White Sox Take Lead Grieving McBride Halts Twins
Grieving Ken McBride pitched a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in Los Angeles despite personal tragedy as his brother Clifton, 24, was killed in a Cleveland auto accident. Mel Nelson relieved in the ninth to seal the victory after McBride fanned seven over 8 1 3 innings.
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Gene Teter Wins Texas Amateur
Gene Teter, 24, defeated Mike Glover, 18, 5 and 4 at Brookhaven CC to win the Texas State Amateur Golf Tournament. Teter led 4 up after 18 holes and finished three over par in the afternoon. He is the first Dallas golfer to win the title since 1956, and his victory follows his SWC co-champion status with Chris Blocker.
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Aches and Pains Win for 89ers
In the Pacific Coast League Ben Johnson and Jim Golden of the 89ers energized by early season injuries won games. Golden beat San Diego 6-3 in the seven inning cap of a doubleheader while Johnson allowed one bad pitch in a 9-4 opener victory. Hawaii swept Denver 7-2 and 9-8. Seattle blanked Portland 1-0 and Spokane beat Tacoma 1-0. Dallas Fort Worth game postponed by cold weather.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues
The American League standings show Chicago leading with 32 wins and 23 losses, Baltimore close behind at 32-23, and New York at 28-21. Weekend games feature Detroit topping New York 8-4, Boston defeating Baltimore 7-1, and Kansas City beating Chicago 7-6. In the National League, Los Angeles leads at 32-23 with St. Louis 33-25 and San Francisco 31-26 nearby. several day-night doubleheaders and late scores follow, including New York 8 St. Louis 7 in the first game and Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 7 in 10 innings.
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Berger Jr. Signs With Orioles and Assigned to Bluefield
Louis Bobo Berger Jr son of former AL infielder signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles and will report to Bluefield in the Appalachian League. Berger 20 attended Georgia Tech for a year and can play first base the outfield and pitch.
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Bobo) Berger Jr
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Berlin mayor says Soviets accept West Berlin stay
West Berlin Mayor Willie Brandt, visiting the United States, said the Soviet Union has come to accept that the West will remain in Berlin. He added Russian leaders want to quiet things down and have problems with East Germany.
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Colts Sink Giants Notch Sunday Night Win in Houston
Skinny Brown saved the day for Houston as the Colts blanked the San Francisco Giants 3-0 in the first Sunday night game, drawing 17 437 fans in mild 79 degree weather. Brown held Giants to one hit over 6 13 innings, while Carl Warwick John Bateman and Howie Goss provided the runs. Dodgers top Cubs 11 8 Ernie Banks homers twice Mets win opener over Cardinals 8 7 then fall 10 4. Philadelphia takes 8 7 in 10 innings over Cincinnati. Pittsburgh 4 0 over Milwaukee then 5 3 in final.
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Sun Kings Take Pair and Lead Texas League
El Paso Sun Kings swept a Sunday doubleheader against San Antonio to seize first place in the Texas League. They won 10-9 in game one after a late rally, then lost 8-3 in game two. Austin beat Tulsa 6-3, Amarillo crushed Albuquerque 17-10. San Antonio dropped to third. Austin moved to second, one game behind the leader. Albuquerque visits Austin, San Antonio goes to Amarillo, and Tulsa hosts the Sun Kings.
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Thief Steals Putter Fuels Boros Buick Open Win
Grand Blanc Michigan United Press International Julius Boros credited a stolen Masters putter by a thief from Georgia as his lucky break. He used an old putter to win the Buick Open with a 14 under par 274 total and a five stroke margin over Don Finsterwald.
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Ameri can Broadcasting to Televise Curragh Derby Live
Ameri can Broadcasting Company plans to televise the Irish Sweepstakes Derby from Curragh on June 29 via Telstar. It would be the first live sports telecast from Europe.
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