White Sox snap eight-game skid with 3-1 win over Twins
Eddie Stanky cordial in clubhouse after Chicago defeats Minnesota 3-1 ending an eight game skid. Tommy John held the Twins to six hits while Ken Berry hit his first homer of the season. Rich Rollins sidelined with knee injury. Tony Oliva 0-for-4 drops to .820. Series continues with a doubleheader finale scheduled Sunday.
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Fordtowners Rally Past Rochester for 7-5 Victory
Fordtown Le gion climbs to 5 0 on the season after a 7 5 win at Marcusen Park. Tom Winkels delivered a bases loaded three run single in the 3rd as Dan Bjerke notches ten strikeouts in a strong pitching performance. Austin's Dombrock and Wagner add doubles while Rochester’s Carlson belts a triple.
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Feuding Over Le Mans Race Ready to Start
The Le Mans 24 hour race began amid feuds between Ford and Ferrari. Ford returned after threatening to withdraw entries over a driver disqualification, while Ferrari started with No 1 driver John Surtees absent after his anger at a third driver joining the car following his recovery from a Canada crash.
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Weber Aces No 5 at Country Club
Wayne Weber of 507 2nd St SW Austin teed off on the No 5 hole at the Austin Country Club and scored a hole in one with a five iron. His wife Cora, Fred Pickett, and witnesses Floyd Whitcomb and Steve Hoag reported the shot on a sunny Friday.
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Newport to Bermuda Race Opens With 168-Yacht Fleet
A fleet of 168 cruising yachts prepared to start Saturday in the Newport to Bermuda race from Newport Harbor. The event marks a major offshore regatta with competitive entries preparing for ocean crossings.
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Robinson Brothers Lead Orioles Past Red Sox at Fenway
Hank Bauer lauds Baltimore's hot offense led by Frank and Brooks Robinson. The duo homered to supply all five Orioles runs in a 5-3 victory at Fenway Park, with Frank hitting his 17th and Brooks driving in the decisive runs. Boston manager Billy Herman praised the batters for their power in the park.
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Casting Classes On Monday At Lagoon Park
The Dugans Sport Shop and the Austin Park and Recreation Board offer monthly casting classes next Monday, June 20, at the Lagoon in Community Park south Austin near the band shell. Instructors Carl Nelson and Henry Farris teach from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees should arrive at the Lagoon and may bring their own equipment.
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How They Stand Monday NBA Schedule Summary
Pittsburgh at Atlanta New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis San Francisco at Los Angeles Houston at Chicago Monday games New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Atlanta Los Angeles at Houston Only games scheduled
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Palmer Casper Deadlocked At 137 In U S Open Golf Tourney
Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper held a 137 tie after two rounds at the 66th U S Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Rookie Rives McBee shot a 64 to tie for second, while Nicklaus sat at 142 and former champions stumbled as weathering rounds continued toward the weekend.
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B and J Win in City Softball League Action
In Austin Park city league play B and J Bar defeated Idle Hour Inn 4 to 3 to tighten their record to 4-3 and move within one game of .500 in the Major League men slow pitch standings. Baumgartner earned the win and Schmidt took the loss as Idle Hour fell to 5-5 while B and J stood at 4-3 for seventh place.
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Indians fielding shift fails as Senators win in 11th
Pedro Gonzalez, normally infield, misplays a second base grounder in the 11th inning, producing Washington's 5-4 victory over Cleveland after Jiminy's bases loaded play. Howard, shifted off, grounds out to end threat. Baltimore and New York win in AL action. Angels take sixth straight.
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White Plains HS sets national prep mile relay mark
The White Plains High School one mile relay team clocked 3 minutes 12.7 seconds at St. John’s University all weather track to establish a national schoolboy record Tuesday.
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Bruin Forward Murphy to Return from Retirement
Boston Bruins general manager Hap Emms said Ron Murphys informed the team he will come out of retirement and play in the coming season.
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Hap) Emms
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Austin Legion Beats Mason City In Clutch 7-4 Victory
Austin American Legion team improved to five straight wins with a 7-4 home win over Mason City at Marcusen Park. Roger Hoffman drove in five runs with four singles and a double, while Rick Heard earned the win aided by Doug Hartman in the sixth inning. Mason City’s Anderson took the loss as Austin gears up to host Owatonna Monday and Rochester next Tuesday.
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Jesse Owens Ill in Chicago Hospital
Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympic track star, is under treatment for an upper respiratory condition and is making satisfactory progress, hospital attendants said Friday.
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Twins Sign Bill Hahn From Webster Grove and SLU
The Minnesota Twins announced the signing of 20 year old first baseman Bill Hahn from Webster Groves Missouri and St Louis University. Hahn is assigned to Sarasota Florida.
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Mets Sign 17-Year-Old Catcher From Power West Virginia
The New York Mets announced the signing of 17 year old catcher Simon Ash Brook from Power West Virginia on Friday.
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Cool Weather Dampens Angling but Catches Fair Across Minnesota
The Associated Press reports cool weather and wind slowed angling on Minnesota lakes though many catches still came in. Walleyes and bass were common with notable lunkers and limits near Brainerd, Alexandria, Warroad, and Walker. panfishing was strong in multiple areas. Reports include otter Tail and Dead Lakes wall eye action, Lake of the Woods walleye limits, and notable fish from Sylvan, Horseshoe, Ox, and Round Lakes with sunfish near a pound.
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Major League Leaders From 115 At Bats Era
The season’s top AL batters include Frank Robinson Baltimore .344 along with Oliva Minnesota .320 and B Robinson 73 hits. RBIs feature B Robinson 53 and Scott 42. Pitching leaders note Watt 6-1 and Pizarro 6-1 with strikeout stars Gibson 128 Koufax 117.
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McCovey and Perry Lift Giants in Sixth Straight Win
San Francisco built a 4-1 win over Los Angeles as Willie McCovey hit a tie breaking three run homer in the eighth. Perry struggled after ankle injury and allowed seven hits while earning his 81st loss share, boosting the Giants lead in the NL to 3 games over Pittsburgh.
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Kennedy Tops Hastings for State Baseball Title
Kennedy of Bloomington won the Minnesota high school baseball championship 2–0 over Hastings in St Paul. No hits by Carey, two unearned Kennedy runs off Hastings errors and walks. Mielke pitched well for Kennedy, Carey struck out 13 for Hastings. New Ulm took third, Melrose fifth.
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