Dave Gray Shuts Out York 1-0 for Pittsfield
Pittsfield edged York 1-0 at Memorial Stadium as Dave Gray tossed a seven hit shutout in the Eastern League opener. Gray walked three and fanned nine, John Mountain scored the unearned run in the sixth after a steal and error, while York lefty Pablo Cruz loaded the bases with one out but Pittsfield relayed into a double play to end the threat. The victory puts Pittsfield one game behind York in the standings.
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Braves rally past Dodgers to tighten West race
Atlanta beat Los Angeles 7-4 as Orlando Cepeda hit a two run double to break a tie in the seventh after Rico Carty returned from tuberculosis and contributed with a bases loaded sacrifice fly in the sixth. Carty received a standing ovation on a deep drive as Clete Boyer scored. Willie Crawford hit a two run homer for the Dodgers and Hank Aaron added a two run shot for the Braves. Som Haller countered with a solo homer for L A.
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Yaz Leads Red Sox Past Tigers In Tight 3-2 Win
Carl Yastrzemski drove in three runs with two homers and a double, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over Detroit. Sonny Siebert earned his first Boston win after a strong eight innings, with Sparky Lyle finishing the ninth. The game featured a late rally as Freehan tied the game before Yastrzemski sealed it with a leadoff homer in the first and a decisive hit in the sixth.
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Sparky Lyle
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Cubs Beat Mets 6 4 Behind Spangler and Santo
Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 6 to 4 as Ron Santo hit a 450 foot solo homer with two out in the fourth and Al Spangler followed with a three run shot. Santo also doubled in a run in the fifth and Spangler scored on Don Young's single in the sixth to set up the win for Ken Holtzman who improved to 3 1.4. Gentry struggled for two runs in the fourth and seventh as Gary Gentry was touched for Santo's homer and Spangler's blast. Agee had four Mets hits and HOF.
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Tommie Agee
Ken Boswell
Rod Gaspar
Phil Regan
Gary Gentry
Finie Banks
Randy Hundley
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Pittsburgh Wins Over Montreal Pirates capitalize on wild throws to win 7-3
The Pittsburgh Pirates toppled Montreal 7-3 as Larry Jaster and relievers issued wild pitches. Jose Martinez opened a decisive fifth with a bunt and scored on wild throws, with Carl Taylor and Maury Wills contributing with timely hits as Pittsburgh pulled away. Meanwhile Jim Northrup powered Detroit with two homers and a triple against the Angels on July 4, 1968.
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Carroll Sembera
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Matty Alou
Maury Wills
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Jim Northrup
Detroit
California Angels
Al Lopez Resigns as Manager
MINNEAPOLIS AP Al Lopez resigned Friday night due to health reasons after briefly returning from retirement to try to salvage the White Sox. Don Gutteridge will take over, signing to manage through 1879 season. Lopez, 50, retired after 1964, briefly managed again in 1967 and 1968, then returned to Tampa for medical care.
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Lanborg's Injury Declared Non Serious by Specialist
Boston based orthopedic expert Dr. Robert Leach of Lahey Clinic says Red Sox pitcher Jim Lanborg has a painful muscular shoulder condition, not a serious injury. He recommends six days rest, then throwing to resume in about two weeks. Lanborg previously won 22 games and appeared in the 1967 World Series before knee and shoulder issues.
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Cranwell Wins Third Tilt in Row
Cranwell School baseball edged Lenox 9 8 in extra innings on Cranwell diamond to extend its winning streak to three. Bob Lorette doubled in the seventh to keep Lenox alive and scored the tying run, then added two more RBIs in the eighth. Steve Goudreau pitched the full game except for one batter, with Joe Sthwarts retiring one Lenox hitter in the sixth.
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Jones Misses Masters First Time in History
The Masters at Augusta National will proceed without Bobby Jones for the first time, as he declines the 175 mile trip due to a long battle with a spinal disease. Jones remains club president and continues to influence the event despite retirement from competition, with his enduring presence noted by tournament chairman Clifford Roberts.
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Beard leads Greater New Orleans Open with 134 after 36 holes
Frank Beard shot a second straight five under par 67 to reach 134 for 36 holes at Lakewood Country Club, sharing second with Dave Hill and Jack Harden Jr. as the field casts a tight net under par. Lee Trevino and Billy Casper are 142 and 137 respectively, with majors and veterans among those testing the cut.
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Daugherty Named to American Football Coaches Board
Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty serves on the board of directors of the American Football Coaches Association, adding national leadership role to his duties with the Spartans.
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Manchester and Waterbury Triumph in Eastern League Games
Manchester defeated Elmira 4-2 and Waterbury beat Reading 10-2 in Eastern League action last night. Art Dawson evened his record at 1-1 after a six hit performance at CHL Stadium, while Waterbury surged with 12 hits off three Reading pitchers.
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Willie Mays hits 590th homer in Giants win over Astros
Long sports wrap reports Willie Mays belting his 590th career homer as San Francisco defeats Houston 2 1. It also notes Babe Ruth's lifetime total rising from 714 to 715 and recaps Ruth's 1918 moment at Fenway Park, plus college rowing and other college sports results.
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Two-Horse Race Seen For Kentucky Derby
A surge of support for Top Knight and doubt about Majestic Prince position them as co favorites in the 95th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Majestic Prince leads at 6-5 with Top Knight 9-5 in an eight horse field, while Arts and Letters and Dike also figure as threats. Nixon attends as crowd of 100,000 watches post time 5:30 pm EDT on CBS TV.
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Lakers chase title as West plans to play Celtics
Boston faces a pivotal sixth game as the Lakers, needing one win for the NBA crown, travel with Jerry West nursing a hamstring pull. West, averaging 39 points in the series, will be evaluated after practice. Wilt Chamberlain, dealing with a sore eye, promises to step up if West cannot suit up.
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Namath Cleared In Wet Driving Charge In Miami
AP reports Joe Namath, famed Jets quarterback, found not guilty of drunken driving after chemical test showed sobriety. He paid a $50 fine for speeding after a Miami Beach hearing, and a license violation charge was dropped when his Pennsylvania license was shown. Patrolman testified Namath reached 70 mph in a 43 mph zone.
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Women's League Opens at Hinsdale Mountainview Club
Hinsdale announces the Women's Golf League opens Wednesday night at the Mountainview Country Club the former Hinsdale Country Club. Dues range from 43 to 6 15 dollars. About thirty have enrolled for new play with room for more members. Ginny Clark leads the program.
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Women Tie In CC of P Tournament
Mrs. P. J. Bradley and Mrs. 8. M. Smith each net 31 tie for first in A division at Pittsfield Country Club. E. L. Dobbins A. I. Ris and G. BP. Tarleton tie for second with 34. B division won by Mrs. S. P. Nikitas with 23. R. H. Jenks second, J. O'Brien third. Nine hole division won by Mrs. J. R. Busch with 19. Hubbard also 19. R. J. Clarke and others tied for third with 20.
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Bosman Throws One-Hitter Beats Indians 5-0
Washington right-hander Dick Bosman shut out Cleveland with a one-hitter and drove in two runs as the Senators improved to eight of nine with a 5-0 win. Bosman had only two baserunners besides himself, a broken bat single and walks, and added a three-run fourth with a bases loaded hit. He outpitched Tatsuro ITlant, who failed to notch a victory despite 21 wins last season.
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Probable MLB pitchers slate across ten games
The Associated Press lists probable pitchers for a full set of interleague and league games including Seattle Marshall 1-2 at Oakland Dobson 1-3 Kansas City Hedlund 1-1 at California McGlothin 12 Chicago Peters 14 at Minnesota Woodson or Perry 2-1 Cleveland Williams 0-3 at Washington Pascual 1-2 Baltimore Phoebus 3-0 at New York Stottlemyre 5-1 Detroit Lolich 2-1 at Boston Jarvis 1-1 Pittsburgh Moose 2-1 at Montreal Jaster 1-1 New York McAndrew 0-1 at Chicago Jenkins 4-1 Philadelphia Johnson 1-2 at St Louis Washburn 2-2 Los Angeles Foster 0-1 at Atlanta Stone 4-0 San Diego Niekro 0-1 at Cincinnati Cloninger 0-2 San Francisco McCormick 1-0 at Houston Clerker 9.3 N
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