Mays Steals Spotlight With 522nd Home Run
Willie Mays blasted his 522nd career homer to move into third all time, then made a crucial one handed catch in the eighth as the Giants defeated the Cardinals 2 1. The star also matched Ted Williams and neared Jimmy Foxx on the all time list while Dick Ellsworth and other NL results highlighted the day.
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U S Olympians Ready To Face Red Team In Poland Russia
Stan Wright the first Black head coach of a U S men's track team spoke after the National AAU Outdoor Championships at Downing Stadium. The squad will include Gerry Lindgren and Tommie Smith for meets with Poland and Russia, aiming to beat the Russians and avenge Kiev defeat.
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Sparta Drops Skeet Contest in Valley Shoot
Sparta shooters lost to Knox in the French Creek Valley Skeet League with scores 130 to 225. Hallberg led Sparta with 49 points as the high shooter for the event.
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Stuart Earns National League A Star Nod
Dick Stuart, the former Mets first baseman released earlier this month, received one vote toward the National League A-Star team in the latest voting.
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Dick Stuart
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Monday Fights Milwaukee Bout Ends In Stop by Black
In Milwaukee Ben Black of Chicago stopped Bill Nielsen of Omaha in the sixth round, ending a scheduled contest at 223 pounds. Nielsen was unable to continue after the sixth, with Black securing the victory.
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Santo Says No Beanball Fell Him
Chicago AP Ron Santo rests after surgery for a fractured cheek following a beaning in the first game of a Cubs Mets doubleheader. He kept a 25 game hitting streak with a first inning single and expects to be back in 10 days. Cubs promote Ron Campbell to fill in, sending Joe Amalfitano to Tacoma.
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CJ Tops Vet Little Leaguers In 9-6 Contest
Corry Jamestown's Little Leaguers edged the VFW club 9 to 6 at Olin Bracken Field. Doug Brown delivered the only extra base hit with a double. The winners built four runs in the second inning and five in the fifth. Jon Bennett earned the win, and Mike Roden took the loss for the Vets.
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Dressen Arrives in Anaheim to Watch Tigers Series
Charlie Dressen arrives with the Detroit Tigers in Anaheim for their series with the California Angels. He plans to watch tonight from the stands. Dressen has been recuperating from a spring training heart attack and acting manager duties have been handled by Coach Bob Swift.
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Safe Kids Baseball Theme Of Movie Starring Reds
The Reds Babe Ruth League and an insurer back a film to coach youth on preventing baseball injuries. The film Play Ball Play Safe features Vada Pinson Jim Maloney John Edwards and other Reds stars giving safety tips along with demonstration by a Babe Ruth team.
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Robinson McAuliffe Repeaters Named To All Star Infield
Brooks Robinson and Dick McAuliffe repeat as All Star infielders for the American League joining George Scott and Bobby Knoop. Willie McCovey led NL voting with 214. Joe Morgan and Ron Santo chosen despite injuries. Substitutions possible if injured players cannot play.
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Sam Mele
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William D. Eckert
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McCovey
Bill White
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Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Jim Lefebvre
Dodgers
Pirates Win 12-6 Over Yankees in Teen Tilt
Teener League clash ends 12-6 as Pirates rally from early Yankee bursts. Bob Graves keys a three run swing while Dan Clark and Mike Balog drive in runs. Mark Chase earns win in relief, Larry Hasbrouck takes loss after six innings.
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