Mays Hits 522nd Home Run but Keeps Cool
Willie Mays homered for the 522nd time in a 2-1 San Francisco win over St. Louis, moving to third on the all time list behind Ruth and Foxx as he also made a leaping grab in the eighth. Ron Herbel earned the win for the Giants who held first in the NL race while other league results included Pittsburgh over Houston and Chicago over Atlanta.
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Braves Still Lead After Dodson No-Hitter Impresses
Braves blank Cubs 11-0 as Buddy Odson nets second no hit game of the season. Odson limits Cubs with one walk and one error while posting two singles. Gary Claxton adds two hits including a triple and a single. Reds and Tigers tie 5-5 as Briscoe allows hit spree but cancels wins.
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Travs blank Austin as Stubing cards fourth inning homer
United Press International reports Arkansas Travelers beat Austin 1-0 on Larry Stubing s fourth inning solo homer. Six hits by Arkansas failed to produce further offense while Amarillo Sonics defeated Dallas Fort Worth 6-2 behind Ronnie Davis s sixth inning homer. El Paso topped Albuquerque 7-2. Tonight Albuquerque visits Austin El Paso plays Amarillo and Arkansas meets Dallas Fort Worth.
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Santo Defends Pitcher After Ill advised Beaning
Cubs third baseman Ron Santo said Jack Fisher did not intend to hit him after Santo was struck in the face by a pitch. Santo was treated at Wesley Memorial Hospital for a broken cheekbone and wired jaw, with a team physician predicting a 10 to 12 day absence. Fisher apologized, and Cubs manager Leo Durocher confirmed the hit was accidental.
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Mets Sign Jerry Morales from Puerto Rico for Rookie Team
New York Mets sign 17 year old outfielder Jerry Morales from Yabucoa Puerto Rico. Morales hit as an all star center fielder in the Caribbean Games and will join the Mets rookie squad in Marion Virginia to begin his professional career.
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Dallas Bonham Swimmers Win 24 Trophies at Forest Hollow
At the 11th Forest Hollow swimming championships in Dallas over the weekend, Bonham and Leonard swimmers earned 24 trophies. Teresa Bragg led Fan nin county with six trophies in the 11-12 group, while Bruce McAnally also took multiple honors. Alice McIntyre and Ginger McAnally each won four trophies in the 15-17 group, with relay teams placing in freestyle and medley events.
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Buffs Defeat Redskins in 14-8 Junior Texas League game
The Buffs won 14-8 over the Redskins at the Little League field Monday afternoon. Marty MacMillan pitched a three hitter for the Buffs to gain the win while Sam Leatherwood took the loss for the Redskins with Kenny Richardson also pitching. A rematch between the Jaguars and Redskins is set for Thursday.
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Accavallo Flyweight Title Bout Postponed
Horatio Accavallo world flyweight champion contracted the flu on Monday prompting a one week postponement of the title bout in Buenos Aires.
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Iis Title Fight With Hiroyuki Kobihara Targeted July 16
The title bout with Japan's Hiroyuki Kobihara was rescheduled from July 8 to July 16. Details indicate promotion and venue adjustments may affect the event timeline and attendance.
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Jones Seeks to Unseat Terrell in Heavyweight Clash
Jones of New York aims to dethrone Ernie Terrell for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title in Houston. Terrell stands 6 foot 6 with a two hundred twenty-five pound edge and five inches of reach, while Jones vows to counter with jab and Real tactics.
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Verrell Wins Heavyweight Title Again After Title Defense
Verrell, who has 38 wins in 42 with 8 knockouts, captured the heavyweight title by decisioning Eddie Machen in 15 rounds in Chicago in March of Vetoney. He defended it last November against George Chuvalov in Toronto after a proposed bout with Clay fell through.
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