Braves fall in 10 as Niekro dazzles and Cubs slip
In a rugged National League night, Phil Niekro's knuckleball flustered Atlanta with two errors by catcher Torre as St. Louis won 5-4 in 10 innings. Other NL results include Houston beating New York 4-1 and San Francisco routing Pittsburgh 7-1.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Phil Niekro
Baie Lerina
Joe Torte
Totre
Miekro
Atlanta
St. Louis
Torre
Javier
Curt Flood
Flood
Niekro
Phil Gagliano
Bobby Tolan
Cubs
Reds
Cal Koonce
Billy Wiliams
Koonce
Floyd Robinson
Vada Pinson
Robinson
Pinson
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Houston
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Proud Clarion to start Belmont Stakes after Derby win
Proud Clarion, Derby winner and Preakness third, is among 10 three year olds slated for the 99th Belmont Stakes at Aqueduct. Damascus, favored on owner Edith Bancroft’s silks, is right there as entry day closes.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Proud Clarion
Aqueduct
Damascus
CBS
John Galbreath
Darby Dan Farm
Darby Dan
Chateaugay
Braulio Baeza
Gentry
Son
Hall
Edith Bancroft
Cleveland Outhits Detroit as Epstein update looms
The Washington Senators rode a four game win streak after trading for Mike Epstein, with a 10-0 win over California while Cleveland outhit Detroit 8-2. Camilo Pascual returned to form against the Angels, and John O'Donoghue delivered a grand slam to power Cleveland past Detroit. Cincinnati, Houston, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Philadelphia won in NL play as Belmont prep and Derby chatter build.
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Minesota
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
Houston
New York
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Epstein
Washington
Gil Hodges
Orioles
Senators
Kansas City
California
Camilo Pascual
Angels
Jose Cardenal
Cardenal
Jay Johnstone
Ed Brinkman
Secom
Pascual
Bob Laverine
Dean Chance
Red Sox
Chance
Bob Allison
Russ Nixon
John O’donoghue
O’donoghue
Indians
Tigers
Orlando Pena
Mickey Stanley
Major League Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
National and American leagues show Cincinnati leading the NL with 31 wins and 18 losses while St. Louis, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Atlanta trail. Thursday scores include Cincinnati7 Chicago6 and St. Louis5 Atlanta4. AL leaders include Kaline and F. Robinson with batting marks, Clemente tops average in another league, and pitching leaders noted. Minor leagues report Pacific Coast and International League results with several matchups.
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Associated Press
Kaline
Det
F. Robinson
Balt
Tovar
Minn
Fregosi
Calif
Clemente
Pitt
Staub
Houst
Rosa
Cin
Aaron
Atl
Perez
Brock
St. L
Rose
Cepeda
T. Davis
N.Y
Williams
Holtzeman
Chicago
Veale
Ged
Marichal
S.F
Nolan
Indianapolis
Phoenix
Spokane
Tacoma
Tulsa
Denver
Portland
Oklahoma City
Seattle
San Diego
Toronto
Buffalo
Hole in one nets car for Memphis Open winner
Babe Hiskey, 28, Burley Idaho, carded a 65 opening round at the Memphis Open as he led early after acing the 12th hole and narrowly missing another ace on the 14th. He finished with eight one putts and nine two putts, aided by a hot putter despite inaccurate tee shots.
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Sy Bob Gilbert
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Babe Hiskey
Dave Hill
Hill
Jackson
Mich
Bert Weaver
Gary Player
Harold Henning
Dave Marr
Hiskey
Dave Stockton
Dave Ragan
Steve Spray
Randi Petri
Bert Yancey
Jack Nicklaus
Burley
Idaho
Rous says USSFA controls sanction to NPSL
In Munich Sir Stanley Rous says the United States Soccer Federation must decide on sanctioning the National Professional Soccer League. The NPSL aims to meet conditions set when recognizing the United Soccer Association, including franchise fees and share of gate and TV receipts. Meanwhile Bacone downed Odessa 10 4 to win the NJCAA baseball title, and St Louis hosts the women’s invitational pro am to benefit handicapped children.
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Munich
Germany
Stanley Rous
Britain
International Soccer Football Federation
United States Soccer Football Association
USSFA
Rous
Grand Junction
Colo
Bacone
Oklahom Mans
Odessa
Tex
Dickson Reaches British Amateur Quarterfinals In Formby
American golfer Bob Dickson from Muskogee Florida advances to the quarterfinals of the British Amateur at Formby England. He faces Alan Moss while fellow Americans Jim Grant Ron Cerrudo and Marty Fleckman also reach the last eight as the 36 hole final set for Saturday.
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Ronald Thomson Formby
England
Bob Dickson
Dickson
Muskogee
Fla
Jim Grant
Wethersfield
Conn
Ron Cerrudo
San Rafael
Calif
Marty Fleckman
Houston
Tex
Bob Murphy
Nichols
Alan Moss
Grant
Gordon Clark
Cerrudo
Mike Bonallack
Fleckman
Bill Murray
Scotland
Formby
Ronnie Shade
John Young
Ed Tutwiler
Indianapolis
Ind
Murray
Murphy
Mike Attenborough
Romeo Triumphs Despite Critics In Yonkers Pace
Romeo Hanover, a 4 year old pacer dubbed the rappen Romeo, extended his win streak to 21 by taking the $100,000 International Pace at Yonkers Raceway. Despite doubters claiming he could not conquer the 1 46 miles, he surged to victory to reinforce his status as heir to Bret Hanover.
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Ted Meer
Associated Press
Yonkers
N.Y
Romeo Hanover
Bret Hanover
Yonkers Raceway
Romeo
Cardigan Bay
New Zealand
George Sholty
Romeo Awa
Shorty
True Duane
Chris Boring
Su Mac Lad
Bret
Hanover
sRottido
Bes
Lucky Star Stable
Morton Finder
New York
Jerry Silverman
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is taken from John Alden Knight’s Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times for the best sport each day offers. Major Periods begin at shown times and last about two hours. Minor Periods are shorter. Central Standard time.
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John Alden Knight
Gaslite Bowl Leaders and Banquet Highlights in Emmet
The Gaslite Belles held their annual banquet at the Chuck Wagon in Emmet, closing a successful bowling year. Awards were presented by Pat Dunne and Delores McBride, with Perry's Truck Stop and Greening Ellisons taking top team honors. Individual high games and series included Mary Reilly and Kathrine Kalba. New officers were elected for the summer league starting June 6, led by Barbara Gautsche as president.
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Gaslite Belles
Chuck Wagon
Emmet
Rainbo Melody Boys
Edna Gibson
Suzie Dailey
Margaret Lester
Delores McBride
Sec
Treas
Pat Dunne
Perry
Greening Ellisons
Mary| Reilly
Katherine Kalba
Jimmie Nicholas
Barbara Gautsche
Prescott
Dolores McBride
Hope
See
Tres
Sgt
Marguerite Avery
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