Gibson Faces Drysdale As NL Leaders Climb
Bob Gibson blanked Pittsburgh 3-0 to extend his scoreless streak and close on Don Drysdale’s mark as Drysdale pitched 7 2 3 hitless innings in a 2-1 win over San Francisco. The Pirates later beat the Cardinals 3-1 in the nightcap while Cincinnati topped the Mets 7-6, Houston edged Chicago 2-1, and Philadelphia beat Atlanta 3-2 in 11 innings.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
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St. Louis Swifty
Don Drysdale
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Drysdale
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Pirates
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Cincinnati
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Mike Shannon
Maury Wills
Matty Alou
Ron Kline
Dave Marshall
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Jim Hart
Dodgers
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Hart
New York
Ted Abernathy
Mets
Tony Perez
Chicago
Dave Giusti
Jim Wynn
Giusti
Phillies
Tony Gonzalez
Clay Dalrymple
Braves
Mike Rum
Beban, Landry to Direct Attacks in Coaches Game
UCLA quarterback Gary Beban leads the West against Massachusetts star Greg Landry in the eighth annual Coaches All-America game in Atlanta. The game features a defensive showcase and is set for 8:30 p.m. with ABC telecast, as both squads aim for a low scoring affair in chilly conditions.
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Atlanta
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UCLA
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Massachusetts
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Oregon
John Pont
Indiana
Kevin Hardy
Notre Dame
Claude Humphrey
Tennessee A&i
D. D. Lewis
Mississippi State
Frank Loria
Virginia Tech
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Nebraska
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Oklahoma
Fred Carr
Texas el Paso
Dick Anderson
Colorado
West
Rick Eber
Tulsa
Max Anderson
Arizona State
Jerry de Poyster
Wyoming
Andros
Larry Csonka
Syracuse
Csonka
Pont
Tennessee
Walter Chadwick
Tulane
Bobby Duhon
ABC
State Legion Champs to Play Here Tonight
The Austin Legion baseball team hosts St. Paul Attucks Brooks at Marcusen Park at 7 30 p m marking the start of a heavy weekend schedule. A win raises their record to 5 2 while a rain soaked prior game against White Bear Lake was postponed. The St Paul club are state defending champions.
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Marcussen Park
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Red Wing
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Marcusen Park
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White Bearlake Legion
St. Paul
Fordtown Legion
Chuck McDonald
Spring Valley
Hayfield
Three Area Players Among 1968 NAIA Leaders
Two South Dakota players and one Minnesota pitcher are among NAIA leaders in 1968. Jerry Bakanec of Black Hills State hit .421 with three homers and 16 RBI, Ricky Rymer batted .393 with four homers and 20 RBI, and Wayne Parks of St. Cloud State posted a 6 1 record with a 1.08 ERA. Black Hills State finished 10th in team batting while St. Cloud State led in team pitching.
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South Dakota
Minnesota
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NAIA
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Ricky Rymer
Black Hills State College
NATA
Bakanec
Rymer
Wayne Parks
St. Cloud State College
Black Hills
St. Cloud
Negro Boycott Remains Alive in Olympic Effort
Harry Edwards, San Jose State instructor and leader of the boycott, says reports of its end are false. He asserts the boycott will be endorsed by black athletes, regardless of a Sacramento meeting's stance, with a decision expected at the Olympic trials in Los Angeles.
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Calif
Harry Edwards
Edwards
Amateur Athletic Union
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Hroncich Signs with Twins Farm Team
Tom Hroncich a right handed pitcher from Larchmont New York signed Wednesday as a free agent with the Minnesota Twins. He played for Mamaroneck High School and is assigned to the Twins Sarasota Florida farm club.
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Minneapolis
Tom Hroncich
Larchmont
N.Y
Minnesota Twins
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Mamaroneck
Twins
Sarasota
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Dobson, Oakland blank Angels as Baltimore, Indians win
Oakland's Chuck Dobson tossed a three hit shutout as the A's defeat the California Angels 3-0. Baltimore crushed Boston 6-2 while Washington rolled Cleveland 8-2. Elston Howard homered for the Angels in a loss.
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Chuck Dobson
California Angels
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Angels
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Washington
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Detroit
New York
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Angel
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Mike Hershberger
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Phil Roof
Frank Robinson
Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
W. L. Pet
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Palmer and Trevino Lead Cleveland Open Field
Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino head 44 pros in the first round of the $110000 Cleveland Open at Lakewood Country Club. The event offers $22000 to the winner with many top money-winners in attendance despite notable absences. Palmer shot 67 in the pro-am but seeks better form. Trevino, coming off a layoff, fired 69 amid rain.
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Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Billy Casper
Bob Goalby
Bobby Nichols
Columbus
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Trevino
Lakewood Country Club
How They Stand and Friday Schedule Scores
Baseball standings and results show Los Angeles 2 San Francisco 1 while Cincinnati 7 New York 6 and St Louis 3 1 Pittsburgh 0 3. Friday games include Cincinnati San Francisco St Louis Chicago and more as rain and twi nights affect the slate.
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San Francisco
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New York
Houston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Atlanta
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Pittsburgh
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Baltimore
Boston
Oakland
California
Detroit
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San Fran
Philaphia
Prospects Good for Fishermen in Minnesota lakes
Anglers heading for Fourth of July trips to Minnesota lakes face good prospects across most species if the weather cooperates. Bad conditions troubled fishermen recently, but those who fished in spite of elements reported solid catches. Walleye fishing remained strong and northerns were hitting, with panfishing excellent.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Killebrew Surprised by All Star Selection
Minnesota star Harmon Killebrew, hitting .216 with 12 homers and 32 RBIs, expresses astonishment at making the All Star game for the eighth time. He edged Boog Powell by 116 votes to 106, with Rod Carew and Tony Oliva also noted. The Twins visit Baltimore as Jim Kaat rejoins after X-ray checks.
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Minnesota Twins
Harmon Killebrew
Houston
Killebrew
Cleveland
Tony Horton
Killer
Boog Powell
Twins
Powell
Horton
Harmon
Rod Carew
A.L
Carew
Marine Corps
Dave Johnson
Detroit
Dick McAuliffe
Orioles
Jim Kaat
Twin Cities
Australians Push for Pros in Davis Cup at Wimbledon
Australian tennis officials face a tight window to persuade nations to allow professionals in the Davis Cup as Wimbledon hosts the open event for the first time. USTA head Bob Kelleher signals reservations, while Australia shifts after years of opposition. Rain delays persist amid high drama with pro stars Roy Emerson Fred Stolle Tony Roche and John Newcombe joining touring pros, and matches feature a mix of pros and amateurs.
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Wimbledon
England
London
Bob Kelleher
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Kelleher
Australia
Roy Emerson
Fred
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