Twins Clinch World Series Bid as Streak Hits Six
The Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 7-3 to push their lead over Baltimore to eight and a half games as Zoilo Versalles shines since spring training. The win continued a 13th victory in 16 starts and featured a decisive eighth inning rally sparked by Versalles, Battey, Hall, and Mincher.
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Wolstenhulme Leads Arundel Race Standings
Dick Wolstenhulme driving the No 6 Class A stock car led Arundel Speedway after Friday night action with 20 points in the third quarter. Don Deveau is second with 16, George Welsh third with 15, and Jerry Dolliver fourth at 14.
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Nichols Likes It Rainy At PGA Championship
LIGONIER Pa AP Bob Nichols prefers damp conditions hoping rain lasts through the four day PGA Championship at Laurel Valley. The defending champ thrives on slow greens as 167 players compete with Jack Nicklaus favored, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer also prominent in the field. ABC television will carry portions of the final rounds.
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Arundel Speedway Hosts Nine Race Program Friday Night
In Class B Don Brown and Bob Bobb lead with 19 points each, followed by Don Turner and Dick Wolstenhulme. Friday night features stock cars in Class A and B chasing Third Quarter Championship points and top prize money in nine races, plus Class C with a $50 winner's purse and money for nine other finishers. First race post time 8 p.m. at Arundel Speedway.
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Graduating Eagles potential super squad forms after 1960s season
The St Louis Eagles lose 16 players to graduation including co captain Dick Agreste top scorer and Dennis Dutremble, with a slate of offensive and defensive backs and linemen. Other local sports notes include Dick Martin’s no hitter in Saco Little League, Saco Tanning softball tourney wins, Marcotte’s Decary Little League title, and a series of regional baseball and boxing events.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues
The American League shows Minnesota leading with 73 wins and Baltimore at 47. Chicago and Detroit close behind. Tuesday results feature Minnesota over New York 7 3 and Boston routing Baltimore 15 4. The National League standings place Los Angeles at 66 48 and Milwaukee 62 48. Tuesday scores include Los Angeles 4 New York 3 and San Francisco 4 Pittsburgh 3.
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Red Sox Win League Crown in Biddeford League Playoffs
The Red Sox under Coach Bob Cote clinched the league title after finishing with seven wins and three losses, topping the Twins 9-2 in the final playoff game after the Twins opened with a 23-3 loss to the Yankees. Other teams listed include Mets, Pirates, and Cards with mixed records. a double elimination tournament is planned.
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Pitching Coach Cal McLish Ties 92-92 Major League Record
Cal McLish, longtime pitcher and pitching coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, is noted for a rare 92-92 major league pitching record. This milestone reflects his sustained career across both mound duties and coaching roles.
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Koufax Becomes 20-Game Winner in Dodgers Victory
Sandy Koufax pitched the Dodgers to a 4-3 win over the Mets, becoming the majors first 20 game winner this season. He struck out 14, lifted his record to 13-0 against the Mets, and eyed a potential 30 win total while weighing relief duty if the pennant race stays close.
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Royals Win Over Tigers In NYC Peewee Basketball
The Royals edged the Tyers 26-24 in overtime while the Celtics defeated the Bobcats 19-8 in the Neighborhood Youth Corps Peewee league. Leo Dube led Royals with 16 points, and Steve Tanguay scored 12 for the Bobcats. Overtime came after a 20-20 tie through four quarters. a 12 point Royal fourth sealed the win.
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Local High School Basketball Scores Mixed With Player Names
Tigers and Royals clash in a tense period with varied scoring by players including Bergeron Beaulieu Laflamme Sirois and Boutin. Celtics edge Bobcats as Horace Edgecomb and Gendron contribute while officials Lambert Hill oversee a late- period stretch.
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