Cubs Bombarded Giants in Rain Delayed 11-1 Loss
The San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in a rain soaked game delayed over two hours. Giants had 16 hits including a five run seventh highlighted by rookie Bob Burda first major league homer. Willie Smith opened scoring with a fourth inning leadoff homer off Bob Bolin. Ken Henderson delivered a bases loaded two run single in the sixth as Hands was removed.
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Willie Smith
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Ken Henderson
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Bill Hands
Fairfield Wesleyan Tied for Golf Team Championship
Fairfield and Wesleyan University shared the New England Intercollegiate golf tourney title at Taconic Golf Club as both posted 316 to equal the teams’ aggregate low score. Rain drenched play with 187 players from 38 colleges, and individual leaders included Pete McBride of Providence and Dana Quigley of Rhode Island at 74.
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Wesleyan University
New England
Taconic
Barry DeLapp
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DeLapp
Western Mass
Chip Braman
Williams
Harry Leckberg
Umass
Jim Hewitt
Ed Puzas
Providence
Rhode Island
Royals Rally Beats Orioles 4 2 in Ninth Inning
Mike Fiore, ex Baltimore farmhand, hit a two run double in the ninth to spark a three run rally and lift the Kansas City Royals past the Orioles 4 2 on Tuesday night. Fiore and six former Orioles fueled the comeback as Dick Drago pitched a four hitter for his second major league win.
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Miss Palmer Leads Dallas Civitan Open Golf Field
Sandra Palmer shot a five under par 66 to lead the first round of the 15th annual Dallas Civitan Open at Glen Lakes Country Club. Palmer opened with three straight birdies on the front nine and finished with seven birdies overall. Carol Mann and Sharon Miller tied for second at three under 68, with Gerda Whalen, Shirley Englehorn, DonnaCaponi, Rob Jessen, Sandra Post and Marle Lindstrom among a group at 71 or better.
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Williams named Eagles head coach after Kuharich era
Jerry Williams, 45, received a three year contract to lead the Philadelphia Eagles, succeeding fired coach general manager Joe Kuharich. Williams arrives from Calgary where he was head coach, bringing a long NFL and CFL résumé and a plan to restore competitiveness after a 2-12 season.
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Pete Retzlaff
Leonard Rose
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Los Angeles Rams
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Retzlaff
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Jerry Walman
Stampeders
Sixty nine boys chosen for BBL draft at Springside House
Sixty nine boys were selected for Babe Ruth Baseball League's 12 teams at a draft meeting last night. From 175 candidates, the top players were named, including Tom Tomasi, Robert Stanton, Kevin McFarland, Jon Tala and others.
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Darlington Rebel 400 field set with no clear favorite
A field of 36 drivers qualified for the Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway. The 281-lap race starts Saturday at 2:30 p.m. EDT with about 30,000 expected spectators. Cale Yarborough earned the pole with a top speed of 157.293 mph, while Richard Petty faces engine trouble that could affect his title chances. Ford leads with top teams in the front rows, and Dodge, Plymouth, and Mercury drivers fill the rest of the grid as season money leaders reflect current standings.
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Reid Leads Texas Open With a 67
In San Antonio, Steve Reid shot a four under par 67 to lead the rain delayed Texas Open. J C Snead and Bobby Cole tied for second with 68s, while a large group at 69 included Doug Sanders and others. Trevino and Rodriguez posted 74s as favorites lagged.
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Bert Yancey
Dale Douglass
Frank Beard
Miller Barber
Lee Trevino
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Harvard Opens Lead in New England Intercollegiate Tennis
Harvard, favored to win, led after opening day as rain halted doubles rounds and pushed play to indoor courts. Harvard scored 10 points with two teams into doubles semifinals, MIT close behind with seven. Amherst, Brown, Massachusetts, Yale, Holy Cross and Williams tied at six, while Rhode Island, Springfield five, Wesleyan and Dartmouth four, and Trinity and Southeastern Massachusetts Tech three.
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West forecasts Alcindor to become NBA star, MVP
New York AP Lew Alcindor is predicted to be the NBA’s next big star by Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers. West says Alcindor, 7-1, 234 from UCLA, will be MVP, with noted skill but improved rebounding. West also contrasts Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, praising West’s all around play and noting the Lakers’ pursuit of title glory.
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Rozelle to pick three NFL teams to join AFL in 1970
New York AP Pete Rozelle moved toward selecting three NFL clubs to join the 10 AFL teams in a merged league for 1970. A weekend deadline loomed as owners debated realignment. Speculation centered on Baltimore, Atlanta, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Minnesota and St. Louis with possible financial incentives.
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Manchester Snaps Elmira Win Streak
The Manchester Yankees ended Elmira Pioneers three game run with a 3-1 victory. Dick James fanned eight before trouble in the fifth. Ken Johnson held Elmira to five hits in seven innings, Dick Ordway closed out the win with one hit allowed in the final two innings.
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