Drysdale struggles as Dodgers edge Braves in thriller
Don Drysdale battled wildness early and hit troubles against Atlanta but recovered with timely hitting to lift the Dodgers 3-2. He worked eight innings, allowed five hits, and earned his sixth win. Wes Parker and Drysdale contributed critical hits as Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New York also posted wins in the National League.
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Johns Tries To Shake Race Jinx At Stateline Speedway
Racing action returns to Stateline Speedway with two 25 lap features and 11 preliminaries. Squirt Johns seeks improvement after two 51 lap feature losses due to wheel and tire trouble. Contenders include Bob Schnars of Busti Ron Blackmer of Youngsville Chuck Pissza Floyd Jee Jamestown Wille Dietz Bradford and Jim Scott of GarPoS.
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Mantle Homer Saves Yankees as Mantle Delivers in Ninth
Mickey Mantle salvaged a rough return to Yankee Stadium with a three run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees past Boston 5-2. The late came after a road trip in which Mantle hit eight homers in six games. One more AL decision saw Chicago White Sox beat Washington 5-1 and Detroit edge Minnesota 4-3.
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Baseball action from Saturday with multiple city matchups
Detroit halted a five game skid as Bill Freehan and Al Kaline led a Tigers rally with homers and doubles while Harmon Killebrew and Rich Rollins produced for the Twins. The White Sox built an 8-0 lead before narrowly holding off the Senators as Don Buford and John Romano starred for Chicago. Washington visited New York and Chicago hosted Boston.
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Pirates extend Jr. League win streak with 10 7 victory
The Pirates beat the Braves 10 to 7 at Loveland Field, aided by a four run sixth inning. Steve Dubrosky drove in three of those runs as Pittsburgh secured its eighth straight win while Sam Dubrosky earned the victory and Rick Schwab took the loss. Both teams posted seven hits.
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Mantle Omitted From All Star Ballot After 18 Years
AP report notes Mickey Mantle, aging Yankee slugger, left off the AL All Star squad to be chosen in St Louis. Manager Sam Mele names Yaz tremski Colavito and Agee as reserves. Mantle had 15 homers this season after a hot six game stretch despite injuries. Teams and selections detail the 25 man roster with several players from Detroit Baltimore Minnesota and others.
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Steelers sign two Pittsburgh backs and DBs
The Steelers announce the signing of two Pittsburgh area players, flanker back Paul Martha and defensive back Bob Hohn, strengthening the roster with local talent.
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Nicklaus Leads British Open as Slow Play Debates Surface
Jack Nicklaus holds a one stroke lead at 137 at Muirfield during the British Open third round. He defends against England's Peter Butler with Phil Rodgers, Harold Henning, and Kel Nagle in the chasing pack while addressing criticism of slow play and noting U S Open speedups. Palmer and Gary Player diverge on pace amid rough conditions.
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Umpire suspended for punching player in Carolina league
Western Carolinas League president John Moss announced the permanent suspension of umpire Devon Butcher, a Chapmanville West Virginia native, for punching Spartanburg third baseman Thomas Sillicato after a Fourth of July game in Greenville. Moss stressed sportsmanship and that such conduct will not be tolerated.
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Major Stars Pitching and Hitting Rally for Wins
Don Drysdale of Los Angeles limited Atlanta to five hits in eight innings as the Dodgers edged Braves 32. Mickey Mantle of New York belted a two out three run homer to cap a five run ninth inning rally and give the Yankees a 52 victory over Boston.
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