Powell Drives In 11 As Orioles Split Two With A’s
Orioles star Boog Powell tied the AL RBI record with 11 in a two game set against Kansas City, including a grand slam and a two run shot. Larry Stahl delivered key hits for the A’s including a walk off double in the 11th inning of the nightcap as KC won 9-8. Other NL results included San Francisco beating St Louis 3-2 and Pittsburgh topping Chicago 10-5.
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Giants Rout Cards in Minor A Farm Game at Wingfoot Field
The Giants beat the Cardinals 10 to 4 in a Minor A game at Wingfoot Field. Giants improved to 10-4 on the season as Robert Tweedy and Sam Hall each had two hits while Fred Seamons, R Allred and M Evans also collected hits for the Cardinals.
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Mobile A's Rally To 6-3 Win Over Asheville
Mobile Athletics avoid a fifth straight loss, edging Asheville 6-3 on homers from Oliver Santana and Rowe Debus. Oliver homered in the first, Santana delivered a fourth inning slam, while Mobile out-hit Asheville 9-7 as Monday added three safeties.
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All-America clash pairs Anderson Grabowski at showdown
Texas Tech star Danny Anderson and Illinois’ Jim Grabowski to duel in the Coaches All-America Game and later join the Green Bay Packers. Both racked up huge college totals and will back up Packers stars Jimmy Taylor and Paul Hornung while eyeing pro rosters.
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Bama Fan Stands Nine Days for Auburn Game Tickets
Dick Kinney says he represents northern Alabama students and waits in line for prime tickets to the Auburn Alabama game at Legion Field. Stadium certificate holders go on sale July 15. Officials note the long line may set a record and the Park Board plans a new ticket distribution method.
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Alston Names Vet Pitchers For All Star Game
In Cincinnati AP report Walt Alston picks seven veteran National League pitchers for the All Star Game including Sandy Koufax Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry and Bob Gibson with two relief specialists Claude Raymond and Billy McCool. Mele names eight AL starters.
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Nelson says Muirfield tees punish long hitters at Open
Byron Nelson, sidelined by illness, argues Muirfield’s rough and narrow fairways punish errant drives. Nicklaus, Palmer, Sanders, Lema shift to power irons in round one, with Nelson sharing lead at 70 alongside Jimmy Hitchcock. Sikes and Marr noted elsewhere. field to be cut to low 59 after round two.
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AFL Owners Vote To Expand Rosters In 1968
Detroit AP The American Football League plans to raise team rosters from 38 to 40 as the key outcome of its summer meeting Progress toward merger with the NFL dominated talks Boston Patriots owner Bill Sullivan said the move aligns AFL with NFL standards He also noted support for a two point conversion option and an official scoreboard clock The group discussed possible expansion in 1968 with warm weather sites like Anaheim Cincinnati New Orleans and Seattle named as potential title game locations
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Ruth Loop Braves Edge By Owens In 3-1 Game
Barry Owens delivered a brilliant one hit pitching effort as the Red Sox defeated the Braves 3-1 in Babe Ruth League action. Braves committed seven errors and Trey’s seven game win streak ended. Tigers beat White Sox 5-2 behind Jim Grammar’s solo homer and a strong eight strikeout performance.
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Osteen Wins Sixth Game With One Run Victory
Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen earned his 11th win of the season improving to 11-6 with a 1-0 decision over Cincinnati. He allowed three Reds hits and was 2-for-2 at the plate raising his average to .261. One single drove in John Kennedy in the eighth.
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Baseball standings and results across leagues
National and American League results include Boston beating the Yankees 5-3 and 5-4, California 1-0 in 10 innings over Detroit, Minnesota 4-3 at Cleveland, Washington 4-3 over Chicago, Baltimore 11-0 then 9-8 in 11 innings against Kansas City, and Baltimore split the doubleheader. Mays hits his 524th career homer, Clemente drives in three for the Pirates, Mets beat Phillies, and Braves win as Torre and Jones contribute key shots.
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