Pirates take NL lead after July Fourth firing shocks league
The Pittsburgh Pirates surged atop the National League after a 28 year first, building a 31 game margin as Milwaukee’s Braves and San Francisco’s Giants faltered. Key wins included Harvey Haddix’s six hitter and a 7-2 finale, while Bob Friend and Elroy Face held late leads amid a chaotic doubleheader.
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Cardinals Dodgers Battle For First In East Race
In a tense East clash the Cardinals and Dodgers stayed tied atop the standings with a 51 decision after a tight duel. Giants and Tigers linger, while Randy Beckman limited the Dodgers to four hits in a pitching duel as both teams vie for first place. Palmer opens with a 67 in British Open qualifying as golf legends Hogan and Jones are recalled in context of his potential era defining career.
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Guidry Tops Two Classes in Baytown Fishing Contest
Baytown angler Morris Guidry led two divisions at Bayshore Reel and Gun Club’s two in one Fourth of July fishing contest near Trinity Bay. He won top speckled and island trout, weigh ins of 7 pounds 8 ounces and 3 pounds 3 ounces respectively, while rivals like Broussard Hunt and others trailed in various categories including red fish sand trout and gaff top. Women’s entry Adelle Chrisley led the cranker group with a golden beauty weighing 2 pounds 7 ounces.
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Souchak Wins Open In Dramatic Flint Finish
Flint, Michigan AP reports Mike Souchak edged Gay Brewer Jr by one stroke to win the $52,000 prize in the Memorial Open at Flint. Souchak closed with a 69 after a tense final round, finishing 282, with Art Wall Jr and Brewer sharing second on 281. Wall earned $3,800, Brewer $3,800, others also paid out.
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Indians Close In On New York
Cleveland Indians pull within 1 44 games of the Yankees after a second doubleheader sweep, Gary Bell tossing a three hitter for his first win in two months as Jimmy Piersall returns. The Tribe cut New York’s lead and moved within striking distance in the American League standings.
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North League Tuesday Games Preview
Ward Read New York Buffs face Eagles in the first game, while the Oilers meet in the second. In the Central League, Lee Drive plays Pi Kat en against White Sox in game one, and Braves clash with Orioles in game two. Scheduled results noted from Washington.
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