Grand National race at Martinsville pits Ford against Plymouth
The Virginia 50 at Martinsville Speedway heats up as Ford seeks to extend its dominance while Fred Lorenzen chases another win. Lorenzen has earned 28,905 this season in seven races as Petty leads the money list. The Ford-Plymouth battle shapes a tight point race with Marvin Panch and Ned Jarrett near the top.
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Yogi Berra Looks Ahead From Early-Yankees Slump
Chicago report notes Yogi Berra smoking a cigar amid a 1-4 Yankees start. He says being in last place early matters little, predicts a repeat AL pennant, and questions his lineup value. He adds managing a champion team carries no extra pressure.
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Whitaker's Blow Gives Jayvees Win
High Point Central Jayvee baseball beat Gray of Winston-Salem 3 2 in extra innings after a leadoff eighth inning homer by Hoppy Whitaker. Jer ry Steelman had the other extra base hit as High Point improves to 4 2 and prepares to face Grimsley in Greensboro Friday.
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Finley’s porch and stilts fail to save A’s homer showcase
In a wild Municipal Stadium night the A’s rode wedding gown white uniforms and a porch in right field designed to shrink yardage, but Cleveland’s Leon Wagner blasted a towering homer over Finley’s porch as Kansas City fell 5-3. Gene Freese homered for Pittsburgh as Cubs and Pirates slugged.
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Dodgers Move To Tie For Lead Amid Slump
Dodgers manager Gene Mauch warned against underestimating the club's slump as New York and Philadelphia observers note their six losses in five starts. Mauch said the slow start is temporary and cited the Giants as a dangerous, capable foe. He stressed the need to play good baseball to avoid being lulled into false security.
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Tuesday’s Jesuits Cleveland 5 Kansas City 3
The Jesuits Cleveland defeated Kansas City 5 to 3 on Tuesday while Detroit beat Los Angeles 6 to 4 in a rain-delayed game at Minnesota. Today's schedule lists New York at Chicago and Boston at Baltimore among others with several NL matchups.
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Tar Heels Nip Duke After 14
North Carolina won 6-2 over its ACC rival, lifting the Tar Heels to 4-0 in league play and 11-1 overall as a late surge, including a four-run 14th inning, broke a tight game. Wake Forest moved to second with a 7-4 win over N C State thanks to back-to-back homers by Bill Scripture and Mike Budd.
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Freese hits pinch homer as Pirates rally past Cubs 8 5
The Associated Press reports Gene Freese delivered a pinch hit three run homer fueling a Pittsburgh Pirates comeback to overcome the Chicago Cubs 8 to 5. Freese's blast sparked the late rally as Pittsburgh erased a deficit and secured the win.
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