Still in First Place Still in First Place
Midwest Daily won ninth game in Little League at K Park, routing Century Bible 11 0 as Mike Pinegar pitched a two hitter with eight strikeouts. Barry's Quick Sak beat Lions Club 6 1 with Ricky Clark collecting three hits. Sheriff’s Dept. side edged Hope Auto 2 1 with two fifth inning runs. In Santa Clara, top U S swimmers set world and American records at the International Invitational led by Mark Spitz Claudia Kolb and Debbie Meyer with multiple records.
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Ralph Bouton
K Park
Midwest Daily
Century Bible
Mike Pinegar
Midwest
Barry
Quick Sak
Lions Club
Ricky Clark
Hope Auto
Sheriff's Dept
Sheriffs
Charles McMurtry
Santa Clara
Calif
U.S
Mark Spitz
Claudia Kolb
Santa Clara Swim Club
Debbie Meyer
Sacramento
Catie Ball
Jacksonville
Fla
Pam Kruse
Pompano Beach
Spitz
Mike Gurton
Alain Mosconi
France
Luis Nicolao
Argentina
Sharon Finneram
Patty Caretto
Los Angeles
Miss Ball
Russia
Gailina Prozumenshikova
Cade
Miss Kruse
Miss Kolb
Medeley
British Want to Bring in the Pros
Wimbledon tops crowds reach 301000 as British officials push to allow professionals at the event at the ILTF meeting in Luxembourg. John Newcombe wins the men’s title and Billie Jean King the women’s, with King defeating Ann Jones 6 3 6 4. The uproar over pro inclusion renews debate on keeping Wimbledon as is.
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Geoffrey Miller
Wimbledon
England
International Lawn
Long Beach
Calif
King
Ann Jones
Britain
Pakistan
Cambridge University
Twins pull off doubleheader sweep as Kaat Boswell shine
Jim Kaat and Dave Boswell held the Chicago White Sox at bay in a twin bill, each collecting key hits and driving in runs as Minnesota won 4 to 0 and 4 to 1. Kaat improved to 7 8 on the year while Boswell earned his third straight victory. The Twins moved within one half game of Detroit and 24 games behind the Chicago leaders at the All Star break.
Baseball Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues
National League standings and recent results include St Louis Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles and Houston with scores from Sundays games plus upcoming All Star game in Anaheim. American League leaders and results cover batting pitching and fielding leaders with teams Detroit Minnesota California Boston Cleveland Baltimore New York Washington Kansas City and Chicago plus notable performances and upcoming schedule. Houston and Chicago top performers appear in both leagues with detailed stats for batting and pitching leaders.
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Associated Press
W. L. Pet
G.B
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Houston
New York
Cincinnati
Anaheim
Detroit
Minnesota
California
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Kansas City
William D. Eckert
NBA
Alson
Joe Torre
Orlando Cedpeda
Bill Mazeroski
Gene Alley
Richie Allen
Ryun and Keino Sweep Distances at Los Angeles Meet
In Los Angeles AP reports Jim Ryun added the 1500 meters to his mile record prowess by clocking 3:33.1 in the opening session of the Twenty international meet. Kipchoge Keino, holder of the world 3000 meters, followed with a strong display in the same session.
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Los Angeles
Kansas
Jim Ryun
Kenya
Kipchoge Keino
Ryan
Keino
Australia
Ron Clarke
Clarke
Gerry
Cards Fall All Week as Cubs, Cardinals Hit Rough Patch
National League sees Chicago Cubs suffer a seventh straight loss 6-0 to Houston as St Louis also drops 4-3 in 10 innings to Philadelphia. Giants edge Dodgers 1-0, Pirates top Reds 2-1, Mets beat Braves 5-4, and AL action features Minnesota, Washington, Detroit, California and New York wins. MLB notes include Don Wilson’s 5-5 record win, Mike McCormick’s 7th consecutive win, Stargell’s 12th homer, Buchek’s pinch homer, and Mays delivering a decisive 10th inning single.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Chicago Cubs
Leo Durocher
Cubs
Houston
Don Wilson
Chicago
St. Louis
Cardinals
Atlanta
Minnesota
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
California
Kansas City
New York
Baltimore
Orioles
Wilson
Jackie Brandt
Astros
Jim Wynn
Larry Jaster
Philadelphia
Mike Shannon
Billy Cowan
Red Schoendienst
Jaster
Rich Allen
Nelson Briles
Gonzalez
Cowan
Mays
Dodgers
Mike McCormick
McCormick
Claude Osteen
Daigers
Stargell
Jim Maloney
Forbes Field
Dennis Ribant
Reds
Vada Pinson
Tony Perez
Buchek
Bud Harrelson
Mets
Chance to Start In All Star Game At Anaheim Stadium
Dean Chance gets the assignment as opening pitcher for the American League in the All Star Game at Anaheim Stadium. Hank Bauer and Walt Alston announce lineups. expected starter for the National League is Juan Marichal. Odds, injuries, and gaps in centerfield noted as rosters finalized for the midseason classic.
Spurrier shines despite loss in Coaches All-America game
Florida star Steve Spurrier, booed after a rocky start, led the East to a 12-9 victory with a late 40 yard TD pass. West QB Jon Brittenum earned MVP honors after a 244 yard 21 of 40 showing, while Spurrier praised Brittenum’s achievement despite the defeat.
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Ron Speer
Atlanta, Ga
Steve Spurrier
Florida
San Francisco 49Ers
Spurrier
East
Michigan State
Gene Washington
Tom Francisco
Virginia Tech
Georgia
Lynn‘ Hughes
Jon Brittenum
Arkansas
Miami Dolphins
Jon
Bob Griese
Purdue
West
Mel Farr
UCLA
Brittenan
Larry Wachholtz
Nebraska
AAU Veteran Dan Ferris Celebrates 78th Birthday
New York AP report notes Dan Ferris, who joined the Amateur Athletic Union 60 years ago, will observe his 78th birthday today and serves as secretary emeritus of the AAU.
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New York
Dan Ferris
Amateur Athletic Union
AAU
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is adapted from John Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish or hunt during major and minor periods. Major periods start at shown times and last about one and a half to two hours. minor periods are shorter. Use Central Standard Time.
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John Alden Knight
Sikes Takes Third and $3,100
R H Sikes of Springdale Ark slipped from third after a 75 on Sunday to finish sixth in the Speedway Open Golf Tournament at Indianapolis. His 286 total earned $3,100, while winner Frank Beard took $20,000 for a 279. Miller Barber earned 1,650 for 290, with Dick Crawford not listed among prize winners.
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Indianapolis
Ind
R. H. Sikes
Springdale
Ark
Speedway
Sikes
Frank Beard
Miller Barber
Texarkana
Dick Crawford
el Dorado, Ark
Barber
Kick Can Be Worth a Dozen Pitches
San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal draws attention with a rocking chair delivery and high leg kick. Fans note his eight to twelve pitch arsenal as he stalks hitters, while manager Herman Franks predicts more greatness ahead.
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SAN Francisco
NBA
Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
Marichal
Giants
Jay Alou
Candlestick Park
Juan
Juan Watchers
Sandy Koufax
John Roseboro
Herman Franks
Franks
Sandy
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CBC Lions
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CBC
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Steve Barber
Baltimore Orioles
Maye
Lee Maye
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Dave Boswell
Minnesota Twins
Kaat
Booswell
Boswell
Twins
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Red Sox
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al Worthington
Elmer
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Dick McAuliffe
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John Wyatt
Reggie Smith
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Lonborg
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RBI
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John Kennedy
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McAuliffe
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Tovar
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Hats — Tovar
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Phil
Atl
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Phillips
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Nolan
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Bunning
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el Paso
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Cal-Fw
Dallas-Fort Worth
Tom Reynolds
Tommy Davis
Ed Kranepool
Ron Swoboda
Hal Reniff
Hank Aaron
Braves
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John F. Kennedy
Dean Chance
Jack Stevenson
Hank Bauer
Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Anaheim Stadium
Cy Young
Bauer
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Rico Petrocelli
al Kaline
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Leasgue
al Wels
Chicago White Sox
Oliva
Lou Brock
Hank Agron
Roberto Clemente
A.M. V.m
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