Dodgers and Mets split doubleheader in New York
In game one, Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers crushed the Mets 6 to 1 as Koufax improved to 10-1 with his seventh consecutive complete game. The Mets won the nightcap 3 to 2 with Ken Boyer driving in the decisive run on Ron Perranoski’s bases loaded wild pitch in the ninth.
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Roy McMillan
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Dick Stuart
Ed Bressoud
Larry Bearnorth
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Stargell Sparks Pirates Past Astros in 10-5 Win
Willie Stargell homered twice and collected five straight hits driving in four as the Pirates beat the Astros 10-5. Stargell extended his hitting streak to nine, raised his average to .327, and helped Pittsburgh extend its winning streak to five. Roberto Clemente also homered in the second inning.
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Braves explode for seven in fifth to crush Cardinals
Atlanta routs St Louis 14 to 4 after a seven-run fifth inning sparked by Rico Carty's two-run single and five Braves five hits. Melee of hits in key inning, with Manny Menke driving in five and Hank Aaron among contributors as Atlanta snaps a seven-game slide with the win.
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Cardenas slams four homers as Reds split with Cubs
Cincinnati star Leo Cardenas hit four homers driving in eight as Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Chicago. He hit two in each game, matching a major league record pace, while the Reds triumphed 8-3 in the opener and lost 9-5 in the nightcap as Billy Williams sparked a Cubs rally with a two out two run single in the ninth.
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Langley Wins 100 Mile NASCAR Race in Spartanburg
Elmo Langley of Landover Maryland won a 100 mile Grand National stock car race at a dusty half mile dirt track in Spartanburg South Carolina driving a 1964 Ford. Neil Castles finished second in a 1965 Dodge and Doug Cooper was third in a 1965 Plymouth. Only eight of 22 cars finished. Tiny Lund led early before mechanical trouble ended his run. Pearson spun early and exited the race while leading.
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Roche Wins French Open Men’s Title Clinches Gulyas
Tony Roche of Australia defeated Istvan Gulyas 6-1 6-4 7-5 to win the French International Tennis Championships while Nancy Richey was upset by Ann Haydon Jones 6-3 6-1 in the women’s singles. Annette Van Zyl and Frew McMillan took the mixed doubles, and Graebner with Mrs. Jones won the men's doubles.
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Romania
Pardue Captures Mid-Atlantic Seniors Tennis Crown
In Roanoke Maryland player Mick ey Pardue from Baltimore overcame a rough start to defeat Col. Nick Powell 2 6 6 2 6 1 in the singles final at Roanoke Country Club. He teamed with Red Burwell to beat Alfonso Smith and Don Leavins 2 6 12 10 6 2 in the doubles final.
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Richmond Driver Wins At South Boston Speedway
Ray Hendrick of Richmond won the 100 mile modified and sportsman feature at South Boston Speedway before 5300 fans. He outdueled Sonny Hutchins of Richmond and James Hayes of Norlina to take the $1000 first prize and set a new track record with 267 laps in 1 18 10 at an average 76.908 mph, beating the old 76.235 mph record set by Billy Hensley in 1962.
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Giants outlast Phillies on Lanier homer in 10th
Hal Lanier hit a two out homer in the 10th off Bo Belinsky to give the Giants a 7 6 win over the Phillies in Philadelphia. Lanier also doubled in a run in the third as San Francisco erased a late lead by Philadelphia. Groat drove in four for the Phillies with a two run triple and a run scoring grounder in the fifth.
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Tar Heels Win NCAA District Title In Baseball
North Carolina defeats Florida State 6 to 4 to clinch the NCAA District 3 baseball championship behind pitcher Mike Flanagan and veteran Danny Walker. Shaw Carr and Talbott fueled the offense with key hits as UNC advances to the College World Series in Omaha beginning June 13. Florida State earlier won 6 to 5 in the afternoon.
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