Indians Extend Winning Streak With 11-0 Shutout
The Cleveland Indians won their ninth straight, routing Washington 11-0 as Mudcat Grant earned his seventh victory on a six-hitter. Willie Kirkland and Woodie Held homered in the 11-hit attack, boosting Cleveland in the AL race.
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Braves Top Reds In NL Race As Dodgers Hit Front
Milwaukee defeated Cincinnati 3-1 while Los Angeles moved into first place a half game ahead of the Reds by beating Pittsburgh 7-3. Sandy Koufax notches his eighth win as the Dodgers rally from behind with key hits from Roseboro and Davis.
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Morrill Wins Seniors Title on First Try
Joseph Morrill Jr., a former Harvard football and hockey star, captured the National Senior Golf Tournament with a 68 74 142 total over two days at Apawamis and Westchester Country Club. Runner up was Congressman Jack Westland at 148, with George Dawson and others close behind.
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Reds Edge Reds? No, Braves Beat Cincinnati 3-1
Milwaukee pitcher Don Nottebart threw a complete game and limited Cincinnati to four hits as the Braves defeated the Reds 3-1. Vada Pinson collected two hits for Cincinnati, whose only run came on an unearned score in the second inning.
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Sampson Direct Aims For Inside Gate In Har Standings
Sampson Direct owned by oilman K D Owen of Houston will skip the Saturday race as the Har standings move toward the June 17 final at Hamilton Raceway. Top 10 qualify for $50,000 at Roosevelt Raceway after the 10 leg series with scores based on finishes. Scioto Downs entries include Sampson Direct Roxburgh Bob Countess Adios K D Senator and Merrie Gesture leads with 38 HTA points.
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Three Indians From Springfield Named To AHL All Star Team
Springfield Indians place three players on the first AHL All Star squad Marcel Paille guard Bruce Cline and Bob McCord join Aldo Guidolin and Dick Gamble of Buffalo in the selections Each of the six players earned 300 for making the team
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Cookie Cal Go Fishing Then Talk Twins Changes
Calvin Griffith and Cookie Lavagetto plan a relaxing fishing and golf trip in Minnesota as the Twins endure a 13 game losing streak and slide into last place after a 3 game sweep by the Yankees. Griffith hopes to lift Cookie Lavagetto’s mood before discussions on possible personnel changes.
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Indians Tigers Begin Showdown In First Place Battle
Cleveland visits Detroit for a four game series as the league leaders clash. The Indians boast a nine game win streak and a half game edge over the Tigers who have slumped to two straight losses. Key starters Don Messrs and Frank Lary set the rotation with Jim Perry and Wynn Hawkins to start for Cleveland.
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Jets Edge Bisons In 10th Inning
The Columbus Jets beat Buffalo 7-6 in the 10th on Mejias second homer of the game. Charleston Marlins beat Syracuse 3-1 behind Hal Deitz. Rochester pounded Jersey City 10-4, while Charley Leonard and Donn Clendenon homered for Richmond Columbus. Ted Savage had five Buffalo hits including a three run shot.
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Dude Frost Wins at Scioto Downs in $1000 Class B Race
Dude Frost a four year old bay gelding owned by Ronald Sanner of Elida won the feature race for Class B pacers at Scioto Downs Wednesday night. Trained and driven by Ervin Samples, Dude Frost edged Betty Rock by a neck in 2 05 and paid 9.40 to win.
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Holyoke Outfielder Steve Wojnar Links 15-Game Hit Streak
Holyoke High School out fielder Steve Wojnar went 5-for-8 against Springfield Cathedral, extending his hitting streak to 15 straight hits across three games.
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