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John shines as White Sox snap slump in 40 win
Tommy John recovered from a stomach ailment to throw a five hitter leading Chicago to a 4-0 victory as Detroit blanked Minnesota 5-0. Pete Ward homered for Chicago while Fred Lasher preserved Earl Wilson’s 19th win. Minnesota remains atop the AL pennant chase, with Boston and Detroit close behind. In NL action San Francisco beat Cincinnati 4-0 and Philadelphia toppled Pittsburgh 7-2.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Tommy John
John
Boston
Chicago
Fred Lasher
Minnesota
Earl Wilson
Detroit
Twins
Red Sox
White Sox
Pete Ward
Ken Berry
Lasher
Wilson
Tigers
Dean Chance
Willie Horton
Ed Mathews
Ted Uhlaender
Jim Northrup
Jerry Lumpe
Northrup