Zimmer Delivers Two Wins as Senators Split Twinbill
Washington’s Don Zimmer powered a 4-2 nightcap victory for the Senators over Minnesota with a two run double in the fifth after a rough 4-3 opener loss. The doubleheader left Minnesota five and a half games ahead of Baltimore in the AL. Zimmer, a veteran infielder, overcame earlier errors and a fractured finger scare to star again.
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Baseball roundup with multiple late-season performances
Orioles win behind Curt Blefary and Norm Siebern with key hits and Steve Barber securing his 10th victory. White Sox beat Yankees as Hansen drives a three run double, Eddie Fisher closes. Tigers surge with Bill Freehan in fifth inning rally, Terry Fox finishes Indians. Red Sox explode early before A’s late charge. Wilson hits homer for Boston.
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Tigers Celtics And Royals Win Games
The Tigers won 76 44 in Senior League play, led by Goodwin 17 Harri man 16 and Clif ford 14 while Knights top scorer Lapotosky had 15. Royals beat Bobcats 29 9 in PeeWee action with Antonakos 13 Dube 14. Celtics edged Tigers 20 19 in PeeWee play led by Gendron Boutin 10. Detroit Tigers expand night games to 39 this season.
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Milwaukee Sues Braves Over Move to Atlanta
Milwaukee County filed an antitrust suit in U.S. District Court challenging the Braves 1966 relocation to Atlanta. The suit seeks to block the move or obtain a new franchise, arguing potential upheaval to baseball's system of franchises, TV revenue, tax benefits, and the reserve clause.
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Fights Last Night Roundups From Associated Press
In Phoenix Luis Rodriguez from Miami won a ten round decision over Charley Austin of Phoenix. In Fresno Gabe Terronez from Fresno stopped Hilario Morales of Mexico City in six rounds.
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Hofheinz Faces Budget Hurdles After Dome Purchase
Roy Hofheinz, owner of a majority stake in the Houston Sports Association, bought 53 percent of HSA stock for about 7.5 million dollars, raising fears he cannot fund operations. He mortgaged properties including his home and a 16 percent KTRK stake to finance the deal.
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Leavitt Wins Midseason Class B Stock Car Crown
Kezar Falls driver Leavitt earned the Midseason Class B title at Arundel Speedway with 182 points. Ray Leach (Arundel) won the 50 lap Class B feature. Leavitt finished second.
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Faul the hypnotist hurled 2-0 Cubs win over Phillies
Chicago pitcher Bill Faul claims hypnosis as his secret as he blanked Philadelphia on two hits in a 2-0 Cubs victory. He says he concentrates before games and can hypnotize hitters. He extended a 26-inning run with one run allowed, aided by Cubs' defense and timely hits.
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Major League Stars Deliver Key Bats For Narrow Wins
Ron Hansen of the White Sox slugged a bases loaded two out triple in the fourth to lift Chicago past the Yankees 3 2. Bill Faul of the Cubs twirled a two hit shutout striking out nine as Chicago beat the Phillies 2 0.
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Biddeford Saco sports round up from 10 years ago
Ten years ago at Memorial Field and Goshen New York events dominate the page. Saco leagues feature Red Sox lose 7 4 to Orioles Pappas shines in relief. Little League Mets beat Westbrook 6 3 Bell homer Newton two run shot McNabb nine strikeouts. Pepsi versus Lions 11 5 Big League. Owen Davis Post over Caldwell 8 7 Junior Legion. Hambletonian prep at Goshen as 11 top three year olds line up. Strike leaders IScore 164 Indians and Jones 133 Cubs.
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Barbara McIntire’s Amateur Run Ends in Open Runnerup
Barbara McIntire, the 1964 USGA Women s Amateur champion, remains the last amateur to finish runner up in the Women s Open. She was defeated by Mrs. Kathy Cornelius in the 1956 playoff.
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