Willie Mays Still Dominates Baseball at 38 in Giants Spotlight
New York reports that Willie Mays, age 38, remains a magnetic force in baseball as he mentors younger Giants players, gifts watches to teammates, and endures fan admiration at Shea Stadium. Giants coach Clyde King and pitcher Larry Jansen praise his deep care for others and enduring field prowess despite age.
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Joe's Mobil Wins Connell Tourney
The finals of the rain delayed Digger Connell Memorial Soft ball Tournament ended with Joe's Mobil beating Sal's 7 to 6. A two run fifth inning and a back and forth scoring duel decided the title as Purdy homered for North Bennington and Whitman Haynes Foster Mattison Hier led their teams with multiple hits.
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McNally Dominates As Orioles Top Senators 2-0
Baltimore pitcher Dave McNally tossed a two-hitter to improve to 10-0 as the Orioles beat Washington 2-0 before President Nixon. Don Buford scored on a bunt single and Frank Robinson hit into a double play for Baltimore's first run. McNally extended his two-year win streak to 12 in a row and dismissed questions about a 30-victory season. Other MLB results included Minnesota 8 California 1, Chicago 13 Seattle 10, Boston 3 Cleveland 0, and New York 5 Detroit 3.
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League Standings and Results North American Baseball Standings
League standings from United Press International show team records and standings across the National and American Leagues. Key teams include Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Montreal New York Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Houston San Diego and Atlanta with mixed results from Thursday’s slate and upcoming Saturday games across major venues.
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Moose Nips VFW 3-1 In Hot Mound Duel
Ahearn threw a one hit gem with 14 strikeouts as the Moose beat VFW 3-1. Buchanan allowed three hits but struggled in the first, fourth and fifth innings, while Baker Salem and Briggs drove in runs for the Moose. Caslin singled for VFW but was thrown out trying to steal second.
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Baseball owners defy KUHN by keeping casino stake
UPI reports baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn planned a statement on owners tied to Las Vegas casinos. Parvin-Dohrman board chair Delbert Coleman refuses to sell his stock. William C. Scott says Coleman Bartholomay and John Louis Jr. offered steps in the game’s best interest, not involving divestment. Finley also under pressure amid the probe.
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UPI
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Delbert Coleman
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Parvin-Dohrman
Coleman
William Bartholomay
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Randy Rasch All Star Benefit Game Planned in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Little League to host a benefit baseball game for Luther E. Rasch a Memorial Hospital Albany patient injured in a Massachusetts car crash. The Randy Rasch All Star Game is set for Sunday June 29 at 1 30 pm with six players from each of the five major league units and lineup details to be announced next week by the Little League Committee.
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Luther E
Randy) Rasch
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Rasch
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Randy Rasch
Lippy Leo Weds For Fourth Time
Chicago Cubs manager Leo Durocher married Lynne Walker Goldblatt on Thursday off day in a ceremony at the Ambassador West Hotel. The 62 year old skipper and 40 year old bride, who had three years together, wed before about 50 guests including most of the Cub squad. Durocher plans to live in Chicago and meet the team on road trips with a longer honeymoon planned after the season ends.
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UPI
Chicago Cubs
Leo Durocher
Lynne Walker Goldblatt
Durocher
Sarah Siddons
Ambassador West
Cub
Mets assign three draft picks to Marion league team
Philadelphia based UPI report states the New York Mets assigned pitcher Joe Murray from New London Connecticut, third baseman Ganett Davis from Columbus Ohio, and infielder Lute Barner from Salem Oregon to Marion in the Appalachian Rookie League.
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UPI
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International Speed Skating Sprint Championships Planned
MILWAUKEE UPI reports the inaugural International Speed Skating sprint championships will be staged next February drawing 60 to 100 skaters from 14 nations. Phil Krumm, president of the U S unit, announced the meet set for February 21 22 and February 28 March with events on weekends.
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