Twins Rout Boston 6-2 On Killebrew’s Three RBI Night
Harmon Killebrew drove in two runs and scored as Minnesota built a 5-0 lead then held on to beat Boston 6-2. Jim Kaat pitched well for Minnesota, yielding two runs, while Carl Yastrzemski hit his 15th homer for the Red Sox.
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Ray Culp
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Casper Climbs to Fourth in Pro Tour Money List
NEW YORK AP Billy Casper jumps to fourth on the PGA money list after winning the Western Open. Casper’s $78,259 total comes from 13 tournaments, trailing Gene Littler, Lee Trevino, and Gary Player who lead the standings with $101,638, $83,442, and $79,241 respectively.
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Cubs Rally For 3-1 Win Over Braves
Cubs rally to a 3-1 victory over the Braves in Atlanta as Willie Smith hit a homer into the upper deck and Ron Santo added a two run shot in the eighth. Ken Hollaman earned the win to improve to 10-1 while Reed took the loss for Atlanta. Clete Boyer scored the Braves’ lone run on Bob Tillman’s double.
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Danville T Ball Clinic Seeks 8 Teams At Woodberry Field
Danville Parks and Recreation hosts a T Ball clinic for boys 6 to 8 Saturday June 14 at Woodberry Little League Field Audubon Drive starting 10 a.m. The program emphasizes basic fundamentals such as running on hits catching fly balls throwing ahead of runners and fielding. Registration occurs before the clinic with up to eight teams of 15 players planned.
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Lewis wins Elizabeth McDowell golf tourney at Tuscarora
The fourth annual Elizabeth McDowell tournament drew 244 members on Tuesday. Jesse Lewis claimed low net with 73 while Jane Jones tied for low gross at 87. Prizes went to Hilda Leary Ruth Prichard Laura Anne Brann Bonnie Curlee Kathleen Jones Lorraine Pratt and June Salmon. A dunedeon followed a tribute to Laura Anne Brann who is moving to Raleigh.
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Tuscarora
Jessie Lewis
Jane Jones
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Bonnie Curlee
Pegey Holcombe
Kathleen Jones
Lorraine Pratt
June Salmon
Raleigh
T Ball Clinic Invites 1969 Participants at Woodberry Field
Participants in the 1969 T Ball season are urged to attend a weekly Saturday morning clinic at Woodberry Little League Field. Bring sneakers and gloves. For more information contact City Recreation Department at 792-9211.
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Pitchers Push Toward 20-Win Club Amid Rule Changes
Through Monday night, 19 major league pitchers have won at least seven games despite mound lowering, smaller strike zone, and fences move. Notables include Denny McLain, Mel Stottlemyre, Dave McNally, Luis Tiant, Fergie Jenkins, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Don Drysdale, Claude Osteen, Don Sutton, Bill Singer, Jim Palmer, Tom Seaver, Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry, Larry Dierker, Clay Carroll, Fritz Peterson, Blue Moon Odom, and Ken Boswell among others.
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Blair And Powell Spark Orioles To 11-4 Victory
Blair and Powell powered the Baltimore Orioles to an 11-4 win over the California Angels. Blair had two doubles and a single with four RBIs in the latest hot stretch, while Powell drove in three runs with a three run homer. Marcelino Lopez earned the win after relieving with two outs in the fourth, and Tom Phoebus did not get the decision.
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NHL Teams Pay $240,000 For Eight Drafted Players
Seven NHL teams paid 240000 dollars for eight players from the AHL and WHL in the interleague draft. Penguins picked Nick H retract, and Sandy McGregor. North Stars obtained Darryl Sly while Flyers added Bob Barlow. Black Hawks chose Bill Saunders, Red Wings eyed Chuck Hamilton, Seals took Jerry Lafond, Canadiens drafted Bob Pate. Barlow was later traded to the North Stars for 30000 and future considerations.
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Tigers Blank Pilots 5 To 0
Detroit Tigers pitcher Earl Wilson and two relievers combined for a six hitter to defeat the Seattle Pilots 5-0. Wilson dominated until the seventh inning, help from Mike Teagan and Wayne Comer, with Norm Cash homering in the sixth and driving in another run in the ninth.
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Phillies Sign Six Players From Draft Picks
The Philadelphia Phillies announced the signing of six players selected in last week's draft. Assignments place Wiltshire in Pulaski Appalachian Rookie, Emer in Pulaski, Ward in Pulaski, Hutchinson and Kinzel to Walla Walla Northwest League, and Malcolm to Raleigh Durham in the Carolina League. The players include Wiltshire 18 from Clarksdale Mississippi Emer 21 from South Milwaukee Kinzel 21 from San Jose Hutchinson 21 from San Diego and Malcolm 21 from Douglasville Georgia.
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San Diego
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Astros Rally To Edge Pirates 7-4 After Collision Involved Players
Marty Martinez drove in three and the Houston Astros overcame a 4-0 Pirates lead to win 7-4. A third inning collision between Hector Torres and Jesus Alou sidelined both players as Al Oliver’s three run homer gave Pittsburgh the early edge. Martinez singled home a run in the third and fifth, tying the game in the sixth on Edwards sacrifice fly and Geiger RBI. Martinez then delivered the go ahead marker in the seventh after Rader walked and a passed ball miscue opened the frame.
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May Herrmann Power Chisox To 9-5 Win
Carlos May drove in four runs with two doubles and a single and Ed Herrmann hit a two run homer as the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 9-5 to end a five game skid. May added a key two run double in the sixth and threw out a potential tying run at the plate in the seventh. Herrmann’s homer provided the final blow as Chicago rallied from deficits and built a late lead.
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Riverside Field Softball Triumph Over Gray 2 4 2
Riverside Field edged Gray 4 to 2 as a forfeit changed the result. Inspections prompted the forfeit, altering the original matchup outcome.
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Bronco League Braves Cals To Rejoin Angels
Veteran catcher Bob Rodgers will rejoin the California Angels in Baltimore Wednesday to fill in for rookie Tom Egan who will be absent on a two week military service stint. Rodgers has been with the Angels farm club in Hawaii.
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Cardinals edge Reds 5-4 in tight nine
Vada Pinson's eighth inning double plated Lou Brock for a 5-4 St. Louis win over Cincinnati. Brock opened the inning with a single and stole second, scoring on Pinson's drive off Clay Carroll as Bob Gibson earned his eighth victory. Brock also homered in the first, while Ted Rose and Bob Tolan contributed for the Reds.
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Royals Top Yankees 7-6 in Tight Victory
Kansas City Royals edge New York Yankees 7-6 as Lou Piniella drives in four runs with a first inning double and seventh inning single. Reliever Dave Wickersham escapes a ninth inning jam to preserve the win for Bill Buller who earned his first victory since April.
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Oakland A's Rally To Beat Senators 6-4
Reggie Jackson doubled home the tying run and scored on Danny Cater's two out single in the seventh, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 win over the Washington Senators. Campaneris started the seventh with a single, stole second, and sparked the rally before Cater drove in Jackson. Sal Bando added an insurance run with a ninth inning single.
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Glenn Hall Ready To Retire Again
Glenn Hall, St. Louis Blues goalie, announced a possible retirement as Blues coach Scotty Bowman indicated plans to protect him in the intra league draft. Bowman noted Hall has threatened retirement multiple times and warned he must be kept from being claimed by Toronto or another team.
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