Athletics Hunter Plays First Base for the First Time Since High School
In a ninth inning shuffle, manager Alvin Dark moved pitcher Jim Hunter to first base with Ramon Webster benched after Detroit loaded the bases. Hunter, surprised, had not played first since high school and finished the game at first as Tony Pierce struck out Gates Brown. Chicago and Washington won multiple games while Gary Peters and Tommy John dominated for the White Sox and Senators respectively.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results Summary
Baseball results and standings across the American and National Leagues with weekend scores from Saturday and Sunday. Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Francisco, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati appear with numerous game outcomes and upcoming schedules.
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Gurney Wins Grand Prix of Belgium
Dan Gurney, 36, of Costa Mesa California, won the Grand Prix of Belgium in an American Eagle car he designed. He beat Jackie Stewart by 63 seconds on the 244.776 mile course in 1 hour 40 minutes 49.4 seconds at an average speed of 145.665 mph in sunny weather.
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Peters Open Golf leads first round leaders Mosher Starr
Don Mosher of Honeywell and Al Starr of Appleton led opening play with 68s in the Peters Open Golf at South St. Paul. Forty-two pros surpassed the 74 cutoff and 21 amateurs advanced. 36 holes and a $7500 purse were set to follow.
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Midwest Leader Splits But Holds on to 1st Place
Wisconsin Rapids remains three games ahead in the Midwest League after a doubleheader split with Quad Cities. Rapids blanked the Quads 4-0 in game one, then lost 1-2 in the nightcap. Appleton won twice at Burlington 6-1 and 9-1. Dubuque beat Quincy 2-0 and 6-4, Clinton edged Cedar Rapids 2-1, and Decatur defeated Waterloo 4-0.
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Trojans College Track Reign May Be Long One
Southern California dominated the 46th NCAA track meet at Brigham Young University before 19 500 spectators. The Trojans set a world 440 yard relay mark with Lennox Miller O J Simpson and others, swept pole vault, and built an 86 point margin over Oregon and UCLA. Standouts included Bob Seagren Paul Wilson Randy Matson Tommie Smith and Jim Ryan among others.
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Pro Sports Teams to Discuss Tax in Minnesota
St Paul Minneapolis AP officials of three Minnesota professional teams meet this week to decide how to handle the new 3 percent sales tax starting Aug 1. The Twins Vikings and North Stars consider raising ticket prices or absorbing the tax with losses. Twins President Calvin Griffith says the club will not absorb taxes. Vikings General Manager Jim Finks says net price would not drop to 4.85 after a 15 cent tax bite on a 5 ticket.
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What Else Can He Do Petty Keeps Winning
Richard Petty, 2 year old son of Lee Petty, won the Carolina 500 to extend his NASCAR Grand National record to 59 career wins. He has victories on five of the South’s superspeedways, missing only Charlotte as a feature winner, though he finished first there once as a relief driver.
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Arizona State Crowned Champion in NCAA Baseball
Arizona State won its second NCAA baseball title in three years by defeating Houston 11 to 2 in Omaha. Ron Davini, the Sun Devils catcher, was named the series most outstanding player for his .409 hitting and standout defense, though he deflected praise to teammates and coach Bobby Winkles.
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Minnesota Tax Dept Answers Key Questions On New 3 Percent Sales Tax
The Minnesota Tax Department pledges a 3 percent sales tax starting Aug 1, with a desk to field questions. It explains who pays, exemptions like groceries and clothing, mail orders, and how the levy funds property tax relief while noting that merchants gain no direct tax cut and some utility bills are taxed.
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Taxable and untaxable items under Minnesota sales tax
AP reports Minnesota will tax 3 percent on a wide list of purchases effective Aug 1, with many common items such as aspirin beer electricity and hotel bills under the tax while certain items like labor on carpeting and lawn installation may be excluded. The list also enumerates many goods from books to yachts and zinnias reflecting broad coverage and notable exceptions.
Harris Survey Shows Most Americans Question Draft Fairness
Louis Harris reports in a national poll that 78 percent believe draft dodging is widespread and less than a majority support current draft procedures. The survey notes high concern over college deferments, celebrity influence, wealth buying exemptions, and Canadians fleeing to avoid service.
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Evansville’s George Noga Named Southern League All Stars Manager
Evansville’s George Noga, leader of the league’s first place club, has been chosen to manage the Southern League All-Stars. The team will face the Atlanta Braves in Charlotte on June 26.
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Three Vikings Players Wed in Weekend Weddings
In Minneapolis area weddings three Minnesota Vikings players tied the knot on Saturday. Ron VanderKelen, linked to the No. 1 quarterback role after Fran Tarkenton's trade, married Helen Lorraine Berry of Calgary in Richfield. Rookie halfback Clint Jones wed Lavern Evelyn Key in Detroit, and rookie end Gene Washington married Claudith Goudeau in San Francisco.
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Loss of Carew Could Hurt Twins
Minnesota Twins fear a pennant loss if Rod Carew misses two weeks for Marine Reserve camp in August in San Diego California. Twins president Calvin Griffith says Carew has been playing so well his absence could hurt the club's chances.
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Sites for Hockey Tournaments Selected Across Minnesota
The Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association chose sites for six tournaments at its 20th annual meeting in Bemidji. Senior A will be in Eveleth, Senior B in South St. Paul, Juvenile in Edina, Midget in St. Paul, Bantam in South St. Paul, and Pee Wee in Bemidji. Dates to be announced.
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