Reds Cardinals Rally To Split Doubleheader In Cincinnati
Frustrated sluggers reward warm weather as the Reds and Cardinals combine for 63 hits in a doubleheader at Crosley Field. St Louis wins 10-6 in the opener after eight runs behind, while Cincinnati answers with a 4-6, 12-inning victory in game two. Dodgers, Giants, Cubs, Braves also win in a day heavy with offense and late rallies.
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Herschel Nissenson
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Dark's two catcher offense fuels Indians win over Tigers
Al Dark used Duke Sims in left field with Jose Azcue behind the plate as Cleveland topped Detroit 2-0 behind Luis Tiant's four-hitter. Sims doubled and scored on Azcue's single, then homered in the seventh for the Indians' other run amid a light Sunday MLB slate.
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Associated Press
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Jose) Cardenal
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Casper Eyes on Third U S Open After Speedway Win
Billy Casper aimed for a third U S Open title after winning the Speedway Open with a final-round 70 to finish eight under par 280. Mike Hill, rookie from Jackson Michigan, pressured Casper with a late surge, as Sam Snead Dutch Harrison and others chased in a five-way tie for second at 281. A memorial service for Senator Kennedy preceded the final round as a national day of mourning was observed.
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Snead
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Graham
Sikes
Father and Son Win Hope Country Club 4-Ball Title
Henry and Lee Fenwick captured the Hope Country Club 4-Ball Championship with a final-round comeback. They led early by five, faced late pressure from David McCauley and David Waddle, and sealed victory on a tight final hole despite McCauley’s near-miss par effort after a tree stymie.
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Wichita Signs Arkansans to Letters of Intent
Wichita State University signed three Arkansas high school football players to letters of intent. Richard Babey, a 205 pound all state linebacker from Piggott, is joined by David Easley, an 8 hundred pound all district tackle from Texarkana, and Mike Tinun, a 195 pound fullback from Texarkana.
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Junior Olympic Baseball Meet Set in Conway
The State Junior Olympic track meet was rescheduled to Hendrie College in Conway on July 6 for boys and girls aged nine to 14. Hendrix College and the Arkansas AAU Track Committee sponsor the event, with five age groups represented.
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Sikes Harrison Tie For Fourth In Speedway Open
Arkansans R H Sikes of Springdale and E J Harrison formerly of Conway each earned 3920 dollars after tying for fourth with scores of 282 in the Speedway Open Golf Tour event in Indianapolis. Dick Crawford of Bella Vista took 2225 dollars with 286. Also contains MLB standings and other sports notes.
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Death marks tragedy at Rex Mays Classic racing crash
Ronnie Duman 36 from Dearborn was killed at the south wall on the start of the third lap of the 150 mile Rex Mays Classic. Six spectators injured and Duman's son cried as Norman Brown and Ray Darnell were hospitalized. Lloyd Ruby won the race ahead of Mario Andretti after a crash that also injured Brown and Darnell.
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Sweet Lou Keeps Up Spirit On High Pitches for Cubs
Lou Johnson, 34, arrived from Los Angeles this season and drives Cubs with cheer. The Kentucky native proves a steady presence, signing autographs, staying loose, and boosting teammates as Chicago contends for the pennant. He notes stronger hitting in Chicago and pledges to keep pressure off himself while aiming to help win games. Johnson recalls a prior Dodgers foot injury but remains optimistic about contributing daily.
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Dark Mirage Steps Toward Triple Crown Victory
Dark Mirage an 8 year old filly owned by Lloyd Miller wins the Mother Goose at Belmont Park by 10 lengths as she nears the New York Racing Association Triple Crown for Fillies. Gamely wins the Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park in the final strides while Pegeys World captures the Champlain Handicap at Golden Gate Fields after a gate incident.
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Jaycee Junior Champ track meet in Magnolia
Aaron Harris of Crossett led the meet with a 100 yard dash victory in 9.8 seconds and also won the 220 yard dash in 22.4 seconds in the 17 18 age group. Competition also conducted for the 15 16 division.
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Little Rock Girl Wins Tournament at Crossett Junior Tennis
Janan Trimble of Little Rock won the girls 18 and under singles in Crossett with a 6-1 6-4 victory over Brenda Seisson and partnered Seisson to win the doubles 6-4 8-6. Leon Marks of Fort Smith captured the junior boys singles title 6-3 6-4 and teamed with David Beauchamp to win doubles 6-0 4-6 6-3. Mark Trimble and Teddy Bailey of Little Rock also won boys doubles 6-3 1-6 7-5 over Joe Hickey and Bil Elwood.
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Southland Wins Approval for 102 Day Greyhound Season
Southland Racing Corp of West Memphis won state Racing Commission approval for a 102 day greyhound racing season starting June 21. Amid six weeks of controversy, president Richard H. Upton assured the panel that a stockholder dispute and management turmoil had been settled. Commission member Ralph Myers warned the operation could be halted if issues resurfaced.
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