Pirates fall as squeeze play backfires at Forbes Field
Veteran pitcher Bob Friend blamed the Pirates after a five-run eighth inning led to a 4 1 victory over the New York Mets. Friend clashed with manager Harry Walker as both teams jockeyed for momentum. Cincinnati Reds snapped an 11-game slide with a 21 win over the Giants, aiding Pittsburgh in the NL pennant race.
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Grand slam lifts last place Red Sox past Orioles in 10th
George Smith’s grand slam in the bottom of the 10th gave Boston a 10-6 win over Baltimore, completing a doubleheader sweep and extending the Red Sox to five straight victories. Manager Billy Herman and owner Tom Yawkey celebrated as Boston neared safety from last place while New York and Minnesota trails continued.
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All-Star Time: AL Tries to Save Face in St Louis
The American League, stung by a poor All-Star record, lines up eight starters to challenge a powerful National League lineup led by Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. Managers Sam Mele and Walter Alston plan aggressive rosters as weeklong prep notes, injuries, and recent game results shape the showdown.
Major League Standings and All Star News Summary
Major League standings show San Francisco leading the National League with 43 wins and 21 losses, Pittsburgh at 52-33, and Philadelphia 47-? Pittsburgh 9 New York 4 and Cincinnati 2, with San Francisco 1 trailing. American League lists Baltimore 58-29 atop the standings, Detroit 57-8, Cleveland 54-10, and California 41-1 with Minnesota 47, Kansas City 39-46, Chicago 38-47, Washington 39-49, New York 36-48, Boston 37-62. Sunday's results include Minnesota 4 Detroit 2, California 4 Baltimore 0, Washington 3-9 New York 2-2, Boston 10 Chicago 6 2nd game 10 innings, Kansas City 4 5 Cleveland 1-3. All-Star Game slated for St. Louis.
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McDowell Replaced by Siebert on All Star Staff
St Louis Cleveland right hander Sonny Siebert will replace ace southpaw Sam McDowell on the American League All-Star pitching staff. McDowell, citing arm trouble, told league president Joe Cronin he could not pitch. Siebert, 29, who lives in St Louis where the game is, previously threw a no hit game this season and was glad to be chosen as McDowell’s replacement. Born Wilfred Charles Siebert in St Marys, Missouri.
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Bannister Wins Amateur Pentathlon Title in Pittsburgh
Jeff Bannister of Scarborough Maine captured the national Amateur Athletic Union pentathlon title in Pittsburgh. He won the 1500 meter run and placed second in both discus and 200 meter dash while finishing third in the javelin and fifth in the broad jump.
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David Pearson Wins Bridgehampton 150 Mileage Stock Race
Bridgehampton New York Sunday saw pole sitter David Pearson from Spartanburg S C drive his 195 Dodge to an easy victory leading all but five laps in the Bridgehampton 150 mile stock car race. Richard Petty scratched his 1966 Plymouth due to engine trouble, removing a main rival.
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50,000 on edge for Busch Stadium opener in heat
Players arrive on improvised schedules due to an airline strike as special planes are prepared for emergencies. St. Louis anticipates a near capacity crowd at the new Busch Memorial Stadium with a forecast pushing temperatures to around 105.
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Savings and Loan clinch tie as Corry wins big in Erie County
In a key Erie County American Legion Baseball game, the Savings and Loan team secured at least a tie with a 10-4 win over Albion, while Corry rattled eight hits and four runs in the second inning to surge ahead. A dislocated finger benched Jack Hammond before first pitch. Corry’s Larry Persing began strong but Albion’s defense costly in the second, allowing six runs. Roy Swanson closed out with five and a half innings of scoreless relief. Corry’s offense then added five more in the fifth, widening the gap as Mick and Whitmeyer drove in runs.
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Dads Work at Bracken Field Keeps Ground Pristine
Fathers of Little League players spent a full Saturday on Bracken Field to create a snazzy, ship shape layout. The infield received a manicure, the ground is firmer, and both dugouts got new roofs. In photos, dads screen dirt and infield is being raked and rolled. Journal Photo by Loveland.
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Johns Cops At Stateline in 25 Lap Sprint
Brockway's Johns won his first Stateline Speedway feature since opening day on Sunday night in a 25 lap main, beating a field of 25. He led by more than a half lap over Busti’s Bob Schnars, with Jamestowner John Seely third, followed by Tom Dill and Ron Blackmer. Blackmer was second in the 25 lap sportsman feature, close final bid by Stan Stevens. Skip Farlow finished third.
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Airlines Strike Halts Steelers Report Day at Camp
Nearly half of the Pittsburgh Steelers players scheduled for summer training were absent as an airlines strike blocked 20 veterans and rookies from reaching Rhode Island University. Coach Bill Austin planned two workouts daily while interim results showed limited practice and disrupted attendance.
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