Gibson quiets Astros as Cardinals win ninth straight
Bob Gibson limited Houston to three hits to pace the St. Louis Cardinals past the Astros 4 0 for their ninth consecutive victory. Gibson improved to 5 5 after fanning six and walking two, with Cepeda and McCarver homering for St Louis.
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1000 Cars Set to Enter Spring Nationals Drag Race
BRISTOL AP The $100 000 Spring Nationals Drag Race opens Friday at Bristol International Dragway. More than 1 000 cars from across the nation will compete as Jim Tice of the American Hot Rod Association forecasts over 100 000 spectators and more than a dozen records. He predicts drivers may reach speeds of 230 mph for the first time anywhere.
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Angels Rally To Top Orioles 8 6 In Seventh Inning Surge
California Angels erased a two hit start by Gene Brabenler as they exploded for seven runs in the seventh inning and held off Baltimore’s late homer barrage to win 8 6 in Baltimore.
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Tribe Trips Chicago 2-1 In 11th Inning Sweep
Vic Davalillo's two out single in the 11th scored the winning run as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 to complete a four game sweep. Don McMahon left the tying run aboard in the ninth and 10th before Davalillo ended it.
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Senators Top A's 4-3 On Howard Hansen Homers
Washington Senators beat Oakland Athletics 4-3 as Frank Howard and Ron Hansen hit home runs. Howard connected in the first inning after Del Unser triple and Ed Stroud sacrifice fly. Hansen followed with his fifth homer in the second inning after a walk to Mike Epstein. Bertagna pitched five innings before giving way in the sixth as Mike Hershberger’s pinch triple and Campaneris singles helped Oakland.
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Crampton Leads Speedway Open After First Round
Australian Bruce Crampton shot four under par with four birdies on the back nine for a 64 to lead Indianapolis Speedway Open. Seven players tied for second at 70, including John Lively who aced No. 17. Notable names Casper Goalby Beard Fairfield Cole Grant among leaders. A memorial service for Senator Kennedy set before Sunday's final round.
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Weekend sports postponed in honor of Kennedy
The Associated Press reports mass postponements across major leagues as tribute to Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Saturday and Sunday games in several cities were called off or delayed, with some rescheduled dates noted, while finals and ceremonies for Kennedy tributes were planned at venues including ballparks and race tracks.
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Davis Cup Final Pairings Set for American Zone in Charlotte
In Charlotte Coliseum U S ace Arthur Ashe to face Pancho Gozman of Ecuador in the first Davis Cup American Zone match. Clark Graebner draws Miguel Olivera in the second singles with doubles for Saturday night still unsettled. Stan Smith injured. Pasarell possible substitute.
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Rain Delays Net Tourney at Roland Garros
Rain ruined semifinals day at the French Open as Pancho Gonzales, 40, received a 24 hour reprieve to face Rod Laver. The other semifinal started but lasted only 10 and 13 minutes before rain halted play. Andres Gimeno led Ken Rosewall 5-2 in the first set as damp courts caused slides.
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