Chance hurls no hitter as Twins sweep into AL lead
Dean Chance threw a no-hitter in the second game of a Friday doubleheader to lift Minnesota past Cleveland 2-1 and help the Twins seize first place in the American League. They won the opener 6-5 as Maye, Davalillo and Oliva contributed key hits. Humble reactions from Philadelphia? No. Humphrey praised Chance as his family traveled from Wooster.
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Harrelson Joins Red Sox After KC Firing
Ken Harrelson signs with the Boston Red Sox and is added to their 40-man roster. The team must decide if he will join the 25-man roster before Sept. 1 to be eligible for the Series, or watch from the stands if added later. Harrelson was released by Kansas City after criticizing Charles Finley.
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Major League Leaders for Batting and Power
American League leaders include Carl Yastrzemski in batting with .335 and runs, Harmon Killebrew in home runs with 34, and Tony Conigliaro in RBIs. Jim Lonborg leads pitchers with 176 decisions while Bob Gibson tops strikeouts. National League leaders feature Orlando Cepeda batting .347 and Roberto Clemente .343, with Ron Santo and Ralph Kiner among RBI leaders.
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Challengers Rolloff Set at 20th Century Lanes Sunday
The Twin City Challengers roll off at 7 p.m. this Sunday at 20th Century Lanes to decide challengers for the next season. A strong field, led by Jeannette Montpas and Estelle Harper, is expected as entrants bowl ten games with guaranteed spots for top finishers. Entry remains open until rolloff time.
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Red Sox and White Sox split in Chicago pennant chase
The Red Sox won the opener 7-1 as Jim Lonborg improved to 17 wins, while the White Sox took the nightcap 2-1 on Ken Berry’s homer and the winning run in the ninth. Boston’s split pulled them to within striking distance of Minnesota in the AL race.
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Marichal returns as Braves beat Giants 5 1
Juan Marichal made his long awaited return for San Francisco but lasted 4 2 3 innings as Atlanta blasted the pitcher for a 5 1 win. Philadelphia swept a two game set from Pittsburgh 2 0 and 6 2 to move into fourth place.
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Marcotte Wins Thrilling Rolloff at 20th Century Lanes
Bob Marcotte staged a dramatic rally from 13th after four games to win the weekly handicap rolloff, posting 610 total with a 50 pin allowance. Ricky Le Mieux was runner-up by 8 pins, while Lemieux and Morin also posted strong totals in the 14 bowler field.
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Guindon tosses no hitter as Pittsfield blank York
Bob Guindon former Red Sox signee and Boston high school standout hurled a seven inning no hitter for Pittsfield in a 5-0 win over York. He struck out seven and walked two, retiring 18 straight batters.
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Seagull star Mare Gagne lands football scholarship
Old Orchard Beach athlete Mare Gagne will attend The Citadel on a football scholarship after starring as a full back for the Seagulls last season. He helped win a 6 2 record, scored four rushing TDs in a game against Oxford Hills, and added key scores in the 46 0 win over Train. Mare also played varsity all four years and stood out on the basketball squad that claimed the Western Maine class M crown.
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Pro Soccer Friday Results Highlight Short Scores
St Louis defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in Friday action. Toronto over Los Angeles 5 to 2. Saturday matchups include Philadelphia at New York and Oakland at Atlanta. Sunday games feature Baltimore at Pittsburgh.
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Twins Pitcher Dean Chance Throws Second No Hit Streak This Month
Dean Chance of the Minnesota Twins hurled his second hitless game this month and became the first to no hit Cleveland in 39 years as the Twins win 2-1 in the second game of a twi night doubleheader. Ken Berry of the Chicago White Sox drove in both Chicago runs with a homer and a single as the White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in the nightcap of a twilight doubleheader.
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