Veeck and Gaedel Shape Brownie Legacy in St Louis
The St. Louis Browns long faded from the scene but left a wild chapter. Eddie Gaedel, 3 feet 7 inches, became the midget who led to a famous promotional stunt. George Sisler, a later Brownie star, showed enduring greatness after early pitching days. The story recalls Bill Veeck and the peculiar era of the Brownies.
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Arthur Daley
New York Times News Service
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Standings and Tonight's Games Standings Detroit at Minnesota
Tonight's matchups include Detroit versus Minnesota with Boswell and others, New York visiting Chicago with Peterson and Peters or Pizarro, Washington at Boston with Sadowski and Lonborg, Baltimore at California featuring Newman, and Cleveland at Kansas City led by Bell and Shelton.
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Kauai King Eyes Belmont Bid After Derby and Preakness
Don Brumfield rides Kauai King with Belmont Stakes a possible crown after Derby and Preakness wins. Creme Dela Creme heads west to Arlington Park June 25. Brumfield deflects rivalry, plans varied routes including Travers and other races.
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Saratoga Springs
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Marichal Wins No 10 in Giants 5 3 Victory over Reds
Juan Marichal pitched through fatigue and an ailing arm to improve to 10 0 with a 5 3 win for the San Francisco Giants over the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out 10 in six innings and earned his ninth complete game in 11 starts while allowing two Leo Cardenas homers.
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Jim Leman
Associated Press
Juan Marichal
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Casanova Powers Senators Past Yankees in Four-Hitter
Paul Casanova and Pete Richert fueled Washington to a 5-1 win over New York as Casanova drove in three runs with a three run double in a key late inning. Richert matched a four hitter to win his fifth straight decision, while the Yankees dropped a third game in four.
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Dave Johnson
Andy Etchebarreo
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Yank Lady Pair To Play British In Wightman Cup
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California and Nancy Richey of Dallas lead the United States Wightman Cup team to face Britain's top women players at Wimbledon June 10 and 11. Julie Heldman of New York Jane Albert of Pebble Beach California and Mary Ann Eisel of St Louis complete the roster.
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Long Beach
Calif
Nancy Richey
Dallas
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Jane Albert
Pebble Beach
Mary Ann Eisel
St.Louis
Roberto Clemente's Brief Minor League Season With Montreal
Pittsburgh star Roberto Clemente, a three time National League batting champion, played just one season in the minors. He appeared for Montreal in 1954, hitting .257 in 87 games.
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Roberto ‘Clémenté
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