Damp Cold Baseball Sparks Spitball Debate Across Leagues
In San Francisco a 4-2 loss to Milwaukee sparked finger pointing over cold heavy baseballs and alleged spitballing by Gaylord Perry with Braves manager Bobby Bragan accusing a “super-spitter.” Detroit’s Denny McLain and Chicago’s White Sox faced similar complaints about ball temperature and grip fueling disputes across a week of games.
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Baseball standings and schedule notes from Monday
American League standings show Minnesota leading with 66 wins and 38 losses ahead of Baltimore 59 43 and Cleveland 59 43 Detroit 45 Chicago 46 New York 52 55 Los Angeles 48 55 Washington 15 60 Boston 38 64 Kansas City 34 65 Monday results include Minnesota 6 Baltimore 5 Chicago 2 Detroit 0. National League standings list Cincinnati 60 45 Milwaukee 57 45 Philadelphia 54 49 Pittsburgh 54 53 St Louis 52 52 Chicago 50 58 Houston 44 58 New York 34 71. Monday results Milwaukee 4 San Francisco 2 St Louis 6 Los Angeles. Tonight’s games Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Philadelphia San Francisco at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Milwaukee Houston at St Louis.
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Smith Wins Western Amateur Title With Rally
Benton Harbor Mich AP Bob Smith defeated George Boutwell Phoenix Ariz the Trans Miss champion 1 up in 19 holes to claim the Gard Western Amateur crown. The 22 year old red haired Sacramento State student won the last three holes in a brilliant rally and led only after the 19th hole.
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Tigers Fight Over Ice Cold Baseballs At Comiskey Park
Umpire chief Hubbard and Tigers manager Charlie Dressen dispute over cold damp baseballs used by the White Sox in a Chicago doubleheader. Cronin says no rule supports charges, while Sox leaders defend the condition as weather related. White Sox win 2-4 to take the series 3-2 as Peters and Helm shut the Tigers down.
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Eight Teams to Contest 1965 Little League World Series
In Williamsport Pennsylvania eight teams will converge August 24 to 28 for the 19th Little League World Series championship. The final will be televised by ABC, with officials confirming a major network broadcast.
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Sad Sam Mele Moaning Over Killebrew Loss
Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele laments the loss of Harmon Killebrew to a dislocated left elbow after a collision with Russ Snyder in a 6 5 victory over Baltimore. The injury compounds a season already tough on Mele’s pitching and roster as the pennant race heats up.
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Eight regional tournaments pick finalists worldwide
The eight will be selected in regional contests in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Belgium. More than 5,000 11 and 12 year old youngsters have entered the competition.
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National archery champion crowned as Learn outruns Sawyer
Nancy Learn of Pittsburgh captured the national title with a top score of 2425, edging Mrs. Sawyer who held second most of the tournament before the final round. Final archery scores were 2425 for Learn, 2264 for Sawyer, and 2110 for a third-place archer. Sawyer has also placed second in the Pennsylvania State Championships and in the Middle Atlantic States, with multiple district, regional, and county crowns. Diane Sawyer Miller competed in Watkins Glen's professional division, finishing sixth in Class A.
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Bucs Edge Indians 2-0 in Exhibition at Forbes Field
The Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 2-0 in an exhibition at Forbes Field with Ossie Virgil singling home a run and Andre Rodgers driving in another in the seventh. The result sets up a future Mets series as the Pirates prep for a 16 game stretch with New York.
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Waivers Expire On Robin Roberts
Waivers on veteran right hander Robin Roberts have expired making the 38 year old free to negotiate with any club. Roberts, who asked to be placed on waivers, indicated he would consider offers as he remains in contact with several teams. Orioles expressed a demand of about $40 000 per year despite the unresolved talks.
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Monday's Fights Also Norway Ray Patterson Debuts in New York
In New York on Monday, light heavyweight Norway Ray Patterson, listed at 194 pounds, stopped Paul Kraus of West Germany, who weighed 218 pounds, in a notable bout. Patterson improved to a decisive victory while Kraus faced defeat in the ring.
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Three Way Tie In World Skeet 410 Title Shootout
In Savannah Georgia three shooters Strother Shumate Clint Swingle and K L Wilson each broke 98 of 100 targets to set up a final 28 shot tiebreaker for the 410 gauge division. A Champion of Champions shootoff also followed with George Young and Larry Smith matching 100 targets.
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Cassett Wins Corry CC Club Championship in Rain
Russ Cassett claimed the Corry Country Club club title by defeating Dar Welcott in the finals despite a rain soaked hilltop course. Cassett posted 74 and 7 for the two rounds, besting Welcott’s 77 and 0 as the field of 16 saw several favorites miss the final.
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Lions Fines for Jo Don Looney and Joni Flynn
Bloomfield Hills Michigan AP — Detroit Lions coach Harry Gilmer fined and admonished running back Jo Don Looney and defensive back Joni Flynn after a post curfew disturbance in Royal Oak. Looney and Flynn, both 22 and 23, received stiff fines for an incident at 3 am Sunday over a disputed $3.38 bar tab, the club said.
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