Red Sox Sweep White Sox In 12 Inning Opener
Yastrzemski piled six hits in 10 at bats including a game clinching double as Boston swept Chicago 4 2 in 12 innings. his average rose to .365 placing him second in the league. Causey leads A's in batting while Ford shines for Yankees in 50 win over Cleveland.
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Bunning
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Dodgers and Indians Lead Little League Standings
The Dodgers and Indians surge to the top of the Decatur Little League Majors early. Dodgers beat Giants 65 and Cubs 74 with Tommy Hill homering twice, and Johnson earned the win over the Cubs.
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Rodgers Wins Texas Open in High‑Drama Finish
Phil Rodgers edged Johnny Pott to win the $30,000 Texas Open at Oak Hills. Rodgers shot a final 67 to total 276, a six stroke comeback from six behind. Pott’s hole in one on 18 couldn’t avert runner‑up honors. Fleck earned 272 for third as Crampton and Nichols tied for fourth.
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ABC Tournament Ends Long Run
The 60th American Bowling Congress Tournament in Buffalo closed after a 72 day run. Tom Hennessey of St. Louis won classic all events and singles, while Bus Oswalt of Fort Wayne and Gerry Schmidt of Fort Wayne captured regular all events and regular doubles. Other winners included Old Fitzerlads Chicago for regular team and Joe Joseph with Billy Golembiewski for Classic Doubles, with Fred Delello of Oneonta taking regular singles.
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Auburn and Ole Miss Favored In Tight SEC Baseball Race
The SEC picture tightens as Auburn and Ole Miss gain chances in the final week. Florida swept, Ole Miss rainout ends chance to tie for West title. Mississippi State and Tulane stumble while Tennessee moves up, Alabama and Georgia battles reshape standings.
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Prep Track Qualifying This Week
Prelim meets will be held in Mobile Montgomery Sheffield Tuscumbia Birmingham Anniston and Andalusia. The state track meet is scheduled for Auburn May 10 11. Mobile will host first district teams with Es counties excluded. Montgomery hosts Class A districts 3 and 4 and Class AA Districts 2 3 and 4. Sheffield hosts Class AA teams from the 7th district and Cullman Morgan Limestone Madison Jackson counties of the 8th district. Tuscumbia hosts Class A and the five 8th district counties. Birmingham hosts District 5 trials.
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Bannister Wins Anniston Title In Tie
Chris Bannister and McLendon both finish at 218 strokes after 74s in round four. Bannister three putts the 18th hole as Billy Hamilton and Rex Keeling share third at 221 with Hamilton winning the playoff on the first hole. Hamilton led early rounds before a 78 in rainy Sunday.
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Rich Harvest For U S In Pan Am Games
The United States topped Pan American Games with 61 golds, but Ira Murchison in the 100 meters lost to Cuba’s Enrique Figuerola in 10.3 seconds. U S track and field won seven golds in 12 finals, plus a clean sweep of swimming events and three diving titles.
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SAO Paulo
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Cuba
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Yanks
Soil Erosion Wipes Billions of Tons from U.S. Farm Land
Reports show about three billion tons of topsoil lost to erosion in the United States each year, trimming farmland productivity and prompting calls for conservation practices and soil management programs.
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League Standings Update with Sunday Results
League results show Pittsburgh 3 New York 2 and Chicago 4 leading in Sunday play. Standings list Kansas City New York Boston Baltimore Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Washington with varying records and games back.
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Costa Rica Names Dry Season December to April Summer
Local briefs note the dry season in Costa Rica runs December through April and is locally called summer. The period marks a dry spell with less rainfall across the country.
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Wondrous Warren Victory Sparks Key Giants Win
Spahn's bid for lifetime shutout No. 57 falls short as the Giants rally in the ninth to hand him career victory No. 331 and complete his fourth season. Henry Aaron notches his third win as the Braves beat the Dodgers. Cardinals top the Mets 22 tie.
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Ernie Banks
Cubs
Playoff Hopes Rise in Titleholders Shootout
Augusta Georgia AP reports an 18 hole playoff today at Augusta Country Club between Marilynn Smith and a challenger as Smith bogies nine holes to contend for the Titleholders title.
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Marilynn Smith
Augusta Country Club
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