Aaron Slams 500th Homer as Wilson-Tied Strikeout Record Shocks NL
Aaron belts his 500th homer to join an elite club as Don Wilson ties the modern era strikeout mark with 18 in a nine inning game. Williams hits a tiebreaking grand slam for Chicago in a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh while Allen drives in six as Philadelphia sweeps the Mets. Dodgers top the Giants 5-1, Astros beat Reds 5-4 in 10 innings, and rain disrupts several NL games as Wilson’s no hitter bid continues to stun.
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Stockton Wins Milwaukee Open In Four Stroke Margin
Dave Stockton edged Sam Snead by four strokes to win the Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer. Stockton fired rounds of 68 67 71 69 for 275 total and earned $40,000. Snead finished at 279 with Weiskopf and Marr tied for third at 281.
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Huntsville golfer Kay Slayden wins Burmingtree Invitational
Huntsville native Kay Slayden tops the three day 54 hole Burmingtree Country Club Invitational with rounds 73 71 76 totaling 220. Frank Campbell, medalist at 69 Friday, adds 221 for second place while Elvis Larkin and Bob Lowery Jr. of Huntsville tie for third with 223. All three led with 144 after two rounds.
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AL Roundup Tigers Fall To California 7 3
In a busy AL day, the White Sox under Jim Lemon swept a doubleheader to return Lopez as manager. California beat Detroit 7-3 as the Yankees and Orioles won, tightening the pennant race. Tiant earned his 15th win for Cleveland in a 6-3 victory over Minnesota. The Red Sox beat Oakland 5-3 as Slayden Campbell and others contended in local golf results and weather-affected rounds.
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Braves Box Score and Scores From Sunday Baseball
Major league results list Braves games with Philadelphia New York and Houston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago moves with pitching lines and scoreline details. Notable performances include Jackson 8 10 for Philadelphia and Ryan 6 7 for New York.
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NFL Pension Settlement Ends Labor Standoff
The NFL owners agree to pay nearly 3 million dollars for pension benefits in 1968 and 1969. Detroit Lions guard John Gordy, head of the NFL Players Association, outlines a new plan boosting veterans' pensions. The agreement creates a joint pension study and committee ahead of a potential NFL AFL merger.
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Savannah Blanks Charlotte 6-0 as Evansville, Montgomery win
Savannah edged Charlotte 6-0 despite a ninth inning single that spoiled a no-hitter bid from Chief Medrano. Evansville shut out Asheville 3-0, and Montgomery beat Birmingham 7-3 as Art Totenihausen earned his first win with two hits allowed.
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TVC Swim Meet Opens in Decatur With Six Teams
The Tennessee Valley Conference swim meet starts in Decatur today at Blue Haven pool with six teams from Decatur Huntsville Florence Cullman Jasper and Tennessee. Diving is set for 1 p.m. today and swimming begins tomorrow at 1 p.m.
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Correction: Crabtree Wins Feature at Decatur Raceway
The Daily regrets an error in Saturday's edition reporting Gene Chupp defeating Earl Roden in last weekend's feature at Decatur International Raceway. The correct winner was Paul Crabtree, not Chupp.
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