuesday Tilt
McArthur High beat Wilton 7 to 4 behind pitcher Dick Bates who fanned 17 and allowed one earned run. Batting with him Bill Bullock, also a freshman, aided the win as Ted Atkinson and Larry Harkins added triple hits. Final line: Wilton 001 003 0, McArthur 102 112 x.
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Detroit Tops Chicago 2–1 to Even Series at 2–2
Detroit defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in a closely fought playoff game to knot the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. The matchup intensified as both teams traded chances with key saves and late-game pressure shaping the outcome.
Dodgers Rally Beats Phillies 3-2 on Ninth Inning Double Play
In spring training action the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 after a ninth inning double play doomed a Phillies rally. Johnny Podres won, Wally Moon homered, Tony Curry and Callison had earlier hits, while Maury Wills aided in the last-out sequence.
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Derby Has No Favorite Derby Has No Favorite
The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 6 lacks a clear standout. Carry Back stands out for consistency but questions remain about distance and pedigree. Red team official Avery Robbins handles travel hiccups after a fog delay, earning praise for his first major league assignment.
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Detroit Red Wings Tie Series With Hawks In Chicago
Detroit defeats Chicago 2 1 to knot the Stanley Cup final series at two games apiece. Bruce MacGregor scores the pivotal goal in the third period as Detroit travels to Detroit for game five Friday night with a possible seventh in Chicago. Hawk officials criticize officiating by Referee Udvari accusing him of bias.
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Reds Test Cubs Again Hutchinson Delays Hunt Start
Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson said prize rookie Ken Hunt will not start his first major league game until the team goes west next week. Hutchinson considered using the kid in an earlier game but postponed the plan and may start him against the Dodgers in Los Angeles next weekend. Bob Purkey was set to start today against Dick Ellsworth.
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Bell Answers Indians’ Call In Spring Test
Detroit DETROIT The Cleveland Indians face a spring test on Gary Bell’s arm as the 24 year old right hander, who won 16 games in 1959 but was 9-10 last year, seeks to prove himself in a first real test against the Tigers. Bell’s spring work shows promise as he toed the line in exhibition action.
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Seattle Eddie Cotton Edges Rory Calhoun In Ten
In Miami Beach Allan Harmon stopped Billy Ryan early in the first round. Calhoun and Cotton fought a ten round decision with Cotton taking the win in Seattle.
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Chicago and Cleveland Lead Thursday Schedule in Rain
Thursday games feature Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Detroit Minnesota at New York Kansas City at Boston Los Angeles at Baltimore with rain causing postponements Wednesday results. In the National League Los Angeles plays Cincinnati and Philadelphia visits Los Angeles while San Francisco defeats Pittsburgh and Chicago loses to Cincinnati the other scoreline Chicago at Cincinnati.
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