Santo Returns Sparks Cubs Split With Pirates in Doubleheader
Ron Santo belted a homer and four hits in six at bats as the Cubs split a doubleheader with the Pirates. Santo, back from a broken cheekbone, extended his consecutive game streak to 27, tying a Cub record. The Cubs won the nightcap 6-4 after a 7-5 loss in the first game.
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Braves Beat Astros 3-2 Behind Johnson Shutout Run
Ken Johnson pitched a four hit game as Atlanta defeated Houston 3-2. Torre led the Braves with a triple and a double, while Maye collected two of Houston’s four hits. The win halted Houston’s four game run. LeMaster vs Cuellar slated next.
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Top Junior Golfers In Dothan Shoot for Titles
The 17th Press Thornton Future Masters Junior Golf Tournament opens in Dothan Alabama with qualifying rounds at Dothan County Club for ages 10 and under 11-12 and 13-14 while 15-16 and 17-18 begin Wednesday and the event runs through Friday. 455 entries from 21 states seek division crowns and the overall championship last year was won by Rodin of Miami McClain aims to defend this year.
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Braves Triumph Over Astros In Low-Scoring Tilt
Houston and Atlanta battled to a 3 2 final as Mantilla Alou and Jackson sparked the Braves offense. Torre added a pair of hits while Giusti and Owens split mound duties for Houston. The game showcased a National Baseball Congress note on Wichita origin.
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Yanks Fall Silent in Southern Doubleheader Action
Evansville blanked the Yankees 3-0 as lefty Steve Jones no hit the Yanks for seven innings in the opener. Columbus also blanked the Yanks, with two more games in the Southern League featuring Asheville beating Mobile to close the gap and Knoxville splitting with Charlotte.
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Willie Mays Heads For 17th Star Game
Willie Mays leads a star lineup for the 17th All-Star game in St Louis at Busch Memorial Stadium on July 12. The National League will feature Mays Clemente Aaron and Robinsons with Oliva among others while the American League lists Barber McLain and Miller. Mays extends his All-Star streak dating to 1954 with a .345 batting average that year.
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MELA Standings Highlight Koufax Marichal Clash And Robison Classic
In a packed MELA standings page Koufax and Marichal are slated to pitch on the same team. Marichal started last year's game, NL won 6-5, while Koufax earned the victory this time. Frank Robinson set to play in his ninth classic and first as an American Leaguer amid updated NL standings and upcoming schedule.
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Derby Legend Eddie Arcaro Sets Record Wins
Louisville AP notes jockey Eddie Arcaro rode in 21 Kentucky Derbies, more than any other rider, with five winners from 1938 Lawrin to 1952 Hill Gail.
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Joe Dimaggio’s 56 game hitting streak remembered
Joe Dimaggio preserves his legendary streak as a major league icon. The Old Timers Day in San Francisco and the silver anniversary of the 56 game hit streak are noted alongside fan reverence and the historic impact on baseball lore.
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Hunter Dominates Heat as Athletics End Orioles Streak
Catfish Hunter pitched six innings in 95-degree heat to lead the Athletics past the AL leaders Baltimore 9 to 6. Dick Green provided a three run homer in the seventh inning, and Oakland pulled away after a six run fifth. Fritz Peterson held Chicago to two hits in seven and a third, but New York still won 5 to 2 in the night game.
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Golfers Ready For British Open Tourney
130 golfers completed final practice for the British Open at Muirfield Scotland. Doug Sanders Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player toured the course with the field set to begin Wednesday. Sanders joked about the rough Boros guarded his elbow while Nicklaus and Player played 18 holes of match play against Bobby Cole and Peter Townsend.
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Roberts Placed On Waivers By Houston Team
Houston Astros placed veteran pitcher Robin Roberts on waivers as he approached 4 300 wins. The 39 year old right hander stood 284 242 lifetime with 16 wins shy of his 300th, after a rough 1966 season and surgery on his elbow.
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