Fireballing Gibson Injures Mets Again
Cardinals ace Bob Gibson defeats the Mets 4-0 for his second straight shutout and 47th in his career, despite a damaged right thigh. Joe Torre leads the Mets with three hits while Jim Hickman and Matty Alou contribute for Chicago and Houston in other early games.
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Interservice Golf Opens at Cherry Point
The Interservice Golf Tour opened at Cherry Point Marine Air Station in North Carolina. The 72 hole event runs through Friday with 38 entrants from the Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force across open senior and women divisions.
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Hilarious Way Sets 2-Year-Old Pace Record at Vernon
Vernon Downs timed Hilarious Way to a North American season record for 2-year old pacers in the Andy Kerr Memorial first division. The horse, owned by Clarence Gaines of Selborne, won the mile in 2 03 5, beating Lord Hanover by 3 1/4 lengths and paying $8.20 to win.
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Bear Bryant Seeks Rose Bowl Bid Change
In Los Angeles AP report Coach Bear Bryant of Alabama says he wishes all teams could be eligible for the Rose Bowl. He recalls Alabama waiting for a Rose Bowl bid in 1961 before accepting the Sugar Bowl, and urges the Rose Bowl to open. USC coach John McKay backs Bryant against selecting the Big Ten's No 2 team.
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Griffith Fought Pressure To Beat Cohen At Madison Square Garden
Emile Griffith outboxed Max Cohen of France in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden before 13 500 fans. Griffith, seeking another title, overcame pressure and earned his 10th straight win to improve to 71 8 1 with Cohen dropping to 20 8 1 5. Griffith sustained a gash over his eye while Cohen also suffered cuts as judges scored 64 56 9 1 for Griffith.
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Houston Trades Levins To Improve Front Lines
Houston strengthens its line by trading wide receiver Jerry Levins to obtain defensive tackle Ron Billingsley and lineman Gene Ferguson from the San Diego Chargers. The Oilers aim to boost both offense and defense as Levins leaves after leading receptions in his first two pro seasons.
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Major League Leaders Overview
Batting leaders list 250 at bats Oliver Minn 359 Murcer N Y 337 Runs Bast Murcer N Y 70 66 HITS Tovar Minn 120 Murcer N Y 119. Doubles Conigliaro Bost 23 R Smith Bost 22 Triples Carew salon 7 Alou N Y 6 Home runs Cash Det 22 Melton Chic 22 Stolen bases Patek KC 34 Otis KC 29 Pitching 11 decisions Blue Oak 193 .864 1.37 Cuellar Bast 134 .765 3.43 Strikeouts Blue Oak 212 Lolich Det 181.
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Baseball season leaders and stats show Stargell top HRs
Key figures include Stargell with 32 home runs for Pittsburgh and Torre leading St Louis in hits with 144 and runs with 80. Brock and Garr show high RBIs and steals, while pitching leaders Ellis and Gullett post strong win totals and solid ERAs.
Mass Planned for Boxing Promoter Benny Trotta
A requiem high mass is set for Benny Trotta a prominent boxing promoter at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Baltimore. Trotta 58 died Sunday at home after a long illness.
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