Vander Meer Recalls 1940 Perfect Game Night
In an interview 25 years later catcher Ernie Lombardi and others recount Kovin Vander Meer's near perfect game memory. He notes the 9th inning and a disputed pitch call by Bill Stewart, plus a long night of curveballs. He plans to celebrate with bass fishing at 4 am Saturday.
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Harry Craft
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Koufax Shuts Down Astros in Dodgers Four-Game Opener
Sandy Koufax tossed a three-hitter in a 3-0 Dodger win over Houston. Willie Davis drove in two runs with a bases loaded single in the fourth as Koufax improved to 9-4 at Dodger Stadium with his fifth shutout of the year. Bob Lillis threatened with a eighth inning triple but Koufax escaped further trouble.
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Bob Lillis
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Johnny Temple
Roseboro
Ernie Fazio
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Ron Fairly
Candy Spots Leads Six Rivals In Chicagoan At Washington Park
Candy Spots after Belmont upset looks to defend in the $100,000 Chicagoan at Washington Park as four major 3-year-old races headline a Saturday program. Rex Ellsworth’s star faces six rivals in the 1 1/8 mile event while other top races include Queen’s Plate at Woodbine, Leonard Richards Stakes at Delaware Park, Miss Woodford Stakes at Monmouth Park, and the Inglewood and Bowling Green events at Hollywood and Aqueduct respectively.
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Hurricane Kid Knocks Out Macias in San Francisco Ring
Honolulu AP reports Hurricane Kid, based in San Francisco, scored a first round knockout of Arturo Macias of Mexico in one minute 52 seconds. It was Kid’s 22nd win in 24 fights, with Macias weighing 156 pounds and Kid 153 pounds.
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Major League Leaders Stolen Bases and Pitching totals
Major League leaders include Aparicio Baltimore with 19 stolen bases and Wood Detroit with 10. Stock Baltimore leads with five decisions and a 5 0 record, Ra dated Boston 61 strikeouts with .857. Pascual Minnesota leads with 86 strikeouts, Barber Baltimore 84. National League batting lists T Davis with 125 at bats and Frees Aaron Milwaukee along with Flood, St Louis, 51, White St Louis 48. H Aaron Milwaukee leads with 47 runs batted in while Groat St Louis has 85 hits and White St Louis 80. Doubles Javier St Louis 17, Pinson Cincinnati 16, Pinson also noted. Home runs H Aaron Milwaukee 18, Banks Chicago and F Alou and McCovey San Francisco 13. Stolen bases Robinson Cincinnati 17, Pinson Cincinnati 16. Pitching five decisions McBean Pittsburgh 61 857, Maloney Cincinnati O'Dell San Francisco 9 2 818. Drysdale Dodgers 104 strikeouts, Koufax 102.
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Hot Chevrolets Slow In Early 400 Qualifying
AP report from Hampton Georgia on Dixie 400 prelims shows only two of 23 cars as Chevrolets. Rex White led Thursday in a 1963 Chevrolet with 138.862 mph, while Marvin Panch topped the field in a 1963 Ford at Wednesday's session.
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Ellis Reinstated as Padres Pitcher After Dispute
San Diego pitcher Sammy Ellis and Manager Don Heffner have resolved their differences and Ellis is reinstated to the Pacific Coast League club. He will pitch in tonight's game against Dallas Fort Worth after being suspended Monday for insubordination.
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NCAA track and field entries listed from 11 schools
Albuquerque brief notes entries from 11 colleges for the NCAA track and field championships. Schools named include Idaho State Providence? State, McMurry, Central Ohio State, Los Angeles State, San Diego State, Lamar, Pepperdine, Whitworth, Texas Southern and Texas Western.
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Knick Harkness Holds Out For $12,000 No-Cut Pact
New York guard Jerry Harkness, a No. 2 NBA draft pick, is demanding a $12,000 salary and a no-cut contract while holding out. In Chicago, Francis Quimet, 70, wins the Walter Hagen Award for his Open and amateur triumphs and will receive the honor Wednesday in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Chateaugay Tops Candy Spots In TRA 3-Year-Old Poll
In New York the TRA weekly poll shows Chateaugay replacing Candy Spots as the leading 3-year-old colt and Spicy Living advancing to lead among 3-year-old fillies.
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Cosmopolitan Women's Golf Opens With Record Field
Rockton Illinois reports a record 33 female players tee off today in the Cosmopolitan Women's golf tournament with a total purse of $7,500.
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Preuss Captures 1963 Eastern Amateur Women Title
Tish Preuss of Pompano Beach Florida won the 1963 women s Eastern Amateur golf championship. She shot a two over par 76 to finish 54 holes at 229 and win by seven strokes.
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Dodgers to fight Chavez Ravine tax hike claim
Dodgers president Walter O'Malley said he will contest an increased assessment on Chavez Ravine ball park that could lift the team’s annual tax bill by about 250000 dollars.
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Head Holds Five Shot Lead In NCAA Golf Final
Springfield, Mo. Gary Head of Middle Tennessee carried a five-stroke edge into the final 18 holes of the NCAA college division golf tournament with a 54 hole total of 208.
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Oerter May Miss Track Meet With Back Injury
Hugo Oerter two time Olympic discus champion suffers a slipped disc in his back and may miss next weeks meet where U S team for Moscow dual may be chosen. He says therapy will determine if he competes and notes the selection will hinge on performances at the National AAU Championships in St Louis.
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Marin Seeks Distance Triple At NCAA Track Finals
Southern California's Julio Marin won the 6 mile in meet record time of 30 minutes 32.9 seconds to open the distance triple. He aims for the 3 mile final in Albuquerque with another steeplechase entry set for Saturday, representing Costa Rica.
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Arizona State University
Major Scouts Say Prospects Disappointing
Scouting chiefs say the college crop is weak as the NCAA tournament continues. No Garibaldi or Fazio stars this year. Giants, Colts paid for Garibaldi and Fazio previously, while 59 clubs attend the national championship tournament to evaluate top pitchers Keith Weber Texas Myer Holy Cross Dick Joyce.
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Garibaldi
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Missouri
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Texas
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Joyce
Palmer leads after first round in Eastern Women's Amateur
Arnold Palmer shoots 67 to tie Jack Rule for 54 hole total 299 and claim the Eastern Women's Amateur lead in a high profile final round.
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Carr Sets 220 Meet Mark As So Cal Leads
Carr ties the 220 meet mark with a 20.7 clocking in a solo heat while a aiding wind prevents Clifton Mayfield of Central Ohio State from tying the broad jump record with a 26 foot 7 inch effort. Southern Cal leads with 10 points, San Jose State nine, Villanova six, Emporia State four, and Oregon two. Carr nears a pending world record of 20.3 as Nate Adams trails by six yards. Wind limits broad jump record potential at three meters per second though allowable is 4.473 m.p.h.
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True Christian Spirit Winslow Sermon Brings Catholics and Baptists
In Winslow Arizona a Sunday program at First Baptist Church featured a Roman Catholic priest visiting for a joint talk on brotherhood. The event highlighted ecumenical dialogue between Catholic and Baptist communities during a citywide church gathering.
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Joyce Drives High Bid Rumors in Major League Duel
The report notes Joyce showing good control and a strong fastball in a 30 duel with Weber. Lobby scouts focused on Joyce, with rumors he has been offered 100000 by the Boston Red Sox and the Yankees willing to top any bid by 25000. Murtaugh, son of manager Danny Murtaugh, catches Joyce.
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Joyce
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Martin Luther program introduced by church group
A United Presbyterian Church group introduced a program titled Martin Luther, presenting a study or event focused on the historical figure and his impact within the church community.
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