Angels Surprise Leaders With July 4 Up Top Spurt
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels surge to a half game lead in the American League pennant race after sweeping Washington 4-2 and 4-1. New York Yankees falter, split with Kansas City. Detroit, Cleveland, Minnesota, and Baltimore also post key results as league standings shift. Angels’ wins feature strong bullpen work from Dean Chance and Ken McBride, plus Leon Wagner’s 24th homer.
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Attendance Dip Despite Four Extra Games in July 4 MLB Card
Attendance for 18 major league games on July 4 totaled 224,866, down about 5,000 from last year. The National League led with 115,292 fans for eight games, American League drew 109,574 for 10 games. Largest crowd was 39,322 in Los Angeles for Dodgers Phillies twin bill. AL high 27,901 for Kansas City New York two-game set.
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Stockton bout ends in close decision at lightweight limits
In Stockton California Dommy Felicia aged 125 outpointed Fernando Sota aged 124 of Oakland by a narrow margin in a ten round lightweight contest. Felicia claimed the victory over Sota in a tense city matchup likely drawing local boxing interest.
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Giants Win Bonus Pitcher Hopes For Early Start
San Francisco AP reports Bob Garibaldi, the Giants’ new 150000 prize pitcher, plans to begin work before July 15 though he won’t officially join until then. Giants coach Alvin Dark and Larry Jansen want to see him in action while Commissioner Frick weighs an early roster arrangement. Garibaldi, 20, was the NCAA world series MVP from Santa Clara and chose San Francisco for its power hitting and proximity to Stockton.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Statistical Totals
Major League leaders in batting runs and RBIs with 175 or more at bats include Jimenez of Kansas City at .354 with 5350? Runnels of Boston 59 runs and 61 RBIs. Pitching leaders show Foytack 61 decisions and Pascual 106 strikeouts.
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Tigers Alumni Five Named Former National League Players
Five members of the Detroit Tigers Billy Bruton Chico Fernandez Terry Fox Sam Jones and Ronnie Kline are identified as former National League players.
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Owen-Davis Rallies Past Western Auto for Ninth Straight Win
In Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League, Owen-Davis surged from a 4-3 deficit to erupt for six runs in the sixth inning, beating Western Auto 9-4. Key contributors include Lapoint homering and multiple players driving in runs as Western Auto outhit but could not close the gap.
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Little League All Stars Clash July 21 in Sace
Local all star showcase lists lineups and racecards for seven events at the Sace track on July 21. Teams include Owen-Davis, Westburg, Lacroix, Goldie’s Star, Sanborn, and more with multiple races and class divisions noted.
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West Biddeford Little League All Stars Meet Saco in District Playoff
The West Biddeford team will face Saco-Old Orchard Beach in a District Four playoff at Saco Little League Park on Saturday July 21 at 2 p m. The West Biddeford roster includes Thomas Girard John Throumoulos Mark Harriman Leo Nolette Donald Rochefort Roland Bon Roger Dubois Leo Cantara Roland Gobeil Ferdinand Bernier Ronald Cote Paul Camire Michael Laver riere Michael Miniutti with alternates Donald G Cote and Paul Jean. First practice tonight at 6 30 p m.
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Jimenez Unperturbed By All Star Snub
Manny Jimenez, denied All-Star selection by peers, remains upbeat about leading the circuit in hits and a top batting pace for the Athletics. Manager Hank Bauer and peers complain of injustice while Jimenez, age 23 from the Dominican Republic, reflects on the snub without anger and hopes for an All-Star berth in his rookie year.
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Owen-Davis Rally Tops Sanford Post in Saco
Owen-Davis post of Saco erased a 5-3 gap with a six run sixth inning to beat the Thomas W. Cole post of Sanford 9 to 5 at Saco Memorial field. Dennis McNabb and Charley Belanger hit home runs as Ken Pike earned the win while Cousens took the loss.
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Dodgers Top NL Flag Race With July Fourth Doubleheader Sweep
The Dodgers extended their lead over the Giants after sweeping a two game set, 16-1 and 7-3, while the Giants split with the Mets as Willie Mays and Frank Howard delivered key hits. Koufax improved to 12-4 with a near no hitter until Ted Savage’s seventh inning homer. Joe Moeller earned his sixth straight win. The Angels moved into AL lead with a 4-2 and 4-1 wins over Washington.
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Lu Clinton Aims For Record in Red Sox Rally
Lu Clinton of the Boston Red Sox, after a two homer, three single, and four RBI spree in a 9-5 win over Minnesota, moved to 16 hits in 23 trips since a July slump and chased the major league record of 12 consecutive hits. He and teammates contributed to a doubleheader sweep as Boston topped Minnesota 9-5 and 8-4 in the opener, with Clinton boosting his average to .259 and eyeing a record once held by Mike Higgins.
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Twins To Meet Top Richmond Club
The Biddeford Saco Twins face the Richmond A A Sunday at 4 30 at St Louis Alumni field Coach Wilbur Bernier said the game will go nine innings instead of seven Richmond Maine club sports a six and one record with a lone loss to Winthrop Lakers last year’s State Invitational champions.
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Lee Chip Seeks $1,000 Purse at Gorham Raceway
Gorham Raceway hosts a nine race card at 8 p.m. headlined by Lee Chip driven by Arthur Nason from the three post in a rugged feature against top rivals with recent fast miles. Nobles Dream from Al Langille seeks another fast time as Easter Royal and Adio win recent miles set the pace. Notre Dame faces Purdue Michigan State Northwestern and Iowa this season.
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Saco All-Stars Beat Zahares Jets 19 to 10
The Saco All-Stars defeated the Zahares Jets of Old Orchard Beach 19 to 10 in a Saco Junior League game. Bonang and Chorozy hit home runs, Ernie Leclair added two triples, and Kurlanska and Wilcox contributed two doubles each while five Jets hurlers worked. Ted Wilcox earned the win with Bill Dale on the losing side.
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Possible third game after decision in series
A decision has been reached allowing a potential third game to be played in the series. Officials indicated that if conditions align, the matchup would occur at a mutually agreed venue with teams pursuing finality in the standings.
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