Giants Win 17-Inning Marathon To Extend Streak
The San Francisco Giants outlasted the New York Mets 5 4 in 17 innings at Shea Stadium, extending their winning streak to 12. Jim Davenport belted a 17th inning homer after a 4 hour marathon as Willie Mays watched from the bench. The victory widened the NL lead to 4 1/2 games over the Astros, who beat the Phillies thanks to Jim Wynn’s ninth inning homer.
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Shea Stadium
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Philadelphia
Jim Wynn
Dick Farrell
Claude Raymond
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Mike Shannon
Goalby Leads Jack By One At New Orleans Open
Goalby shot a three under par 69 to take sole lead after 36 holes in the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood Country Club. His 137 total places him one stroke ahead of Jack Nicklaus while Arnold Palmer remains in the chase.
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Indians Edge Orioles In 11 Inning Pitchers Duel
Sam McDowell again falters late as the Indians outlast the Orioles 4 to 3 in 11 innings. McDowell worked eight-plus with six walks and four hits allowed, exiting after a delayed return to the dugout. The Orioles took a 3-2 lead in the 11th before Cleveland rallied, aided by Wagner and Whitfield, plus a costly error on Adair’s throw.
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Savings and Loan Opens Season In Twin Bill At Loveland Field
Manager Jim Hammond opens the season with a 2 PM doubleheader against Titusville American Legion at Loveland Field. Hammond circles five pitchers for ample work, lists six available, and plans multiple infield shifts led by Larry Persing and Milt Whitmeyer. Catchers competing are Jerry Mick Dan Ahl and John Hubert as Hammond diversifies his 17 man squad.
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Titusville American Legion
Loveland Field
Roy Swanson
Warren High
Larry Persing
Tom Morton
Dave Wetmore
Ronnie Burrows
Dave Curtis
Marty Yubha
Garland
Persing
Grand Valley
Milt Whitmeyer
Whitmeyer
Union City
Jerry Mick
Dan Ahl
John Hubert
Hubert
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Bob Hubert
Archie Wetmore
Walt Burrows
Meadville
American Legion
Trout Stocking Brightens French Creek Angling Scene
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission planted 500 pounds of trout around an 12 mile stretch of French Creek south of the city, adding about 1 590 fish up to 12 inches in size. Bob DeMauri and Norm Ely unloaded the rainbow and brown trout from a commission truck as Kirk Sawyer photographed for the Rod and Gun Club.
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Major League Standings and Friday's Games Summary
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 4 0 wins over Los Angeles and Houston. San Francisco and New York clash in 17 innings, with Cincinnati at Chicago postponed by rain. AL results include Cleveland 4 Baltimore 3 in 11, Minnesota 9 Washington 5, New York 4 Kansas City 2, Detroit 5 Chicago 4. Tonight's matchups feature Baltimore at Cleveland twin bill and New York at Kansas City twin bill. Players listed include Abl Hubert and Persing with a roster of Burrows Wetmore and Was cak among infielders and Walsh among outfielders.
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Radio in dressing room helps Giants win marathon game
New York AP reports Jim Davenport delivered a game winning homer in the 17th as the Giants beat the Mets 5-4 in a 4 hour 29 minute marathon. Willie Mays, sidelined by a sore leg, returned after a radio in the clubhouse prompted by manager Herman Franks led to a late rally and Mays homered in the eighth to tie the game.
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Best Series in 63-Year ABC History Sets Records
Jim Stefanich of Joliet Illinois posted a near 250 average in a six-game ABC tournament. He led classic doubles with 1361 total after 269 237 247 753 and 608 from partner Andy Rozniza, then 278 223 245 746 in singles to second place. Les Schissler set a 760 classic singles mark while Lubanski held team and singles totals a day later.
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Joliet
Stefanich
Andy Rogoznica
Chicago
Les Schissler
Denver
Ed Lubanski
Detroit
Lubanski
ABC
Penns Driver Favored For Pole Position In 500 Race
Andretti sped to unofficial speeds up to 167.4 mph in a rain-shortened first qualifying session at Indianapolis. The Nazareth, Pa., driver, favored to win the pole for the Golden Anniversary 500 on May 30, faces stiff challenges from Scotland’s Jim Clark and Dan Gurney of Costa Mesa, both posting strong times in Lotus Ford and Gurney Ford Eagle entries.
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Andretti
A. J. Foyt
Houston
Scotland
Dan Gurney
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Westminster College Nets West Penn Golf Crown
Westminster College Titans captured the West Penn Conference golf title at New Castle Country Club with a team score of 407 on Friday.
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