Second-Place Braves Rally With Four Homers In 10th
Milwaukee Braves defeat Chicago Cubs 8-2 as Joe Torre delivers a pinch hit homer in the 10th, sparking a four-homer inning that ties the club record. Ken Johnson limited the Cubs to three hits in six innings while Sadowski and O'Dell closed out the win.
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Free Agent Draft Picks 140 Top High School and College Players
Major league clubs used an unprecedented free agent draft to select 140 prospects from college and high schools. Twenty teams chose one each, then Triple A farms and Double A farms added selections, with Ken Plesha of Notre Dame signing soon after his pick by Chicago White Sox. The New York Mets and Kansas City led with notable picks, including Rick Monday and Leslie Rohr, as the system aims to curb the bonus binge while drawing wide participation.
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Virginians Picked in Baseball Free Agent Draft
Six Virginia players seven selected in a New York free agent draft. Old Dominion outfielder Fred Kovner was the sole Virginian chosen by a Triple A club Indianapolis affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Five high school players were picked by Class AA clubs, including Ken Purvis Lovington Nelson County High School, Robert Settle Portsmouth Woodrow Wilson, Billy Charles Martin Colonial Heights, John Taylor Clifton Forge Alleghany, and Mickey Johnston Ridgeway Drewry Mason with various farm clubs.
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AFL and NFL clash for 1966 Atlanta stadium and franchise
AFL grants a 1966 Atlanta franchise amid a tug of war with the NFL over the new $18 million Atlanta Stadium. Cox Broadcasting offers $7.5 million for the AFL team, while Atlanta Stadium Authority delays a final commitment until July 1. NFL commissioner Rozelle signals readiness to place Atlanta in 1966 plans as contenders from Philadelphia to Milwaukee remain under consideration.
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Balding Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
TORONTO AP Al Balding of Toronto, forced off the pro golf tour in the United States earlier this season with a lame shoulder, successfully underwent surgery Monday to correct the ailment.
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State Amateur Deadline In West Virginia Nears
Fifty five men including national amateur champion Bill Campbell of Huntington have entered the state amateur golf tournament with more than 100 entries expected before the June 21 deadline. West Virginia Golf Association secretary C. W. Peoples Jr. forecasts 130 players, with final entries due at 5 p.m. June 21. Defending champion Jim Ward may still enter. July 3 qualifying reduces field to 32 for match play. Men and women finals are set for July 5 after starts July 1 for the women.
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Geiger's Baseball Life Takes Another Sad Turn
Boston outfielder Gary Geiger suffered a triple fracture of his left hand in a collision during an eighth inning chase. He was placed on the disabled list after the injury, joining a string of prior health issues including a collapsed lung and ulcers. Manager Billy Herman said Geiger appears finished for the season.
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Colts Sign 2 Rookies in 1965 Contracts
The Baltimore Colts announced on Tuesday that rookies Ted Rodosovich and Ray Jackson have signed 1965 contracts.
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Barboursville Captures State Scholastic Golf Title
Barboursville won the state high school golf championship with a 312 team score at Parkersburg Country Club. Parkersburg High finished runner up at 316, ahead of Chapmanville at 316. Medalist was Frank Sexton of Barboursville with 73. Brecht Peoples of Huntington East shot 74 for second low. Huntington won last year with 297.
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Old Dominion Opens NCAA Baseballd Regional Win
Old Dominion College beat Le Moyne 5 to 1 at Yankee Stadium to start the NCAA College Division baseball championships. Fred Edmonds allowed nine hits in his eighth win. Beard Balmer drove in two with a triple in a three-run fifth inning.
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Princeton star Cosmo Iacavazzi signs with Jets for 1965
Cosmo Iacavazzi of an unbeaten Princeton squad led the Ivy League in scoring last season with 10 touchdowns and 60 points. He has signed a deal with the New York Jets for the 1965 season.
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