Twins Defeat White Sox 3-1 to Hike Lead
In Chicago the Minnesota Twins beat the White Sox 3-1 behind Jim Kaat four hitter pitching and solo homers by Don Mincher and Zoilo Versalles. Manager Sam Mele used a platoon shift against Joel Horlen as Mincher supplied the key first inning blast. The win gives Minnesota a 14 game AL lead and sets up a Yankee visit with Mel Nelson slated to start.
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al Lopez
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Norm Cash
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Carl Yastrzemski
Skowron struggles vs Twins threaten White Sox pennant bid
Moose Skowron, hampered by a pulled groin, struggles against Minnesota pitching after returning to the AL. Chicago trades signals show strong Twins box office as star players like Killebrew and Oliva draw crowds, with trades looming as Bernie Allen may rejoin the Twins and Kostro could depart.
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Earl Battey
Met Stadium
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al Lopez
Indians Rally Behind Trio to Edge Senators in 5-0 Win
Cleveland pitchers Sammy McDowell Sonny Siebert and Luis Tiant lead a strong stretch of 13 wins in 16 games since May 15. Siebert fired a 3 hitter with 15 strikeouts as the Indians beat Washington 5-0, boosting Cleveland to fourth place, 3 1/2 games off the pace.
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Pro Football Expansion War Heats Up Over Atlanta Move
The NFL plans a Monday meet to consider Atlanta joining in 1966 while the AFL screens Philadelphia franchise applicants. Atlanta's $18 million stadium is tied to a July 1 decision deadline set by the Atlanta Stadium Authority. Arthur Montgomery says proposals from both leagues should be evaluated to pick the best option.
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Wek
Cox Company
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Legion to Meet Owatonna Today
Sam House's Austin American Legion baseball team plays a Southern Minnesota League game against Owatonna at Marcusen Park at 8 p.m. tonight and then a non league doubleheader Saturday at Mason City Iowa. The team aims to improve on a 2-1 league mark after an 8-4 win over Mankato Tuesday and split a twin bill with Mason City last week.
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Mason City
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Mankato
Fordtowners Down Hayward 9-1 in Five-Star Legion Clash
Fordtowners blunted Hayward 9-1 in Hayward Minnesota as Rick Heard earned the win with 15 strikeouts and Bob Nelson was tagged for 10 hits. Kel ler and Heard led with two and one runs batted in respectively, while Hayward scratched a single run in the third. Fordtowners improve to 3 2 1 on the season and travel to Mason City Saturday for a practice game with the Legion B Team.
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Hornets rout Missiles with no-hitter bid in league win
Steve House and Jim Riles combined for a strong pitching performance as the Hornets beat the Mapleview Missiles 7 to 3 at UCT Park. House struck out 10, Riles added four, and Rick Orpen hit a homer with Riles a triple and House two doubles. The Missiles drop to 0-3 and host the Yellowjackets Monday at 6:30 p.m.
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Ramsey Men's Club to Hold Golf Test
A golf tournament sponsored by the Ramsey Men's Club will be held Sunday at Ramsey Golf Club. Members may compete with the off time at 8 a.m. The championship flight will play 27 holes and all other flights 18 holes. Handicaps determine flight positions. Registration is requested today or Saturday at the Ramsey Pro shop.
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Ramsey Men’s Club
Ramsey Pro Shop
Nagle Leads Open as Nicklaus Palmer Slip in Winds
Kel Nagle fired a 68 to take a one stroke edge at the U S Open at Bellerive with Jack Nicklaus three behind after a disastrous first hole double bogey. Arnold Palmer struggled to a 76 and defending champ Ken Venturi a 81 as the field faced tough winds and a lengthy course.
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Packers Rally Past Aces 6-4 Win for Austin
Hartman topples Winona as Austin stays 2-0 in Southern Minnesota League. Carlson drives in two with a seventh inning double, while Kosidowski struggles before Roepke relieves. Haefner Decker Scheid and Carlson each tally two hits for the Packers as Winona errors and late scoring push keep it tight at Marcusen Park.
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Close games in softball highlight Northwest Park night
Slow pitch action at Northwest Park featured Colonial Bar edging Sammy’s Pizza 17 to 16 while Morey’s Bar defeated Lefty’s Bar 13 to 12 and Idle Hour Inn beat Moose 15 to 6. Roger Otto hit two homers for Idle Hour Inn and John Schneider one.
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Supper Club and Mitchell's Triumph Tie for Lead in league
Supper Club and Mitchell's Triumph move into a tie for first in the Women's City League slow pitch after a 19-9 win over Oak Grill at the Athletic Field. Tom's Supper Club beat Alibi Inn 14-7 to improve to 2-1. next Tuesday Glass Shop meets Mitchell's Tavern at 6:45 p.m. and New Hub faces Nelson's Grill at 8 p.m.
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Richfield Meets Humboldt In State B Final Showdown
Richfield owner of 24 straight wins faces St Paul Humboldt with a 16 1 mark in the Minnesota High School Baseball Tournament final at 8 p m Richfield edged St James 4 3 as Al Payne pitched a three hit 13 strikeout win Humboldt beat Virginia 6 4 in semi finals Virginia Norwood Young America North field and St James were also in action in consolation rounds.
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al Payne
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John Prow
Dennis Bloomquist
Norwood
Brainerd
Bemidji
Alston Feels Bound to Share Jersey If Osteen Delivers
Dodgers manager Walt Alston jokingly offered the shirt off his back and even the pants if pitcher Claude Osteen helps win games. Osteen, wearing No 23 after choosing not to take Alston’s No 24, pitched a 3-0 shutout of San Francisco, aided by John Roseboro’s two first inning RBI. Osteen has a 2.49 ERA with a 6-6 record as the Dodgers’ lefty star.
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Associated Press
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McAlister Hoists First Hole-in-One at Ramsey
Guy McAlister of Austin carded a hole-in-one on the 126 yard No 3 par three at Ramsey Golf Club. The newcomer to golf, playing his third round, finished nine holes at 65 while playing with Dale Ramlo Bob Baier and Don Sundberg. It was Ramsey’s third ace of the season with Phil Bundy and Terry Nelson the other two.
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Ramsey Golf Club
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Phil Bundy
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Standings and results from the American League baseball slate
The American League standings show Minnesota leading with a strong 35 23 record. Boston, Cleveland, and Los Angeles follow as the top contenders with Detroit and New York also in the hunt. Thursday results included Minnesota 3 Chicago 1 and Detroit 6 Boston 5. Upcoming games feature Minnesota at New York and Boston at Chicago among others.
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