California Takes Shot At League Leaders In Key Softball Showdown
California seeks to narrow the American League lead held by Chicago after Sam McDowell limited the White Sox to five runs in a 5-3 Cleveland win. St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 4-3 as the Cardinals surged atop the National League standings behind Orlando Cepeda and a late surge.
Red Sox Hope Home Skew Helps Rested Schedule
Boston, coming off the All Star break, opens a day night doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Dick Williams says 45 home and 35 away games should aid a tight pennant chase as Boston eyes a stronger second half. The Sox face Baltimore in four games then Detroit in two before a three game road stretch.
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Pro Soccer National League Matchday Results
New York defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2 while Atlanta beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 in Wednesday results. No games are scheduled for Thursday.
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Cassius Clay Denied California Fight License
California Athletic Commission rejected Cassius Clay 4 to 0 for a boxing license to stage a charity bout in California. Clay, convicted of dodging the draft, faces up to five years. promoter Henry Winston hoped for Oakland Coliseum. Sonny Liston license decision deferred after checks with New York commission.
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Aaron Named NL Player of Month for June
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves won the National League player of the month for June in a close vote over Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs. Fifty writers and sportscasters on the panel cast a 17 to 14 tally in favor of Aaron.
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Major League Stars By THE ASSOCIATES PRESS
Mike Shannon of the Cardinals hit a two run homer in the eighth to lift St. Louis over Pittsburgh 4 3 Shannon also had the first run for the Cardinals. Sam McDowell of the Indians earned his sixth win with a six hitter as Chicago fell 5 3.
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Packers lose Taylor and Hornung as training camp opens
Taylor and Hornung depart Green Bay for the Saints and expansion plans while Bart Starr returns on his 12th contract. Packers begin drills for 37 rookies with 38 veterans reporting as NFL camps start ahead of a season ending with January All Star games.
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Ruth Operated Knee Before Waiver Move From Oilers
Babe Ruth League and AFL history notes include a knee operation prior to a waiver from Houston Oilers and a 1964 AFL mark of 101 receptions. The fragment lists players, teams, runs, hits, and game details with scattered stats and roster names from Saco Little League and local listings.
Nicklaus Disturbed By Opening British Open Round
Jack Nicklaus, 27, of Columbus, was unsettled by a 71 in windy Hoylake conditions. He trailed leader Lionel Platts by three as 22 players broke 72, while Nicklaus blamed misdirected focus for missed putts and praised calm greens.
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High Jumpin Kangaroo Rat Defies Ground Size
The kangaroo rat reaches four to six inches in body length with a tail acting as a rudder and can leap up to eight feet in the air.
Seventh Rolloff In Series Scheduled
The seventh of the 20th Century Lanes men’s handicap rolloffs is set for Friday at 7 PM. Defending champions include Ricky Lemieux Dennis Nadeau Gordon Michaud and Leroy Kalex all expected to compete in the five game event with other entrants also anticipated.
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