Dream Turnpike Series Looms For Pirates And Indians
Analysts note a possible but unlikely World Series clash between Pittsburgh and Cleveland fans, with historic attendance figures and rivalries shaping a potential showdown. The piece traces past pennants, managers, and notable gate records at Forbes Field and Municipal Stadium, framing a storied cross‑state rivalry as a dream yet doubtful outcome.
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Mays hits 512th NL homer to pass Ott in win
Willie Mays broke Mel Ott’s NL home run record with his 512th career blast in the fifth inning at Candlestick Park. The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-1 as Mays, a key crowd-favorite, received a standing ovation. the ball was later kept by a 17-year-old Oakland fan after autograph.
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Whitfield Again Streaking Tribe, or Up On Birds
Boston rookie George Scott powered the Red Sox to a 7-0 win over Detroit with two homers and five RBIs, taking the AL home run lead as Earl Wilson twirled a two-hitter. Fred Whitfield homered in the ninth for Cleveland in a 2-1 win over New York amid injuries to Larry Brown. Washington, Minnesota, California, and other scores marked a busy night in spring play.
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Ron Kline
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Jim Kaat
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Don Mincher
Don Buford
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Bob Rodgers
Norm Siebern
Jack Warner
Angels
Dean Chance
Major League Standings and Results Overview
Major League standings show Cleveland leading the American League with 13 wins and Baltimore at 2 losses. Chicago and California are mid-pack, while New York and Boston trail. Wednesday results include Cleveland defeating New York 2 to 1 and Minnesota topping Chicago 6 to 1. Today's games feature Kansas City at California and Cleveland at New York City, with several interleague matchups listed for Friday.
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Arnie Jack Rain Favored in Tourney
Houston AP Nicklaus and Palmer are favorites in the $117,000 Champions International Golf Tournament. Rain threatens opening round as 97 pros and four amateurs wait. Notables like Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Ben Hogan Jack Burke and Bobby Nichols among other contenders. Nicklaus shot 72 in pro-am earning $90 Palmer 73 for $23.39. Ken Venturi led with four under par 67.
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Change Site Of Bizzarro Fight
AP reports Johnny Bizzaro and Carlos Ortiz lightweight bout moved to Pittsburgh Civic Arena from suburban venue. Liquor Board ruled against staging boxing with liquor in a public setting, promoters plan appeal. Date remains June 20.
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Mayor December Track Meet Braved Cold Wind
Corry Area High School hosted Meadville Tuesday in frigid 40 degree weather. Despite a biting west wind, athletes and fans endured the day as photographers captured shivering spectators and coaches, including Log Hanna, director of athletics, bundled against the chill.
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Brown brothers suffer same high school tragedy pattern
Larry Brown of Cleveland suffers fractures in a collision and remains in intensive care at Lenox Hill Hospital after a ball mishap. Dick Brown is knocked out but walks and heads to hospital. The episode echoes a similar 1957 injury to Herb Score and mirrors a long line of misfortune among Lake Worth High School teammates and Cleveland Indians prospects.
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Browns Suffer Severe Collision at Yan Kee Stadium
Brown and Wagner collided head on chasing a liner in the Indians 21 victory at Yan Kee Stadium. Wagner, hospitalized with a broken nose and facial bruises, joins the Brown family in a trio of recent misfortunes including Dick Brown’s brain tumor surgery. Roger Maris powered a high fly to left in the same inning.
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Seven Cities Seek NEL Franchise in NFL Expansion
Representatives from Houston New Orleans Boston Phoenix Portland Cincinnati and Seattle have been invited to present their case at the NFL spring meeting opening May 16 in Washington D C The league, which awarded Atlanta a 1966 franchise, plans to expand to 16 teams for 1967
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ALL BOUGHT UP NEW YORK SCHEDULED COLLEGE GAMES
Sponsors have bought all the spots for this fall's television schedule of NCAA college football games, the American Broadcasting Company announced Wednesday.
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Expecting 16 To Sign For Derby Berth
Louisville reports Owners set to enter 16 with one more possible. entry fees of 1000 dollars due by 10 30 a m EDT for the 92nd Kentucky Derby. Weather forecasts predict dry conditions though a muddy track could aid Duc D Eclair trainer Doug Davis Jr.
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Derby Contenders Abe's Hope and Kauai King Lead Odds
Trainer Lucian Laurin unable to attend the Churchill Downs entry, posting advance. Grand Prix Stable's Abe's Hope and Michael J. Ford's Kauai King top the probable odds, Abe's Hope slightly ahead. Derby post time 5:30 p.m. EDT, with CBS coverage starting at 5 p.m.
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Major Stars Pitching and Mays Homer Set NL Marks
Jack Hamilton limited St Louis to one hit as New York beat the Cardinals 4 to 0. Ray Sa-decki’s bunt single in the third inning provided the only hit allowed. Willie Mays homered for his 512th NL career mark in Los Angeles, breaking Mel Ott’s record.
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