Yankee Tangle In New York Doubleheader Outfield Collision
Yankee right fielder Jim Lyttle and center fielder Bobby Murcer collide chasing a long drive by Oakland's Joe Rudi in the first inning of a New York doubleheader. Lyttle crashes over Murcer to a hard turf landing as AP Wirephotos capture the moment.
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Canonero II Arrives at Belmont Park Ahead of Triple Crown Run
Canonero II reaches Belmont Park in New York Monday amid spectators as he prepares for a potential Triple Crown bid. AP Wirephoto accompanies the scene.
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Bunning Breaks Cy Young Record With Early Strikeouts
Memorial Day at San Diego Stadium featured Jim Bunning tying and breaking Cy Young’s career strikeout mark early in the first inning. The Phillies won 3 1 over the Padres as Bunning reached 2 823 career K s, while the Padres salvaged a split with a 4 6 win in game two. Other NL results included Pittsburgh over Chicago 6 0 and Houston topping Cincinnati 4 1. Willie Mays starred for the Giants in a 2 1 win over the Mets.
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Durocher May Lose Cubs Post Amid Slump
Leo Durocher faced questions about his Cubs future after Chicago fell 6-0 to Pittsburgh. The club has dropped 10 of 13, with injuries and a weak bullpen adding to the woes as Blass blanked them on five hits.
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Americans Impress in British Amateur at Carnoustie
In Carnoustie Scotland the American contenders showed strength as the British Amateur started with 250 players. Tom Kite of Austin Texas and Jim Gabrielsen of Atlanta won big early rounds, while Lanny Wadkins and Bill Hyndman were expected to rise. The field narrows to 80 first-round matches.
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Lefty Charles Wins Charity Golf Tourney Horse Trade
New Zealander Bob Charles, the tournament’s lone left-hander, shot 68 to set a course record at Hurstbourne Country Club and beat Tom Weiskopf by one stroke. Archie Campbell led celebrities with 73 as pro golfers and stars raised funds for Rosair Childrens Hospital. Charles accepted a yearling race horse but was unsure what to do next.
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Melnyk Wins British Amateur by Narrow Margin
Steve Melnyk grimaces over a missed putt in the first round of the British Amateur Golf Championship. He rallied to defeat his opponent by one point, with AP Wirephoto credit. The accompanying quote mentions a local breeder from Christchurch, New Zealand, noting his unusual admission about horses.
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Cards Edge Braves 3-2 as Brock Streak Ends
Cardinals beat the Braves 3-2 in St. Louis. Jose Cardenal delivered a decisive eighth inning single scoring Joe Torre, ending Lou Brock’s 26 game hitting streak. Stone struggled after early success while Jerry Reuss kept Atlanta close with strong fastballs. The win boosts St. Louis to a seven game streak and a 2 1/2 game NL East lead heading into Pittsburgh.
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Stars Otis and Royals pace 9-4 sweep at Boston
Amos Otis plowed six RBIs with two homers and two singles as Kansas City swept a doubleheader 9-4 at Boston. Tommy John pitched for the White Sox in a 1-0 win over Baltimore in the first game, limiting the Orioles to five hits.
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Rebs Split as Compton Suffers Seventh Dixie Setback
Memorial Day action in Dixie League baseball sees Clint Compton take his seventh loss of the year despite five hits and eight strikeouts as Savannah shuts out Shreveport 2-0. Jim Freeman and Jim Britton combine for the win. Freeman fans nine over seven innings.
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