Dodgers Top Cardinals as Sutton Debuts in Homecoming Win
Walter Alston’s Dodgers beat St Louis 3-2 at Los Angeles in Sutton’s first start after recall from the minors. He gave up two runs on seven hits with 2 1 3 innings of relief by Jim Brewer. The win snaps St Louis six straight. Astros, Reds surge. Pirates, Braves win. Tigers, Twins, California also win.
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Trainers Aim for Derby Victory as Past Glories Return
Louisville AP report notes trainers Lou Cavalaris and Bill Stevens chasing a Kentucky Derby win. Cavalaris seeks a first Derby with Petter Fuller’s Dancer’s Rings, Stevens eyes Cain Hoy Stable’s Got Fat as Derby favorite. Calumet Farm hopes to recapture past triumphs in the race.
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Celtics Lakers Face Do-Or-Die Game Three in Boston
Boston hosts Los Angeles in a best-of-three NBA final tied 1-1 after a 118-105 loss in Los Angeles. West injured his left ankle but expects to play as the series shifts back to Boston Garden with a potential seventh game in Boston if needed.
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Blues Edges North Stars In Overtime Playoff Thriller
Billy McCreary scored at 17:27 of overtime as the St. Louis Blues defeated Minnesota 3-2, taking a 3-2 lead in the West Division playoff series. Terry Crisp assisted twice as St. Louis led 2-0, Minnesota rallied to tie, and Bob McCord scored late in the second. Game six heads to Minnesota.
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Roseboro Finds Range as Twins Rout Red Sox
Roseboro collects five hits in five at bats to spark Minnesota’s 11–2 win over Boston. He lifts his batting average to .148 after a rough start, driving in two and scoring three. Cash injures knee on a risky play as Detroit beats Oakland 2–1. Reichardt injures hamstring amid California’s 3–2 win over Cleveland. Cubs fall to Pirates 7–4. Reds hammer the Astros 17–2. Dodgers top Cardinals 3–2.
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Cage Player Gets Credit in Baseball
AP reports Ron Reed, the Braves pitcher who held the Giants to three hits in a 7 2 win, might not have worn a baseball uniform if Wayne Hightower, former San Francisco Warriors forward, hadn’t played with Reed during 1966-67. Reed says he left the Pistons in February for spring training after losing playing time to Hightower and grew disenchanted with basketball.
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Roseboro joins Twins with five straight hits and first AL homer
Roseboro of Minnesota stroked five straight hits including a double and his first American League homer as the Twins bombed Boston 11-2. Mickey Lolich pitched a four hitter as Detroit beat Oakland 2-1. The day featured standings, leaders, and a late Giants rally against a completed game by a right-hander who retired the first 20 Giants before Willie Mays singled.
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Funny Side of the Sports World Highlights
AP by BEN OLAN surveys light sports stories from Wilt Chamberlain as a potential Sixers coach to Eddie Stanky barring reporters from the trainer’s room. The piece notes Olympic mail votes, amateur tennis in Bournemouth, and other sports quirks with a humorous tone.
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Associated Press
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St Louis Wins In OT To Lead Series 3-2
St Louis defeated Minnesota 3 to 2 in overtime to take a 3-2 series lead in the West division best-of-seven. No game on Wednesday as St Louis travels to Minnesota for the next matchup.
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Rabenhorst of LSU Is Retiring After 43 Years
LSU coach and athletic administrator Harry Rabenhorst, 70, retires after 43 years at LSU. He urged a strict code for collegiate recruiting amid past scandals. Noted figures like Alvin Dark and Bob Pettit praised his long career and influence in multiple sports.
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Blass Rough Start But Pirates Rally To Victory
Pittsburgh starter reliever by design Steve Blass flirted with a complete game before Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks hit a homer in the seventh. Banks, Lou Johnson, and Adolfo Phillips sparked the Cubs, but Bob Moose and Elroy Face aided Pittsburgh to a 7-4 win. Blass lasted 6 2 3 innings, charged with one run. Denehy optioned. Humphreys recalled as Senators reshuffle pitching staff.
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Former Baseball Catcher Hank O Schriver Dies at 60
New York AP reports Charles Hank O Schriver a former major league catcher who became a banker died Monday at age 60. He played for several teams during his MLB career before transitioning to finance. He was born in New York and remained a prominent figure in local baseball circles.
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Carol Mann Leads LPGA Money Standings After Win
Carol Mann captured victory at the Raleigh Ladies Invitational, moving ahead in LPGA earnings. The report lists Mann atop the money list as of today, with standings and upcoming games in Memphis, San Antonio, Shreveport, Albuquerque, Amarillo, Dallas-Fort Worth, and El Paso.
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Golf money leaders update with top earners listed
The report shows earnings totals with Kathy Whitworth in second at $7,337 and Sandra Haynie in third at $4,755. It notes a prize of $2,250 contributing to a cumulative official earnings total of $7,825 for the leading player.
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Several Pro Cage Coaching Changes
NBA coaching chaos unfolds as Hannum and Sharman resign from Philadelphia and San Francisco. San Francisco owner Mieuli hints George Lee could take over later, while Hannum’s next stop remains undetermined. Sharman signs long term with the Los Angeles Stars of the ABA.
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Player Sure of Support in Gallery
Houston AP Gary Player of South Africa expects gallery backing as the $100,000 Champions International Golf Tournament opens. He and his family moved into a Champions cottage near Cypress Creek Course. Player, a major champion before 30, is among the favorites in the 72 hole event, which omits Palmer Hogan Brewer and Casper this year. Palmer went home to Latrobe Pa for hip treatment after tying sixth at the Byron Nelson Classic in Dallas.
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