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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1963
Page
7
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The Mets beat the Cubs 7-3 in the ninth, ending Roger Craig’s 18 game losing streak, tied NL mark, after Jim Hickman delivered a grand slam in a dramatic late rally. Casey Stengel flashed the hex gesture as Craig gleefully offered thanks. Cincinnati, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Houston also won or split, reshaping the National League standings.
In Forbes Field an all night twi night doubleheader ended with the Pirates edging Houston 7 6 in 11 innings after the Astros won the opener 7 6 in 15 innings The games stretched into the early morning as NL curfew rules were eased for the Pittsburgh affair and players battled through a lengthy marathon highlighted by Roberto Clementes bases loaded single to win the nightcap in the 11th inning The first game featured a late rally and a plate throw sent Howie Goss home for the decisive run
The Yankees pulled ahead 83 games to 2nd place Chicago after a 1-0 win by Jim Bouton over the Los Angeles Angels. Mantle and Whitey Ford were among the hitters tamping down the Angels while the rest of the league staggered beneath New York's surge.
Pitcher Juan Marichal improved to 1sh by tossing a 4-0 shutout over Philadelphia on seven hits, tying for the majors lead in wins. Mets bat early as Jim Hickman belts a grand slam in a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, snapping Roger Craig’s 18-game skid.
Joe Brown of Houston, former world light weight champion, is the overwhelming favorite to defeat Nico Tina Loche of Buenos Aires tonight. Loche, 24, is South American champion and a strong defensive standout. Clemente followed with a game-winning single to center.
The American League shows New York leading with a 72-40 record, Chicago at 66-43, and Minnesota 63-50. Boston, Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City, Detroit, and Washington follow with varying gaps. daily games include New York at Los Angeles and Detroit at Chicago.
The U S and Great Britain clash in Cleveland for the 35th Wightman Cup as favorites US aim to defend the cup won 28 times including last year 4 3 at Wimbledon. American players favored by Cleveland Skating Club clay courts, having not lost on home soil since 1925.
The Methodists edged Alliance 1-0 in a makeup Church Softball League game as a seventh inning sacrifice fly won it. Leon Cole drove the ball deep to Bill Turner and Art Hotchkiss scored from third after the catch, completing a comeback from a six run deficit. Alliance led early with four in the first three frames, Vanderhoof homered for the losers, while Methodists rallied with timely hits and steady defense. Dodgers 413 1000-9?
ATLANTA AP Wally Butts former athletic director of Georgia denied charges of fixing last year’s Georgia Alabama football game. The 58 year old testified for about three hours and said he never betrayed his school or knew of any gambling by two friends. He will return to the stand next week and may call former Georgia coach and star players to testify.
The New York Jets debut under coach Weeb Ewbank with a 17 0 defeat of the Houston Oilers in Shreveport while the Kansas City Chiefs rout the Buffalo Bills 17 14. Other NFL teams begin exhibitions as Green Bay seeks rebound after last week’s upset and Buddy Parker starts with Pittsburgh under new expectations. Pitched game notes list Vanderhoof and Wenning, with umpires Wawrzynko and Harvey.
Boston manager Johnny Pesky benched All-Star third baseman Frank Malzone amid a team slide. The Boston Traveler claimed Pesky warned violators with fines of 50 dollars and stricter discipline, shifting reserve Hirk Williams into the lineup for Minnesota series as Malzone sat.
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