Nixon Wins Primary Battle Belts Red Sox Past Twins
Nixon, a former Minnesota catcher, hits a three run pinch double in the ninth to lift the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium. Oakland edges Detroit 4 3, Chicago White Sox defeat Baltimore 1 0, Cleveland tops California 4 2, Washington beats the New York Yankees 2 1.
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Powder Puff Races Begin at Wattsburg Speedway
Wattsburg Speedway hosts Powder Puff races starting tomorrow with an intermission derby and potential regular features. Three 25 lap features plus 10 heats and semi-rans form the main card along with early model, sportsman and late model events. Gates open to accommodate seating on the eastern stands as fans arrive. Current point leaders listed for late model sportsmen and early model divisions. Tomorrow's program begins at 8 p.m.
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Pirates drop nightcap to Mets as Pagan error helps loss
Pittsburgh Pirates lose the second game of a doubleheader to the New York Mets 5-4 after Jose Pagan booted a grounder in the sixth that allowed two unearned runs. The Pirates had led 5-2 in the nightcap before the Mets rallied. In the opener, Koosman was knocked out in the third after seven hits and four runs allowed as Steve Blass earned his sixth straight win. The series ends with Seaver vs Ellis.
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Steelers Await Rookie's Return From Training Camp
The Steelers expect rookie tackle Ernie Ruple to return after leaving camp on Monday. General Manager Dan Rooney said he spoke with Ruple and promised big plans for him. The club opened scrimmage practice in 90 degree heat and 25 minutes of drills. Trinidad State JC named Gary Marriott head basketball coach, replacing previous coach Guy C. Davis.
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Corry Little League All Stars defeat FCV Nationals in 108 game
The Corry All-Stars rallied from a fourth inning deficit to beat the French Creek Valley Nationals 108 last night in Union City. Batters include Jeff Brown Skip Frisina Dean Vanderhoff with Vanderhoff and Bennett on the mound. The win sets up a Friday matchup with Wesleyville at Bracken Field in the area tournament.
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Braves Win Streak Dented by Rain and Giants Stand
The St Louis Cardinals protected a six game winning run despite a rainout that halted Gibson’s bid for a 10th straight win. Coombs earned his first win of the season for Houston and James pitched the Phillies to an 8-0 shutout of Chicago. Cincinnati snapped a seven game skid with a late rally as FCV Nationals fell short.
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Dodgers Edge Cubs as Abernathy Notches Seventh Victory
Dodgers reliever Ted Abernathy earned his seventh win after Jones hit him as Los Angeles suffered their 12th defeat in 14 games. The Mets erased a 3–2 Pittsburgh lead with a three run sixth inning, sparked by an error by Jose Pagan, ending a six game skid after rookie Jerry Koosman struggled in the opener.
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