Memories of 1967 El Birdos Revived by Cardinals Surge
The St Louis Cardinals win six straight, surge to 28 21 and inch ahead in the National League race as Cepeda Shannon and Briles pace a 7 2 victory over Houston. The club matches 1967 momentum with strong hitting and a soft cushion atop the table, while other NL games feature Short Peña Boyer and Osteen Os tein.
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Claude Osteen
Bob Veale
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Claude Raymond
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Pete Rose
Tommy Helms
Alex Johnson
Ken Johnson
Raymond
Joe Torre
Faithful Fenway Fans Give Lonborg Ovation
Boston fans at Fenway Park roared in a standing ovation for Jim Lonborg in his first Fenway appearance since the World Series. Lonborg preserved a 4-3 victory over Detroit, while manager Dick Williams said Lonborg stays in the bullpen for now. The Red Sox moved to .500 as other AL scores echoed around the league with Orioles, Twins, and Indians winning.
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John Roseboro
Ron Perranoski
Ski Coach Kotlarek Named U S Ski Jumping Team Coach
Gene Kotlarek, 28, five time national ski jumping champion and two time Olympic team member, was named coach of the United States ski jumping team. He retired from competition last year after a foot injury.
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Snead Seeks Open Glory Amid Qualifying Frenzy
Slamming Sammy Snead and many top golfers swarmed open qualifying for the U S Open. At Indianapolis Country Club 57 entrants chased 14 spots in the region while 395 total competed for 69 places nationwide. Notables included Don Bies leading with 135, Dave Stockton atop 6 under 138 at Atlanta CC, and Bruce Devlin Tony Jacklin and Bob Lunn among others in regional efforts.
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Drysdale Eyes Two Marks In Pirates Contest
Don Drysdale, 31, can break Carl Hubbell’s 46 1 3 inning strikeout streak and set a major league high with six straight shutouts if he blanks the Pirates in Los Angeles tonight. He praises umpire Harry Wendelstedt for his decisive call on Dietz and looks to win while pursuing both records.
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Harry Wendelstedt
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Sandy Koufax
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Koufax
Postponement Sought In Derby Hearing On Dancer's Image
Louisville Kentucky UPI George Egger of the Kentucky Racing Commission said a decision may be made today on postponing the June 10 hearing over the Churchill Downs stewards ruling that disqualified Derby winner Dancer's Image. Peter Fuller owner of Dancer's Image appealed May 15 and asked for a hearing no less than 30 days after the 1,000 page transcript is completed.
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I Spy Role For Frank Malzone
Frank Malzone, longtime Red Sox third baseman, now works as an advance man for MLB scouting. He travels to games, compiles notes on players, and sends data to Boston, aiding pennant defense while pondering whether he prefers coaching or scouting. The piece notes his past with the Angels and Oneonta upbringing and mentions fellow scout Tommy Thomas.
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