Orioles Split Twinbill With A's Suspended Game Victory
The Baltimore Orioles edged the Kansas City Athletics 6-5 in a suspended 12th inning, with Russ Snyder delivering a go-ahead single after Sam Bowens doubled. In the other game, Baltimore blew a three-run lead and lost 9-4 as Ken Harrelson Batted in three, and Gene Brabender win. The win halted Baltimore’s six-game streak and the day marked the Orioles first at-bat since a city curfew ended play.
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Phil Roof
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Killebrew Homer Sparks Twins to 9-4 Win Over Indians
Harmon Killebrew hit his fifth homer in six games breaking a 4-4 tie in the sixth as Minnesota defeated Cleveland 9-4 to end a five game skid. Rich Rollins and Tony Oliva drove in runs with singles while Bernie Allen had fueled a 2-0 lead with a second inning homer. Max Alvis had tied it with a two run blast for the Indians.
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Twins
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Tony Oliva
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Indians
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White Sox sweep Senators with 12 0 victory in doubleheader
Chicago White Sox pitcher Gary Peters delivered six no hit innings before a two hit finish as Washington was shut out 12 0. Tommie Agee drove in all runs in the 4 1 win opening game. The sweep lifts Chicago to fourth in the league with eight wins in ten.
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Gary Peters
Chicago White Sox
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Tommie Agee
Peters
Senators
McMullen
Don Buford
White Sox
Frank Howard
Indians
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Valentine
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Americans Edge Toward British Amateur Start at Carnoustie
Forty one Americans compete as the 191st British Amateur Golf Championship begins at Carnoustie Scotland. Betting favors 19 year old Peter Townsend with Mi chael Bonallack second at 6-1 and Bobby Cole at 7-1. American entrants include Bill Hyndman and Bill Campbell as 50- and 33-1 shots respectively.
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Carnoustie
Scotland
Ben Hogan
Peter Townsend
Michael Bonallack
England
Bobby Cole
Ronnie Shade
Bill Hyndman
Philadelphia
Bill Campbell
National League Monday's Games Plan
The brief notes a Monday schedule in the National League with Bolin at 4 3 and a game at Philadelphia. The fragment hints at a specific matchup and time but lacks full details for a complete item.
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Bolin
Philadela
American League night games set for three matchups
The schedule features three night games in the American League with pitching notes including Chicago's Pizarro at California where Sanford or Reed may start, Baltimore at Washington with Ortega and Miller listed as possible pitchers.
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Chicago
Pizarro
California
Sanford
Reed
Baltimore
J. Miller
Washington
Ortega
Falcons to Open Training Camp July 2 in Asheville
The Atlanta Falcons will be the first NFL club to open training camp, reporting July 2 at a YMCA camp in Asheville North Carolina. The Vikings relocate to Mankato State College in Minnesota this year from Bemidji.
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NEW York
Atlanta Falcons
Asheville
N.C
Minnesota Vikings
Bemidji
Minn
Mankato State College
Mankato
Falcons official recalls MSU baseball loss in 1953
Bud Erickson, Falcons vice president and PR chief, recalls Michigan State’s lone losing baseball season since joining the Big Ten in 1953. He says he was the 1953 first baseman and captain of that MSU team.
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Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons
National Football League
Bud Erickson
Michigan State
Erickson
44 Shutouts Reported in National League Season
The season has produced 44 shutouts in the National League and none in the American League, underscoring pitching dominance and low scoring games across NL contests.
Foyt Listed In Fair Condition After Race Crash
A.J. Foyt, 31, of Houston, hospitalized in West Allis with burns from a wreck during a warmup for Rex Mays 100s mile race at State Fair Park. He reported spending $50,000 for 10 laps, and said he plans to continue racing and rebuild one of his cars. Lucy Foyt stood nearby as he described the crash and injuries.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A.J. Foyt
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Foyt
Houston
Tex
Rex Mays
State Fair Park
James Clark
Indianapolis
Lucy
Herman Rejoins Red Sox After Head Injury
Boston manager Billy Herman returned to the lineup Sunday after being hospitalized overnight when struck in the head by a thrown ball. The Red Sox played the New York Yankees in the headlines of this game.
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Boston
Billy Herman
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Tigers Gain 2 Victories Over Angels
Don Wert drove in six runs as Detroit swept a doubleheader from the California Angels 8-4 and 4-1 in Anaheim. Wert had four RBIs in the first game and added a two run single in the nightcap. Joe Sparma earned the win in relief in the nightcap, while Dave Wickersham and reliever Orlando Pena got the first game victory. Freehan and Kaline contributed key hits for Detroit.
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Don Wert
Detroit
California Angels
Tigers
Dean Chance
Wert
Howie Reed
Joe Sparma
Orlando Pena
Joe Adcock
Dave Wickersham
Bill Freehan
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Norm Cash
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Yancey Captures Memphis Open in Near Disqualification
Bert Yancey won the Memphis Open with a 6 under 266, narrowly avoiding disqualification after oversleeping on race day. He earned $20,000 for the victory, finishing two strokes ahead of Littler who tied the course record with a 270. Johnny Pott finished third at 271.
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Littler
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Redship Blues Triumph In Nassau Golf Match at Bluefield Club
The Red team defeated the Blues 2019 in a Nassau golf match at Bluefield Country Club on Sunday. Blue losses incur steak dinners at the annual Stag night. Scores show multiple 3-0 wins, several 2-1 results, and one 2%% finish amid a long list of player pairings and scores.
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J. J. Johnson
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Bob Hants
Frank Hancock
Joe Sanders Jr
Eddie Thacker III
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Dr. J. E. Blaydes Sr
R. B. Williamson
P. K. Pierpoint
J. A. Granger
Mercer Virginia and Beaver County Open Recreation Programs Today
Mercer County schools and county recreation facilities restart a nine week fitness program funded by the Board of Education and federal government. Bluefield and Pine Hill Park open with a 730 p.m basketball start and adult softball. Pine Hill Park runs 430 p.m. to dark led by Larry Bradley. Beaver and Park Central area programs run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with coaches Gainer Carlock Willis and Hamlin directing. over 40 participants began Friday with more than 60 expected across activities including basketball softball track and touch football.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Bluefield
Pine Hill Park
Larry Bradley
Graham High School
Bob Hedrick
Sam Crockett
Burrhead Bradley
West Virginia
Beaver
Merrill Gainer
Glen Carlock
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Elhanier Willis
Stinson
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Hamlin
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Carlock
Yanks Stop Boston as Bouton Earns First Victory
New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox 5-3 behind Jim Bouton who notched his first win since last June with help from Steve Hamilton and Pete Ramos. Bouton allowed four hits before tiring in the seventh in hot 90 degree weather. Roger Maris hit his fourth homer to start the 2-0 first inning lead.
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Steve Hamilton
Pete Ramos
New York Yankees
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Red Sox
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Rico Petrocelli
Roger Maris
New York
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