Harmon KO's Chisox Wood In 1-0 Twins Win
Wilbur Wood struggled to adjust to the Minnesota mound, while Tom Hilgenborg praised his find in Cleveland. Wood, Chicago’s knuckleball veteran, admitted the mound felt flat. The turning point came when Harmon Killebrew hit a sixth inning homer to left field pavilion, sealing a 1-0 Twins victory over the White Sox.
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Leonard Ruled 5900 Winner At Pocono For Jones' Viceroy
Joe Leonard a San Jose grandfather and Roger McCluskey of Tucson won major races in Pennsylvania. Leonard captured the 83,530 first prize in the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway after a slow start and a recheck of scores. McCluskey won the Pennsylvania 500 for stock cars, earning 10,000, with Rutherford second and Unser third after penalties and scoring adjustments.
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Hilgendorf Stars In Indians 6 1 Win Over Brewers For Sweep
AL roundup notes Hilgendorf earning his first major league start with Cleveland. He pitched six hits and seven strikeouts as the Indians swept a doubleheader 6-1 after an 3-2 win in the opener. Gary Wood absorbs loss as other AL games unfold with notable homers and late rallies.
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Pirates Rout Phillies to Maintain NL East Lead
Pittsburgh scored all runs in the last two innings to beat Philadelphia 7-1 and hold a seven game lead over the Mets. Richie Hebner belted a tie breaking three run homer as four Pirates runs came in the eighth. Padres split a 14 inning opener win 10-7 and 10 inning loss 4-3 with Houston. Reds blanked Giants 4-0 then lost 6-1 in 10. Atlanta swept Dodgers 14-4 and 5-4. Cubs swept Cardinals 4-0 and 5-4.
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Real Shakedown Near In Football
Hall of Fame game in Canton Ohio saw Real Shakedown Near beat the New York Giants 23 to 17. Week schedule lists Friday matchups Baltimore vs Washington Buffalo vs St Louis Los Angeles vs Cleveland with eight Saturday games and a Monday night New Orleans at Philadelphia. Vikings players Gene Washington Clint Jones and Charlie West reached individual contracts after四 months of talks clarifying they would not sign as a package.
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Ferraris Wins $25,000 Lady Pepsi Open in Atlanta
Jan Ferraris edged Betty Burfeindt by one stroke to win the Lady Pepsi Open at Indian Hills CC, finishing 2 over par 75 for a 221 total and the $3,750 first prize. Burfeindt, eight strokes back start, bogeys and birdies highlight a dramatic finale.
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Zarley-Hiskey End Palmer-Nicklaus Reign In Team Golf
In Ligonier Pa Zarley and Hiskey won the PGA National Team Championship with a 66 final round totaling 262, five under par. They beat Johnny Miller and Grier Jones by three strokes at Laurel Valley Golf Club where Palmer and Nicklaus had dominated previously. Nicklaus missed due to a finger infection and Palmer's late replacement, Jack Lewis, never posed a threat.
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Decatur Seniors Face Rainout In State Tourney
Dixie Senior League baseball state tournament games were rained out including the Decatur versus Phenix City clash. Decatur and Phenix City reschedule to play today if weather allows with a 6 PM possible rematch. Decatur must win to stay alive in the double elimination event.
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Big 7 All Stars Meet Huntsville in Bronco District Final
The Big 7 11 12 baseball All Stars face Huntsville in the Bronco District finals after beating Arab 3 0 with Tim Holt pitching a perfect game. Huntsville holds one defeat. Big 7 remains unbeaten. A potential rematch would occur Tuesday if Huntsville wins tonight.
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