Retirement Confirmed By Maris With Cardinals
St Louis AP Roger Maris announces he will retire from baseball after this season and the World Series. He cited physical strain and family time, reflecting on a career highlighted by 61 homers in 1961 and two MVP awards with the Yankees and Cardinals.
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Pearl Soothed By Bullets Cash
Earl Monroe of the Bullets reportedly seeks a higher salary and would consider joining the ABA for the right price. He criticized his two year contract and Baltimore, while Abe Pollin pursued an amicable deal in Philadelphia.
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Baseball Gripes on Decisions and Scoring Rules
A. L. Hardman argues for nine inning finishes and reform in scoring. He critiques decisions tossed after four and a half innings, cites Bob Gibson's excluded four scoreless innings, and proposes changes to sacrifice rulings and RBI attribution. He urges faster play and clearer pitcher intent calls to revive fan interest.
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Southern West Virginia to open vs Parkersburg defend title
Parkersburg meets defending champion Parkersburg in the opening 5 30 p m game at South Charleston with South Charleston holding a 17 7 record. Sophia and Morgan Town face off in the nightcap at 8 30 p m. Sophia topped the four team field with a 28 3 record.
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Cubs Edge Reds as Briles Gives Up Key Runs
In St Louis, relievers loaded the bases in the fourth and Cardinals escaped trouble to edge the Reds 3 to 1. Philly’s infield helped Cincinnati’s streak end as the Reds stranded runners and Chicago bullpen held firm late.
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Red Sox and Orioles Narrow Gap on Tigers
Bill Landis earned the win in relief of Dave Morehead as Boston kept pace with Detroit. Ken Harrelson homered to start the eighth, tying the game 1 1, extending his streak against AL clubs. An Orioles win also boosts their position as Chicago starter Tommy John belted his 12th homer.
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Orioles Rally Past Yankees With Five Home Runs
In New York Monday night the Orioles upset the Yankees 5-3 after a dramatic 10th inning surge with five homers by Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson and others. In Philadelphia, Emile Griffith faces Gypsy Joe Harris in a 12 round middleweight bout at the Spectrum.
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Pappas Dominates Cubs as Braves Rally in Sixth
Milt Pappas pitched a six hitter and fueled Atlanta’s five-run sixth with a three-run homer to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1, snapping Chicago’s six-game win streak. Ernie Banks tied 1-1 in the sixth with his 19th homer before the Braves pulled away.
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Morrison Powers St Albans to West Virginia Little League Title
Morrison slugged three home runs and drove in six as St Albans Eastern beat Upper Kanawha Valley 12 2 to win the West Virginia Little League state tournament. He also fanned 15 in the title run with UKV’s Hinton praising the field and officiating. St Albans will represent WV in the Tri State tournament starting Friday at Ceredo with Kentucky and Virginia champions joining the field.
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Marshall Group At Hurricane Hosts Sports Night
Hurricane High School hosts Marshall group at 7 30 p m for Marshall Big Green Sports Night with Perry Moss Ellis Johnson Eddie Barrett and Gene Morehouse. Lions Club sponsors. Poca Juniors football candidates in grades eight and nine report at 9 a m Thursday for physical examinations coached by Tom Sutherland.
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