Powell's three run shot lifts Orioles past Twins in late thriller
In a tight American League race thriller, Boog Powell crushes a ninth inning three run homer to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 7 to 6. The blast, 385 feet to right, ends Minnesota's seven game lead as Sam Mele uses Dick Stigman to face Powell. The night also features Sam McDowell's three hit effort in Cleveland's sweep split with New York and other AL results.
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Braves Stay Within 3 Games Of Dodgers On Sunday
Milwaukee's Tony Cloninger pitched seven-hits in a 4-2 win over San Francisco to complete a doubleheader sweep, moving the Braves within 3 games of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves then won 6-3 in the nightcap, climbing to third while remaining 344 games behind the Dodgers. Across the league, Koufax earned an 18th win for the Dodgers, Rose and Perez fueled Cincinnati, and Mota and Clenck contributed in Pittsburgh. Bunning left early for Philadelphia with an ankle issue as Callison and Gorgalez homered for the Mets, amid a day of mixed results.
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Championship Match Setup Delayed by Rain in Western Amateur
In Benton Harbor Michigan Bob Smith, a weatherwise ex Army private, and George Boutell clash in the rain delayed 63rd Western Amateur Golf Tournament championship. The event, stalled after heavy rainfall, had semifinals completed but finals postponed due to 244 inches of rain over 24 hours.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Summary
American League standings show Minnesota leading with 65 wins, 38 losses, and Baltimore at 59-42. Cleveland and Detroit follow, with New York and Chicago mid pack. Sunday results include Los Angeles 5 Boston 4 in 11 innings, Baltimore 7 Minnesota 3, Washington 3-2 Kan City 2-4, Chicago 1-1 Detroit 0-2. National League standings list Los Angeles 62-44, Cincinnati 60-45, Milwaukee 56-? with key results: Philadelphia 3 New York 2, Milwaukee 4-2 San Francisco, Pittsburgh 3-4 Chicago 2-1, Cincinnati 6-6 Houston 4-7. Tonight’s games feature Los Angeles at Milwaukee and San Francisco at Milwaukee.
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South Slams North in Minor League All Star Game 6 1
The Southsiders defeated the North 6 1 at Bracken Field. Jon Bennett earned the win with 5 innings and 12 strikeouts. Jeff Brown, Dan Cragg, Jim Daniels relievers. Frank Balog led North with three of four singles while South had seven hits including two doubles by Lamendola and McAvoy. The South squad drew from four local high school teams while North played at Loveland Field.
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Chicago All Star Game Lights Up Soldier Field This Week
Chicago hosts the 32nd annual College All Star Football Game at Soldier Field with the Cleveland Browns viewed as strong favorites. Events include meetings of national football writers, Arlington Park races featuring Graystark, and a Western junior girls golf tournament in the suburbs. Vice President Humphrey to speak at Football Writers Association meeting Friday. Players include Navy quarterback Roger Staubach, Notre Dame’s John Huari, California’s Craig Morton, and receivers Fred Biletnikoff, Jack Snow, and Bob Hayes. Bears defeat last year’s All Stars, then defensive miscues in the second half overturned the result.
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Orioles rally with Powell three homers in ninth win
Boog Powell belted a three homer blast in the ninth to power the Orioles to a 66 victory over the American League leading Minnesota Twins. Joe Hoen?len of Chicago pitched a three hitter as the White Sox edged Detroit 1-0 in the first game of a double header.
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U S Trackmen Lose to Russians in Kiev Debacle
The U S track team suffered its first sweep loss to the Soviet Union in Kiev, as the Russians won both men and women divisions for the first time. Wyomia Tyus tied world records by taking the 100 meters and helping the 900 meter relay win, while Ollan Cassell led the men with the 400 and anchor in the 1600 relay. Other notable finishes included Randy Matson’s 66 foot 6 inch shot put and Dave Weill’s 192 foot 5 inch discus.
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Ohio NBC finals set with Shake-Link and Gomer reach semis
In Mansfield Ohio Shake-Link insurance of Columbus and Gamer of Allen County reach the NBC Ohio tournament final four. Shake-Link eliminates New Washington after two losses and faces Gomer who remains undefeated. NBC champion advances to Warren Pennsylvania for the national tourney.
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Reliefers Save Day For Pirates In Doubleheader
Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers stole the day against the Chicago Cubs as Al McBean delivered six innings in the first game for an 8-2 Pirates win while Joe Gibbon earned the 3-1 victory in the second game. Dick Siegal relieved in each game to hold the Cubs in check.
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Babe Ruth champ Smethport tops Drexel Hill 12-6
Phoenixville claimed the Pennsylvania Babe Ruth League title by beating Drexel Hill 12 to 6 on Saturday. Nick Platco starred with sharp pitching and timely hitting to lead the champion victory.
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Nicklaus Wins Thunderbird Golf Classic In Down-To-The-Wire Finish
Jaake Nicklaus edged Gary Player by two strokes at Westchester Country Club to win $20,000 in the Thunderbird Golf Classic. He shot a 68 to complete a 270 total, while Player finished 272. Gardner Dickinson took third at 275, Bobby Nichols 276, and Arnold Palmer tied for seventh at 280.
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NYP League Scores From Weekend Roundup
In Saturday action Wellsville defeated Jamestown 11 to 4 while Geneva beat Batavia 6 to 3 and Binghamton edged Auburn 2 to 0. Sunday Auburn won 10 to 3 over Binghamton and Jamestown faced Wellsville with their game postponed. Geneva routed Batavia 7 to 2.
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