Errors, Giants edge Astros 5 4 in 10 innings
Giants defeat Astros 5 4 in 10 innings after a late rally. Willie McCovey homered to force extra frames, and Tom Haller started the 10th with an infield hit while Lanier scored on an obstruction call and a Houston error sealed the win. Astros split across innings with multiple scoring threats but fall in the final frame.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
The American League standings show Chicago leading with a strong record, followed by Minnesota and Detroit. Baltimore trails, while New York and Cleveland compete near .500. Thursday results include Boston routing Baltimore and Cleveland edging New York. Upcoming games feature Kansas City at Minnesota and California at Chicago.
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Ryun Balks At U S Pan American Trials
The United States Pan American trials in Minneapolis will go forward without Jim Ryun who declined to participate after talks with coach Bob Timmons. Ryun cited a packed schedule and a need to train for Europe, leaving a field including Ralph Boston Randy Matson Paul Wilson and other world record holders to vie for Pan Am berths. U S officials expect to still field a strong team for Winnipeg despite Ryun’s absence.
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Rough Riders shine at Clear Lake Open Horse Show
Baytown Rough Riders enjoyed strong showings at the Clear Lake Open Horse Show. Diane McBride led with wins in pole ending clover leaf barrels and ring race plus podium finishes including runner-up in point standings for ages 15 through 20 and a saddle pad prize. Other notable placers: Zelphia Troxell, Sue Carpenter, Darrell Carpenter, Mike Sheppard, Alecia Clanton, Jerry Lounsberry, and Elsie Gumm, who earned Good Sportsmanship. Gentry and Lounsberry served as show officials with Gentry as ring steward and Lounsberry as hafhoun cer.
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Short Sports Blurbs From Across The Country
Short sports items report on Rod Laver in San Francisco and the Australian NBA context, a U S Pro Tennis championship result, and a brief obituary noting Jefe Mullins who died of lung cancer at age 60 after a Chicago White Sox signing.
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