Yankees Sweep White Sox In Early Season Clinch
The Yankees beat Chicago 6-5 as Frank Baumann allowed three runs in relief and Yogi Berra led the comeback while New York opened a small lead in the AL standings. Elsewhere the Angels topped the Senators 5-2 and the Giants edged the Reds 6-2. Dodgers rallied to defeat Milwaukee 10-9 as five Braves homers went for naught.
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U S Women Eye Wimbledon Upset Bid In Open Play
At Wimbledon England US leading women seek to restore pride in the championships as Billie Jean Moffitt and Nancy Richey face tough openers while Margaret Smith defends her title. Billie Jean seeded third meets Roberta Beltrame and Nancy Richey faces Justina Bricka as Cliff Richey opens for the men in the second round.
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Bonham Legion Opens 1964 Schedule at VA Center Field
The Bonham American Legion team starts its 1964 season tonight at 7 30 p m against Saunders Sporting Goods of Sherman at the VA Center field. Sherman and Bonham teams form the league with games set for Tuesday and Friday nights.
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Cubs and Braves Triumph in Bonham Pony League
The Cotton Mill Cubs defeated IOOF Reds 8-0 thanks to Ronnie Roth's one hit pitching and a flawless night at the plate for Roth who had three hits. The WA Center Braves routed Kiwanis Tigers 10-3 with McLain four hits. Carpenter and Morris each had two hits for their teams.
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Ector trounces Dodd City 23 to 2 in Pony League
Ector improves to 2-5 after beating Dodd City 23-2 in four and a half innings. Ernie Hill homered and Ronnie Snow added a homer, Larry Whitehead Joe Brewer and Tom Brown hit triples, while Jimmy Martin tallied four times with three doubles and a single. Dodd City drops to 7-0 after being held to two runs.
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Dickinson Swapped to Oakland in AFL Draft Trade
Houston Oilers announce they trade fullback Bo Dickinson to the Oakland Raiders for the Raiders No. 8 pick in the next AFL draft. Dickinson, 29, former Southern Mississippi star, had his best year in 1962 with the Denver Broncos after stints with the Dallas Texans.
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Bears Sign Pair Of Wet Tackles
Chicago Bears announce the signing of two veteran tackles Earl Leggett and John Johnson for the 1964 defensive unit. Leggett, 6 foot 3, 265 pounds, was the Bears top draft pick in 1957 and has been a regular defender except for 1961 when injured. Johnson, 6 foot 5, 260, also joins the lineup.
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Estee Estelle Sharp No-Hitter Secures Tacoma 2-0 Win
Dick Estelle a 6 foot 2 inch left handed pitcher tosses a no hit no run game for Tacoma against Denver 2-0. He faced 29 batters struck out 10 walked three and allowed only one Bear to reach second. Other Monday results include Dallas over Portland 5-3 Seattle over Oklahoma City 4-3 San Diego over Arkansas 4-2 Spokane by 6-4 and Indianapolis 11-1 over Honolulu. Pacific Coast League standings show Portland 42-23 and San Diego 40-26 with San Diego two games back.
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Sports standings and results from Monday and schedule updates
Monday results show Dallas 5 Portland 3 Seattle 4 Oklahoma City 3 Tacoma 2 Denver 0 San Diego 4 Arkansas 2 Spokane 6 Salt Lake City 4 Indianapolis 11 Hawaii 1. Tuesday bids include Seattle at Oklahoma City Denver at Tacoma Salt Lake City at Spokane Portland at Dallas Arkansas at San Diego Indianapolis at Hawaii.
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Bragan Secures 1965 Contract With Braves
Milwaukee Braves announce manager Bobby Bragan will lead the club through 1965 after a new contract extension. Fans booed during a 10-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers as Bragan received his second vote of confidence in two years, announced by president John McHale just before the game.
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Mays Leads Near Unanimous NL All Stars in 1964 Pick
Willie Mays of the Giants was a near unanimous choice for the 1964 National League All Star team. Ron Hunt earned a New York Mets distinction as one of the eight starters named by 270 NL players. Also selected were Torre Cepeda Groat Boyer Williams and Clemente with Shea Stadium set for July 7. The AL leads the series 17 16 1 and more selections will be announced June 28.
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Y A Tittle Hints at Possible Retirement After Next Season
Giants quarterback Y A Tittle said he may retire after the next NFL season but will not decide until after the final game. He noted he has made similar statements for years, speaking at a Minute Men dinner supporting the Minnesota Vikings.
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Amateur Changed—National Amateur Golf Set at Merion
The USGA announced the 1966 National Amateur will be at The Merion Golf Club Ardmore Pa from August 29 to September 3. Earlier a Canterbury Golf Club Cleveland event was planned for September 14-19 with 1965 at Southern Hills Tulsa Oklahoma September 13-18.
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Ayon Rejected as Substituted Opponent in Carter Bout
California Athletic Commission declines Nemo Ayon replacement for middleweight contender Robin Carter at the Sport Arena. Ayon, Mexican middleweight champion from Tijuana, was to fill in for injured Johnny Smith but Clar ence James of San Francisco is accepted instead.
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Braves Sign Two Catchers for Greensville Farm
Milwaukee Braves announced the signing of two catchers Edward Herrmann aged 17 from San Diego California and Bill Hancock 21 from Shreveport Louisiana a Texas A&M graduate. They were assigned to the Greensville DC farm team with Herrmann on a substantial undetermined bonus contract.
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