Lindblad Exits After 120-Pitch Night In 4-2 Win
Al Dark warned Paul Lindblad not to exceed 120 pitches, and the young pitcher left after 8 2 3 innings as Kansas City beat Detroit 4-2. Jim Nash preserved the win, while Tigers starter Harry Perkison took the loss. The night also saw New York, California, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Houston winning in the majors.
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Epstein breaks mold as underdog reaches major league
The piece praises Mike Epstein for quitting the minor leagues to demand a major league shot with the Washington Senators. It compares his move to historic underdog triumphs, notes his debut with two hits and an inside the park homer, and argues his actions advance free enterprise and athlete leverage in baseball.
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Washington Senators
Washington
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America
Stop That Itch Quick-Apply Medicine Ad
An eczema and itch relief product promises fast relief within 15 minutes with a quick-dry formula. It claims anesthetic action quiets itching and antiseptic action speeds healing, available at McKnight Drug.
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McKnight Drug
Major League Standings and Schedule Update
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 35 wins and 19 losses followed by San Francisco and St. Louis. Wednesday results include Chicago’s winless night and Pittsburgh’s 3 0 victory over New York. Tonight’s doubleheaders feature key matchups among the top teams.
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Gibson
Conjar Signs Pro Contract With Cleveland Browns
Notre Dame fullback Larry Conjar, a standout last season, signed a professional contract with the Cleveland Browns. The 6 foot 226 pound back was the Browns second draft choice.
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Pension plan set for NBA players at league meeting
The NBA announces a new pension program covering about 120 players who were on the active list as of February 2. Pensions for those previously active will be retroactive to career start, allowing full pensions after 10 seasons, with partial pensions for retirement at 50 or for players with more than two seasons.
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Yanks Defeat Cardinals 5 to 1
In a makeup game played Wednesday the Yankees beat the Cardinals 5 to 1 in the National League of Bonham Boys Baseball Inc. Novak earned the win with one run allowed on five hits and three hits in three at bats. Woodruff took the loss for the Cardinals.
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Bob Laverine
Phil Ortega
Jim McGlothlin
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Chaplain Ivan L. Paulk Promoted to Colonel
Ivan L. Paulk, son of Mrs. J. L. Paulk of Honey Grove Texas, is promoted to colonel in the U S Air Force. He serves as assistant Staff chaplain at Clark Air Base in the Philippines with the Pacific Air Forces. A World War II veteran, he holds degrees from Howard Payne College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife is Margaret.
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Sun Kings Gain Ground in Texas League Standings
El Paso Sun Kings upset Austin 4-2 behind Aurelio Rodriguez two run homer, narrowing Amarillo’s lead. Sonics moved two games ahead after an 6-2 loss by Albuquerque. Willie Crawford homered for the Dodgers. Arkansas shutout Dallas Fort Worth 6-0 as Brian Sinnott struck out six. Tonight’s games feature Dallas-Fort Worth at Arkansas, Amarillo at Albuquerque, and Austin at El Paso.
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U S Cagers Meet Yugoslavia In World Championship Showdown
The United States and Yugoslavia, both 3-0, face off in Montevideo with the winner likely clinching the title. Yugoslavia routed Argentina 93 69 while Radivoj Korac led the attack with 25 points. The U S seeks revenge for last year’s Chile final loss.
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Russia Expands Middle East Ties Under Brezhnev Drive
Moscow has quietly strengthened influence in Egypt Syria Somaliland and Algeria as Western attention shifts. Soviet arms shipments reportedly near one billion dollars bolster ties with Middle East states while Brezhnev called for the U S Sixth Fleet withdrawal a month ago.
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Mike Estridge Leads National Junior Tourney After Two-Under 70
Mike Estridge of Polk Junior College fired a two under par 70 to move into a 36 hole lead in the National Junior OURS golf tournament with a 144 total.
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Ronnie Roth to Enroll at Stephen F. Austin
Ronnie Roth of the 1967 graduating class will enroll at Stephen F. Austin University in the Lone Star Conference next year. A versatile athlete from Bondi, he lettered in football and track and reached the state meet in the 440 yard dash, also running the 100 and 220 and serving on relay teams.
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Bowlers Honored at Metropolitan Bowling Writers Dinner
Wayne Zahn, holder of the one year money winning record in the PBA, will be honored with six other top bowlers at the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association seventh annual awards dinner on June 15. Recipients include Mildred Ignizio Rochester Ralph Engan Monsey Mrs Elaine Liburdi Union City Ellen Smith New York Charles Ehren Staten Island and Carter Burgess chairman of American Machine and Foundry.
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UPI
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Rochester
N.Y
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Bobby) Smith
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Staten Island, N.Y
Carter L. Burgess
American Machine & Foundry
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