Dodgers Rally Past Mets Twice in Seventh Home Stand
Wally Moon delivered a two run double in the ninth to cap a Dodgers rally and beat the Mets 5 2 in game one extending New Yorks skid to 10. In the nightcap a disputed ninth inning at the plate and a massive crowd sparked a rowdy demonstration before Dodgers added on for a 4 3 win.
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Braves and Cardinals split as ejections erupt in wild doubleheader
In St Louis, Milwaukee's pitcher, catcher and manager were ejected in one inning as the Braves and Cardinals split. The Cardinals exploded for seven unearned runs in a chaotic fourth inning of the nightcap to win 12-2 after Milwaukee took the opener 4-2.
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Indians and Athletics Split Rainy Twin Bill in KC
In Kansas City, Chuck Hinton and Vic Davalillo led the Indians to a 5-2 rain shortened win in the second game after Cleveland stopped the Athletics 8-4 in the opener. Hinton hit his fifth homer, and Harrelson homered in the opener to push Oakland to a third straight victory.
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AL Monday Games Set With Key Showdowns
Baltimore faces Boston while New York travels to Cleveland in twilight Monday night action. McNally and Terry top the pitching plans as both matchups shape early standings.
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Robinson Sparks Cincinnati To 7-0 Victory In Split Doubleheader
Frank Robinson drove in three and scored twice as the Reds shut out the Cubs 7-0 in the nightcap to split the Sunday doubleheader. Chicago won the opener 9-7 with Chris Krug and Ron Santo homers. Banks tied Cap Anson with his 750th extra base hit.
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Panch Wins Dixie 400 in Fender to Fender Finish
Marvin Panch edged Junior Johnson in a tight near race under caution to win the Dixie 400. Darel Dieringer finished second and Ned Jarrett third as the field slowed by nine cautions over the 400 miles.
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Boxing Champs Put Titles On Line This Week
Emile Griffith defends a non title bout against Eddie Pace Monday in Honolulu as Sandro Mazzinghi defends the junior welterweight title in Milan against Nino Benvenuti. Ismael Laguna defends the lightweight crown in Panama against Raul Soriano Saturday. Laguna won the title April 12 and Mazzinghi has made three defenses since winning the title.
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Pirates Edge Giants 2-1 on Law Three-Hitter
Vernon Law pitched three hits for his fifth straight win and scored the deciding run on Bill Virdon s triple as the Pirates beat the Giants 2-1. Willie McCovey homered in the second, Bailey opened the sixth with a single, Virdon doubled, Clemente was walked, Bailey scored on Lynch’s sacrifice fly.
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Gonzalez leads Phillies to fifth straight win over Astros
Tony Gonzalez sparked a 5-0 Philadelphia win by blasting a homer and adding two more hits after a sluggish start. Chris Short pitched five efficient innings, allowing five Houston hits to earn the victory, while Houston dropped its sixth in a row.
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Gonzalez Leads Off With Sixth Homer In NL Rally
Gonzalez opened the game with a sixth homer and later singled, doubled to start a three run fifth inning rally. He was reprimanded in the dugout by Gene Mauch and replaced in the outfield after a tense exchange. Cookie Rojas walked and Johnny Callison singled for a run after Gonzalez double, with Wes Covington driving in two more. Short, back in form, fanned 13 across the game.
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Sue Maxwell Captures Women's Western Golf
Susie Maxwell of Tulsa Oklahoma won the 36th Women's Western Golf Tournament in Chicago with a four round total of 290. She earned 1500 dollars and increased 1965 earnings to 4762. Marlene Hagge Pensacola Florida finished second three strokes back earning 1000 dollars. Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Texas placed third with 297.
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NBA Chief Fines Wilt Chamberlain Seven Fifty
Walter Kennedy, NBA president, fines Wilt Chamberlain 750 dollars over a magazine article titled My Life in a Bush League. The piece in Sports Illustrated last April was critical of club owners and coaches and warned that player trades hurt players’ morale.
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