Perranoski Stars As Twins Edge Angels 3-2
Ron Perranoski pitched seven innings of relief and earned his fourth win as Minnesota beat California 3-2 in Anaheim. Perranoski escaped a bases loaded jam, earned the save threat, and helped the Twins snap the four game series with Jim Kaat on the mound. Rich Reese drove in the decisive run in the fourth, scoring Tony Oliva to break a 2-2 tie.
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Red Sox pitchers walk in four runs in loss and gain ground
Boston split the doubleheader with Cleveland as two Sox pitchers issued four consecutive bases loaded walks in the night game, aiding a 7-3 Cleveland win while Boston won the day game 3-1. They gained a half game on Baltimore, which fell to Washington 11-8, and trailed the Orioles by 9 4 games in the AL East. Elsewhere Detroit beat the Yankees 6-1, Minnesota edged California 3-2, Oakland defeated Kansas City 2-1, and Seattle topped Chicago 3-1.
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Sophomore grappler tops rivals for mat crown
In Worland Wyoming AP report a 4 foot 11 inch high school sophomore Edwin Digirdamo from Santa Cruz California upset national runner up Billy Davids of Hazel Park Michigan in round robin finals of the National Junior Wrestling Championships. Digirdamo pinned Davids in 8 minutes 13 seconds and next faces Stan Opp of Aberdeen Maryland to claim the 105-pound title.
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Build character or get out college directors urged
College athletics must justify its existence beyond wins and losses. Dr. Edwin Cady of Indiana University urged NCAA directors to treat big-time sports as part of education, not show business, arguing that athletic programs should serve academics and campus life, not merely entertain.
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Major League Standings And Wednesday Results
AP reports key results across the majors with scores from Wednesday including Atlanta over Los Angeles 5-3 and Chicago 5-2 over Pittsburgh. St Louis hammered Montreal 88 to 1 in a two game range while Philadelphia edged New York 6-5 in ten innings.
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O'Connor Wins 14th Straight in La Crosse Bout
Pat O'Connor of Rochester Minnesota extended his winning streak to 14 by defeating Bob Red Reilly of Griffith Indiana in a six round decision at La Crosse Wisconsin. O'Connor scored the fight's only knockdown in round two and fought with a right hand injury after round three, relying mainly on his left for the remainder. Both fighters weighed 166 pounds in the first pro card here since 1961.
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McCarver stars as Cardinals sweep twin bill in Montreal
Tim McCarver of the Cardinals went 6-for-7 with a homer a double and three RBI as St. Louis swept a twinned doubleheader from Montreal 2-1 and 3. Ferguson Jenkins of the Cubs fired a two hitter with 10 strikeouts and allowed one earned run in Chicago’s 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
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Rain Washes Out All Northern Loop Games
The Northern League baseball schedule Wednesday was wiped out as rain caused all three games to be postponed. Only the non paying guest winner was rain, with makeups planned for later dates. Winnipeg visits Huron, Duluth Superior plays Sioux Falls, and St. Cloud hosts Aberdeen tonight.
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Astros extend win streak as 9th straight handily beat Giants
Houston moved to nine straight wins and 53 games behind the Braves, edging San Francisco 3 2 at the Astrodome. Jim Wynn hit a two run homer in the fifth for the margin, while the pitching held strong and the Astros improved at home and within the West standings. Other NL games featured Reds blanking Padres, Cubs over Pirates, Braves over Dodgers, Phillies over Mets, and Cardinals sweeping Expos in doubleheader action.
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Yonkers Daily News Pace Set for Miss Conna Adios
Yonkers New York Miss Conna Adios the Maryland bred four year old filly vies to win the 25000 dollar Daily News Pace at Yonkers Raceway tonight after finishing second to Overcall in last week’s 50000 dollar National Championship Pace.
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Richie Allen Faces Suspension as Phillies Head Toward Trade
New York AP reports Richie Allen may not play again for the Philadelphia Phillies this season after a renewed suspension. Manager Bob Skinner remains firm, awaiting Allen to modify his conduct as trade rumors swirl and the team weighs waivers or other maneuvers to move the slugger.
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Mays Apologizes to Boss and Giants Camp
Houston AP Willie Mays apologized to Giants manager Clyde King for a dugout outburst after the lineup dispute before a game with the Astros. King accepted the apology, no fine was levied, and both agreed the incident was resolved peaceably. Mays, 38, will play when he feels able and King will not pressure him when tired.
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Whitworth and Palmer share Open title jinx in Pensacola
Kathy Whitworth and Arnold Palmer face the same Open crown droughts as the 17th U S Women’s Open opens at Scenic Hills. Whitworth seeks a first Open win after four years of near-misses while Palmer eyes PGA glory. Field includes Susie Berning, Carol Mann, and Betsy Rawls among top contenders.
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Blues Cancel Tonight Game and Schedule Sunday Match
Blues manager Jim Sack announced Marcusen Park would not host tonight’s game with Faribault due to field conditions. The team will host Grand Meadow at 2 p.m. Sunday at Marcusen Park, as Grand Meadow seeks a win after a 13-1 Tuesday victory over Stewartville.
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