Twins Rout Yankees Behind 14-Hit Attack and Merritt
Minnesota, led by rookie Jim Merritt scattering ten hits, routed New York 8 to 2. Don Mincher homered, Frank Quilici drove in two with a triple, Rich Rollins had three hits, and a late double steal capped the scoring as the Twins solidified their league lead.
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Judge Continues Ted Williams Divorce Hearing
In Miami Florida AP Ted Williams the former Boston Red Sox slugger and his second wife left a divorce hearing Thursday on the verge of possible reconciliation The wife had filed for separate maintenance in April 1964 then a divorce petition claiming Williams cursed her and acted erratically Williams said his wife was moody and indifferent and left him for long periods The judge Harvie Duval gave time to seek a property agreement and noted the couple were on the verge of reconciliation They believe they will be reconciled and neither wants a divorce Mrs Williams formerly Lee Award married Williams in Cambridge Massachusetts September 19 1961
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Mildenberger Seeks Terrell Title Fight in New York
Frankfurt based manager Joachim Goettert announced he expects an agreement soon for heavyweight Karl Mildenberger to challenge World Boxing Association champion Ernie Terrell of Chicago. He waits on a cable from New York agent Bill Miller before flight plans to finalize arrangements. He noted talks began in Chicago last March during Terrells bout with Eddie Machen and are in their final stage.
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AFL Commissioner Opposes Expansion To Canadian Cities
TORONTO AP Joe Foss AFL commissioner said he would oppose expansion to Toronto Montreal or Vancouver. He noted rumors of U S leagues considering Canada and that groups had approached the AFL. Foss said expanding into Canada could jeopardize professional football in the Canadian League.
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Bears Edge Redskins 31 30 in Exhibition Thriller
Chicago Bears beat Washington 31 to 30 as Rudy Bukich threw three touchdown passes and the defense intercepted twice in the fourth quarter. Johnny Morris and Dick Gordon each caught long strikes, while Bobby Mitchell and Sonny Jurgensen connected for the Redskins. Attendance was 45,142 at the sellout game.
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Vikings Acquire Ron Barlow From Dallas Cowboys
Vikings add fullback Ron Barlow, waived by Dallas, as they practice in 90 degree heat at Bemidji. The former Kansas State back was drafted by the Cowboys as a future two years ago. Minnesota tunes up for an exhibition against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Atlanta on Saturday.
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Angels Rally Past Indians 5-1 Behind Two Ninth-Inning Errors
Los Angeles defeats Cleveland 5-1 as two wild pitches by Cleveland starter Jack Kralick open the Angels’ rally in the ninth. Jim Fregosi walks to start, bases load after Power bunt, Kralick’s errors allow four runs. Bob Lee preserves win for his seventh of the season. Indians tie 1-1 in seventh on Wagner Colavito and Alvis hits. Newman yields only one hit and a walk before the ninth.
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Giants Waive Dick Pesonen Ahead of Packers Game
The New York Giants put defensive back Dick Pesonen on waivers two days before an exhibition against the Green Bay Packers in Milwaukee. Pesonen, 190 pounds, joined the club in 1962 in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for Cliff Livingston. Several Giants veterans including Dick James and Alan Webb were sidelined by injuries, while coach Allie Sherman announced additional players would be unable to play against Green Bay.
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Twins Buy Kosko From Denver Farm Club
The Minnesota Twins, leading the American League, acquired 23 year old outfielder Andy Kosko from the Denver farm club in the Pacific Coast League. To clear roster space, pitcher Dwight Siebler was optioned to Denver. Kosko hit .327 with 27 homers and 116 RBIs for Denver and had previously received an $80,000 signing bonus from the Detroit Tigers in 1959 before being released last year and joining Minnesota as a free agent.
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Lenoir advances in Canadian Tennis Championships second round
Bill Lenoir, seeded third and from Tucson, defeats Jack Jackson of Knoxville 7 5 6 1 4 6 86 in a second round match. Patricia Cody, second seed from Los Angeles, crushes Louise Brown of Toronto 6 3 6 0 in a third round women’s clash.
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Chase City tops Danville 9 to 1 in Dixie Boys tourney
Chase City handed Danville its first loss of the Dixie Boys Minor League Tournament at South Boston with a 9 to 1 score as Halifax County defeated South Boston 12-5 to knock out the host. The winner faces Danville for the title. Danville stands 3-1, Chase City and Halifax County 2-1.
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Homer O Dell and Partners Win Tag Team Bout
Homer O Dell along with Bronco Lubich and Aldo Bagni secured a two falls to one victory at City Armory in the main six man tag. Chief War Cloud Nelson Royal and Ron Reed captured only the second fall amid a large partisan crowd. Luther Lindsay defeated Felix Lambau in 17 minutes in one fall. George Catalina Drake beat Red Roberts in the semi final by taking two of three falls.
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Phillies Edge Astros 7 To 3 In Comeback Victory
Philadelphia pitcher Chris Short won his 14th game with a six hitter as the Phillies beat the Astros 7-3. Short benefited from two ninth inning runs and Ed Roe back up relief. Gus Triandos homered and Rich Allen added his 14th, with Rojas driving in three for Philadelphia. In a separate note, Miami was chosen to host next year’s National Water Ski Championships during the event in Minneapolis.
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Four Americans Reach Canadian Amateur Quarterfinals
Four U S golfers led by Billi Campbell and four Canadians led by Nick Weslock advanced to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Amateur Golf Championship at Pine Ridge. Matches set for Friday will trim the field to two for Saturday’s 36 hole final.
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Drivers Set for Augusta 200 Stock Car Race
About 25 drivers will race Sunday in the Augusta 200 at Augusta Georgia. Darel Dieringer Ned Jarrett and Dick Hutcherson headline the field driving 1964 and 1965 Chevrolet and Ford cars. David Pearson Buddye Baker and Buck Baker head the Dodge and Chevrolet contingents for the 200 lap event before an expected crowd of around 10 000.
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Rabbit Appears Winner In Plymouth Fastnet Race
In light calm seas Rabbit with Dick Carter of Boston aboard surged late to take provisional lead. The-smallest yacht crossed Plymouth after 605 miles in 3 days 14 hours 1 minute 46 seconds for the provisional win.
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Grant accepts title bout with Laguna in Panama
Kingston Jamaica AP reports manager Jacques Deschamps said Bunny Grant has accepted a Panama title bout with world lightweight champion Ismael Laguna of Panama. No date has been set and Laguna’s handlers extended the offer by telephone.
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