Mantles Record Home Run Comes Near Orbit At Yankee Stadium
United Press International reports Mickey Mantle nearly cleared Yankee Stadium with a towering 11th inning drive that would have been first to leave the yard if it had not struck the facade. The 8-7 Yankee win over the Kansas City A’s followed other AL results and standings, with Mantle’s blast highlighted amid a day of close games and pennant race momentum.
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Dodgers rebuff jinx with Drysdale strong win over Mets
Don Drysdale and the Los Angeles Dodgers halted jinx fears with a 7-3 victory over the New York Mets to stay one game behind the San Francisco Giants. Drysdale improved to 5-4 as Tommy Davis and Frank Howard homered, while the Dodgers extended their winning streak to eight. The day also featured Giants 10-2 win over the Phillies and other NL and AL results.
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Major League Leaders and Pitching Highlights
Baseball leaders across American and National Leagues include Wagner Angel Collins Nicholson Stuart Allison and Mantle with top RBIs and runs. Pappas Bouton and Buzhardt lead AL pitching while Koufax and Aaron paceNL as Dodgers Giants and Reds shine.
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Standings largely intact as AL and NL race tightens
The American League table shows Baltimore and Chicago tied at 24 wins, with New York one game back at 24 13. Boston 19 16 and Kansas City 20 17 follow, while Cleveland and Detroit trail. In the National League San Francisco leads at 26 15, and Los Angeles sits at 21 6 10.
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Browns owner reveals Ernie Davis's battle with leukemia
Art Modell recounts the death sentence Ernie Davis faced after Syracuse star was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Davis, buried in Elmira, inspired others with his courage during an eight month struggle and his choice to stay active publicly despite his illness.
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