Comer Powers Pilots Past Senators 7-6 in Home Win
Wayne Comer delivered a three run homer and a two run double lifting the Seattle Pilots to a 7-6 victory over the Washington Senators. His five RBIs boosted his season total to 23 with six homers and a .253 average.
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Dixie Play Opens Tonight With Red Sox Indians clash
The Dixie League opens its season in Decature with the Red Sox meeting the Indians and the Senators facing the Tigers. Mayor Charles Gunthorf will throw out the first ball at 5 30 p m. The Red Sox Indians game starts at 6 p m and Senators Tigers at 8 p m.
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Baseball attendance up 18 percent with expansion clubs
An AP survey shows major league attendance rose 18 percent as the 24 clubs, expanded from 20, boost gate totals. The Expos, Kansas City, Seattle, and San Diego contribute strong home crowds, while Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago report declines in average per game.
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18 Foot Jump Eyed In Relays
UCLA star Dick Railsback aims for an 18 foot relay leap at the California Relays after clearing 17 ft 6 1 2 in to beat USC. World record holder Bob Seagren set 17 7 in Philadelphia while John Carlos plans to lower the 100 yard dash mark despite Charlie Greene's absence.
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Associated Press
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San Jose State
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Australia
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Norman
Mexico City
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Braves Rout Mets in 15-3 Victory at Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves blasted 18 hits to overwhelm the New York Mets 15-3. Pat Jarvis earned his third win as Henry Aaron hit a first inning homer and a pinch hitter added two runs. Aaron climbed in hits and home runs while Clete Boyer and Ken Aspromonte added three hits each. Carol Mann headlines the LPGA field for the $15,000 Bluegrass Invitational in Louisville.
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Fred Gladding
Astros Triumph in Fifth Straight NL Victory
The Houston Astros capped a five game winning streak by defeating the Montreal Expos 7-4 as Don Wilson earned his fourth win. Jimmy Wynn and Joe Morgan contributed key hits, while Wilson allowed a late surge before Fred Gladding finished the save.
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Associated Press
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Don Wilson
Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues
Results from Boston, Seattle, and others with scores 24 18 19 4 7. Thursday results include Boston 4 California 3 and Chicago 7 Detroit 3. Tonight features Boston at Chicago and Seattle at Cleveland among other matchups, plus Saturday and Sunday schedules across leagues.
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