Gibson Hurling Keeps Cardinals’ 9th Straight Win at Houston
Bob Gibson limited the Houston Astros to three hits as St. Louis completed a four game sweep in the Astrodome, earning their ninth straight victory. Cepeda, McCarver, and Brock fueled the offense while Gibson lowered his ERA to 1.52 and matched two wins with Carlton and Briles in the streak.
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Three Arkansas golfers in thick of Speidel Open round two
INDIANAPOLIS AP three Arkansas players, Sikes of Springdale Dutch Astauuh and Dick Crayford of Balleme, trailed leader Bruce Crampton by three strokes after the second round. Crayford posted 89 94 73 while Sikes and Astauuh pared a 1 each.
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Kennedy Tragedy Triggers Weekend Sports Postponements
In mourning for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, major and minor league baseball, horse and harness racing, boxing, auto racing, and hydroplane events are postponed or canceled. Mets refuse Saturday game. Belmont Park and New York tracks adjust schedules. some events like the American Henley Regatta proceed as planned.
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Philadelphia
Harding Star Ranks Among Favorites in Mile Run
Harding College track star Jii Crawford is among leading contenders at the U S Track and Field Federation national championships in Houston. Crawford clocked 4 05 5 for the mile, while Brun Wousley of Texas and Al Van Troba of the Abilene Truck Club posted faster times of 4 03 60 and 4 04 3 respectively.
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U.S. Track and Field Federation
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Texas
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Abilene Truck Club
Oklahoma City Beats Spokane With Seven to Five Score
In a league night clash Oklahoma City defeated Spokane seven to five while Portland triumphed over Hawaii nine to two Tulsa topped Denver twelve to one San Diego edged Taco three to two Seattle and Phoenix battled to a four to four draw.
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Record-setting showdowns loom at indoor meet
The meet features USC's Bob Seagren with 17-644 vault aidopposed by UCLA's Dick Railsback and San Jose State's Chris Papaicclaou, with five 16-footers including John Pennel who is limited by injury. Sprint action includes the 100 meters in two heats with finals later. long jump favorites Bob Beamon and Ralph Boston face Jerry Proctor and Gayle Hopkins in a tight field.
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University of Southern California
Seagren
Dick Railsback
UCLA
Chris Papaicclaou
San Jose State
John Pennel
Pennel
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Ralph Boston
Jerry Proctor
Gayle Hopkins
Vaulters Seek 18 Foot Vault At Coliseum Meet
Eight top pole vaulters compete at the Coliseum tonight in a bid to break the world record with an 18 foot vault. The field has seen marks from 15 9 to 17 7 5 4 while fiberglass poles have changed the game, but consistency remains elusive.
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Los Angeles
Draft Goes After Youths in Baseball Selections
AP report notes 641 players were drafted in 28 rounds as baseball heads into expansion era with 24 clubs. Notre Dame High School’s Foli, a 17-year-old shortstop from Sherman Oaks, was the No 1 pick by the New York Mets. Draft highlights include Pete Broberg by Oakland, Cott by Houston, Munson by New York, and Charle Dudish targeted by San Francisco in Phoenix farm system.
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Australian Leads Play at Speedway Open Golf
Bruce Crampton of Australia holds a two stroke lead after the first round of the Speedway Open at Indianapolis. He closed with a four under par 66 while Billy Casper, the PGA money leader, stood tied for second after a 70 penalty applied for a caddy incident.
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Associated Press
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Four Ball Meet at Hope Country Club
Hope Country Club hosts a two day four ball tournament on Saturday and Sunday June 8 9 attracting about 64 teams or 128 players. Participants include golfers from Lafayette Dallas Houston Midland and five from Little Rock. Basel Switzerland handles eight million tons of cargo yearly.
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