Petrocelli blossoms with Red Sox power in 8-3 win over Senators
Rico Petrocelli, a 22 year old rookie shortstop, slugged his fourth homer in 24 hours to lift the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 victory against the Washington Senators at Fenway Park. Earl Wilson pitched effectively, striking out 13 as Boston hit five homers in a game for the first time since 1965.
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Major League Leaders report highlights 1960s stats
The Associated Press tallies season leaders across batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and steals for both leagues. Key figures include Clemente Rose and Aaron atop NL batting, Mays and McCovey sharing homers, Koufax and Gibson leading pitching, Yastrzemski Oliva Campaneris and Aparicio among others.
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Aaron
Milwaukee
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Cincinnati
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Williams
Chicago
Brock
St. Louis
Callison
Philadelphia
Left Handed Bowler Rolls 173 At Pastime Bowling Center
Dexter Smith, a left handed bowler, posted a 173 string at Pastime Bowling Center this week, including four successive strikes. He started with a 36 total after open frames, then added a 128 for the final score, narrowly missing a fifth strike. Coaches say he is improving toward championship form. The piece also notes past records and mentions MLB figures Chick Choroszy, Mickey Vernon, and Willie Mays.
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Russell predicts unprecedented eighth straight Celtics title
Boston's Bill Russell signaled confidence in an eight straight NBA title run as he joined the Celtics on a three year contract reportedly worth 100000 dollars per year plus one dollar, topping prior basketball deals. He noted plans to stay three seasons unless he feels unable to continue.
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Softball Game Postponed Due to Lighting Upgrade
The Rochambeau Club and Dugout Sports Grill game in the Western Maine Softball tournament was moved from Thursday to Saturday because V F W Field South Portland power lines delayed. If either team fails to appear Saturday it will be a forfeit and all games must be completed by week’s end. State finals set for Sept 4 and 5 in Bangor with sectional champions and runners up advancing.
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Hunter Hurls First Shutout by Catfish Hunter
Catfish Hunter, a 19 year old bonus signee from Hertford NC, pitched Kansas City to a 5-0 win over Detroit for his first major league shutout. The A's backed him with timely hits and Bert Campaneris, Wayne Causey, and Ken Harrelson drove in runs. In other games, the Twins beat the Yankees 5-4 to widen their AL lead, the Orioles edged the White Sox 2-1, and Cleveland swept doubleheader from the Angels while Boston crushed Washington.
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Associated Press
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Charles Finley
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Yankees
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Orioles
Luis Aparicio
Ewbank Sees Jets as Fortunate in Namath Bid
Weeb Ewbank says the Jets can reject Namath at a $400,000 investment if needed as he fields a three quarterback battle with Namath Taliaferro and Huarte. Taliaferro leads after the Wood trade, with plans for three QBs and a strong defense and running game to back them.
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Vermont track leads riders as Ernst tops with 20 wins
In the first 18 nights of racing at Green Mountain Park in Pownal Vermont Phil Ernst of Covington Kentucky led the riders with 20 winners.
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Celtics Bomb Tigers In NYC Basketball
The Celtics overwhelmed the Tigers 36 to 18 in Neighborhood Youth Corps League play in New York City. Mark Gendron and Dick Boutin led with 16 points apiece as Celtics pull ahead 12-3 after the first period and never trailing despite a Tiger surge in the third.
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Tigers Triumph In Sparse Period Football Bout
A fragmented recap shows the Tigers defeating an unnamed opponent with period scores 12 11 5 8 totaling 36 to 7 8 18. Listed players include LeBlanc Tar diff Gervais Beaulieu Brewer St Armand and Sirois with Bouchart among others. Officials noted as Hill. Time listed as 4-8's.
Hunter Tosses First Major League Shutout as Athletics Blank Tigers
Jim Catfish Hunter pitched six innings of shutout ball leading Oakland to a 5-0 win over Detroit. Tony Perez hit a three run pinch homer in the ninth for Cincinnati in a 7-4 victory over Milwaukee, narrowing the Reds’ gap in the National League race.
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Catfish) Hunter
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