Tiant Faces Pitching Scrutiny As Indians Win
Luis Tiant earns his fourth straight win by limiting the Twins to two hits in a 2-1 Cleveland victory. Controversy swirls about an alleged illegal hesitation pitch similar to Satchel Paige’s, which Tiant and manager Birdie Tebbetts deny.
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How to pick winners at Scioto Downs harness racing
A reader shares a preview of Scioto Downs in Ohio and explains how he chose winners at a press party. He notes six races with five correct picks and reflects on using associations to guess outcomes. He cites specific horses and the joy of betting as part of the experience.
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Excursion Planned To Reds Game
Area baseball fans can enjoy a popular priced double header excursion on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Cincinnati Sunday June 20. The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs. Reserved grandstand seats may be purchased from the B&O agent in Athens for 2.25 each with railroad ticket. Tickets must be purchased by June 17 or at the ball park or downtown Cincinnati the day of the game. Sandwiches and refreshments will be available on the round trip.
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Williams or Musial Who Was The Better Batsman
Ted Williams posted a career batting average of .344 to Stan Musial's .331. Williams had 2 654 hits with 42 percent for extra bases including 521 homers, while Musial had 3 630 hits with 38 percent extra-base hits and 475 homers. Williams averaged a run every 4.2 at bats versus Musial every 5.6 plate appearances. Williams led the AL in hitting six times and in homers and RBIs four times each. Musial led the NL in hitting seven times and RBIs twice.
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Hart seeks federal boxing commissioner to regulate pro boxing
Senator Philip A. Hart introduces a 1965 bill to place professional boxing under federal policing with a U.S. boxing commissioner in the Justice Department. The proposal would require federal licenses, standardize contracts, and empower enforcement including suspensions and criminal penalties for unlicensed activity.
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Arlin Pitches Buckeyes To First Round Victory
Ohio State pitcher Steve Arlin limited Florida State to four hits in a 2-1 win as the Buckeyes advance to the second round of the College World Series. Ohio State will start John Durant against Washington State while Arizona State and St. Louis also win their first round games.
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Arrigo Set For Third Start In Reds Cardinal Series
Cincinnati pitcher Gerry Arrigo, in his third start, faces the St. Louis Cardinals as the Reds begin a three game set. Arrigo, a former AL reliever, joined Cincinnati in a midseason trade and has a 1-2 record. He is slated to oppose Bob Gibson, who blanked the Reds to start the season.
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Keep Eye On Columbus Expects Jets To Lead IL Standings
A Buffalo manager predicts the Columbus Jets will be the team to beat in the International League. Columbus rallied from deficits to beat Rochester 12 7, closing to within 3 1/4 games of Atlanta. Jets trailed by five earlier and then surged with four seventh inning runs to take the lead. George Chuvalo, Toronto, defeated Sonny Andrew Burns, Boston, by knockout.
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Majors Draft Begins Revolutionary High School Program
Baseball launches a free agent draft for high school and college players. Each major league team gets one pick, minor leagues multiple selections, with unlimited drafting in Class A. Kansas City had first overall, New York Mets second, and players may sign or reenter the pool after six months.
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Keystone Kop Wins Feature at Scioto Downs in Record Monday
Scioto Downs drew 4034 harness racing fans for a $141697 program. Keystone Kop owned by Clyde and Bessie Field prevailed in 2 05 1 driven by Ervin Samples, a Keystoner four year old, by 134 lengths for his first win of the year. Show payoffs: Miss Vie 3 80, Little Huffy 4 40.
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Americans Routed as Welsh Hold Lead in Amateur Championship
In Porthcawl Wales the American team regrouped for round two of the British Amateur Championship after heavy losses in round one. Eleven Americans fell Monday including U S champion Bill Campbell, thinning the field to 22 remaining as Britain's top amateurs advance confidently.
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Cepeda Ailing Hits Roadblock in Giant Pennant Chase
The San Francisco Giants may face the National League pennant race without first baseman Orlando Cepeda who had knee surgery last winter. He was due to be activated from the disabled list but is instead returning to San Francisco.
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Yankees Add Duke Carmel Struggles in Spring Exhb Games
In spring action Duke Carmel, added to bolster the Yankees bench, went 0 for 29 at the plate. Luis Tiant spun a two hitter for Cleveland as the Indians beat Minnesota 2 1. Al Kaline homered twice and doubled to lift Detroit past the Angels 6 5.
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Scotsman Jim Clark wins London Trophy for F2 at Crystal Palace
Jim Clark, the Indianapolis 500 winner, drove his Cosworth Ford to victory in the International London Trophy race for Formula 2 cars on the Crystal Palace Circuit on Monday.
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Giants Sign Yale Fullback Mercein Amid Draft Sweep
New York Giants sign Yale fullback Chuck Mercein on Monday as the team completes a sweep by signing all 16 of their eligible draft choices.
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Simp son sets British mile record at White City Stadium
Alan Simpson established a British mile record with a 3 56.6 clocking at the British Games held Monday in London at White City Stadium.
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Snead Enters Canadian Open at Toronto Mississauga
Sam Snead the only golfer to win the Canadian Open three times enters the 1950 championship at Mississauga course in Toronto from July 14 to 17.
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Littler Fails in Bid for Open at Cincinnati
Bobby Littler Jr of Athens failed to qualify for the U S Open Golf Tournament in Cincinnati after an 85 72 157 on the rain soaked Claver nook Country Club course. Duff Lawrence of Scioto CC posted 68 68 136 to lead qualifiers with Ed Tutwiler and eight amateurs close behind.
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AFL eyes 1966 expansion with Atlanta and Philadelphia leading
Oceanport N J AFL officials reviewed about 60 applications from 20 cities in the United States and Canada and voted to expand to 10 teams for 1966. An informal owners poll favored Atlanta and Philadelphia, with Chicago Milwaukee and others in contention. Commissioner Foss said AFL and NFL will meet for a playoff game by 1967.
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