Yanks Drop Sox as Boston Closer Rivalry Tightens
Yankees blank Chicago five hits as Monbouquette shines in first start against the White Sox. Sox fall into a near tie with Boston for the AL lead. Red Sox top Washington 7-5, Twins beat Detroit 4-2, Indians edge California 2-1. St. Louis shuts out San Francisco 2-0. Houston tops Atlanta 5-4 in 10 innings while Dodgers edge Reds. Chicago and Boston linger atop the standings with slim margins.
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Slugger Allen Out for Season
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Rich Allen will miss the rest of the season after cutting two tendons and severing a nerve in his right hand while pushing his car at home. He underwent a five hour operation at Temple University Hospital and will wear a cast for at least six weeks, with expected normal grip recovered if healing goes well.
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Pro Charts by Thurray Olderman AFL Dolphins Preview
Improvement over last year hinges on Griese Clancy and Riley stepping up. Offense shows uncertain QB situation with Griese likely leading. receivers Twilley Clancy and Roberson compete. Defense features safety West Mayo and linemen Evans Goode plus emerging corners Westmoreland Worrge. Prediction places Boltz in East cellar.
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Pro Football Game Here 8 p m Sat in Hope Ark
Texarkana Titans prepare for first football game of the year at 8 p m in Hope Ark against the Shreveport Trojans. Coach Tom Collins notes players focus on offense defense and scouting reports as veterans pace the Trojans.
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Bob Smith Eyes National Amateur Title Bid
Bob Smith, 24, Sacramento public relations man, qualified for the National Amateur after posting 67 69 for 136 8 under par over two rounds. He aims to defend West ern Amateur success and chase his first National Amateur title next week. Rodney Horn of Prairie Village and Ron Cerrado tied for second at 283, with Curtis Sifford of Los Angeles at 286.
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Cardinals Shut Out the Giants
In a National League slate, St Louis blanked San Francisco 2-0 as Bob Tolan and Dick Hughes delivered late ninth inning run producers. Hughes, 13-4, pitched a four hitter, with Tim McCarver and Julian Javier providing key baserunning and the decisive late hits.
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Commissioner Steps Into KC Squabble
Baseball Commissioner William D. Eckert promised action after a Kansas City Athletics dispute with owner Charles O. Finley. Eckert said he would gather data and may hold a hearing following the firing of manager Al Dark and the release of first baseman Ken Harrelson amid a player association request.
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Two Year Olds in Racing Spotlight at Hopeful Stakes
Two year olds take center stage at Saratoga as the 63rd Hopeful Stakes offers 115475 dollars in purse money. Contenders include Subpet from Thomas LeClair, Bold Native from Harbor View Farm, Exclusive Native, What a Pleasure from Wheatley Stable, and Vitriolic previously linked to What a Pleasure. Arlington Park hosts the Laurence Armour Handicap for three year olds, while trainer Ed White of Hope High begins his ninth season.
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Broncos Seek Fast Turnaround Under Lou Saban
Denver retools under Lou Saban trading for Steve Tensi to solve quarterback woes after a 4-10 season. Tensi led a 14-9 upset over Minnesota as Saban reshapes the roster with new faces Floyd Little Ernie Park and others while focusing on line play to improve performance in the AFL Western Division.
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Accident Is Fatal to Grid Player McKeever
Mike McKeever, USC football standout and twin of Rams star Marlin McKeever, died in Montebello Convalescent Hospital after injuries from a Dec 3 1965 auto crash. Coach John McKay called him the best defensive lineman seen at USC. Survivors include his widow Judy and brothers Bob and Mare In.
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