Northrup drives Tigers past Orioles with three RBIs
Jim Northrup delivered a solo homer and two run scoring doubles to back Detroit in a 5-1 win over Baltimore. He also had four RBIs the prior night as the Tigers closed within 2.5 games of the league leaders. Oakland and Washington won, while Kansas City, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minnesota were rained out.
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Major League Standings Snapshot
Baseball standings show St Louis, Philadelphia, Milwaukee games postponed by rain and cold weather. Pittsburgh defeated Atlanta 10. New York beat Cincinnati 5 to 2. Los Angeles 10, San Diego 2. Kaw City at Minnesota postponed. Chicago at Milwaukee postponed. Washington 9, New York 6. Detroit 5, Baltimore 1. Oakland 4, California 2. Night games noted.
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Culp Seeks 20th Win as Red Sox Hopeful Year Opens
Ray Culp, 29, is Boston's key right hander at Fenway Park. After two straight 17 win seasons, he aims for 20 this year. Manager Eddie Kasko praises his late stamina, though early innings can be rough. Injuries and cold weather linger, but Culp believes this is his year to reach the century mark.
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Ali Chamberlain bout eyed in Houston July 26 duel
Rumored heavyweight boxing clash would pair Muhammad Ali and Wilt Chamberlain for a July 26 bout at the Astrodome with each man set to earn 1 million dollars. Chamberlain, 34, says he may travel to Houston to finalize terms though no contracts exist yet. The bout hinges on Ali's legal appeal and possible Supreme Court ruling on his draft evasion conviction.
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Milford's First Son Paquet and Junos Gem Berg
Amoras Ringe Ding Oby takes second place with a $700 prize. Discoverer Brown and Mar Carn Kathy Maran also appear in the field.
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Canadiens eye sweep in Stanley Cup semifinal clash
The Canadiens routed Minnesota 7 2 in the opener and aim for a quick series clinch while New York holds home ice after a split with Chicago. Jacques Lemaire scored three goals in the second period as Montreal pressures the North Stars and Boston lingers as a benchmark.
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