Cubs And Sox Secure Wins In Little League Action
In American Little League play the Cubs defeated Prestolite Orioles as the Sox logged their second win of the season. In the National League R C Cola's Cubs beat Alabama Flour Mills Cardinals 9-5 for their 10th win in 15 games led by Glen Rogers who belted a bases empty homer and a later single.
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Robert Ryder
Tony Williams
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Randy Lawrence
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Jimmy Clarkson
Gibson Carves Fifth Straight Shutout To Beat Pirates
St Louis right hander Bob Gibson pitched his fifth consecutive shutout as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 3 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. Jeff Compton Tommy Hesner and Freddie Biddy contributed hits while Adolph Wagner took the loss.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
A's Top Hornets 2 0 In Southern League Play
Birmingham won 2 0 on two runs off six hits as Elmo Plasketts provided the RBI on Jackie Warner’s sixth inning score after Hoss Bowling opened the scoring on a wild pitch. Asheville moved to second with a 4 2 win over Savannah while Evansville beat Montgomery 7 3 to pull further from the cellar. Evansville starter Fred Rath earned the win. Wayne Simpson of Asheville was struck in the face but finished the game after 12 stitches.
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Birmingham
Charlotte
Asheville
Montgomery
Savannah
Evansville
Hoss
Jackie Warner
Elmo Plaskett
Wayne Simpson
John Noriega
Fred Rath
Open Tennis Sparks Davis Cup Pros Debate At Wimbledon
An undated Wimbledon report notes Australian officials seek to include professionals in the Davis Cup, facing likely opposition from U.S. and others amid the first open era tournament. Rain delays and long five set matches mark the event as Roy Emerson and peers join touring pros while debates over amateur status continue.
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Prise Witte
Wimbledon
England
London
Ana Senne
Australia
Roy Emerson
Fred Stolle
Tony Roche
John Newcombe
International Lawn
Ninth win of the season seals key victory over Rebels
The team claimed its ninth win of the season with a three-run homer by Doug Adams driving center in the sixth inning, supporting a third consecutive win over the Rebels.
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Rebels
Doug Adams
European flyweight title retained by Atzori
In Naples Italy Fernando Atzori retained the European flyweight title by stopping John McCloskey in the fourth round. The Naples bout featured Atzori from Italy against McCloskey from England with a 111 110% and 4 round finish.
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New York
Percy Pugh
Las Vegas
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Willi Coleman
Los Angeles
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John McCloskey
England
Atzori
Decatur Little League names 14-man All-Star team
The Decatur National Little League announces its 14 man All Star team for the area tournament July 18 through 20. Players listed include Jeff Pittman Mike Washburn Robbie Tweedy Andy Cole Jim Rogers Jimmy Clarkson Robert Duff Bill McNeese Royce Taylor Grant Clark Freddie Biddy Lee Dennis Forrest Jordan and Steve Black. alternates are Steve Armstead and Roger Qualman honorable mention goes to Randy Lawrence Tony Stephenson Keith Dutton Gary Jones and Adolph Wagner.
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Decatur
Jeff Pittman
Mike Washburn
Robbie Tweedy
Andy Cole
Jim Rogers
Jimmy Clarkson
Robert Duff
Bill McNeese
Royce Taylor
Grant Clark
Freddie Biddy
Lee Dennis
Forrest Jordan
Steve Black
Steve Armstead
Roger Qualman
Randy Lawrence
Tony Stephenson
Keith Dutton
Gary Jones
Adolph Wagner
Smith Wins Third Straight Dixie Junior Title in Selma
Selma's 17 year old links champion Mike Smith captured his third straight tournament crown in as many weeks with a win in the Dixie Junior Golf Tournament at Selma Country Club Wednesday.
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Selma, Ala
Selma
Mike Smith
Selma Country Club
Drysdale Near No-Hitter in Dodgers 2-1 Win Over Giants
Don Drysdale missed a no hitter by two outs as he won his 200th career game for the Dodgers with a 2-1 victory against the Giants. The key eighth inning run came on a pinch hit single by Dave Marshall after two outs. Drysdale said he isn’t the type to pitch no hitters, preferring to force contact and rely on defense.
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Associated Press
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Giants
Dave Marshall
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Jack Hiatt
Bobby Bonds
Wes Parker
Marshall
Ron Hunt
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