Perez Ends All-Star Classic In 15th Inning For NL Win
Tony Perez homered on an 0-1 pitch in the 15th inning to lift the National League to a 2-1 victory over the American League in Anaheim. The win gives the NL five straight victories in the series and caps a record 46 309 attendance. Perez and teammates Brooks Robinson and Allen provided the key home runs as 12 pitchers combined for 30 strikeouts in a historic marathon All-Star game.
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Training Starts Friday Steelers Hope On Young Quarterback
The Steelers aim to protect young QB Bil Nelsen as training camp opens Friday at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. Coach Bill Austin says Nelsen can be a star if an improved offensive line provides solid protection this season.
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Steelers look to bolster offensive line and add depth in camp
Pittsburgh coach Austin stresses speed and agility as camp opens. Nelson returns from knee surgery and anchors the offense while rookies and trades push for spots at guard tackle and running back. Quarterbacks battle behind Nelson as St. Louis opens under new plans.
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Jets Acquire Cartwright for Chiefs in Draft Day Move
New York Jets traded defensive tackle Seth Cartwright to the Kansas City Chiefs for an unspecified draft choice. Ron Clarke of Australia won the 6,000 meters at an international meet but was well off his world record time.
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Perez Delivers Heroic All Star Home Run
Cincinnati third baseman Tony Perez, a rookie All-Star, entered in the 10th, broke a 1-1 tie in the 15th with a left field homer off Jim Hunter, lifting the Nationals to a 2-1 win. Perez, 21, Cuban, was named the outstanding player after his walk off blast.
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Pirates Hope For Repeat In Card Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to St. Louis for a four game set with the NL leading Cardinals. The Pirates seek a repeat of a previous St. Louis visit when they swept a three game series fueling a strong stretch. Steve Blass (8-3) starts for Pittsburgh tonight.
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Dodgers Win All-Star Game 2-0 Behind Strong Pitching
In Anaheim the National League defeated the American League 2-0 in a five inning All-Star game. Tony Perez hit a go ahead homer for the NL who received solid pitching from Clemente and Drysdale. The AL was stymied by Perez and strong NL arms as Hank Bauer praised the pitching.
Alston Uses Entire NL Roster In All Star Game
Walter Alston of Los Angeles used nearly all of his 25 man National League squad in the All Star Game except pitcher Claude Osteen who pitched Sunday. Hank Bauer of Baltimore left five AL players unused including three pitchers who appeared Sunday. Starter Bill Freehan of Detroit was among 10 players who started and played the full game. The heat reached 91 degrees as the game extended to 3 hours 41 minutes, a new All Star record for time.
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Sulky Driver Dies After Heart Attack at Race Track
A sulky driver, Earl Rogers of Painesville Ohio aged 52, suffered a fatal heart attack at The Meadows harness track near Washington Pennsylvania during the sixth race. He slumped in the sulky, was rushed to Washington Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.
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