Rampaging Reds poised to meet Orioles in World Series clash
Cincinnati Reds surge with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to cap a three game sweep, widening their NL lead. Veterans like Vada Pinson and Pete Rose push a 25 man team ethos as Dave Bristol redeploys players to cover injuries and fill Frank Robinson's gap.
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Shrine Bowl Committee Refutes Early Nominee List
Hanover New Hampshire Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl officials condemned a premature nominee list published in two Vermont papers including The Banner. The board will officially publish the squad roster later this month after confirming all 35 players and alternates can participate. three Bennington area players are named on the leaked list.
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Jackie Robinson Says Front Office Bars Black Players
Jackie Robinson accuses baseball leadership of denying Negro players front office jobs and enduring endorsements. He cites Larry Doby and Frank Robinson as examples and notes his own disinterest in baseball after retirement. Robinson also comments on King’s Vietnam stance and Cassius Clay’s alleged sincerity. He spoke in Lynn to the NAACP and remains an adviser to Gov. Rockefeller.
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National League Baseball Standings and Night Games
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 24 wins and St Louis 17 as the top chase pack. Nightly results include San Francisco over Chicago and Cincinnati over Pittsburgh, with several late games and eight scheduled pitchers listed for today and Friday.
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Sparma Sparks Tigers Past Senators in Fourth Straight Win
Detroit righthander Joe Sparma quieted the Washington Senators over three hits, fanning 10 and walking three as he extended his unbeaten run to four this season. Willie Horton homered twice and Jim Northrop belted a grand slam, backing Sparma as Detroit halted a three-game losing streak and strengthened its grip in the American League standings. The Tigers’ ace, once tagged as Yankee killer, delivered another complete presence during a season shaping into a breakout campaign.
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Eagles Victims In 2-1 Squeaker
TOWNSHEND The Arlington Eagles dropped a 2-1 decision to the Leland and Gray Rebels on the seminary diamond. Don Gordon pitched seven innings for the Rebels, allowing five hits, while Roy Holton held the hosts to two runs on five hits. Don Corey led Arlington with two hits and the lone RBI, scoring the Eagles’ only run in the fifth.
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Orvis Fishing School Draws Students From Many States
Manchester based Orvis Company reports rapid growth of its fly casting school begun in March. Sixty five anglers have completed two weekend courses, with 31 graduates in May and 25 last weekend. Courses fill quickly with enrollees from Alabama and California, cost 75 dollars per weekend, and include instruction, room and board, Vermont fishing license, and use of Orvis gear.
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Floyd Little Signs Pact With Broncos
Floyd Little, a 24 year old halfback from Syracuse, signs with the Denver Broncos becoming the first No 1 draft pick to join the AFL club in its seven year history. He praised Denver and coach Lou Saban and pledged to give his best for the team.
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