Yanks Blank Indians Again 4-0
Bill Stafford, 23, a Catskill native, pitched a two hitter and struck out none as the Yankees defeated the Indians 4-0 to hold a one game lead in the AL race. Roger Maris homered and Bill Skowron drove in a run as Stafford earned his fifth win against three losses.
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IOC may drop basketball from 1968 Olympic program
IOC official Otto Mayer suggested basketball and possibly soccer could be removed as the body trimmed the 1968 games from 22 to 18 sports. He cited professional players and paid amateurs as reasons, saying no real amateurs exist in American basketball.
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Reds edge Braves 1 0 to seize Pony League lead
In a 1-0 victory over the WA Center Braves, Charles Smithey allowed three hits while Reds benefited from a third inning run created by Steve Hembree's leadoff walk and a two base hit by Smithey. Don Jones added the Reds other hit as Smithey fanned nine Braves.
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Four Tie For Top In Civitan Play
Sandra Haynie and three other pro women golfers shared the lead after the first round of the $7,500 Austin Women’s Civitan golf tournament at Austin Country Club. Haynie and Gloria Fecht both posted 69, with Mickey Wright and Jackie Pung also at five under par, while Marilynn Smith was one stroke back with 74. Bettye Danoff hit a hole in one on the 12th, and Judy Kimball and Sherry Wheeler were one behind with 73. Betsy Rawls and Betty Jameson shot 75s.
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Cardinals Return to Normal After Sadecki Fine Deal
St Louis peace talks between pitcher Ray Sadecki, manager Johnny Keane, and general manager Bing Devine lead to Sadecki bowing to the organization. He accepted a .250 fine for his Tuesday game against the Cincinnati Reds as the team resumes normal activities.
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Gay Brewer Leads Thunderbird Golf Classic After Second Round
Gay Brewer Jr. of Crystal River Florida shot a 66 to take a one stroke lead in the Thunderbird golf classic at Clifton New Jersey. He ahead of Gene Littler and Earle Stewart as Arnold Palmer stumbled with a 73 in the field of 67 at the year's richest event.
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Spec) Stewart
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Sadecki Suspended After Poor Show In Cincinnati Game
A one day suspension followed Sadecki missing a Wednesday con test. He returned in uniform for Thursday’s 8-2 Redbirds win over Cincinnati and received a fine plus a sharp rebuke from Keane for a lousy and sloppy performance Tuesday night.
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Copeland Moves Toward Title Bout With Elorde
Auburn Copeland of Flint Michigan begins final training phase for the June 23 world junior lightweight title fight against Flash Elorde of the Philippines in Manila.
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UPI
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Standings and results from major leagues and divisions
American League standings show New York leading with 29 wins and Minnesota at 31. Cleveland 27, Detroit 27, Los Angeles 26, Chicago 28, Baltimore 25, Kansas City 25, Boston 21, Washington 15. Thursday results: Minnesota 5 Kansas City 2, Boston 5 Detroit 4, Chicago 8 Los Angeles 4, New York 4 Cleveland 0 late, Baltimore 12 Washington 5. Friday pitchers list includes Estrada against Ford in New York, Donovan at Boston, Wynn at Minnesota, Rakow at Los Angeles, Foytack with Mossi at Washington, and more. National League leader San Francisco 40-17, Los Angeles 40-18, Cincinnati 29-21, Pittsburgh 29-23, St. Louis 27-24, Milwaukee 25-29, Houston 23-30, Philadelphia 21-31, Chicago 18-35, New York 12-32. American Association standings show Indianapolis 30-20, Omaha 28-22, Louisville 26-24, Denver 24-25, Dallas-Ft. Worth 21-26, Oklahoma City 19-31. Texas League lists El Paso 31-22, Tulsa 29-22, San Antonio 27-25, Albuquerque 26-26, Austin 26-28, Amarillo 17-33 with multiple Friday/postponed games.
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Aggies Sign Leverett’s Chapel Star James Smith
James Smith, 6 5 205 pound multisport stand out from Leverett’s Chapel High School, signed a pre enrollment with Texas A M. Smith will join the Texas High School Coaching Clinic all star basketball game in Lubbock in August and chose basketball over football. He played end in football.
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Giants and Yankees Coincidentally Lead NL Race Again
In a tied National League chase the Giants beat the Cardinals 13 4 while the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 10 6. Slatter and Terry pitched for the Giants with Slatter earning the win as Burnett took the loss. Clayton homered for the Giants.
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Morgan Sinclair Tops Pen Spotters League at Bonham Lanes
Morgan Sinclair leads the Pen Spotters League at Bonham Lanes with first place. Combs Cigarette rises to second as Forti-Lome falls to third after Wednesday matches. Individual high series and games go to Jean Bohannon and Vonelle Lowery of Babcock's with 469 and 199, while team highs go to Bonham Manufacturing and Morgan Sinclair.
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Kay Harris
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New League Secretary Elected as Brenda Caldwell Replaces Rochelle Roach
Brenda Caldwell was elected secretary of the league at a players meeting. She succeeds Rochelle Roach who resigned from the post.
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Rochelle Roach
El Paso Sun Kings Top Texas League After 17-12 Win
El Paso crushed Senator pitching for 17 runs on 16 hits to seize the Texas League lead as Austin’s pitchers struggled. Tulsa and Amarillo also won while San Antonio beat Albuquerque 7-3. Tonight Tulsa visits Austin, Amarillo hosts El Paso, and San Antonio plays Albuquerque.
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Stafford Might Bow on Offseason, Not If Yankees Stop Him
Yankees pitcher Ralph Stafford disclosed he is considering turning professional bowler after the season. He noted he will not bowl during baseball season and cited his two-hit 4 0 win over Cleveland as his recent strong outing.
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