Tigers Take Top Spot In Pony League Race
In a twin-bill sweep the Tigers beat the Yankees 15 to 5 to seize sole first place after the Red Sox defeated the Chisox 15 to 6. Donald Hill and Jerry Dobbs led the Tigers with multiple hits, while Danny Havins earned his third win. The Red Sox rolled past the Chisox 6-? with Jackie Smith and Kerry Meason fueling the offense as Lynn Dowdy pitched the final three for the win.
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Yankees
Yanks
Billy Collier
Jerry Dobbs
Donald Hill
Joe Bill Hardison
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Petty
Dobbs
Robert Cargile
Red
Robert Profit
Jackie Smith
Ronald Hatcher
Royce Bohannon
Kerry Meason
Jeff Cordell
Ben Walker
Pat Henry
Randy Barber
Smith
Henry
Cordell
Walker
Lynn Dowdy
Childress AL Team Tops Nazareth in 12-11 Eight Inning Win
Della Childress American Legion baseball team moved ahead with a 12-11 eight inning victory over Nazareth at Fair Park Field. Joe Merrell slugged two homers driving the offense as Pat Caradine Jerry Sachse and Elton Shires also homered. Anthony Shires improved to 4-0 with two straight wins after a 21-10 win over Friona as Childress piled 23 hits. The club bats 16 men in the pivotal third inning and will host Vernon Tuesday at Fair Park Field.
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Phil Self
Ancient Wrestling Rules Pioneered in 900 B C
Athens figure Theseus reportedly established the first standard wrestling rules for the Greeks in 900 B C, marking a foundational point in sport governance through history.
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UPI
Theseus
Ageus
Paris
Maurice Pauliquen
Father's Day Glory for Bunning and Lanier Sons Triumph
In New York on Father's Day Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the Mets, earning a 6-0 win as Philadelphia swept the doubleheader to extend the NL lead. Max Lanier, former Cardinal now guiding San Francisco's farm system, watched his son Hal Lanier go four for four with his first major league homer in a 7-3 Giants win over St Louis. Other NL results included Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles victories, boosting standings.
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Lou Brock
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Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
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NEW York
UPI
Major League Standings From United Press International
National League standings show Philadelphia leading with 38 wins and a .623 winning percentage followed by San Francisco 37 587, Cincinnati 34 548, Pittsburgh 33 532, Chicago 30 500, St. Louis 32 492, Houston 32 485, Los Angeles 31 484, Milwaukee 30 469, and New York 20 299. Sunday games featured San Francisco over St. Louis and Philadelphia routing New York, with Chicago beating Pittsburgh and Cincinnati over Los Angeles. American League lists New York 37 23 617, Baltimore 39 25 609, Chicago 34 25 576, Minnesota 33 31 516, Cleveland 30 30 500, Boston 32 34 485, Detroit 28 33 459, Los Angeles 29 37 439, Washington 29 39 426, Kansas City 25 39 391. Sunday/Tuesday results and upcoming twi-night games are noted.
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China accuses Brundage of pro US imperialism line
The New China News Agency reported that Communist China accused Avery Brundage, IOC president, of following a U S propaganda line. Beijing also charged him with trying to push a two Chinas policy on the sports world.
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Bunning No-Hits Pressure as Phillies Rally on Fathers Day
In 91 degree heat Jim Bunning pitched six sharp innings and finished strong as the Phillies beat the Tigers in a dramatic Father’s Day game. He struck out six in the final three frames and earned a standing ovation after facing Stephenson with two quick strikes.
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Charlie Smith
George Atlman
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Tom Sturdivant
American League Faces Slump Says Grayson Commentary
Boston sportswriter Harry Grayson argues the American League is sick and failing to address declines in attendance and competitive balance. He cites Cleveland and Kansas City missteps, Yankee struggles on the road, and NL gains in stars, parks, and telecast rights as signs of AL trouble.
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Los Angeles
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Cleveland
Joe Cronin
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Autryland
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Milwaukee Braves
Georgia Peach
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California
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Major League Leaders in 1963 Baseball Standings and Stats
The record shows top players by league, listing G A B R and H totals with batting averages. Notable names include Williams and Mays leading in runs and hits, with Cepeda Santo and Oliva among leaders. Home run tallies cite Killebrew and Colavito among AL leaders, with NL leaders including Mays and Williams.
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Yankees Rally to Oust White Sox and Lead AL
The Yankees swept a doubleheader from Chicago, winning 2 1 in 17 innings and 20 in the opener to seize the AL lead. Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard homered, Bill Stafford earned the win, and Lefty Downing pitched 12 innings as New York moved one game ahead of Baltimore.
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al Downing
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Baltimore
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Washington
Kansas City
Spectator Deaths at Le Mans Collision
Weekend sports roundup reports three fans killed in a Le Mans 24 hour race crash involving Peter Bolton and Umberto Maglioli. Northern Dancer wins Queen's Plate after Derby and Preakness. Ken Venturi wins the U S Open with a 278 total and 17000 prize after medical clearance.
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France
UPI
Peter Bolton
Britain
Ferrari
Umberto Maglioli
Toronto
Cedar Key Wins 3-2 Bowing Green Handicap Victory
Cedar Key defeated Irish Dandy by 3-2 at Aqueduct in the $28,500 Bowling Green Handicap.
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New York
UPI
Cedar Key
Bowling Green
Aqueduct
Cal wins Intercollegiate Rowing title over Washington
UPI reports the University of California won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship with a 13-4 victory over Washington on Onondaga Lake. Other sports notes include NYU’s Gary Gubner in shot put, Le Mans 24-hour speed, Jim Bunning’s perfect game for Philadelphia, and Mick ey Wright’s 54-hole win at the Lady Carling Eastern Open.
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UPI
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Venturi
Syracuse
University of California
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Onondaga Lake
LE Mans
France
Nino Vaccarella
Italy
Jean Guichet
Sutton, Mass
UPII
Mickey Wright
Athy Whitworth
A J Foyt Wins Langhorne 100 Mile Race
Langhorne Pennsylvania UPI reports A J Foyt the 1964 Indianapolis 500 champion won a 100 mile race at Langhorne speedway to extend his winning streak. He dominated the event with speed and consistency, adding another trophy to his career highlights.
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UPI
A. J. Foyt
Langhorne Way
Clay to Return Cairo After Visa Delay
Cassius Clay canceled plans to visit Saudi Arabia due to visa delay. The heavyweight champion, on a Near East tour, said he wants to return to the United States to resume training and stop "too much spoiling and easy living."
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Cairo
U.A.R
Cassius Clay
Saudi Arabia
Near East
U.S
Name of boxing code creator revealed as Marquis of Queensberry
London UPI reports the actual name of the Marquis of Queensberry who authored the code is John Sholto Douglas the eighth Marquis of Queensberry.
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London
UPI
Marquis of Queensberry
John Sholto Douglas
Spain Wins European Cup of Nations Against Soviet Union
Spain defeated the Soviet Union 2 to 1 to win the European Cup of Nations before a capacity crowd of 120 000 in Madrid. Generalísimo Franco and his wife attended the match.
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