Mays Keeps Reach for Record as Astros Fall Twice
Willie Mays homered for the 3233rd time in San Francisco’s 3-2 and 5-3 sweep of Houston, closing in on Babe Ruth and Jimmy Foxx on the all time list. Manny Mota trails in at bats, trailing the batting title threshold while sharing duties with Matty Alou as Pittsburgh battles for the pennant. The Pirates, Giants, Dodgers, Cubs and Reds posted varied results in NL action as Shamsky and Bolin starred for the Reds and Giants respectively.
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Texans Crush Pennsylvanian Boys 34 2 In Big 32 Clash
In Hershey Pennsylvania a Texas passing attack overwhelmed Pennsylvania boys 34 to 2 in the Big 32 game. Joe Norwood of Texarkana threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score while James Street of Longview added two more. Texas now eyes the Oil Bowl at Wichita Falls to complete a perfect year against outsiders. Gov Connally was humorously promised 32 pounds of chocolate by Governor Scranton, and 32 varieties of roses.
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Angels Triumph as Coates Returns with Four-Hitter
Jim Coates, recalled from the minors, pitched a four hitter in his first major league start in three years to propel the California Angels past the Chicago White Sox 4-0 and split a doubleheader. Gary Peters won the opener for Chicago 4-0. Coates, 34, spoke of a renewed major league career after a tumultuous path through Seattle and Washington.
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Bradshaw Wins Club Tourney to Lead Championship Flight
Bradshaw advanced to the semifinal by defeating Ted McCall and J W Ainsworth 3 2 while former champions Joe Clayton and Ralph Sharpless exited in the second round. Ver non Wright, Lowell Lammers, Pat Patterson and Bill Bough joined others in later rounds as flights and consolation matches continued through Sunday.
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Major League Leaders start of the season list
The Associated Press reports AL leaders in batting runs RBIs and hits with players from Orioles Twins and Yankees leading in various categories. Notable names include Oliva and F Robinson in batting, F Robinson in runs, and Powell in RBIs. NL leaders feature Alou Clemente Aaron and Mays among others with top marks in batting and home runs.
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Cowboys Ready for Green Bay Clash at Cotton Bowl
The Dallas Cowboys, unbeaten in two exhibition games, return home to train for a Saturday night showdown with Green Bay at the Cotton Bowl. Tickets for the charity game, sponsored by the Dallas Salesmanship Club, are selling fast and may reach 75,504.
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Major League Standings And Vermont Economic Notes
New York TG Cleveland 34 Chicago 1 0 California 64 Boston 5 Detroit 3 3 New York 53 St Louis 44 Los Angeles 4 10 Chicago 3 12 First game 14 innings Second game 10 innings Vermont remains landlocked and last settled in New England while leading the nation in marble granite asbestos and maple syrup production.
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Astros Open Home Stand Opener With Braves at Astrodome
The Houston Astros start a two week homestand facing the Atlanta Braves with Larry Dierker returning from the disabled list to pitch. A home run contest precedes the 7:30 p.m. game as Cincinnati St. Louis and Chicago follow the Braves in the lineup before the next road trip to Pittsburgh on Aug. 23.
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